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Webinar: Go Net Zero Energy - San Diego, November 17, 9 am PST

by samanthaklein // Intern

The City of San Diego owns more than 200 existing facilities and there are thousands of existing commercial properties in the city limits that will need to be retrofitted to reach the state’s 50

Filed under: Energy

California Green Building

Keywords: Energy Efficiency,Net Zero Energy,San Diego Green Building Council,Commercial Buildings

0 replies | 1299 views | Posted on: 11/09/2021 | Last updated: 11/09/2021

2026 Midwest Energy Solutions Conference, January 26-29, Chicago, Illinois

by Shivani // Social Media Manager

Once a year, MEEA invites all energy stakeholders to gather at our annual Midwest Energy Solutions Conference to raise awareness and reinforce the importance of energy efficiency in the Midwest. MES i

Illinois Green Building Group

0 replies | 169 views | Posted on: 11/07/2025 | Last updated: 11/17/2025

Better Buildings Hub Launch & Resource Fair, November 20, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

by Shivani // Social Media Manager

Save the date for the official launch of the Better Buildings Hub — a new resource helping schools, homes, businesses, and community spaces become energy-efficient, climate-ready, and

Pennsylvania Sustainability Group

0 replies | 337 views | Posted on: 10/08/2025 | Last updated: 10/09/2025

NESEA Pro Green Building Tour: Deep Energy Retrofit of Historic Apartments in Boston, October 24, Massachusetts

by Shivani // Social Media Manager

Originally built in 1888 as two-story duplex apartments and renovated in 2003, these units are being redesigned and updated to achieve Passive House certification through a comprehensive Deep Energy R

Massachusetts Green Builders

0 replies | 1673 views | Posted on: 09/16/2025 | Last updated: 09/17/2025

Free Webinar: All Electric Retrofit with Electric Panel Constraints, October 23, 12 - 1:30 pm PT

by Shivani // Social Media Manager

The building industry will need to electrify buildings at a fast pace if cities and counties are to meet their goals for reducing Carbon emissions. One of the obstacles commonly cited for keeping stat

California Green Building

0 replies | 507 views | Posted on: 08/30/2025 | Last updated: 08/30/2025

Free Training: NAR Green Designation Association of REALTORS, September 17-18, Santa Barbara, California

by Shivani // Social Media Manager

Join Tri-County Regional Energy Network (3C-REN) for a two-day training to learn green real estate concepts, principles, practices, and benefits from the ground up in a way that makes sense to you and

California Green Building

0 replies | 1080 views | Posted on: 08/13/2025 | Last updated: 08/18/2025

Free Online Workshop: Climate Literacy Basics - Understanding and Communicating Key Concepts, August 7, 3:45 to 5:00 pm MT

by Shivani // Social Media Manager

Discover practical tips to integrate the new Climate Literacy Essential Principles into your communications, interpretive programs, and instructional practices.

Through this engaging, interactive&n

Colorado High Performance and Passive House Building Group

0 replies | 610 views | Posted on: 07/25/2025 | Last updated: 07/25/2025

Free Webinar: Electrification & Home Performance Series: - All About Quality Insulation Installation, July 9, 10 am - 12 pm PT

by Mansi // Social Media Manager

Building electrification replaces fossil fuel systems with electric alternatives. As California shifts to all-electric homes, understanding home performance is essential. Key factors, such as energy e

California Green Building

0 replies | 538 views | Posted on: 06/26/2025 | Last updated: 06/27/2025

BREEAM Summit 2022, March 22, London and Online

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green

The BREEAM Summit consists of a day of learning and networking followed by the BREEAM Awards in the evening. Taking place on March 22, the day will focus on ESG and Net Zero Carbon for real

Related to: Special Facility Components

UK Green Building

0 replies | 1388 views | Posted on: 03/11/2022 | Last updated: 03/11/2022

Western Resilience Series: Snow by USGBC Mountain Region, Online, March 2, 12 pm EST

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green

How is climate change impacting communities across the West?

About this event

Local economies reliant on snow sports are facing significant risk, extreme heat is impacting cities, agricultural l

Colorado High Performance and Passive House Building Group

Keywords: Reslience,Snow

0 replies | 1173 views | Posted on: 02/10/2022 | Last updated: 02/10/2022

Online Course: LEED Exam Prep-Take-Teach for Teachers, February 22, 7 pm EST

by samanthaklein // Intern

This program is for high school teachers who want to improve their own understanding of green building principles and strategies in order to better prepare students for green jobs. Teachers will be pr

Filed under: Online Courses

Keywords: LEED Exam Prep,LEED,Green Building Education,Teachers

0 replies | 1703 views | Posted on: 01/15/2022 | Last updated: 01/15/2022

Free Webinar: Landscape Architecture and the Science of Climate Change: Flooding, January 7, 12 pm PST

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green

The Department of Landscape Architecture at Cal Poly Pomona hosts a series of monthly presentations on the science of climate change and landscape architecture solutions. This month's theme is wil

California Green Building

0 replies | 1841 views | Posted on: 12/15/2021 | Last updated: 12/15/2021

CxA Workshop On-Demand + Live Q&A session with Instructors, December 9

by AABC Commissioning Group (ACG)

Commissioning (CxA) Workshop on demand (watch at your convenience or livestream on December 9, 11:00 am Eastern): This 3-hr pre-recorded video will cover all aspects of commissioning ranging from proj

Filed under: Building Commissioning/Measurement/Verification

Keywords: Building Commissioning

0 replies | 1562 views | Posted on: 11/28/2021 | Last updated: 11/28/2021

3rd Acting Locally for a More Sustainable World Conference, Jan 27, Central New Jersey

by Oyin

The Northeast Earth Coalition, Inc. (NEEC) is sponsoring a gathering of community leaders and groups from northern and central New Jersey to network on environmental issues, including local food, sust…

Filed under: Events

New Jersey Greenbuilding Group

0 replies | 1659 views | Posted on: 10/30/2017 | Last updated: 10/30/2017

Breaking Down Barriers to Electrification for All - Free CE Webinar, November 17, 1 pm CST, 12 pm EST

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green

What is the future of small and medium sized building (SMB) electrification? How do we electrify low-to-moderate income and underserved communities? BlocPower's two pronged approach toward SMB ele

Filed under: Energy

Michigan Green Building

Keywords: Energy,Electrification

0 replies | 1304 views | Posted on: 10/21/2021 | Last updated: 10/21/2021

Sustainable Home Fair at Old Stone House, Brooklyn, NY, October 16, 11 am EDT

by samanthaklein // Intern

Homeowners, renters, building owners and managers are invited to a Sustainable Home Fair on October 16th from 11 am - 5 pm. Co-hosted by the Old Stone House, Heat/Cool Smart Brooklyn and NYC 2030 Dist

Filed under: Green Living

New York Green Building Group

Keywords: New York,Sustainable Living Fair,Solar Energy,Carbon Footprint

0 replies | 1304 views | Posted on: 10/02/2021 | Last updated: 10/03/2021

Healthy Buildings Challenge Kickoff Event, Online and Free, October 6, 5:30 pm EDT

by samanthaklein // Intern

The Healthy Buildings Challenge, a Greentown Launch program with Greentown Labs and Saint-Gobain and supported by the Massachusetts Clean Energy Center, is supportin

Filed under: Energy

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: Energy,Healthy Building,Technology

0 replies | 2033 views | Posted on: 09/06/2021 | Last updated: 09/07/2021

2018 AIA Conference on Architecture, June 21-23, NYC

by YijunW

Blueprint for Better Cities At AIA 2018 Conference, some of the most creative architects, designers, and firms will share how they’re creating their own blueprint and making a difference in cities …

New York Green Building Group

0 replies | 1133 views | Posted on: 04/22/2018 | Last updated: 04/28/2018

LivingFuture Unconference, Portland, Oregon, May 1-4

by AbbieKnight

Living Future unConference is the leading event in regenerative design. In May 2018, a global community of changemakers will converge at the Oregon Convention Center in Portland to turn ideas into act…

Keywords: regenerative design

0 replies | 1058 views | Posted on: 04/05/2018 | Last updated: 04/05/2018

PACENation Summit 2018, March 19-21, Denver, Colorado

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green

This year’s event will feature three days of content, interactive sessions, expert speakers, a live podcast, as well as many unique networking opportunities. Join PACENation, along with over 450…

Filed under: Colorado

Colorado High Performance and Passive House Building Group

0 replies | 1353 views | Posted on: 03/09/2018 | Last updated: 03/09/2018

USGBC MA Emerging Professionals Committee Meeting, Monday February 26, Boston, MA

by Yishan

The USGBC Massachusetts Emerging Professionals is a group of green building professionals who are relatively new to the industry. We are inclusive of students fresh out of college or more seasoned pr…

Massachusetts Green Builders

0 replies | 666 views | Posted on: 02/23/2018 | Last updated: 02/23/2018

The impact of green buildings in the Brazilian economy

by Suelen Ribeiro // Architect/ LEED GA

Green building is gaining space in Brazilian economy, accorded with GBCB (Green Building Council Brazil), sustainable buildings account about 10% of the national construction GDP. This is significant …

Filed under: Green Building Finance

Brasil Green Building

Keywords: Green Building,Economy,Brazil

0 replies | 2436 views | Posted on: 01/08/2018 | Last updated: 01/09/2018

City Council Hearing: Net Zero for New Boston Buildings Monday, Dec. 11, 2pm, Boston City Hall

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green

For many cities, buildings are the largest cause of carbon emissions. In Boston, emissions are estimated at well over 50%. Boston has a stated goal to be carbon neutral by 2050 . . . but 70 MILLIO…

Filed under: Advocacy

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: Net Zero Buildings

0 replies | 1449 views | Posted on: 12/05/2017 | Last updated: 12/05/2017

India Rooftop Solar Congress 2018, Jan 18-19, Delhi, India

by Oyin

The two-day conference program brings together project developers, rooftop owners, financial institution,technology leaders,industry advisories, financial experts, government representatives, policyma…

Filed under: Events

India Green Building

0 replies | 1579 views | Posted on: 11/08/2017 | Last updated: 11/08/2017

Responsible Business Summit New York 2018, March 26-27, Brooklyn

by Oyin

It’s no longer enough to view sustainability as a siloed business issue and view it as the possibility to gain an advantage over your competitor. To create real change, businesses must work together…

Filed under: Events

New York Green Building Group

0 replies | 1467 views | Posted on: 11/04/2017 | Last updated: 02/07/2018

 

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