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8th Annual Climate Adaptive Design Symposium, Asheville, North Carolina (Also available online), October 27 - 28

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

American Institute of Architects AIA - Asheville Section - continues its annual Where Building Science Meets Climate Science professional development series designed to build proficiencies r

0 replies | 1374 views | Posted on: 10/04/2022 | Last updated: 10/04/2022

Passive Design/Build Boot Camp, May 19, Newton, Massachusetts

by Shivani // Social Media Manager

What is Emu Passive?
Emu Passive is an organization that focuses on empowering the construction industry to build for the future by simplifying and standardizing passive systems.

What will yo


Massachusetts Green Builders

0 replies | 636 views | Posted on: 04/23/2025 | Last updated: 04/24/2025

Aquor's House Hydrant - A Modern, Durable and Sleek Outdoor Faucet

by Rate It Green Team


Chances are, you might not think of your hose bibb, or outdoor faucet, too often.  But they’re very useful, and some hose bibs are more durable - and good looking - than others.

Filed under: Faucets and Controls

Keywords: Water,Plumbing,Hose bibbs,Outdoor faucets,faucets,irrigation,spigots,sillcocks

0 replies | 7300 views | Posted on: 03/27/2025 | Last updated: 04/17/2025

Smart Cities Connect, April 14-16, San Antonio, Texas

by Shivani // Social Media Manager

Smart cities have evolved from a futuristic vision into a tangible reality, creating fundamental impact for people and the planet. From pilot projects that showcase innovative technologies to enduring

Texas Green Building

0 replies | 789 views | Posted on: 03/17/2025 | Last updated: 03/17/2025

EarthCraft Builder Training, March 27, Atlanta, Georgia

by Shivani // Social Media Manager

This EarthCraft Builder training provides a comprehensive overview of best practices for sustainable construction and design. Explore the ways the EarthCraft program can help you get started in the gr

Georgia on My Mind - Green Building, Sustainable Products and Building Practices

0 replies | 945 views | Posted on: 02/20/2025 | Last updated: 02/22/2025

2025 USGBC Local Government Leadership Summits, March 31, Dubuque, Iowa

by Shivani // Social Media Manager

This year, USGBC will travel to California, Iowa, Colorado and Massachusetts to host local government summits aimed at expanding the LEED for Cities network and deepening engagement with local governm

Related to: Other

0 replies | 666 views | Posted on: 01/28/2025 | Last updated: 03/07/2025

Climate Literacy, Online Self-Paced Course hosted by Colorado Alliance for Environmental Education, January 27 - March 21

by Shivani // Social Media Manager

Are you looking to increase your base knowledge of climate change and what we can do about it?

By the end of this course, you will be able to:

  • Engage with and utilize Climate Literacy: Essent

Colorado High Performance and Passive House Building Group

0 replies | 692 views | Posted on: 01/11/2025 | Last updated: 01/23/2025

GreenBiz 25, February 10 - 12, Phoenix, Arizona

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

GreenBiz 25 will bring together nearly 3,000 corporate sustainable professionals and leaders including executives working in sustainability, corporate responsibility, impact, net zero, reporting, envi

0 replies | 992 views | Posted on: 12/17/2024 | Last updated: 12/17/2024

Free Webinar: Solar Shingles: The Best Re-Roofing & New Roofing Option for a Home, December 11, 12-1 pm ET

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

This course will describe how the energy landscape in the US is evolving and how residential solar is projected to be growing at a rapid rate over the next decade. With more homes installing Solar, th

Michigan Green Building

0 replies | 797 views | Posted on: 11/24/2024 | Last updated: 11/24/2024

Free Webinar: LEED Documentation Strategies for Construction Professionals, November 22, 2-5:30 pm PT

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Construction Professionals are responsible for completing just a handful of LEED credits, but these credits also have some of the most extensive documentation requirements. The key to successful LEED

California Green Building

0 replies | 635 views | Posted on: 11/06/2024 | Last updated: 11/06/2024

Free Online Training: Clean Energy Homes: How Realtors earn stellar referrals while boosting profits, November 6, 9am-1pm

by Hani // Social media manager

Realtors will learn new routes to increased profits as they guide clients to homes that are often superior on several levels: healthy, safe, comfortable, durable, resilient, of higher quality and with

Filed under: Webinars

California Green Building

0 replies | 1088 views | Posted on: 10/15/2024 | Last updated: 10/16/2024

Retrofitting Crawlspaces: Air Sealing and Insulating Crawlspace Subfloors, Free Online Webinar, December 1, 8 am - 12 pm PT

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Testing your work is imperative to meeting or exceeding performance targets and ensuring a feedback loop is in place for continual process improvements. This four-hour class assumes that you have made

California Green Building

Keywords: Crawlspaces

0 replies | 2115 views | Posted on: 11/10/2022 | Last updated: 11/11/2022

Brightfields 102 Workshop (Virtual): Understanding the Landscape of Brightfields Funding and Financing, November 16, 10 am MT

by samanthaklein // Intern

This interactive workshop will educate and engage participants on brightfields funding and financing strategies and how to pitch brightfields projects to leadership, community stakeholders, and funder

Filed under: Webinars

Keywords: clean energy,Leadership,Education,Financing Strategies

0 replies | 1516 views | Posted on: 10/21/2022 | Last updated: 10/21/2022

Energy Connections, July 17, Denver, Colorado

by Aditya

Our regular Energy Connections panel is tackling Energy Resilience in 2018. Save the date for our second in the series.

Filed under: Cleantech

Colorado High Performance and Passive House Building Group

0 replies | 1015 views | Posted on: 07/01/2018 | Last updated: 07/01/2018

ESG Essentials Webinar: Green Building Certifications, October 6, 12 pm PT

by samanthaklein // Intern

Join Verdani Partners to learn about ESG Green Building Certifications

Filed under: Webinars

California Green Building

Keywords: Certification,ESG

0 replies | 1634 views | Posted on: 09/09/2022 | Last updated: 09/09/2022

India Green Building Council (IGBC) Congress 2022, Hyderabad, India, October 20-22

by gracemorrison

Discover and learn more about the latest and emerging Green Building Products, Materials & Technologies.

Explore New Business Opportunities.

Reconnect and network In-person with Green Buildi

India Green Building

0 replies | 1742 views | Posted on: 07/28/2022 | Last updated: 09/15/2022

National Solar Tour, Hybrid Event, October 1-2

by gracemorrison

ASES National Solar Tour is the largest grassroots solar, renewable energy, and sustainable living event in the nation. The 2021 National Solar Tour offered over 135 Local Solar Tours and ov

Solar Energy and Green Building

0 replies | 3083 views | Posted on: 07/28/2022 | Last updated: 08/29/2022

AHF Live: The 2018 Affordable Housing Developers Summit, Nov 12 - 14, Chicago

by Yishan

Last Chance!! Price Goes Up November 5th - Register Now! The industry is in the midst of major changes following new legislation, market disruptions, and a growing need for affordable housing. In thes

Filed under: Events

Illinois Green Building Group

0 replies | 807 views | Posted on: 11/02/2018 | Last updated: 11/02/2018

Urban Green HOLIDAY MEMBER RECEPTION December 4, NY

by Yishan

Join Urban Green Council's members-only Holiday Member Reception to catch up with friends and colleagues in the green building community, hear what's coming up for Urban Green Council, and vot

Filed under: New York

New York Green Building Group

0 replies | 1118 views | Posted on: 10/23/2018 | Last updated: 10/23/2018

Gubernatorial Forum on Energy and the Environment, Thursday, October 11, 4-6pm, Boston

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Join ELM and our partner organizations for our Gubernatorial Forum on Energy and the Environment. Governor Charlie Baker and Democratic nominee Jay Gonzalez will answer questions regarding their visio

Filed under: Massachusetts

Massachusetts Green Builders

0 replies | 1229 views | Posted on: 10/04/2018 | Last updated: 10/04/2018

Webinar: Incorporating Sustainable Materials into Commercial Restroom Design, Wednesday, September 26, 2018 - 12:00pm to 1:00pm EDT

by GreenCE Sustainable Design and Construction

There are varied material options available for restrooms, locker rooms, and other applications. Learn about HDPE, its physical attributes, composition, design options and sustainable contributions to…

Keywords: Sustainable Building,Eco Friendly Restrooms

0 replies | 1469 views | Posted on: 09/19/2018 | Last updated: 09/20/2018

Achieving Net-Zero Energy Buildings, September 25, 8am-12:30pm, Washington, DC

by Connie NBI

Presenters will introduce zero energy definitions and provide an overview of trends and strategies for zero energy market adoption and growth. We will outline the technologies, processes, and approach…

Millennials Are Driving Brands to Implement Sustainability Practices: 73% Would Pay Extra for Sustainable Products

by YijunW

America is embracing big changes. As our population ages, millennials, the largest generation in human history, are getting closer and closer to take over the major role in the economy from baby boome

Filed under: Studies/Surveys

0 replies | 9783 views | Posted on: 08/10/2018 | Last updated: 02/14/2023

Achieving Zero Net Energy, August 22, San Diego, CA

by YijunW

Achieving Zero Net Energy by leveraging building controls and demand response Sponsored by SDG&E Energy Innovation Center Session Overview: This session discusses the process of starting a demand …

Filed under: California

California Green Building

0 replies | 1194 views | Posted on: 07/27/2018 | Last updated: 07/27/2018

Companies vs. Climate Change, The B2B Climate Solutions Event, Nov 28-29, Miami, FL

by Eileen Flynn // Student

CvCC is dedicated to providing a forum for business leaders to connect around climate change solutions. They strive to be an open and straight-forward arena for companies to collaborate and share best…

Filed under: Events

Florida Green Building Group

Keywords: Climate Change

0 replies | 1075 views | Posted on: 07/17/2018 | Last updated: 07/17/2018

 

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