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FREE Green Building Webinar, Presented by GreenCE Sustainable Design and Construction: Daylighting by Design, February 10, 12 pm EST

by samanthaklein // Intern

This course discusses the benefits of a thoughtfully-designed light control system and how to make it work for your project's natural- lighting and shading needs. The discussion emphases implement

Filed under: Designers

Keywords: Design,Daylighting

0 replies | 1299 views | Posted on: 01/13/2021 | Last updated: 01/25/2021

Flooring Sustainability Summit, July 16-17, Washington, DC

by Toni Clair // Marketing Coordinator, Taffy Event Strategies

As sustainability continues to shape the future of our industry, there’s no better time to come together and make a lasting impact. The Flooring Sustainability Summit in Washington, D.C. is your

Filed under: Flooring

0 replies | 108 views | Posted on: 03/27/2025 | Last updated: 03/27/2025

Building Innovation Summit, April 30, Fresno, California

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

The 2025 Building Innovations Summit brings together leaders and professionals who wanting to build better buildings with better materials. Join USGBC Central California for inspiring keynotes, roundt

California Green Building

0 replies | 547 views | Posted on: 03/12/2025 | Last updated: 03/12/2025

Top Green Building Educational Resources - Organizations Consistently Hosting Live, Online, Public Events

by Rate It Green Team

If you’re looking to attend a green building webinar or online training, or you would like to know about in-person green building or related events, there are a handful of leading US organizatio

Filed under: Online Courses

0 replies | 482 views | Posted on: 02/11/2025 | Last updated: 03/04/2025

Free Online Event: Don't Throw It Away -- Donate Household Goods and Building Supplies! February 11, 7 pm ET

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Massachusetts is facing a waste crisis. The state is quickly running out of landfill space and no new sites are currently in the pipeline. In addition, trash incinerators are operating at ca

Massachusetts Green Builders

0 replies | 477 views | Posted on: 01/26/2025 | Last updated: 01/26/2025

Sustainable Facilities Forum, May 15, Sacramento, California

by Jonathan // Sustainability Coordinator

Join us May 15th for the 2025 Forum where once again we will be highlighting strategies, best practices and technologies behind successful public sector facility projects.

The agenda for this event

Filed under: State Agencies

California Green Building

Keywords: Energy,Netzero,Sustainable Transportation,Sustainability,California,Sustainable Cities,networking,Facilities,Funding,DGS

0 replies | 779 views | Posted on: 01/02/2025 | Last updated: 04/14/2025

Green Careers Training and The Future of Work, Online, January 22, 1-4 pm GMT

by Shivani // Social Media Manager

With the scale of the industrial revolution and speed of the digital revolution, the 'green revolution' is already transforming the landscape of work. What does this mean for careers and the a

UK Green Building

0 replies | 490 views | Posted on: 12/09/2024 | Last updated: 12/14/2024

IWBI Social Sustainability Summit, December 13, New York, NY

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Join the International Well Building Institute (IWBI) for a one-day summit dedicated to driving the future of social sustainability. Aligned closely with the "S" in ESG, social sus

New York Green Building Group

0 replies | 460 views | Posted on: 11/20/2024 | Last updated: 11/20/2024

ENERGY STAR Certified Homes Live Online Training with Southface Institute, December 9-10

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Join Southface Institute for a live, instructor-led online training to maintain or expand your ENERGY STAR service offerings and expertise. Over the course of three four-hour

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

0 replies | 632 views | Posted on: 11/02/2024 | Last updated: 11/02/2024

Free Webinar by Southern California Edison: Green Building: Hype or Help? October 31, 10 am - 12 pm PT

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

This webinar is a survey of sustainable design practice including the LEED™ certification process. The intent is to familiarize participants with the state-of-the-art in sustainable design,

California Green Building

0 replies | 508 views | Posted on: 10/10/2024 | Last updated: 10/10/2024

Free CE Webinar: Residential ENERGY STAR Certification, March 24, 12 pm EDT

by samanthaklein // Intern

Each year, the ENERGY STAR program releases a "Revision", which fine-tunes our program by clarifying, simplifying, and improving the requirements based on partner input. Attend this webinar

Filed under: Energy

Keywords: Certification,Energy Star,Energy Efficiency,Residential Real Estate

0 replies | 882 views | Posted on: 03/05/2021 | Last updated: 03/05/2021

First Steps for Improving Air-Cooled and Water-Cooled Chiller Performance and Energy Efficiency

by EnergyManagementAssociation // Non profit association

Abstract

In this webinar, presenters explore the major factors that impact the efficiency of air-cooled and water-cooled chillers and discuss several strategies to maximize the energy efficiency of

0 replies | 359 views | Posted on: 02/19/2021 | Last updated: 02/19/2021

Online: WUFI Passive for Beginners, Presented by PHIUS, February 25, February 25, 1-5 pm EST

by SarahA

WUFI Passive is the energy model used for PHIUS+ Certification compliance. This workshop is intended both for those learning WUFI Passive for the first time, or those that learned WUFI Passive during

Filed under: Green Facilities

Keywords: Sustainability,Passive House,Green Buildings

0 replies | 1672 views | Posted on: 01/29/2021 | Last updated: 01/30/2021

Building without Toxins, June 16

by AbbieKnight

Join materials, toxins, and living building experts for a conversation on toxins in the built environment and how making toxic-free choices in materials is possible. The afternoon will include panelis…

Filed under: Events

Related to: Other

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: Green Building

0 replies | 1148 views | Posted on: 06/12/2017 | Last updated: 06/12/2017

FREE Webinar: Green Cleaning Your Home, January 13, 10 am EST

by samanthaklein // Intern

Have you ever thought about all the different cleaning products you use in your home? This class will explore using inexpensive common household products that are effective and safe for our

Filed under: Green Janitorial

Florida Green Building Group

Keywords: Healthy Housing,Green Cleaning

0 replies | 1294 views | Posted on: 12/31/2020 | Last updated: 12/31/2020

Webinar: Places Matter to Microbial Interactions (Recorded: Content Available 24/7)

by Richard Minasian // Student

Recorded Webinar: Places matter to microbial interactions 
Recorded: May 21, 2020 
Speaker: Dr. Jack Gilbert
Cost: Free

Explore strategies to manage the spread of infectious




Filed under: Biomass

0 replies | 2376 views | Posted on: 12/18/2020 | Last updated: 12/18/2020

Webinar: What's Next for Efficiency & Renewables Episode 7, December 17, 10-11 AM

by Richard Minasian // Student

Hosted by Urban Green Council CEO John Mandyck, this live interview series features international industry experts to answer your questions about a low carbon future.  

On

Virtual Event: Elevate Together: 20 in 2020 Anniversary, December 8, 12 pm CST

by samanthaklein // Intern

Elevate Energy will look back on our past 20 years of impact and share exciting new announcements for Elevate’s future. Steve Bynum of WBEZ will lead us through an exploration of Elevate th

Filed under: Energy

Illinois Green Building Group

Keywords: Energy,clean energy,Illinois

0 replies | 1259 views | Posted on: 11/24/2020 | Last updated: 11/24/2020

Growing Sustainable Communities Conference, Port of Dubuque, Iowa, Oct. 3-4

by Oyin

10th Anniversary, Growing Sustainable Communities Conference, Port of Dubuque, Oct. 3-4 Hosted by the City of Dubuque, Iowa and Sustainable City Network, the Growing Sustainable Communities Confe…

Filed under: Events

0 replies | 636 views | Posted on: 09/21/2017 | Last updated: 09/22/2017

New York Rev Future- September 26-27

by AbbieKnight

Building on last year’s sold out conference, NY REV Future 2017 will bring together key stakeholders, technology providers, utilities and state policy makers to discuss actionable business strategie…

Filed under: New York

New York Green Building Group

0 replies | 714 views | Posted on: 08/25/2017 | Last updated: 08/25/2017

Show Your Opposition to new Offshore Drilling off US Coastlines

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Join with EarthJustice and others to keep our oceans and coastal communities clear of new offshore drilling: To sign on and send a letter to the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management: http://bit.ly/2u

Filed under: Advocacy

Keywords: Offshore Drilling

0 replies | 1367 views | Posted on: 08/03/2017 | Last updated: 08/03/2017

GPro Operations & Maintenance Class, September 19, 20, & 26

by AbbieKnight

Participate in the upcoming Green Building Professional - Operations and Maintenance Essentials course (GPRO O&M) and certification exam. This nationally recognized certification course is and is bein…

Filed under: Events

Connecticut Green Building

Keywords: Emerging Green Professionals

0 replies | 732 views | Posted on: 07/19/2017 | Last updated: 07/19/2017

Certified Passive House Designer/ Consultant Training, August 14-18

by AbbieKnight

NAPHN's Certified Passive House Designer/Consultant course is the premier training program for low-energy, net zero and Passive House building professionals. Supported by a 25+ year history of global …

Filed under: Events

New York Green Building Group

Keywords: Passive House

0 replies | 748 views | Posted on: 07/12/2017 | Last updated: 07/12/2017

LEED Tour: Spire Building at 700 Market in St. Louis, July 11

by AbbieKnight

The Annual Green Building Tour will feature Spire’s new office space at 700 Market in St. Louis. The re-purposed Postmodern building which is on the National Register of Historic Places, received LE…

Filed under: Events

Related to: Other

Missouri Green Building

Keywords: Green Building Tour

0 replies | 1332 views | Posted on: 06/29/2017 | Last updated: 06/29/2017

San Diego GAP Meeting #10 (Waste Audit) - Ronald McDonald House Project, June 29

by AbbieKnight

This will be Meeting #10 for the RMHCSD GAP Project. We will meet at the south end of the building on the first floor. The meeting will include: 1) Meeting #9 follow up 2) Waste Audit Please note…

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Related to: Other

California Green Building

Keywords: Waste Management

0 replies | 708 views | Posted on: 06/23/2017 | Last updated: 06/23/2017

 

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