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Appalachian Energy Summit 2025, June 4, Boone, North Carolina (NC)
Posted by: Shivani
The Appalachian Energy Summit is designed primarily for faculty, staff, and students at institutions of higher
… more...0 replies | 111 views | Posted on: 05/02/2025
Advancing Circular Economy, a USGBC Building Transformation Forum, May 13, Seattle, Washington
Posted by: Shivani
Maximizing the full value of materials and resources and extending product lifecycle cuts greenhouse gases, ma
… more...0 replies | 439 views | Posted on: 04/23/2025
Build Better, In Person and Online (Hybrid Event), May 16, Auburn, Maine
Posted by: Shivani
The one-day Build Better training will provide a comprehensive summary of necessary strategies to build a &ldq
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Posted by: Allison Friedman
The materials and products landscape architects specify significantly impact a project’s global warming
… more...0 replies | 354 views | Posted on: 04/22/2025
Green Builder Media's Sustainability Symposium 2025, Online, April 30-May 1, 12-3 pm ET
Posted by: Allison Friedman
Sustainability Symposium 2025: Force of Nature is a transformative two-day virtual event exploring ground
… more...0 replies | 372 views | Posted on: 04/29/2025
Posted by: Allison Friedman
AI is more than just a buzzword—it’s reshaping how buildings are designed, operated, and experienc
… more...0 replies | 532 views | Posted on: 04/19/2025
Keep Cooking During Power Outages | Impulse Labs Induction Cooktop
Posted by: Rate It Green Team
The demand for induction cooktops continues to rise as more people discover the health, preci
… more...0 replies | 911 views | Posted on: 05/01/2025
CXEnergy, April 28 - May 1, Charlotte, North Carolina
Posted by: Allison Friedman
CxEnergy is a leading conference and expo focused on commissioning, building technology, and energy manag
… more...0 replies | 301 views | Posted on: 04/09/2025
Building Innovation Conference, May 19-21, McClean, Virginia
Posted by: Shivani
There's no other event that brings together this unique set of individuals – from government agencie
… more...0 replies | 516 views | Posted on: 04/21/2025
Posted by: Allison Friedman
Join Trellis to explore practical ways to scale your climate program across your supply chain. Our expert
… more...0 replies | 524 views | Posted on: 04/03/2025
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Posted by: Mansi
Group: California Green Building
Electrification is taking form in California - gas water heaters are being based out in the Bay Area by 2027,
… more...0 replies | 35 views | Posted on: 05/07/2025
Net Zero Energy Conference, a Free Online Event hosted by Eversource, June 12
Posted by: Mansi
Group: California Green Building
Eversource's annual Net Zero Energy Conference provides practical insights into high-performance buil
… more...0 replies | 68 views | Posted on: 05/08/2025
Midwest Solar Expo, June 9-11, Chicago, Illinois
Posted by: Mansi
Group: Illinois Green Building Group
Join industry leaders, innovators, and clean energy enthusiasts for the 2025 Midwest Solar Expo.&nbs
… more...0 replies | 53 views | Posted on: 05/08/2025
Posted by: Mansi
Group: California Green Building
Electrification is taking form in California - over 70 municipalities have policies phasing out gas appliances
… more...0 replies | 61 views | Posted on: 05/07/2025
Free Webinar: Powering Your Home with Solar Energy, June 10, 7-8:30 pm CT
Posted by: Mansi
Group: Illinois Green Building Group
In this discussion with an Illinois Solar Education Association Solar Ambassador, you will learn:
0 replies | 70 views | Posted on: 05/08/2025
Demonstration Garden Tour: Shamrock Park, June 6, 9-11 am ET, Florida
Posted by: Mansi
Group: Florida Green Building Group
Join Master Gardener volunteers on the first Friday of every month for a free tour of the demonstration garden
… more...0 replies | 62 views | Posted on: 05/07/2025
Posted by: Mansi
Group: California Green Building
Join Women+ in Green SD for an event showcasing climate resilience strategies and solutions in the San Diego r
… more...0 replies | 74 views | Posted on: 05/08/2025
Greentown Labs' EnergyBar, June 5, 5:30-8 pm, Somerville, Massachusetts
Posted by: Mansi
Group: Massachusetts Green Builders
EnergyBar is Greentown Labs’ signature networking event that fosters conversation and collaboration amon
… more...0 replies | 80 views | Posted on: 05/05/2025
Free Webinar/Online Roundtable, Decarbonize Existing Buildings Alliance, June 6, 3-4 pm ET
Posted by: Mansi
Group: Massachusetts Green Builders
Join the BE+ Decarbonize Existing Buildings Alliance hosted monthly roundtable, a venue for architects, design
… more...0 replies | 70 views | Posted on: 05/05/2025
Free Webinar: Intro to Residential HVAC Systems, May 29, 3 - 5 pm PT
Posted by: Shivani
Group: California Green Building
This class is for folks who need to “speak HVAC” but may not have much background with HVAC. This
… more...0 replies | 63 views | Posted on: 05/03/2025
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I need a fabulous water-based poly or other eco floor coating
Posted by: Allison Friedman
I need a recommendation for a water-based poly. When I mentioned using a more environmentally friendly floor … more...
15 replies | 7384 views | Posted on: 05/13/2015
Posted by: StyroHome
If you attempt to build a "GREEN" home almost anywhere in America fo probably will run head-on to the Invisibl… more...
7 replies | 3401 views | Posted on: 10/08/2015
use of linoleum flooring in bathrooms
Posted by: Christine O.
Does anyone have any practical experience with linoleum, such as Marmoleum, in a bathroom? The general contrac
… more...6 replies | 7017 views | Posted on: 08/21/2017
Posted by: Steven Fitzgerald
The EPA Clean Power Plan is the nation’s first comprehensive effort to reduce carbon pollution from electric… more...
5 replies | 3427 views | Posted on: 05/01/2015
Posted by: Louwrens van der Walt
Is there a company that supplies detailed drawings / specifications for the various green construction methods
… more...5 replies | 2128 views | Posted on: 03/14/2019
Please help my Mother-In-Law with a simple Intro to MDF products :)
Posted by: Allison Friedman
My mother-in-law is building a new home, and she wants an introduction to the difference between MDF and "real… more...
4 replies | 4028 views | Posted on: 05/06/2015
How do you determine how "green" a cabinet is?
Posted by: Jonathan Cabinet Representative
When looking at purchasing cabinetry for you home or business, what do you look for? I look for domestically … more...
4 replies | 3520 views | Posted on: 06/04/2015
Green Building Myth Busting: Nope, You're Not Allergic to Wool (Video)
Posted by: Rate It Green Team
Matt Hoots is always ready to bust a myth. Recently, he was talking with Daman Dillon and Kristine
4 replies | 7827 views | Posted on: 12/24/2020
Mini Split Compressor Placement in Cold Climates (Think about Snow and Other Conditions)
Posted by: Allison Friedman
It’s important to think about mini split condenser location in cold climates where it’s likely to
… more...4 replies | 9067 views | Posted on: 02/03/2022
France Declares All New Rooftops Must Be Topped With Plants Or Solar Panels
Posted by: Chelsea W.
French environmentalists cheered as France passed a law mandating all new buildings being built in commercial … more...
3 replies | 2741 views | Posted on: 05/27/2015
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A place to discuss local green building issues and events with your colleagues from Massachusetts. Feel free … more...
53 members | 1130 discussions
Join this group to share information, news and events about making green and healthy buildings more affordable… more...
19 members | 75 discussions
This is a group for students and professionals who are new to green building. Use this space to connect with o… more...
19 members | 32 discussions
Come here to interact with others from New York State! Discuss local green building issues and events with you… more...
16 members | 594 discussions
This is a place to discuss California green building issues and events. Please post your news, events, questio… more...
15 members | 868 discussions
There is so much green building going on in Florida, we needed a group to cover it all! This group is a place … more...
14 members | 149 discussions
Connecticut Green Building news and events. Add your news, events, questions, and comments. There's a lot goi… more...
13 members | 105 discussions
Georgia on My Mind - Green Building, Sustainable Products and Building Practices
Georgia is home to some of the top sustainable green building talent in the nation. Within this group we will… more...
13 members | 82 discussions
Colorado High Performance and Passive House Building Group
Colorado is the perfect environment to build high performance building that are cost effective and comfortable… more...
12 members | 154 discussions
We are on the edge of incredible technologies. Quantum physics will soon allow molecular surgery that will p… more...
11 members | 77 discussions
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