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Homeowner's Workshop on Geothermal Heat Pumps, November 10, Hampstead, NH

by Phillip304 // Green Research & Development Analyst

Free workshop about geothermal heating and cooling. Installers and drillers will be on site to explain the installation process and available incentives. Call Erin at 603-329-8122 to register.

Filed under: New Hampshire

Related to: Education

New Hampshire Green Building

Keywords: Geothermal,Workshop

0 replies | 904 views | Posted on: 10/28/2018 | Last updated: 11/26/2018

Commercial Building Retrofits: Electrification, Free Online Webinar, November 30, 8:30 am - 1 pm PT

by samanthaklein // Intern

Decarbonizing existing buildings is paramount to meeting the State of California’s aggressive climate action goals. While designing new construction buildings to have all-electric systems is bec

Filed under: Webinars

California Green Building

Keywords: Deep Energy Retrofit,Electrification,Commercial Buildings

0 replies | 1366 views | Posted on: 11/01/2022 | Last updated: 11/02/2022

Chrysalis Awards for Green Building Industry and Community, November 15, 6pm EST, Atlanta, Georgia

by Luqman // Marketer

USGBC Georgia created the Chrysalis Awards to support broadening the conversation between the green building industry and our green community. The goal is to support and recognize the People and Proje

Filed under: Georgia

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

Keywords: Green Building,Green Building Awards,Awards,Green Awards

0 replies | 950 views | Posted on: 10/17/2022 | Last updated: 10/18/2022

Sustainable Buildings Forum, June 4, 7:30-11:30am, Madison, WI

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Many firms have at least one or two showcase projects that have reached aspirational sustainable design goals. The challenge is to maintain this level of performance across a portfolio and move your b

Filed under: Wisconsin

Wisconsin Green Building Group

Keywords: Green Building

0 replies | 1397 views | Posted on: 05/24/2019 | Last updated: 05/24/2019

Next Generation Water Summit, June 12-14, Santa Fe, NM

by ella.nielsen44 // Student

The 3rd annual Next Generation Water Summit will be held on June 12-June 14, 2019. The Summit focuses on water conservation and water reuse in the arid Southwest. It brings together builders, des

Filed under: Environmental Activism

Keywords: Climate Change,Water Conservation,water reuse

0 replies | 1253 views | Posted on: 04/29/2019 | Last updated: 04/29/2019

mindful Materials – An Industry Commitment to Material Health, April 23, 7:30 - 10am, Toronto, Canada

by mindful MATERIALS

Every architect, designer and contractor looking for healthy, sustainable materials knows how challenging it can be. Finding products with the right documentation for LEEDv4.1 or WELL, assessing embod

Filed under: Product Labeling/Transparency

0 replies | 1123 views | Posted on: 04/04/2019 | Last updated: 04/05/2019

Massachusetts Water Forum & Youth Summit, March 19 (World Water Day), The State House, Boston

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

No One Left Behind:
Water Resilience through Innovation

The 7th Annual Massachusetts Water Forum and Youth Summit is hosted by the Foundation for a Green Future along with Renewable Now Network an


Filed under: Water

Massachusetts Green Builders

0 replies | 1849 views | Posted on: 03/08/2019 | Last updated: 03/08/2019

Building Re-Tuning: an Energy Sustainability Series, February 27, 7:30am-3pm, Monroeville, PA

by ella.nielsen44 // Student

The Pennsylvania Technical Assistance Program (PennTAP) is offering a three-workshop Building Re-Tuning (BRT) series, reviewing a low-cost/no-cost approach to ensuring that a building is ope

Filed under: Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania Sustainability Group

Keywords: Energy Efficiency,Sustainability

0 replies | 1137 views | Posted on: 02/04/2019 | Last updated: 02/04/2019

FREE WEBINAR: Incorporating Sustainable Materials into Commercial Restroom Design, Thursday, December 19, 2019 - 12:00pm to 1:00pm EST

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

Filed under: Webinars

Keywords: restrooms,locker rooms,sustainabilty

0 replies | 1449 views | Posted on: 01/18/2019 | Last updated: 01/23/2019

Certified Passive House Tradesperson Training, Jan 22-25, Pittsburgh, PA

by Eileen Flynn // Student

In our continuing effort to support healthy & high performance buildings, we are happy to bring you Passive House Tradesperson Training!  Green Building Alliance has been working with its par

Filed under: Events

Pennsylvania Sustainability Group

Keywords: Training event,Certified Passive House

0 replies | 956 views | Posted on: 01/09/2019 | Last updated: 01/13/2019

Western Water Summit (WWS), Jan 22 - 23, San Diego CA

by Yishan

Event Description:

"We’re at a turning point

Our need for water has collided with the realities of reduced water supply and increasingly threatened sources. In many areas our water ma

Filed under: California

California Green Building

0 replies | 1019 views | Posted on: 11/29/2018 | Last updated: 11/29/2018

Lunch and Learn: Microgrids and DERs in the Next Generation Energy Grid, Dec 11, 2018, Minneapolis, MN

by Aditya

Every day, new stories of challenges confronted by energy users and producers in our current rapidly changing landscape emerge. The current increased efficiency of energy in combination with expanded

Filed under: Energy

Keywords: Microgrids,Energy Grid

0 replies | 815 views | Posted on: 11/13/2018 | Last updated: 11/13/2018

Construction Business Basics: Building a Triple Bottom Line Business, Nov 8, Newton MA

by Yishan

What does it mean to run a sustainable business? Is your company making a profit? Are your employees and clients happy? Do you have a good work/life balance? Is your business doing its part to fight c

Filed under: Training and Development Programs, Workshops

Massachusetts Green Builders

0 replies | 1010 views | Posted on: 11/04/2018 | Last updated: 11/04/2018

Worcester Business Journal Mass Energy Summit, October 21

by admin

Tuesday October 21, 2014: 7:30 am - 1:30 pm DCU Center 50 Foster Street Worcester http://www.masscec.com/events/worcester-business-journal-mass-energy-summit "Join WBJ for the 8th Annual …

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: Energy,Event,Massachusetts

0 replies | 1166 views | Posted on: 10/17/2014 | Last updated: 10/17/2014

2018 Iowa Energy Summit, November 7-8, Altoona, Iowa

by Aditya

The 2017 Iowa Energy Summit was attended by over 200 professionals from a variety of industries. It was great to be able to celebrate the Association's 30th anniversary with so many colleagues, ol

Filed under: Energy

Keywords: Energy Efficiency,Sustainability, USGBC

0 replies | 737 views | Posted on: 10/16/2018 | Last updated: 10/16/2018

Webinar: Integrative Process and Whole Canopy System Solution Design, Tuesday, October 30, 2018 - 12:00pm to 1:00pm EDT

by GreenCE Sustainable Design and Construction

Canopy systems are sometimes one of those building elements that gets taken for granted or overlooked, despite the important role they play in providing coverage, shading and reduced heat gain to a bu

Filed under: Webinars

Keywords: Sustainable Building

0 replies | 1939 views | Posted on: 09/26/2018 | Last updated: 10/05/2018

Sustainability 101: From Foundations to the Future, Sept 14, USGBC MA, Boston

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

At USGBC MA, we want to help the green building community redesign the built environment to be more sustainable. As climate change becomes a pressing issue for Boston, professionals are going to need …

Filed under: Massachusetts

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: USGBC Massachusetts

0 replies | 1014 views | Posted on: 09/06/2018 | Last updated: 09/06/2018

Massachusetts Green Careers Conference, October 4, Westborough, MA

by YijunW

The 10th annual conference will be held October 4, 2018 at the Massachusetts Division of Fisheries & Wildlife headquarters building (MassWildlife), 1 Rabbit Hill, Road, Westborough. AGENDA Caree…

Filed under: Massachusetts

Massachusetts Green Builders

0 replies | 1023 views | Posted on: 08/16/2018 | Last updated: 08/16/2018

The 8th Annual Boston GreenFest is this weekend! August 21st-23rd, Boston City Hall Plaza - FREE!

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Boston GreenFest is the region's largest multicultural environmental music festival. Boston GreenFest is a celebration of life and possibility, providing you with ideas and experiences that can shape …

Filed under: Massachusetts

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: Massachusetts,Boston GreenFest

0 replies | 1004 views | Posted on: 08/20/2015 | Last updated: 08/20/2015

5th Annual Berkshire East Wind Festival! August 9, Charlemont, MA

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

What: The 5th Annual Berkshire East Wind Festival! Where: Berkshire East Mountain Resort in Charlemont, MA When: Sunday, August 9th at 12:00 PM Are you interested in learning more about the renew…

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: Massachusetts,Wind

0 replies | 1780 views | Posted on: 07/16/2015 | Last updated: 07/16/2015

USGBC Introduces PEER: Energy Efficiency and Environment

by Chelsea W. // Student

The predominant green building governmental organization in the US has introduced a new way for consumers to see where their electricity for their building is coming from. Although they can't identify…

Filed under: Energy

Related to: Certifications/Labels and Transparency ,Government Agencies and Initiatives

Keywords: clean energy

0 replies | 1383 views | Posted on: 06/22/2015 | Last updated: 06/22/2015

Webinar: Creating Knowledge Workers for the Greener Product Marketplace; Making Scalable Solutions Sustainable: 5/28 2 pm EDT

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Thu, May 28, 2015 2 - 3 PM EDT Modeling product concepts is the start of a journey to scaling production. Environmental performance can be included every step of the way. Learn from educators with …

Filed under: Webinars

Keywords: Sustainable Products,Green Products

0 replies | 1340 views | Posted on: 05/27/2015 | Last updated: 05/27/2015

USGBCMA Emerging Professionals Community Service Project - Come help with a Franklin Park Clean up: 4/25 9 am - 12 noon

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

USGBC EPMA's Earth Day Service Project April 25, 9 am - 12 noon Come join us for a clean-up at Franklin Park! As part of the Charles River Watershed Association’s (CRWA) annual Earth Day clea…

Filed under: Massachusetts

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: Boston,USGBCMA,Community Service,Franklin Park,Emerging Professionals

0 replies | 941 views | Posted on: 04/24/2015 | Last updated: 04/28/2015

Massachusetts Green Communities

by Steven_Spicer

I recently was told about a government program in which municipalities can register as 'green communities' and gain additional funding and grants for installing green initiatives and renewable energy …

Filed under: Government Agencies and Initiatives

Keywords: Massachusetts,Green Communities,Initiatives

0 replies | 1350 views | Posted on: 03/16/2015 | Last updated: 03/16/2015

December 17, Green Schools Tour - Newton North High School

by admin

Join the Massachusetts Green Building Council Green Schools Committee for a tour of Newton North High School! www.usgbcma.org/civicrm/event/info?reset=1&id=648 Tour NNHS's LEED facility and learn a…

Massachusetts Green Builders

0 replies | 621 views | Posted on: 12/16/2014 | Last updated: 12/16/2014

 

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