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Sustainable Brewery Tour & Networking, June 6, Somerdale, New Jersey

by MVillere

Join USGBC NJ at Flying Fish Brewery – 2018 Winner NJSBDC Sustainable Business Award!

Tour NJ’s largest craft brewery & get a behind-the-scenes look at the brewing process & sus

Filed under: Green Facilities

New Jersey Greenbuilding Group

0 replies | 1140 views | Posted on: 05/30/2019 | Last updated: 06/03/2019

Free Webinar: 2025 Energy Code in Practice: Single Family Additions and Alterations, March 10, 9:30 - 11 am PT

by Shivani // Social Media Manager

Sorting through tables and reading the fine print in the energy code may get you the specific language of the code, but what does that really mean in practice? In this series, we’ll walk through

California Green Building

0 replies | 30 views | Posted on: 01/20/2026 | Last updated: 01/20/2026

Passive House Strategies in Very Cold, Alpine, and Arctic Climates, January 22, 12 pm MT

by Shivani // Social Media Manager

This presentation explores applying Passive House building science to create highly durable, energy-efficient, and comfortable structures in very cold, alpine, and arctic climates. The focus is on ach

Colorado High Performance and Passive House Building Group

0 replies | 430 views | Posted on: 12/30/2025 | Last updated: 12/30/2025

Fundamentals of Building Science, Online Training with Southface, January 15, 9 am - 1 pm ET

by Shivani // Social Media Manager

This one-day training is designed to provide participants with a practical knowledge of basic building science principles. Students are introduced to the house-as-a-system model for assessing and impr

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

0 replies | 523 views | Posted on: 12/10/2025 | Last updated: 12/11/2025

Introduction to the Common Materials Framework Implementation Toolkit, a Free Webinar, November 19, 2 pm ET

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

On November 4 at the Greenbuild conference and expo in Los Angeles, Mindful Materials and the organization's members and partners launched the Common Materials Framework Implementation T

0 replies | 462 views | Posted on: 11/13/2025 | Last updated: 11/13/2025

2025 Passive House Symposium, December 9, Boston, Massachusetts

by Shivani // Social Media Manager

Passive House buildings can deliver superior comfort, health, resilience, efficiency, and durability for minimal additional cost, especially when it comes to new multi-family buildings. And

Massachusetts Green Builders

0 replies | 423 views | Posted on: 10/20/2025 | Last updated: 10/20/2025

Heat Pump Water Heaters for Facilities Staff - free and online, hosted by BayREN in partnership with Willdan, November 13, 9 - 10:30 am PT

by Shivani // Social Media Manager

Heat pump water heaters (HPWHs) are an increasingly popular technology that are a highly efficient means of providing hot water to buildings. This training will cover the fundamentals of HPWHs, key fa

California Green Building

0 replies | 678 views | Posted on: 09/29/2025 | Last updated: 10/02/2025

International Passive House Open Days 2025, November 7–9 - Check for local locations, globally!

by Shivani // Social Media Manager

The 2025 Fall International Passive House Open Days will take place this weekend, from November 7–9, 2025. Organised by the International Passive House Association, Passive House Network (PHN) a

California Green Building

0 replies | 1104 views | Posted on: 09/09/2025 | Last updated: 09/11/2025

Seattle City Light - Energy Efficiency as a Service, August 29, 9:30-11:30am, Seattle, WA

by Gina Pryciak // Student

Please join Seattle City Light for a free event where you will be walked through the program details of the new Energy Efficiency as a Service (EEaS) pilot and have the opportunity to ask any que

Filed under: Energy

Keywords: Energy Efficiency

0 replies | 902 views | Posted on: 08/04/2019 | Last updated: 08/06/2019

New York Passes Climate Climate & Community Protection Act - 5th State to Target 100% Clean Energy

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

New York just passed the Climate Climate & Community Protection Act with a commitment to reach 100 percent carbon-free electricity by 2040 and economy-wide, net-zero carbon emissions by 2050

Filed under: Climate Change

Keywords: Climate Change,clean energy,Renewable Energy,New York,Legislation,100% Renewable Energy

0 replies | 3866 views | Posted on: 07/23/2019 | Last updated: 02/09/2023

South: Historic Preservation + LEED in King William, July 24, San Antonio, TX

by AbbieKnight

USGBC Texas South Region is hosting at tour of a historic home in the King William Neighborhood.

The house at the corner of King William and Turner was built in 1863 and was added on several time b

Texas Green Building

0 replies | 1065 views | Posted on: 07/07/2019 | Last updated: 07/07/2019

2019 GreenBuilt Home Tour, August 3-4, Northern Illinois

by Gina Pryciak // Student

The seventh annual GreenBuilt Home Tour is August 3 and 4, 2019 from 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM.Join the Illinois Green Alliance to tour sustainable, healthy homes in Northern Illinois. Meet the bu

Filed under: Illinois

Illinois Green Building Group

Keywords: Green Building,Green Building Tour,Sustainable Architecture,LEED for Homes

0 replies | 1573 views | Posted on: 06/18/2019 | Last updated: 06/18/2019

Project Green Home: Mid-year International Passive House Days 2019, June 29, 3:00-5:00pm, Palo Alto, CA

by Gina Pryciak // Student

Passive House Buildings worldwide open their doors for the Mid-Year International Passive House Open Days 2019

A simple, iconic house on a typical city lot, Project Green Home is far from ordinary.

Filed under: California

California Green Building

Keywords: Netzero,Passive House,Green Homes

0 replies | 1246 views | Posted on: 06/06/2019 | Last updated: 06/06/2019

Saint-Gobain to Expand Partnership with YouthBuild USA, Inc.

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Saint-Gobain has announced a three-year $600,000 grant to YouthBuild USA, Inc. to support the creation of a YouthBuild school in South Africa and an extension of the company's current support of Youth…

Filed under: Green Building News

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: Green Building,Green Jobs,YouthBuild USA, Inc.,Saint-Gobain,Workforce Development

0 replies | 2597 views | Posted on: 06/02/2015 | Last updated: 06/02/2015

8th Annual High Performance Buildings Seminar, October 3, Cincinnati, Ohio - CALL FOR PRESENTATIONS

by emersion DESIGN

CALL FOR PRESENTATIONS

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Are you a thought leader? Innovator? Dynamic Speaker? Prove it.
Submit your presentation to the High Performance Buildings Seminar committee by Friday, May

Filed under: Education

0 replies | 1551 views | Posted on: 05/06/2019 | Last updated: 05/16/2019

mindful Materials - Commit to Change Chicago, Tuesday, June 11, 7:30-9 am CDT

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

If we change the way products are made and the way buildings are designed, we can positively impact the health of the population and the planet.

Every architect, designer and contractor looking for

Filed under: Certifications/Labels and Transparency

Illinois Green Building Group

0 replies | 2133 views | Posted on: 04/05/2019 | Last updated: 04/05/2019

USGBC MA Building Tech Forum, April 4, Boston, MA

by Built Environment Plus (Formerly USGBC Massachusetts)

We have all been wondering it: What’s Next?

At BTF ’19, green technology firms and building product companies will answer this question and explore the future of building science. Start the nig

Filed under: Massachusetts

Massachusetts Green Builders

0 replies | 2095 views | Posted on: 03/13/2019 | Last updated: 04/25/2019

USGBCMA and organicArchitect Present: New Approaches to Designing Net Zero Buildings, 1/12 8:30 am - 12 noon

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

New Approaches to Designing Net Zero Buildings January 12, 8:30 AM through 12 PM This workshop will teach you how to achieve net zero energy on your projects. You will learn new ways to convince y…

Filed under: Massachusetts

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: Green Building,Netzero,organicArchitect

0 replies | 1462 views | Posted on: 01/06/2016 | Last updated: 01/06/2016

Tell Congress to Support a Strong Climate Agreement in Paris!

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Tell Congress to Support a Strong Climate Agreement in Paris! From November 30 through December 11, delegations from 195 nations will gather in Paris to negotiate an agreement to reduce greenhouse …

Filed under: Environmental Activism

Keywords: Climate Change,COP21,Paris,American Sustainable Business Council

0 replies | 1468 views | Posted on: 11/23/2015 | Last updated: 11/23/2015

Energy Roundtable on Energy Equality - Friday, December 11 8:30 am - 12:30 pm

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Energy Equality: Ensuring our Energy Future Positively Impacts All Communities Friday, December 11, 2015 from 8:30 am to 12:30 pm American Association of Blacks in Energy - First annual Energy Rou…

Filed under: Massachusetts

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: Energy,Equality,Resilience,AABE Boston

0 replies | 1675 views | Posted on: 10/30/2015 | Last updated: 10/30/2015

Our Member Artaic could Use your Vote in the Interior Design BOY Awards!

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Our Member Artaic made it to the final round of the 2015 Interior Design Best Of Year Awards, and they would love your vote! Vote for Artaic in the Materials & Surfacing category and help them WIN! …

Filed under: Contests and Votes

Related to: Public Relations

Keywords: Green Building,Interior Design,Mosaic Tile

0 replies | 1443 views | Posted on: 10/08/2015 | Last updated: 10/08/2015

Connecting for Change, Bioneers Conference @ The Marion Institute, Oct 23-24, New Bedford

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Connecting for Change, Bioneers by the Bay Conference The Marion Institute, Oct 23-24, New Bedford Connecting for Change (CFC) presented by the Marion Institute is an annual solutions based gather…

Filed under: Massachusetts

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: Sustainability,Marion Institute,Bioneers

0 replies | 1726 views | Posted on: 09/15/2015 | Last updated: 09/15/2015

Forever Green Awards - Celebrating Sustainable Innovation - October 22

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

USGBC Central PA's Forever Green Awards Celebrating Sustainable Innovation October 22, 2015 The Bond, York PA Every year we gather together to celebrate the great strides that have been tak…

Filed under: Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania Sustainability Group

0 replies | 1167 views | Posted on: 08/23/2015 | Last updated: 08/23/2015

Join Environment Massachusetts for a day of Solar Action on July 30th!

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Environment Massachussets July 30, Solar Day of Action! On July 30, we’re gathering at the State House and calling on state officials to lift the caps and commit to a target of 20% solar by 202…

Filed under: Massachusetts

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: Environment Massachusetts,Solar Energy

0 replies | 1330 views | Posted on: 07/22/2015 | Last updated: 07/22/2015

Pope Francis - Inspired Environmental Leadership

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

I am excited Pope Francis has taken a firm stand on our global responsibility to care for the environment and each other, and to defend against climate change. Religions and countries have largely reg…

Filed under: Environmental Activism

Keywords: Environment,Pope Francis,Encyclical

0 replies | 1154 views | Posted on: 06/25/2015 | Last updated: 06/25/2015

 

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