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Energy Upgrades in Historic Buildings Series: Hotel Marcel in New Haven, CT, Livestream, May 25, 1-2 pm ET

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green

Join Urban Green Council for the fourth episode of the Energy Upgrades in Historic Buildings series, featuring a case study of the hyper-sustainable Hotel Marcel, formerly the Pirelli B

Connecticut Green Building

0 replies | 1240 views | Posted on: 05/18/2022 | Last updated: 05/18/2022

17th Annual Southeast Florida Climate Leadership Summit, December 16–17, West Palm Beach, Florida

by Shivani // Social Media Manager

The Southeast Florida Regional Climate Change Compact and Palm Beach County are proud to host the 17th Annual Southeast Florida Climate Leadership Summit at the Palm Beach County C

Florida Green Building Group

0 replies | 304 views | Posted on: 10/21/2025 | Last updated: 10/23/2025

Free Webinar: Texas Residential and Commercial Building Code Update, October 24, 10 - 11:30 am

by Shivani // Social Media Manager

The 2024 IECC Residential brings notable updates to insulation/labeling, air-leakage limits and testing, duct location & leakage, lighting efficacy and controls, and renewable-/electric-ready prov

Texas Green Building

0 replies | 377 views | Posted on: 10/03/2025 | Last updated: 10/05/2025

Free Webinar: Wildfire Rebuilding Certificate Training, September 27, 3 - 5:30 pm PT

by Shivani // Social Media Manager

In the LA Wildfires of January 2025, Los Angeles and surrounding areas experienced one of the worst climate disasters of our time at a moment when we are seeing these types of wind and drought-dr

California Green Building

0 replies | 1063 views | Posted on: 09/10/2025 | Last updated: 09/10/2025

Free Webinar: Advanced Concepts in Designing and Retrofitting Energy Efficient Data Centers, October 8, 9 am - 12 pm PT

by Shivani // Social Media Manager

The class will focus on how to select, design, control, and commission the mechanical systems with the lowest total cost of ownership (TCO) for a given data center. TCO accounts for first cost (includ

California Green Building

0 replies | 418 views | Posted on: 08/23/2025 | Last updated: 09/11/2025

Free Webinar: Ask the Experts: Enclosures, August 26, 12 pm - 1 pm PT

by Shivani // Social Media Manager

This is an office-hours style open discussion about high-performance building enclosures with Home Performance Pro Judy Rachel. 3C-REN will be talking insulation, windows, air sealing, blower doo

California Green Building

0 replies | 775 views | Posted on: 08/04/2025 | Last updated: 08/04/2025

Carbon Forward: SoCal Sustainability Forum, August 21, 7:30-11 am, Los Alamitos, California

by Mansi // Social Media Manager

Uniting USGBC-CA and SEAOSC (Structural Engineers Association of Southern California), the SoCal Sustainable Building Forum is a must-attend forum for Sustainable building innovation.

California Green Building

0 replies | 507 views | Posted on: 07/12/2025 | Last updated: 07/14/2025

Free Webinar: Multifamily: Energy Code Implementation Series, with 2025 Code Updates, July 23, 9:30-11 am PT

by Mansi // Social Media Manager

As the 2022 energy code wraps up its final year and the 2025 code emerges, the trends of building electrification, healthier indoor air quality, and improved resiliency continue to permeate the c

California Green Building

0 replies | 529 views | Posted on: 06/17/2025 | Last updated: 06/17/2025

Green California Schools and Higher Education Summit, November 13, Pasadena

by Jonathan // Sustainability Coordinator

Keynote Speakers


Welcome Remarks
Victor M. Gordo
Mayor of Pasadena, California

Featured Speakers

Tony Thurmond
California State Superintendent of Public Instruction

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Midwest Solar Expo, June 9-11, Chicago, Illinois

by Mansi // Social Media Manager

Join industry leaders, innovators, and clean energy enthusiasts for the 2025 Midwest Solar Expo

With three days of cutting-edge presentations, policy updates, networking opportunit

Illinois Green Building Group

0 replies | 737 views | Posted on: 05/07/2025 | Last updated: 05/08/2025

Webinar: The Storage Opportunity: Customer Demand, Market Reform, and Technology Innovation, July 21, 1 PM

by gracemorrison

In the face of increased extreme weather events and an uncertain electric grid, customers are demanding more control over their energy in the form of battery storage and other distributed energy techn

Buildings and Our Health - News and Information

0 replies | 1227 views | Posted on: 06/24/2022 | Last updated: 06/25/2022

Rethinking Building Carbon Accounting - Free CE Webinar, June 22, 12 PM

by gracemorrison

Scott Farbman with DataBased+ (dbHMS’s human-centered, research-driven design studio) will review the decisions faced by owners, developers, and designers in trying to achieve whole building car

0 replies | 988 views | Posted on: 06/14/2022 | Last updated: 06/14/2022

Solar for New Construction Affordable Housing, Online Summer Series Session 1: Financing and Contracting Choices: June 9, 1 pm

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green

Join Resonant Energy, LISC Boston and the Massachusetts Association of Community Development Corporations (MACDC) for a summer series of free webinars exploring different topics relevant to installing

Filed under: Green Affordable Housing

Massachusetts Green Builders

0 replies | 1311 views | Posted on: 06/01/2022 | Last updated: 06/01/2022

Equinox, Fundraiser for Vote Solar, March 22, San Francisco

by AbbieKnight

Equinox is more than just a great party, it also directly supports Vote Solar's critical work to keep our country moving forward with clean energy. Learn more about the power of solar and help Vote So…

California Green Building

Keywords: Solar,Solar Energy

0 replies | 994 views | Posted on: 03/06/2018 | Last updated: 03/19/2018

Free Online Deconstruction Masterclass Series by Rethos, Part 1: The Essentials, May 4, 10 am CDT

by samanthaklein // Intern

You've likely heard the term "deconstruction" floating around the reuse and preservation world. Or maybe you're familiar with the process and want to learn more alongside others

Filed under: Webinars

Keywords: Architecture,Materials,Deconstruction

0 replies | 814 views | Posted on: 04/16/2022 | Last updated: 04/21/2022

Free Green Building Webinar: The Importance of Effective Handwashing and It's Impact on Global Health, April 26, 12 pm EDT

by samanthaklein // Intern

Designing public handwashing solutions that are code compliant, with reliable performance and efficiencies in water and energy use, can present several challenges to both the architect and plumbing en

Filed under: Health and Air Quality

Keywords: Health,Public Health,Handwashing

0 replies | 1186 views | Posted on: 03/25/2022 | Last updated: 03/25/2022

Learn the Benefits of Healthy, High Performing Homes, Free Webinar Hosted by Sustainable Wellesley, March 10, 7 pm

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green

Are you Renovating or Building a New Home?

Are you considering renovating or building a new home? Join local design experts on March 10 from 7:00-8:30 p.m. for a free webinar focused on h

Massachusetts Green Builders

0 replies | 1054 views | Posted on: 03/05/2022 | Last updated: 03/05/2022

Sustainability Careers: From Getting Started to Getting Ahead, Online, February 24, 5 pm PT / 8 pm ET

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green

Join the USGBC-LA Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, Emerging Professionals, and Women in Green Committees for a panel discussion about entering the sustainability job market and furthering your career

Filed under: Green Building Jobs

California Green Building

0 replies | 1871 views | Posted on: 02/04/2022 | Last updated: 02/04/2022

Webinar - Resilient Design in an Age of Climate Change - Free CE Webinar, Wednesday, May 30, 12-1:15 PM (EDT)

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green

A changing climate, sea level rise, drought, and a wide range of stresses in the world are conspiring to make our buildings and communities more vulnerable. This Webinar will review those vulnerabilit…

0 replies | 868 views | Posted on: 05/29/2018 | Last updated: 05/29/2018

2019 3rd International Conference on Sustainable Development and Green Buildings, Apr 25 - 27, 2019, Qingdao, China

by YijunW

2019 3rd International Conference on Sustainable Development and Green Buildings (ICSDGB 2019) will be held in Qingdao, China during Apr.25-27, 2019, in conjunction with 2019 3rd International Confere…

Filed under: Other - Green Building Events

0 replies | 1573 views | Posted on: 05/18/2018 | Last updated: 05/18/2018

Certified Passive House Consultant at Alliance Center, June 11, 9am - June 15, 4pm, Denver, Colorado

by YijunW

The Certified Passive House Consultant course is the core training in for the most energy efficient building standard worldwide. Learn the underlying principles of how to design any type of building f…

Filed under: Colorado

Colorado High Performance and Passive House Building Group

0 replies | 1139 views | Posted on: 05/11/2018 | Last updated: 05/11/2018

Lighting Retrofits: Making the Best Choices Now to Ensure Future Performance, June 13, Sun Prairie, WI

by YijunW

REGISTER NOW Wednesday, June 13 Sun Prairie, WI 8:00 am–4 pm | $199 PRESENTER Stan Walerczyk CLEP Principal, Lighting Wizards HOSTED BY AIA Wisconsin​​ LED technologies will last …

Filed under: Wisconsin

Wisconsin Green Building Group

0 replies | 762 views | Posted on: 05/03/2018 | Last updated: 05/03/2018

Renewable Energy and Low Carbon Innovation Event, All Energy Exhibition and Conference, May 1-3, Glasgow, Scotland

by YijunW

All-Energy is the UK’s leading renewable energy and low carbon innovation event, showcasing the latest technologies and services for the energy supply chain and both private and public sector energy…

Filed under: Other - Green Building Events

UK Green Building

0 replies | 746 views | Posted on: 04/26/2018 | Last updated: 04/26/2018

Gubernatorial Forum on Energy and the Environment, April 23, 5-7pm, Boston, MA

by YijunW

Come hear the candidates discuss their ideas and positions on the critical environmental issues we face. The discussion will be moderated by Katie Lannan of State House News Service. Democratic candid…

Filed under: Education

Massachusetts Green Builders

0 replies | 1001 views | Posted on: 04/13/2018 | Last updated: 04/13/2018

17th Municipal Green Building Conference & Expo / April 19 / Los Angeles

by JulieDB // Communications in Green Building, Sustainability

Join thought-leaders, from across 88 LA area cities, who are dedicated to a sustainable and energy efficient built environment for all communities. The 17th Municipal Green Building Conference & Expo …

Filed under: Education

Keywords: Green Building,Design,Sustainable Transportation,Social Equity,Net Zero Water,Green Building Certifications,Waste Management,Zero Net Energy,Conference,codes

0 replies | 3124 views | Posted on: 03/28/2018 | Last updated: 03/29/2018

 

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