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Wisconsin Better Buildings, Better Business Conference, Feb 13 - 15, Wisconsin Dells

by Yishan

The 2019 Better Buildings: Better Business Conference will feature a new Expo layout featuring 60 booth spaces, electric vehicles, demos and everyone’s favorite Better Beer: Better Brats recepti

Filed under: Trade Shows and Events

Wisconsin Green Building Group

0 replies | 1902 views | Posted on: 11/18/2018 | Last updated: 11/18/2018

Match Made in HVAC: Choosing the Right Heat Pump for Your Building, December 11, 3 - 5 pm ET

by Shivani // Social Media Manager

In Match Made in HVAC: Choosing the Right Heat Pump for Your Building, you will learn the first steps in transitioning from fossil-fueled heating and cooling systems to heat pumps for energy-effi

New York Green Building Group

0 replies | 178 views | Posted on: 11/13/2025 | Last updated: 11/13/2025

Tour of the Energy Education Center, December 11, Tulare, California

by Shivani // Social Media Manager

Are you curious about energy efficiency and how it is generated, stored, and distributed? Are you interested in learning more about the latest innovations and technologies in renewable energy? If so,

California Green Building

0 replies | 210 views | Posted on: 10/20/2025 | Last updated: 10/20/2025

Circularity as the Next Phase of Sustainable Buildings, Free and Online, November 13, 1:30 - 3:30 pm PT

by Shivani // Social Media Manager

Circular economy principles represent the latest phase of sustainable building design, moving beyond efficiency to focus on full material lifecycles. By designing for reuse, repair, and recycling, bui

California Green Building

0 replies | 611 views | Posted on: 09/29/2025 | Last updated: 10/06/2025

Specifying Healthier Materials Beyond Checking Boxes, Online Training, November 13, 12 - 2 pm ET

by Shivani // Social Media Manager

Specifying materials that meet LEED v4 and v4.1 requirements has gotten easier. However, many projects stop at just meeting these requirements, when we could be doing much better. The course will prov

Massachusetts Green Builders

0 replies | 880 views | Posted on: 09/09/2025 | Last updated: 11/13/2025

Green Building Slam, St. Louis, MO, June 11 5:30-7:30 pm

by Gina Pryciak // Student

This year’s event will feature several fast paced presentations with an eye on redevelopment and equity. 

North Lafayette Square

This 12 acre project develops long vacant former indus

Filed under: Missouri

Missouri Green Building

0 replies | 996 views | Posted on: 06/03/2019 | Last updated: 06/04/2019

4th Annual Environmental Leader & Energy Manager Conference (ELEMCON), May 13-15, Denver, CO

by AbbieKnight

The Environmental Leader & Energy Manager Conference offers a unique opportunity for environmental, sustainability and energy professionals to come together to identify new areas of opportunity to

Filed under: Colorado

Colorado High Performance and Passive House Building Group

Keywords: Efficiency,Industry Changemakers

0 replies | 1393 views | Posted on: 04/11/2019 | Last updated: 04/12/2019

National Microgrids Conference, Boston, MA on April 17-19th

by AbbieKnight

The concept of a microgrid is quickly becoming one of the most popular trends in energy distribution, offering resilience and independence that can't be achieved relying on the tradition

Filed under: Massachusetts

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: Microgrids

0 replies | 2059 views | Posted on: 03/19/2019 | Last updated: 03/19/2019

I am researching urban agriculture, any help would be much appreciated.

by estrenton // Industrial & Interaction Designer

I am currently pursuing my thesis in Industrial and Interaction Design. Over the past five months, I have been researching the connection of sustainability between urban agriculture, community and mat

Filed under: Environment

0 replies | 1955 views | Posted on: 02/18/2019 | Last updated: 02/18/2019

Cook County Sustainability Version 2.0, February 6, Chicago, IL

by ella.nielsen44 // Student

“In 2010, President Toni Preckwinkle took office as President of Cook County. She convened an advisory council of industry professionals to set forth goals and objectives to make Cook County a w

Filed under: Illinois

Illinois Green Building Group

Keywords: Climate Change,Sustainability

0 replies | 1165 views | Posted on: 01/25/2019 | Last updated: 01/26/2019

FREE WEBINAR: Integrative Process and Whole Canopy System Solution Design, Tuesday, March 19, 2019 - 12:00pm to 1:30pm 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: architectural canopies,shading,canopy systems

0 replies | 1821 views | Posted on: 01/17/2019 | Last updated: 01/17/2019

What Makes a HERS Home So Special, Anyway?: A Comparison of Field-Tested Homes – Free CE Webinar December 19, 2018, 12:00 pm - 1:15 pm

by Aditya

What Makes a HERS Home So Special, Anyway?: A Comparison of Field-Tested Homes – Free CE Webinar
December 19, 2018, 12:00 pm - 1:15 pm

https://greenhomeinstitute.org/events/what-makes-a-hers


0 replies | 1880 views | Posted on: 12/05/2018 | Last updated: 12/05/2018

USGBC Student Groups

by Steven Fitzgerald // Student/Consultant

I know that this is short notice about the free webinar's that I emailed several members about in the Student Group. At 11 am FLIR Manufacturer of Infrared Cameras is having a free "High Performance T…

Emerging Green Professionals

0 replies | 1004 views | Posted on: 11/13/2014 | Last updated: 11/13/2014

Conquering the Energy Code for Architects and Engineers: Residential, November 30, NYC

by Yishan

The new Energy Code is now in effect! Conquering the Energy Code:Residential prepares architects and engineers in New York State to comply with the many new requirements in the 2015 NYS Ener

Filed under: Training and Development Programs, Workshops

New York Green Building Group

0 replies | 931 views | Posted on: 11/09/2018 | Last updated: 11/11/2018

Sustainability Forum Luncheon: - Planning for Greener, Climate Resilient North Shore Communities, Nov 7, Beverly MA

by Yishan

Matt Coogan, an experienced municipal planner will give an update on how North Shore communities are addressing climate change. Rising sea level and increasingly severe storms are forcing communities

Filed under: Massachusetts

Massachusetts Green Builders

0 replies | 869 views | Posted on: 11/02/2018 | Last updated: 11/02/2018

Cleantech "Friendsgiving" Energy Bar @ Greentown Labs, November 1, 5:30 pm, Somerville

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green

Partners, friends, and cleantech champions, join Greentown Labs for a late fall edition of their EnergyBar networking event, free and open to the public. Stay warm inside of Greentown L

Massachusetts Green Builders

0 replies | 1325 views | Posted on: 10/23/2018 | Last updated: 10/23/2018

More Green Buildings = More Jobs

by Aditya

The green building industry is expected to generate more than 6.5 million jobs by 2030, according to predictions by the International Labor Organization (ILO). Next to energy, this will

Filed under: News

Keywords: Sustainability,Green Buildings

0 replies | 5994 views | Posted on: 10/01/2018 | Last updated: 10/23/2018

Introduction to Living Building Challenge, USGBC MA, October 12, 8:30-10 am, Boston, MA

by Phillip304 // Green Research & Development Analyst

With this training course you will learn the basic knowledge of the Living Building Challenge - a philosophy, advocacy tool and certification program that addresses development at all scales. The Livi…

Filed under: Massachusetts

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: Living Building Challenge

0 replies | 1108 views | Posted on: 09/18/2018 | Last updated: 09/21/2018

Greentown Labs - Energy Innovation Networking and Panel, Thursday, September 10, 5:30-8:30 pm

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green

Greentown Labs - Energy Innovation Networking and Panel Thursday, September 10 5:30 - 8:30 PM What fosters private and public sector ideas at the nexus of technology and government. How does in…

Filed under: Massachusetts

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: Energy,Innovation

0 replies | 1876 views | Posted on: 08/31/2015 | Last updated: 09/01/2015

Energy Efficiency Progress: What We’ve Gained in 35 Years

by Chelsea W. // Student

A new report by the America Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy, “Energy Efficiency in the United States: 35 Years and Counting," was released and found some truly incredible things. For one, yo…

Filed under: Studies/Surveys

Related to: Information and Resources ,Media,Energy,News,Studies/Surveys

Keywords: news,Energy Efficiency,Studies

0 replies | 2045 views | Posted on: 07/28/2015 | Last updated: 07/28/2015

Webinar on Demand (Free): The Who, Where and How of Installing a Solar Array, by CleanFootprint

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green

Installing Solar Does NOT Have to Be Complicated This webinar is designed for Facility Managers who want to install solar but are unsure of the installation process. We will discuss the who, where,…

Filed under: Webinars

Keywords: Solar,Clean FootPrint

0 replies | 1188 views | Posted on: 06/29/2015 | Last updated: 06/29/2015

Boston Area Solar Energy Association Forum: Thursday, May 14 -Stories of Trial and Hope from Japan

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green

Boston Area Solar Energy Association Forum: Thursday, May 14 -Stories of Trial and Hope from Japan First Parish in Cambridge Unitarian Universalist; 3 Church Street, Harvard Square Doors open at …

Filed under: Massachusetts

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: Environment,NESEA,BASEA,Japan,Fukushima,Minamata, Ishimure Michiko

0 replies | 1682 views | Posted on: 05/04/2015 | Last updated: 05/04/2015

Architectural Signage Southwood Group Custom Graphics Specialists - Faciliteit

by brikskieloop

SouthWood is verheugd te worden gehuisvest in een modern, nieuw, eigendom van het bedrijf 40.000 vierkante meter faciliteit op 6 + hectare grond in het zuidwesten van Charlotte. Wij zijn gevestigd op …

Filed under: Printing

Related to: Services

0 replies | 2225 views | Posted on: 03/25/2015 | Last updated: 03/25/2015

Energy Efficiency Workshop, February 12 at 8 am, Quincy Chamber of Commerce

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green

Energy Efficiency Workshop February 12 8-10 am Quincy Chamber of Commerce This event is geared to the business person and home owner that wishes to reduce heating and electric costs will makin…

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: Green Building,Energy Efficiency,Solar

0 replies | 1399 views | Posted on: 02/05/2015 | Last updated: 03/06/2015

 

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