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Small Packaged Heat Pumps: Rethinking Everything, Webinar or Attend in Person, Tuesday, Jan 29, 2019 3:30-5:00 PM EST, Syracuse COE, NY

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green

Heat pumps are a key strategy for eliminating fossil fuel use, being promoted by everyone from savvy HVAC contractors to national environmental groups to city and state agencies, but split system heat

Filed under: Heat Pumps

Keywords: Energy Efficiency,HVAC,Heat Pumps

0 replies | 1346 views | Posted on: 01/23/2019 | Last updated: 01/23/2019

NESEA Green Building Pro Tour: New Development Addressing Chronic Disparities, January 23, Brooklyn, New York

by Shivani // Social Media Manager

You're invited to join NESEA for a Tour of a resilient new development, designed to address chronic social, economic, and health disparities in a historically underserved area of Brooklyn, NYC. Th

New York Green Building Group

0 replies | 155 views | Posted on: 11/13/2025 | Last updated: 11/20/2025

25th World Premier Energy Forum (WPC) Energy Congress, April 26 -30, 2026, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

by NexdT // Event Management

At the World's Premier Energy Forum, join 25,000 global energy leaders, policymakers, and innovators. The 25th WPC Energy Congress will be hosted for the first time in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, from 2

Filed under: Energy

Keywords: Energy,Energy Efficiency,Energy Savings,Energy Policy,Energy Management,Conference,Energy Industry

0 replies | 235 views | Posted on: 10/20/2025 | Last updated: 10/23/2025

RE+ CHARGE H2, November 19 - 20, Seattle, Washington

by Shivani // Social Media Manager

RE+ Events is partnering with the Center for Hydrogen and Renewably Generated E-fuels (CHARGE) to produce RE+ CHARGE H2, our first dedicated hydrogen event. This conference is endorsed by the Pac

0 replies | 661 views | Posted on: 09/29/2025 | Last updated: 09/29/2025

Free GreenHome Institute Webinar: Ambient Buildings that Heat by Nature, Lessons from the (NAEBRS) Conference, October 8, 12 pm ET

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green

This webinar presents key points from the NAEBRS symposium, emphasizing design guidelines, components, and construction details for architects, engineers, designers, builders, and homeowners to create

Michigan Green Building

0 replies | 954 views | Posted on: 09/09/2025 | Last updated: 09/09/2025

13th International Hemp Building Symposium 2025, October 3-5, Morton, Minnesota

by Shivani // Social Media Manager

The 13th International Hemp Building Symposium will take place in Morton, Minnesota, USA, organised by the International Hemp Building Association.

International Hemp Building Association (IHBA) sy

0 replies | 2196 views | Posted on: 08/23/2025 | Last updated: 09/11/2025

CALGreen and Energy Code Seminar, July 19, 10:00-4:00pm, Irvine, CA

by Gina Pryciak // Student

California Energy Code 2019: Challenges and Mandatory Changes

This three-hour session will bring you up to date on changes to the Energy Code (Title 24, Part 6) for residential and non-residen

Filed under: California

California Green Building

Keywords: Green Building,Solar,Energy Codes,Carbon Reduction,Green Building Standards

0 replies | 1838 views | Posted on: 06/19/2019 | Last updated: 06/19/2019

High-Performance Building Assemblies Course, July 18, Boston, MA

by AidanAnthony // Intern

This course will cover:

  1. High Performance Building Assemblies – An introduction and an approach
  2. HPBA Control Layers – It’s in the details
  3. High Performance Glazing – Ma

Filed under: Massachusetts

Massachusetts Green Builders

0 replies | 1615 views | Posted on: 06/09/2019 | Last updated: 06/09/2019

Webinar: The 21st Century Geopolitics of Energy Thursday, June 13, 1:15PM - 2:15PM

by AidanAnthony // Intern

Designed for mid-level professionals, the webinar previews a new one-day onsite class exploring the little understood but compelling world of Energy and Geopolitics. 

International energy mark

Filed under: Webinars

Keywords: Energy,energy markets,geopolitics

0 replies | 1741 views | Posted on: 06/03/2019 | Last updated: 06/03/2019

CalGreen & Energy Code Workshops, June 5, San Francisco, CA

by AbbieKnight

In 2008, California became the first state in the nation to include mandatory green building requirements in its building code. This groundbreaking step meant that every structure built in the state &

Filed under: California

California Green Building

Keywords: Energy Codes,Residential Buildings

0 replies | 1398 views | Posted on: 05/13/2019 | Last updated: 05/13/2019

Open House, April 14, 1-4 pm, Weston, MA - 1897 Farmhouse Transformed info a Modern, Energy Efficient, Healthy Smart-Home

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green

This home combines the architectural integrity & character of the original 1897 farmhouse with advanced high-performance and smart home features.

-Registered under the LEED green building

Filed under: Real Estate

Massachusetts Green Builders

0 replies | 1388 views | Posted on: 04/10/2019 | Last updated: 04/10/2019

Materialize - Technology & Accessibility, April 11, 2-7 pm, San Francisco, CA

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green

Join Mindful Materials for an inspiring afternoon affair!

LEARN & SHARE with industry peers

Manufacturers | Specifiers | Architects | Designers | Engineers | Owners | Contractors

Filed under: California

California Green Building

0 replies | 1335 views | Posted on: 03/18/2019 | Last updated: 03/18/2019

Introduction to Passive House, February 28, New Haven, CT

by AbbieKnight

Passive House is the world’s most rigorous building energy performance standard, requiring a significant reduction in energy consumption while yielding other benefits such as superior comfo

Filed under: Connecticut

Connecticut Green Building

Keywords: Energy Efficiency,Passive House,Connecticut

0 replies | 1613 views | Posted on: 02/11/2019 | Last updated: 02/11/2019

Student USGBC Groups

by Steven Fitzgerald // Student/Consultant

I have realized that the major reason in which I have been able to obtain my Green Associates Accreditation was the information that the USGBC had given to our Student Group. The study Material and th…

Emerging Green Professionals

0 replies | 1027 views | Posted on: 11/04/2014 | Last updated: 11/04/2014

The World’s Most Sustainable Office of 2018

by Suelen Ribeiro // Architect/ LEED GA

The Royal Institute of British Architects awarded the 2018 RIBA Stirling Prize to Bloomberg, London by Foster + Partners. The RIBA Stirling Prize is judged against a range of criteria includ

Filed under: Sustainable Communities and Developments

Related to: Other Green Building,Other Discussions

Keywords: Sustainable Architecture,Green Office Building,Sustanability

0 replies | 2997 views | Posted on: 01/16/2019 | Last updated: 02/13/2023

Colorado Green Building Guild Annual Holiday Party, Dec 13, Niwot, CO

by Aditya

Come and join us to eat, drink and be merry at the Annual Colorado Green Building Guild Holiday Party! It’s time to connect and meet up with friends old and new, and enjoy our fun seasonal socia

Filed under: Events

Colorado High Performance and Passive House Building Group

Keywords: Green Building,Sustainable Communities,Sustainability,Colorado Green Building Guild

0 replies | 984 views | Posted on: 12/05/2018 | Last updated: 12/05/2018

AIA Massachusetts Government Affairs Committee, Dec 11, 2018, Boston, MA

by Yishan

Legislature that affects architecture in Massachusetts is the focus of this active AIA Massachusetts committee.

This meeting is free and open to all. 

Filed under: Government Policies

Massachusetts Green Builders

0 replies | 1059 views | Posted on: 11/17/2018 | Last updated: 11/19/2018

Fort Collins Companies Spearhead Net Zero Water Management Tool

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green

Five Fort Collins companies led by sustainability engineering and planning firm Brendle Group have spearheaded the Net Zero Water (NZW) Initiative and have created the Net Zero Water (NZW) toolkit to …

Filed under: Water Collection/Management; Rain & Stormwater

Colorado High Performance and Passive House Building Group

Keywords: Water,Net Zero Water Management,Fort Collins

0 replies | 2204 views | Posted on: 09/16/2015 | Last updated: 09/16/2015

Alliance for Sustainable Colorado- 100%: A Clean Energy Vision for Colorado - September 1st, 6 pm

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green

September Sustainability Series 100%: A Clean Energy Vision for Colorado 6 - 8 pm Free and open to the public We are seeing an impressive increase in the number of entire countries, as well, ad…

Filed under: Colorado

Colorado High Performance and Passive House Building Group

Keywords: clean energy,Netzero

0 replies | 1329 views | Posted on: 08/28/2015 | Last updated: 08/28/2015

Governor Cuomo announces Shared Renewables green energy program for NY

by Chelsea W. // Student

Last week Governor Cuomo announced a new energy program that gives more homeowners the ability to use renewable energy. This is a huge step in the right direction for NYers! After the disastrous effec…

Filed under: Government Policies

Related to: Government Agencies and Initiatives ,Safety

New York Green Building Group

Keywords: Renewable Energy,New York,Government Policy

0 replies | 2126 views | Posted on: 07/27/2015 | Last updated: 07/27/2015

EnergyBar! Greentown Labs, Thursday, July 9, 2015 from 5:30 to 8:30 PM

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green

EnergyBar! Greentown Labs Thursday, July 9, 2015 from 5:30 PM to 8:30 PM (EDT) 28 Dane Street, Somerville, MA 02143 EnergyBar is a monthly event devoted to helping people in clean technology mee…

Filed under: Massachusetts

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: Cleantech,Greentown Labs,Energy Bar

0 replies | 1453 views | Posted on: 06/27/2015 | Last updated: 06/27/2015

Women Shaping the Agenda in Energy and the Environment: The Public Sector 6/23 5:30-8:30 pm

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green

Women Shaping the Agenda in Energy and the Environment: The Public Sector MIT Sloan School of Management 100 Main St (Bldg E62) Cambridge, MA, First Floor, Executive Education Suite June 23 5:3…

Filed under: Massachusetts

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: New England Women In Energy and the Environment,NEWIEE

0 replies | 1182 views | Posted on: 06/04/2015 | Last updated: 06/04/2015

GreenHomeNYC Resume Workshop, Tuesday, May 12, 2015 6:30 - 8PM Brooklyn, NY

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green

GHNYC Green Careers Resume Workshop Tuesday, May 12, 2015 6:30 - 8 pm with networking afterwards National Grid, 1 MetroTech Roadway, Conference room 2-04A Brooklyn, NY Part 1. DISCUSSION: Volu…

Filed under: New York

New York Green Building Group

Keywords: Emerging Green Professionals,GreenHomeNYC

0 replies | 1351 views | Posted on: 04/29/2015 | Last updated: 04/29/2015

The Mississippi River: Is Sustainable Infrastructure a Watershed Solution?

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green

Security and Sustainability Forum Wednesday, March 25 12 - 1:15 pm EDT Registration: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/536553242851934210 Through the efforts of several national civil …

Filed under: Webinars

Keywords: Security and Sustainability,Webinar,Sustainable Infrastructure

0 replies | 1415 views | Posted on: 03/23/2015 | Last updated: 03/23/2015

Residential Architect/Designer (Gaithersburg) - Sustainable Design Group

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green

Sustainable Design Group is a Custom home design and construction company in Gaithersburg Maryland. We specialize in green, solar, zero energy homes. We are looking for an experienced architect/design…

Filed under: Green Building Jobs

Keywords: Architecture,Green Building Jobs,Design

0 replies | 1514 views | Posted on: 02/02/2015 | Last updated: 02/02/2015

 

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