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Hybrid Conference: ASES Solar 2021: Empowering a Sustainable Future, August 3 - 6

by SarahA

ASES SOLAR 2021 is the American Solar Energy Society’s 50th annual National Solar Conference and will be our first ever hybrid conference, with the options to attend in person or online. The hyb

Free Webinar: Energy-Efficient Upgrades in Urban Low-Income Multifamily Housing, August 27, 12-1 pm ET

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green

Residents in low-income multifamily housing often struggle to afford energy for essential needs such as heating, cooking, and electronics. Climate change may increase these energy demands, and high en

Michigan Green Building

0 replies | 801 views | Posted on: 08/15/2025 | Last updated: 08/15/2025

Green Building Innovation Expo, September 2, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

by Shivani // Social Media Manager

Join the Green Building Alliance for the first-ever Green Building Expo! 

Open to the public, the Pittsburgh Green Building Innovation Expo at the LEED-certified Highline building will hi

Pennsylvania Sustainability Group

0 replies | 842 views | Posted on: 07/29/2025 | Last updated: 09/17/2025

Free Webinar: Electrification & Home Performance Series: 5 - How Tight is Too Tight?, July 23, 10 am - 12 pm PT

by Mansi // Social Media Manager

Building electrification replaces fossil fuel systems with electric alternatives. As California shifts to all-electric homes, understanding home performance is essential. Key factors like energy effic

California Green Building

0 replies | 490 views | Posted on: 06/30/2025 | Last updated: 06/30/2025

Free Webinar: Ask the Experts: Heat Pump Water Heater Installations, June 27, 12-1 pm, PT

by Mansi // Social Media Manager

This will be an open discussion about Heat pump water heater installations with plumbers, builders, architects, and energy consultants. To ask participants to share or send in pictures of good, bad, a

California Green Building

0 replies | 695 views | Posted on: 06/02/2025 | Last updated: 06/12/2025

Free Webinar: Marketing Green Homes: How to Get More Real Estate Listings by Going Green, May 29, 10-11:30am PT

by Mansi // Social Media Manager

This course will teach real estate agents about the benefits of green homes and how focusing their business on marketing green homes can increase the number of available listings. It will also pr

California Green Building

0 replies | 642 views | Posted on: 05/16/2025 | Last updated: 05/16/2025

Free Webinar: Charging Series - Electric Vehicle Charging On The Go, June 11, 7 pm ET

by Shivani // Social Media Manager

Do you have questions about charging options for electric vehicles (EVs) when you are on the road? Attend the Charging on the Go webinar on June 11!

Green Energy Consumers Alliance will talk about:

Massachusetts Green Builders

0 replies | 933 views | Posted on: 05/01/2025 | Last updated: 05/24/2025

Free Webinar: Code Campaigns, Creating a Health, Resilience, and Efficiency Baseline for Illinois (and everywhere), May 8, 12-1 pm CT

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green

Join Illinois Green Alliance, RMI, and AIA Chicago to learn how strong codes make homes and buildings more resilient, comfortable, affordable to operate, and climate-aligned. In Illinois, over 46% of

Illinois Green Building Group

0 replies | 773 views | Posted on: 04/17/2025 | Last updated: 04/17/2025

Turning Vision into Reality at the Etna Center for Community (ECO), in Etna, Pennsylvania, April 9, 9-10:30 am ET

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green

In 2017, former Etna Borough Councilwoman Megan Tuñón and her husband held the historic Ochse Building on the 341-343 block of Butler Street under conservatorship until the Etn

Pennsylvania Sustainability Group

0 replies | 750 views | Posted on: 03/25/2025 | Last updated: 03/25/2025

Free Webinar: Retrofit Solutions Webinar Series - Innovative Gas Technologies & the Role of Utilities in a Clean Energy Future, April 2, 12 pm CT

by Shivani // Social Media Manager

As the energy sector moves toward a low-carbon future, both electric and gas utilities will play a critical role in ensuring safe, reliable, and affordable energy solutions. This virtual session will

0 replies | 837 views | Posted on: 03/07/2025 | Last updated: 03/07/2025

International Passive House Open Days, November 5-7

by samanthaklein // Intern

The International Passive House Open Days are a great opportunity to learn about Passive House and energy efficient buildings. Get in contact with current owners and learn first-hand what it

Filed under: Sustainable Communities and Developments

Keywords: Energy Efficiency,Passive House,Technology

0 replies | 2398 views | Posted on: 10/15/2021 | Last updated: 10/15/2021

AIA Connecticut Conference and Expo 2021, October 18-19

by samanthaklein // Intern

The 2021 Connecticut Architecture Conference + Expo (CACX '21) is the largest premier educational event for architects in the state of Connecticut.

This year’s conference offers attendees

Filed under: Architects

Connecticut Green Building

Keywords: Architecture,Education,Connecticut,Professionals,Network

0 replies | 1847 views | Posted on: 09/27/2021 | Last updated: 09/27/2021

Webinar: GreenPoint Rated New Home, September 29-30, 8 am PST / 11 am EDT

by samanthaklein // Intern

Overview

This 8-hour course covers the policies, processes and program requirements unique to the New Home rating system. It addresses current trends in new construction and illustrates the role of

Filed under: Green Living

Keywords: Energy Efficiency,Water Conservation,Ventilation,Building Envelope

0 replies | 1513 views | Posted on: 09/03/2021 | Last updated: 09/03/2021

2018 Midwest Energy Solutions conference, February 7 - 9, Chicago, IL

by Oyin

MEEA's annual Midwest Energy Solutions Conference is the region's biggest and best EE event, bringing together more than 650 energy professionals to build relationships, swap innovative ideas and expl…

Filed under: Events

Illinois Green Building Group

0 replies | 1350 views | Posted on: 10/14/2017 | Last updated: 10/14/2017

All-Electric Homes: Benefits for Builders, Free Webinar, June 24, 11 am PT, 2 pm ET

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green

How all-electric homes benefit California home builders and answers to common misconceptions about electrification.

California's building code is moving to electrify new construction of all typ

Filed under: Energy

California Green Building

Keywords: Decarbonization,Electrification,Home Builders,Home Building

0 replies | 1225 views | Posted on: 06/19/2021 | Last updated: 06/19/2021

Building Energy Compliance Seminar: Introduction to NYC Local Laws, Online, June 11, 9:30 am -12:30 pm EDT

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green

This three hour seminar is for building owners and managers on energy-related local laws impacting a majority of NYC’s larger buildings.

This seminar is presented by the NYC Sustainabili

New York Green Building Group

0 replies | 891 views | Posted on: 06/04/2021 | Last updated: 06/04/2021

Free CE Webinar: Vapor Barriers: Do We Really Need Them? June 2, 12 pm EST

by samanthaklein // Intern

In this course we will look at the difference between a vapor barrier and air barriers. What climate zones need a vapor barrier? How do we eliminate the need for a vapor barrier with still b

Filed under: Vapor Barriers

Keywords: Insulation,Air Barrier,Vapor Barriers

0 replies | 1575 views | Posted on: 05/08/2021 | Last updated: 05/08/2021

Discovering the benefits of going solar

by Theresa // Renewables Lover

It can’t be denied that there are a lot of benefits people can get when they use home solar panels. First of all, people can save money when using home solar panels because their operating cost is …

Filed under: Environmental Activism

Solar Energy and Green Building

0 replies | 1720 views | Posted on: 11/27/2017 | Last updated: 11/27/2017

Silicon Valley Energy Summit 2018, June 22, Stanford, CA

by Oyin

The Silicon Valley Energy Summit provides workable ideas by exploring best practices with insights about upcoming energy technologies, markets and policies. Founded in 2000, Sustainable Silicon…

Filed under: Events

California Green Building

0 replies | 1318 views | Posted on: 11/05/2017 | Last updated: 04/18/2018

3rd Clean Energy Finance Europe 2018, 21-22 March, Frankfurt, Germany ( venue will be confirmed approximately 4-6 weeks before the event)

by Oyin

The conference will look at the global and European clean energy finance markets, as well the main drivers amongst end-products. The event will also take an in-depth look into trends & innovation a…

Filed under: Events

0 replies | 1283 views | Posted on: 11/02/2017 | Last updated: 11/02/2017

3rd Solar India Expo 2018, May 23 - 25, New Delhi, India

by Oyin

Exhibitions India Group is organising the 3rd edition of Solar India 2018 expo which will be held at Pragati Maidan, New Delhi from 23-25 May 2018. The theme of the exhibition and conference is â…

Filed under: Events

India Green Building

0 replies | 1588 views | Posted on: 10/28/2017 | Last updated: 10/28/2017

Sustainability Job Opportunity: Full-Time Media Coordinator, The Western Organization of Resource Councils (WORC) - Montana

by Oyin

The Western Organization of Resource Councils (WORC) is seeking a Media Coordinator who is experienced, capable, energetic, well-organized, a strategic thinker, and driven by a vision of a better worl…

Filed under: Green Building Jobs

0 replies | 765 views | Posted on: 10/25/2017 | Last updated: 10/31/2017

Solid Waste Conference, 2018 SWANA Wastecon, August 20 - 23, Nashville, TN

by Oyin

Wastecon 2018: Featuring the Best in Solid Waste The World Congress is the biggest annual event organized by the Solid Waste Association of North America (SWANA). WASTECON 2018 will connect leadi…

Filed under: Events

0 replies | 1873 views | Posted on: 10/22/2017 | Last updated: 04/17/2018

Talk Data to Me: Measuring Atlanta's Clean Energy, Nov 16, Atlanta, Georgia

by Oyin

USGBC Georgia In May 2016, Atlanta became a member of 100 Resilient Cities pioneered by the Rockefeller Foundation and released the Resilient Atlanta strategy on Oct 17th. Earlier this year, th…

Filed under: Events

0 replies | 835 views | Posted on: 10/19/2017 | Last updated: 10/19/2017

Presinar: Intro to the LEED Vol Proc. & Corp. Social Respons. Reporting by USGBC Massachusetts, Dec 20, Boston

by Oyin

This event is every third Wednesday of the month at our 2017 USGBC MA Chapter Presinar series to learn more about innovative approaches to sustainable design and construction of buildings and neighbor…

Filed under: Education

Massachusetts Green Builders

0 replies | 1013 views | Posted on: 10/17/2017 | Last updated: 10/17/2017

 

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