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Mold, Radon, and Lead in Schools Workshop, April 23 (Now Online)

by abu417 // Climate Connoisseur. Eco-Maniac. Solar Sommelier.

*This event was rescheduled from March 10th, 2020 and is now available online.

Join Women for a Healthy Environment and Green Building Alliance for technical guidance on addressing m

Filed under: Education

Related to: Training and Development Programs, Workshops,Indoor Air Quality

Pennsylvania Sustainability Group

Keywords: Mold,Healthy Schools,Lead

0 replies | 1474 views | Posted on: 03/15/2020 | Last updated: 04/05/2020

Building for Tomorrow - Integrating Lifeline Infrastructure Summit, January 28-29, Anaheim, California

by Shivani // Social Media Manager

In the wake of the devastating Southern California wildfires, this summit stands as both a call to action and a catalyst for national resilience. The historic fires exposed systemic vulnerabilities sh

California Green Building

0 replies | 358 views | Posted on: 11/07/2025 | Last updated: 11/07/2025

Green Tech Horizons, An Austin Energy Green Building Seminar, Free & Online, November 4, 12 - 1:30 pm

by Shivani // Social Media Manager

Learn how sustainable building innovations are shaping the future of high-performance design. This seminar highlights breakthrough technologies that make buildings cleaner, smarter and more resilient.

Texas Green Building

0 replies | 454 views | Posted on: 10/10/2025 | Last updated: 10/13/2025

Free Webinar: Air Sealing and Insulating for Electrification Projects (3 Part Series), November 18 to December 2, 9 - 11 am PT

by Shivani // Social Media Manager

Air sealing and insulating are foundational to high-performance homes, with numerous interactive benefits for the home and occupants. The Air Sealing and Insulating for Electrification Projects series

California Green Building

0 replies | 1501 views | Posted on: 09/19/2025 | Last updated: 09/19/2025

Offsite Construction Is Redefining High Performance, Online, October 28, 3-4 pm ET

by Shivani // Social Media Manager

Offsite construction provides a unique opportunity to use precision for a higher quality build, consistency and less waste for a more sustainable approach to home building. Experts on this panel will

0 replies | 1544 views | Posted on: 09/01/2025 | Last updated: 09/01/2025

MnSEIA 2025 Gateway to Solar Conference, October 7 - 8, Minneapolis, Minnesota

by Shivani // Social Media Manager

The Gateway to Solar Conference, hosted by the Minnesota Solar Energy Industries Association (MnSEIA), is one of the Midwest's biggest and best solar + storage conferences. Each year, solar instal

0 replies | 2017 views | Posted on: 08/25/2025 | Last updated: 08/25/2025

Free Webinar: Building The Future: High Performance Construction in California, September 9, 12 - 1:30 pm PT

by Shivani // Social Media Manager

Join Emu Passive for a panel discussion with experienced Passive House Builders, and learn how to lay out successful strategies for cost-effective, high-performance projects.

3C-REN will have a cha

California Green Building

0 replies | 809 views | Posted on: 08/07/2025 | Last updated: 08/10/2025

Grey to Green Conference, August 14-15, Denver, Colorado

by Mansi // Social Media Manager

Join the Denver Grey to Green 2025 Conference, a must-attend event for architects, landscape architects, and green infrastructure professionals.

Why Green Infrastructure Matters in Denver

As a c

Colorado High Performance and Passive House Building Group

0 replies | 738 views | Posted on: 07/19/2025 | Last updated: 07/21/2025

Free Webinar: Coastal Resilience Planning and Adaptation for Waterfront Facilities, July 31, 2-3 pm ET

by Mansi // Social Media Manager

This webinar intends to present the lessons learned from the 2023 and 2024 two-part workshop on Resilience of Naval Waterfront Facilities, based on the group discussions of over one hundred coast

0 replies | 470 views | Posted on: 06/18/2025 | Last updated: 07/11/2025

Free Green Building Webinar: Environmental Product Declarations (EPD's) Drive Restrooms to the Lead in Green Design, May 26, 12 pm EST

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Construction is going green. As both sustainability and efficiency advance in the built environment, architects, specifiers, and buyers are increasingly concerned with products that are environmentall

Webinar: USGBC NCR: A Net Zero Retrofit Idea Exchange, May 8, 1pm

by samanthaklein // Intern

Explore the opportunities and challenges of the American Geophysical Union Headquarters, landmark net-zero energy retrofit.

The U.S. Green Building Council National Capital Region (USGBC-NCR) is wo

Filed under: Energy

Keywords: Energy,Netzero,USGBC,Retrofit

0 replies | 1484 views | Posted on: 05/01/2020 | Last updated: 05/01/2020

FREE Green Building Webinar - Keep Glass Looking Beautiful and Reduce Maintenance Costs with a Protective Coating, May 12, 12 EDT

by GreenCE Sustainable Design and Construction

In this one hour course, we will evaluate low maintenance protective coatings as a solution for many common problems encountered during the life-cycle of building. Some of the easily recognized benefi

Keywords: coatings,Glass,maintenance

0 replies | 1953 views | Posted on: 04/17/2020 | Last updated: 04/17/2020

10 Pro Tips to Get Your Next Project to Low Carbon Net Zero Energy - Free CE Webinar GreenHome Institute, April 15, 12 pm EDT

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

During this course, we will go over these 10 high-level tips that have been consistent across most projects that achieve a low carbon status. This includes strategies with project teams, installation

Michigan Green Building

0 replies | 1639 views | Posted on: 04/02/2020 | Last updated: 04/02/2020

Women: Promoting Clean Energy & The Renewable Energy Revolution

by EmmamHowe // Marketing/Green Policy Development

According to the the UN’s Industrial Development Organization, approximately 1.3 billion people worldwide lack access to basic energy, for cooking, lighting and powering homes. The organization also…

POSTPONED: Advocacy Summit: Passive House as the Platform for Net-Zero, Electrification and Carbon-Free Buildings, March 10, Boston

by mkilmartin // Intern

PLEASE NOTE - THIS EVENT HAS BEEN POSTPONED.  

THE TENTATVE NEW DATE IS APRIL 14.  PLEAE STAY TUNED FOR UPDATED INFORMATION. 
 

 

Citizen groups across Massachu


Filed under: Green Facilities

Massachusetts Green Builders

0 replies | 1322 views | Posted on: 03/03/2020 | Last updated: 03/27/2020

Webinar: ENERGY STAR and Green Building Rating Systems: Wednesday, February 12, 1-2 pm

by Veer Mudambi // Journalist - Writing Green

During this session, attendees will learn how to use EPA tools and resources to help meet requirements for green building rating systems such as the U.S. Green Building Council’s Leadership in E

Filed under: Energy Star

0 replies | 1840 views | Posted on: 02/06/2020 | Last updated: 02/06/2020

FREE Webinar, Daylighting by Design, Tuesday, February 4,12 - 1pm EST

by GreenCE Sustainable Design and Construction

This course discusses the benefits of a thoughtfully- designed light control system and how to make it work for your project's natural-lighting and shading needs. The discussion emphases implementing

Filed under: Webinars

0 replies | 1958 views | Posted on: 01/24/2020 | Last updated: 02/04/2020

USGBC Public Policy Library

by ChristinaC // Marketing Student

Do you ever find yourself wondering what policies are in place for Green Building across the nation? The United States Green Building Council (USGBC) has recently released a resource to help with t…

Filed under: Government Policies

Keywords: USGBC,Public Policy Library,Green Building Policies

0 replies | 3231 views | Posted on: 01/22/2017 | Last updated: 10/13/2017

Discuss Exponential Thinking in Creating Healthy Buildings with Eric Corey Freed, January 11, 8:30-10:15 am

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Discuss Exponential Thinking in Creating Healthy Buildings with Eric Corey Freed How is the XPRIZE Foundation establishing a “moonshot” for the construction industry - and the planet? Wednesda…

Filed under: Massachusetts

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: Green Building,Healthy Buildings,XPrize

0 replies | 1674 views | Posted on: 01/03/2017 | Last updated: 01/03/2017

Addressing Sustainability Issues, Post-Election: Greening USA, December 9, Noon – 1:30pm, Syracuse

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Addressing Sustainability Issues, Post-Election Greening USA December 9, Noon – 1:30pm Syracuse Center of Excellence, ROOM 508 727 East Washington Street, Syracuse, NY 13244 Participan…

Filed under: New York

New York Green Building Group

0 replies | 773 views | Posted on: 11/30/2016 | Last updated: 11/30/2016

Department of Energy Zero Energy Ready Home Training - Tuesday, November 15, 8:30 am - 1 pm

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Department of Energy Zero Energy Ready Home Training Tuesday, November, 9 am - 1 pm Registration & Breakfast 8:30 AM Eversource Energy 107 Selden Street Berlin, CT 06037 Join Eversource,…

Filed under: Connecticut

Connecticut Green Building

Keywords: Netzero

0 replies | 957 views | Posted on: 11/08/2016 | Last updated: 11/08/2016

Harvesting River and Tidal Energy – A sustainable, local, low-cost approach - NSTC October Business Breakfast, 10/26 - 7 am

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Harvesting River and Tidal Energy – A sustainable, local, low-cost approach NSTC October Business Breakfast Co-Produced by NSTC Sustainability Forum Wednesday, October 26 - Registration start…

Filed under: Massachusetts

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: Renewable Energy,NSTC,Tidal Energy,River Energy

0 replies | 1016 views | Posted on: 10/20/2016 | Last updated: 10/20/2016

Director of Administration, Center for Green Buildings and Cities, Harvard University

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Director of Administration, Center for Green Buildings and Cities Harvard University Cambridge, MA Admin - Facilities Management Posted: 10/14/2016 Type: Full Time School/Unit: Harvard Gradu…

Filed under: Green Building Jobs

Massachusetts Green Builders

0 replies | 1692 views | Posted on: 10/17/2016 | Last updated: 10/17/2016

Green Building Job: Advancing Net Zero, Project Manager - World GBC - Toronto, London

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Project Manager, “Advancing Net Zero” World Green Building Council Apply by October 15, 2016 The Project Manager will lead the day-­to-­day activities of WorldGBC’s newest global project.…

Filed under: Green Building Jobs

Keywords: Netzero,Green Building Jobs,Green Jobs

0 replies | 1760 views | Posted on: 09/15/2016 | Last updated: 09/15/2016

Net-Zero Homes in Massachusetts - Sustainability Forum Lunch Seminar, 9/7, 11:30 am - 1pm, Beverly, MA

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Full Title: Net-Zero Homes; Yes they Can Work in Massachusetts Speaker: Donald E. Bowen, Jr. PLS, Principal, Meridian Associates, Inc. September 7, 11:30 am - 1 pm 100 Cummings Center, Suite 221-…

Filed under: Massachusetts

Massachusetts Green Builders

0 replies | 754 views | Posted on: 09/01/2016 | Last updated: 09/01/2016

 

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