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USGBC Florida Webinar: Residential Leadership Panel, September 30, 12 pm EDT

by samanthaklein // Intern

Much of the world is spending a lot of time at home these days so it is more important than ever to have a healthy, safe, high performing, resilient home. Learn from owners and developers about why th

Filed under: Sustainable Communities and Developments

Florida Green Building Group

0 replies | 1303 views | Posted on: 09/03/2021 | Last updated: 09/03/2021

Build Better, In Person and Online (Hybrid Event), May 16, Auburn, Maine

by Shivani // Social Media Manager

The one-day Build Better training will provide a comprehensive summary of necessary strategies to build a “better” house: defined as a house that not only meets code, but also meets a home

0 replies | 749 views | Posted on: 04/22/2025 | Last updated: 04/24/2025

On-Site Blower Door Training with 3C-REN, Santa Barbara, California, May 2

by Shivani // Social Media Manager

There are some basic tests which have to be performed to assist us in 3C-REN's endeavor of creating buildings that perform well. These tests also serve to inform us whether we have achieved our go

California Green Building

0 replies | 674 views | Posted on: 03/27/2025 | Last updated: 04/01/2025

Environmental League of Massachusetts (ELM), Earth Night 2025, May 1, 5:30-8 pm, Boston, Massachusetts

by Shivani // Social Media Manager

ELM’s largest event of the year is returning May 1, 2025. Massachusetts’ climate leadership matters now more than ever. At Earth Night, ELM will focus on building the crucial mom

Massachusetts Green Builders

0 replies | 580 views | Posted on: 03/15/2025 | Last updated: 04/03/2025

Alameda County, CA Small Scale Development Workshop, March 7, Fremont, California

by Shivani // Social Media Manager

The Small Scale Development Workshop on small scale real estate development is all about project formation. Organizer take a big picture view of neighborhood-based development to help attendees a

California Green Building

0 replies | 418 views | Posted on: 02/19/2025 | Last updated: 02/19/2025

Thought Leadership Series: Climate Risk & Insurance, Hybrid Event, Online and in California, March 13, 4-5:30 PT

by Shivani // Social Media Manager

As climate-related disasters intensify, they pose growing challenges for homeowners, businesses, insurers, and policymakers. This panel will explore the intersection of climate risk and insurance, wit

California Green Building

0 replies | 853 views | Posted on: 01/28/2025 | Last updated: 02/12/2025

2025 MassRecycle Conference & Trade Show, March 18, Marlborough, Massachusetts

by Shivani // Social Media Manager

The exciting and educational MassRecycle Conference is already underway for 2024! MassRecycle Conference will be hosting a large audience of people from the Solid Waste & Recycling Indus

Massachusetts Green Builders

0 replies | 1011 views | Posted on: 01/08/2025 | Last updated: 01/08/2025

Home Electrification Contractor Boot Camp, February 6-7, Oxnard, California (Free for qualified attendees)

by Shivani // Social Media Manager

This two-day course provides a robust introduction into residential building electrification. It is designed for construction trade personnel of all levels; including owners, sales managers, salespeop

California Green Building

0 replies | 822 views | Posted on: 12/16/2024 | Last updated: 02/03/2025

IAQ & Energy 2024, December 11, Augusta, Maine

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

IAQ & Energy 2024 will include all the components to design, construct, operate and repair healthy, environmentally-sustainable indoor spaces. This event offers interactive activities and res

0 replies | 528 views | Posted on: 11/22/2024 | Last updated: 11/22/2024

Electric Vehicle (EV) Charging Infrastructure for Multifamily and Commercial Properties,, 3-Part Series, Starts November 21, 12-2 pm PT

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

This three-part electric vehicle (EV) training series is intended to walk you through the EV charging infrastructure needs for multifamily and commercial properties. It will start off with an introduc

California Green Building

0 replies | 245 views | Posted on: 11/03/2024 | Last updated: 11/03/2024

Free CE Webinar: Intro to Real-Time Indoor Air Quality Metrics and Scores, December 1, 12 pm EST

by samanthaklein // Intern

This webinar will discuss indoor air quality metrics such as CO2, VOCS, PM2.5, Humidity, and more, why it is important to measure these, how they are measured, and briefly cover ways to remedy issues

Filed under: Health and Air Quality

Keywords: Indoor Air Quality,Humidity

0 replies | 1533 views | Posted on: 11/04/2021 | Last updated: 11/04/2021

Webinar: Lessons Learned from Three Zero Energy Schools, November 9, 8:30 am EST

by samanthaklein // Intern

Planning a Zero Energy building can seem daunting, but this session will demystify a successful design and construction process that can put anyone on the path to Net Zero Energy. This session will co

Filed under: Energy

Keywords: Design,Energy Efficiency,Net Zero Energy

0 replies | 953 views | Posted on: 10/15/2021 | Last updated: 10/16/2021

2021 Cleantech Open Global Forum, Free and Online, October 20-22, 11 am - 3 pm EDT

by samanthaklein // Intern

Welcome innovative cleantech / climate-tech / sustainability startups from around the world, including 120 companies from the 2021 Accelerator. Celebrate Cleantech Open's 16th year as th

Filed under: Webinars

California Green Building

Keywords: Cleantech,Technology,Climate Technology

0 replies | 2287 views | Posted on: 09/27/2021 | Last updated: 09/27/2021

Parks & Water Lobby Day Boston Nov 2 10 AM - 3 PM

by Amy

Please join your friends and fellow park and water advocates from around Massachusetts for an exciting Lobby Day at the State House this fall! The event will be focused on advocating for funding for t…

Matter & Opinion: Existing Buildings - Multifamily Housing, August 26, 12-1:30pm

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

"Build the will" around multifamily existing building work! Join a presentation and interactive discussion with designer-and-client teams about senior living and affordable housing.

The M

Massachusetts Green Builders

0 replies | 1405 views | Posted on: 08/11/2021 | Last updated: 08/11/2021

USGBC Florida Webinar: Women in Green - Leadership in Resiliency, August 6, 12 pm EDT

by samanthaklein // Intern

As old paradigms are challenged, a new road map emerges that is shaking up how we measure progress, who defines those indicators, and what and whom is missing from the leadership table as we work to r

Filed under: Resilience

Florida Green Building Group

Keywords: Leadership,Resilience,Women in Green

0 replies | 1762 views | Posted on: 07/13/2021 | Last updated: 07/13/2021

Online: sustainABLE Green and Equitable Housing, July 20, 1-2 PM EDT

by Richard Minasian // Student

sustainABLE: USGBC West North Central's new regional forum exploring USGBC's four pillars: sustainability, resiliency, health, and equity in relationship to current events and our ability

Filed under: Green Affordable Housing

Green Building Advocacy

Keywords: Affordable Housing,Health,Equity

0 replies | 1327 views | Posted on: 06/20/2021 | Last updated: 06/20/2021

NAPHN’s Certified Passive House Designer/Consultant (CPHD) Training, June 16-18 & 24-25, Online

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

NAPHN's core Passive House training is appropriate for a wide range of building professionals and stakeholders who want to know the guts of what makes Passive House tick and build a foun

Filed under: Passive House

0 replies | 1453 views | Posted on: 06/08/2021 | Last updated: 06/08/2021

Webinar - Diving into Energy Savings Calculations - 11/29, 10am Pacific

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

This webinar will provide an overview of commonly used HVAC and energy related equations necessary for spreadsheet energy savings calculations. Tim will review example facility improvement measures ca…

Filed under: Webinars

Keywords: HVAC,Energy Calculations

0 replies | 1681 views | Posted on: 11/29/2017 | Last updated: 11/29/2017

The World Utility Summit 2018, March 11-13, Delhi, India

by Oyin

In view of the changing utility landscape, the need arises to re-define the “Utility of Utilities” focusing on ensuring electricity, food and water security. WUS-2018 will provide common ground …

Filed under: Events

India Green Building

0 replies | 2481 views | Posted on: 11/05/2017 | Last updated: 11/05/2017

GLOBALCON Expo, March 21-22, Boston, MA

by Oyin

GLOBALCON 2018, presented by the Association of Energy Engineers (AEE) the conference is designed to provide hands-on, up-to-the-minute information you can use right away to improve your energy manage…

Filed under: Events

Massachusetts Green Builders

0 replies | 1632 views | Posted on: 11/02/2017 | Last updated: 11/02/2017

The Future of Domestic Hot Water in New York City, Feb 6, New York

by Oyin

As buildings in New York City become more reliant on renewable and stored energy, air source heat pump (ASHP) domestic hot water systems will likely become more prevalent in multifamily buildings over…

Filed under: Education

New York Green Building Group

0 replies | 1049 views | Posted on: 10/28/2017 | Last updated: 10/28/2017

Sustainable Job Opportunity: Full-Time Writer - Development and Marketing, Charlottesville, Virginia

by Oyin

SELC is seeking a gifted writer to work on the breadth of our development and marketing projects. The writer must have: A bachelor’s degree (preferably in a related discipline like English, commu…

Filed under: Green Building Jobs

0 replies | 938 views | Posted on: 10/25/2017 | Last updated: 10/31/2017

Engaging Local Government Leaders (ELGL18), May 17 - 18, Golden, Colorado

by Oyin

#ELGL18 is Engaging Local Government Leaders' annual conference. It's the best place to connect with ELGL members from across the country, and learn new things about all aspects of local government. …

Filed under: Events

Colorado High Performance and Passive House Building Group

0 replies | 1579 views | Posted on: 10/22/2017 | Last updated: 04/02/2018

SolarWakeup Live! Oct 31, 1-6 pm, Boston

by Oyin

SolarWakeup Live! Boston will feature four (4) in-depth conversations about the local solar startup eco-system, venture capital and the new SMART solar program. We will also be speaking about the …

Filed under: Events

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: Solar Energy

0 replies | 1250 views | Posted on: 10/20/2017 | Last updated: 10/20/2017

 

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