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Creating a Culture Where Sustainable Practices Are the New Normal, Tuesday, October 8, 5:30–7:30pm

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Architects, engineers and builders have become increasingly effective at designing and delivering high performance buildings. Now if only we had people who were ready to live and work appropriately in

Filed under: Missouri

Missouri Green Building

0 replies | 916 views | Posted on: 09/23/2019 | Last updated: 09/23/2019

Free Webinar: Ask the Experts: Enclosures, August 26, 12 pm - 1 pm PT

by Shivani // Social Media Manager

This is an office-hours style open discussion about high-performance building enclosures with Home Performance Pro Judy Rachel. 3C-REN will be talking insulation, windows, air sealing, blower doo

California Green Building

0 replies | 436 views | Posted on: 08/04/2025 | Last updated: 08/04/2025

Carbon Forward: SoCal Sustainability Forum, August 21, 7:30-11 am, Los Alamitos, California

by Mansi // Social Media Manager

Uniting USGBC-CA and SEAOSC (Structural Engineers Association of Southern California), the SoCal Sustainable Building Forum is a must-attend forum for Sustainable building innovation.

California Green Building

0 replies | 400 views | Posted on: 07/12/2025 | Last updated: 07/14/2025

Free Webinar: Multifamily: Energy Code Implementation Series, with 2025 Code Updates, July 23, 9:30-11 am PT

by Mansi // Social Media Manager

As the 2022 energy code wraps up its final year and the 2025 code emerges, the trends of building electrification, healthier indoor air quality, and improved resiliency continue to permeate the c

California Green Building

0 replies | 380 views | Posted on: 06/17/2025 | Last updated: 06/17/2025

Green California Schools and Higher Education Summit

by Jonathan // Sustainability Coordinator

The Green California Schools and Higher Education Summit is California's leading event focused on sustainability in the education sector. This one-day conference brings together educators, adminis

Midwest Solar Expo, June 9-11, Chicago, Illinois

by Mansi // Social Media Manager

Join industry leaders, innovators, and clean energy enthusiasts for the 2025 Midwest Solar Expo

With three days of cutting-edge presentations, policy updates, networking opportunit

Illinois Green Building Group

0 replies | 586 views | Posted on: 05/07/2025 | Last updated: 05/08/2025

Local Government Leadership Summit, May 19, Santa Monica, California

by Shivani // Social Media Manager

This year, USGBC will travel to California, Iowa, Colorado and Massachusetts to host local government summits aimed at expanding the LEED for Cities network and deepening engagement with local go

California Green Building

0 replies | 632 views | Posted on: 04/23/2025 | Last updated: 04/23/2025

Free Webinar by UL Solutions: Guidance for Product and Material contributions in LEED v5, April 16, 10-11 am CDT

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

This UL Solutions webinar covers the product/material certification process and changes to the Low Emitting Materials and Building Product Selection and Procurement credits in the LEED v5 release.

0 replies | 692 views | Posted on: 03/28/2025 | Last updated: 03/28/2025

Free Webinar: Charging Series - Electric Vehicle Charging Basics, April 17, 10 - 11 am

by Shivani // Social Media Manager

Making the switch to an electric car can be intimidating if you're used to refueling with gasoline. Where will you charge? How much will it cost? How can you make sure you're always charged up

Massachusetts Green Builders

0 replies | 660 views | Posted on: 03/17/2025 | Last updated: 03/21/2025

11th Annual Passive House Northwest Conference, March 12-14, Seattle, WA

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

Start the day off early with a deep dive with a workshop. These workshops provide some of the best opportunities of the year to get in-depth training from the regions best practicing professional

Filed under: Environmental Activism

Related to: Builders/Contractors ,Designers

Keywords: Passive House,Seattle Washington

0 replies | 1564 views | Posted on: 11/10/2019 | Last updated: 11/10/2019

Power Up Energy Expo, November 13-14, Panama City Beach, Florida

by AbbieKnight

The Power Up 2019 theme is “Resilient Bases & Smart Communities.”
Meet key decision makers, network with industry leaders.

GET THE LATEST INFORMATION ON:

  • Opportunites and con

Filed under: Florida

Florida Green Building Group

Keywords: Energy Efficiency,Resilient bases,Smart communities

0 replies | 1806 views | Posted on: 10/28/2019 | Last updated: 10/28/2019

Delivering Dignity Through High Performance Affordable Multifamily Construction, 11/5, 6-9pm, Branford, CT

by mkilmartin // Intern

Affordable multifamily construction poses both unique challenges and opportunities for healthy indoor environments and energy, water, and material efficiency. While scheduling and cost often dictate s

Filed under: Green Affordable Housing

Connecticut Green Building

Keywords: Construction,Affordable Green Housing,Connecticut Passive House

0 replies | 1530 views | Posted on: 10/18/2019 | Last updated: 10/18/2019

Passive House Affordable Multifamily Design Manual Workshop, October 18, Boston, MA

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

In the next eleven years, everyday architects, builders, developers, and engineers will face challenges tonormalize the Net-Zero Energy (NZE) housing design.. Simplified, demystified, comprehensive, a

Equity and Green Building

0 replies | 913 views | Posted on: 10/03/2019 | Last updated: 10/03/2019

Issues of Controversy in Green Building Policy - Webinar Series by the International Future Living Institute

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

A series of webinars that lay the foundation for local policy efforts by exploring three hot topics in the advocacy world: December 2, 9-10am PST: Certified Wood & Green Building Examining the …

Filed under: Webinars

Keywords: Green Building,LCA,EPDs,HPDs,Declare,Certified Wood,Chemicals,Healthy Buildings

0 replies | 1173 views | Posted on: 10/31/2015 | Last updated: 11/02/2015

Webinar: Helping Cities Lead By Example: the Public Buildings Portfolio Management Initiative, Thursday, September 12, 10-11am PDT/1-2pm EDT

by Connie NBI

Hundreds of cities, counties, and states around the country have set aggressive energy efficiency and climate goals. However, there is often a disconnect between these bold goals and the day-to-day op

Filed under: Webinars

Related to: Government Agencies and Initiatives ,Information and Resources ,Sustainable Communities and Developments

0 replies | 1334 views | Posted on: 08/29/2019 | Last updated: 08/31/2019

Material Strategies: What are the New Building Blocks of Sustainability? September 13, Seattle, WA

by Gina Pryciak // Student

In order to create sustainable spaces and places, we need to resolve two challenges. On the one hand, we have to mitigate the negative impact of our past and current material and product choices, thro

Filed under: Events

Keywords: Sustainability

0 replies | 800 views | Posted on: 08/04/2019 | Last updated: 08/14/2019

Job Posting: Beneficial State Foundation Positions Available: Deputy Director and Program Associate, Clean Vehicle Assistance Program

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Position Description, Deputy Director, Clean Vehicle Assistance Program:

The Deputy Director will lead the Clean Vehicle Assistance Program and potential expansion to related programs with collabor

Filed under: Green Building Jobs

Keywords: Green Jobs,Clean Vehicles,Clean Vehicle Assistance Program

0 replies | 962 views | Posted on: 07/23/2019 | Last updated: 07/26/2019

West Michigan Sustainable Business August Forum: Sustainability at Consumers Energy with Patti Poppe, August 28, Grand Rapids

by AbbieKnight

West Michigan Sustainable Business Forum will host a luncheon and program featuring Sustainability at Consumers Energy with President and Chief Executive Officer Patti Poppe on Wednesday, August 28 at

Michigan Green Building

Keywords: clean energy,Sustainability

0 replies | 1885 views | Posted on: 07/09/2019 | Last updated: 07/10/2019

UL Environment Webinar: Making Effective Sustainability Claims, June 21, 2016 at 2 pm EDT

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

UL Environment Webinar: June 21, 2016 at 2 pm EDT "Neither Boastful Nor Bashful: Making Effective Sustainability Claims: According to a Nielsen study, 66% of global online consumers claim that …

Filed under: Webinars

0 replies | 1150 views | Posted on: 05/25/2016 | Last updated: 06/19/2016

Western Massachusetts Green Coalition April Event 4/13, Northampton, MA: Sustainability and Resilience—and Growing the Economy

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

WMGC Green Night Wednesday, April 13 at 5pm Alex Wilson on Advancing Sustainability and Resilience—and Growing the Economy in the Process Join WMGC at the Platform Sports Bar for a special eve…

Filed under: Massachusetts

Massachusetts Green Builders

0 replies | 815 views | Posted on: 04/12/2016 | Last updated: 04/12/2016

The Green and Healthy Homes Initiative of Rhode Island, Wed, Mar 16 at 12:30 PM - Cranston, RI

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

The Green and Healthy Homes Initiative of Rhode Island Wednesday, March 16, 12:30 to 2 PM Corner Bakery Cafe - Garden City 140 Hillside Road, Cranston, RI 02920 The mission of the Green & Healt…

Filed under: Events

Rhode Island Green Building

Keywords: Green Building,Affordable Housing,Green and Healthy Homes Initiative,Healthy Homes

0 replies | 1547 views | Posted on: 03/11/2016 | Last updated: 03/11/2016

Policy Podium: Panel Discussion on Energy with Legislators and Industry Pros, March 14, 6 pm @USGBC MA

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Policy Podium: Panel Discussion on Energy with Legislators and Industry Pros March 14t, 6-7:30pm 50 Milk St 17th floor, "Milky Way" conference room Boston, 02109 Want to connect with one of t…

Filed under: Massachusetts

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: clean energy,Renewable Energy,USGBC Massachusetts

0 replies | 1061 views | Posted on: 02/21/2016 | Last updated: 02/21/2016

Webinar: A Bold New Vision for Housing Policy in the U.S., Thursday, February 11, 2 pm EST

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

An Investment In Opportunity: A Bold New Vision for Housing Policy in the U.S. Thursday, February 11, 2016 2pm EST Enterprise Community Partners In early February, Enterprise will release An Inve…

Filed under: Webinars

Related to: Flushometers

Equity and Green Building

Keywords: Affordable Housing,Healthy Housing,Affordable Green Housing

0 replies | 1038 views | Posted on: 02/02/2016 | Last updated: 02/02/2016

Come Celebrate at USGBC's Annual General Meeting, 1/21/2016 5:30 PM- 7:30 PM

by NSchepis // Student at Bridgewater State

USGBC’s Annual General Meeting January 21st, 2016 5:30 PM through 7:30 PM The meeting brings the mission back to life and celebrates the progress that has been made. The USGBC will recognize the…

Filed under: Massachusetts

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: USGBCMA

0 replies | 1169 views | Posted on: 01/07/2016 | Last updated: 01/10/2016

PARIS 2015: World Leaders Must #ActOnClimate - Virtual March on Paris by Care2Petitions

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Join a virtual March on Paris, and send your message to world leaders at the COP21 Climate Change Conference. http://www.thepetitionsite.com/tell-a-friend/18318318 Due to recent tragic events, p…

Filed under: Environmental Activism

Keywords: Climate Change,COP21,Care2 Petitions

0 replies | 1364 views | Posted on: 11/24/2015 | Last updated: 11/24/2015

 

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