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REI - Renewable Energy Initiative Luncheon, Thursday, December 13, RI

by Yishan

2018 REI Annual Holidy Luncheon

Please join REI for our 2018 annual holiday luncheon to celebrate the accomplishments by various energy and other sustainability sectors in Rhode Island, and to shar

Filed under: Events

Rhode Island Green Building

0 replies | 906 views | Posted on: 11/28/2018 | Last updated: 11/28/2018

Free Webinar: Electronic Leak Detection for Roofing, Waterproofing, and the Building Envelope, July 16,1-2 pm UTC+0

by Mansi // Social Media Manager

This one-hour course will cover electronic leak detection (ELD) testing methods used for quality assurance of roofing and waterproofing membranes.

Participants will learn about the principles outli

0 replies | 42 views | Posted on: 06/16/2025 | Last updated: 06/16/2025

Free Webinar: Natural Insulation Options for Low-Carbon Construction, June 13, 12-1:30 pm, PT

by Mansi // Social Media Manager

Natural insulation has many benefits for builders and occupants, but not everyone is familiar with these products. Discover how natural insulation products can be the perfect solution for you. Our nat

California Green Building

0 replies | 391 views | Posted on: 05/19/2025 | Last updated: 05/19/2025

Greentown Labs' EnergyBar, June 5, 5:30-8 pm, Somerville, Massachusetts

by Mansi // Social Media Manager

EnergyBar is Greentown Labs’ signature networking event that fosters conversation and collaboration among entrepreneurs, investors, corporate leaders, students, neighbors, and other climate cham

Massachusetts Green Builders

0 replies | 486 views | Posted on: 05/05/2025 | Last updated: 05/05/2025

Strategic Decarbonization Planning: RED Framework and Technical Solutions, May 13, New York, NY

by Shivani // Social Media Manager

NYSERDA and Building Energy Exchange, in collaboration with RMI and Ember Strategies, are excited to offer a comprehensive three-part Strategic Decarbonization Planning training series designed to hel

New York Green Building Group

0 replies | 499 views | Posted on: 04/22/2025 | Last updated: 04/23/2025

Free Webinar: Practical Ways to Address Embodied Carbon, May 1, 9:30 - 11 am PT

by Shivani // Social Media Manager

Embodied Carbon, the term that identifies the collective impacts of extracting, manufacturing and transporting building materials, is appearing on everything from requests for proposals to the next ro

California Green Building

0 replies | 1707 views | Posted on: 03/27/2025 | Last updated: 04/07/2025

Building towards Zero: Decarbonizing the Built Environment in New York, March 26, Syracuse, New York, NY

by Shivani // Social Media Manager

The built environment is responsible for over 40% of carbon emissions globally and nearly one-third of the emissions produced in the U.S. (USGBC’s 2023 report on the State of Decarbonization).&n

New York Green Building Group

0 replies | 418 views | Posted on: 03/07/2025 | Last updated: 03/07/2025

The Heat Pump Push – How are Programs, Contractors, and the Grid Responding? Free & Online, with the Better Buildings Initiative, December 8, 1pm ET

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

The Biden Administration recently invoked the Defense Production Act to increase the production and installation of heat pumps. The International Energy Agency projects the installed heat pump st

0 replies | 1148 views | Posted on: 11/16/2022 | Last updated: 11/16/2022

Crushing the Code NYC: Commercial, Online, November 15

by Urban Green Council

Crushing the Code New York City: Commercial is a course that prepares design and building professionals to comply with the many requirements in the 2020 NYCECC and create more energy-efficie

Filed under: Energy

New York Green Building Group

0 replies | 925 views | Posted on: 10/28/2022 | Last updated: 11/15/2022

GPRO Construction Management, Virtual Course, November 16

by Urban Green Council

Low-carbon, energy-efficient construction will play a critical role in meeting increasingly stringent local and national building performance goals. These projects will require an understanding of new

Filed under: Certifications/Labels and Transparency

0 replies | 2813 views | Posted on: 10/12/2022 | Last updated: 10/14/2022

Green Building Tour: Hotel Marcel, New Haven, CT, September 29

by samanthaklein // Intern

CTGBC is teaming up with CT Passive House and Conscious Capitalism CT to host a building tour and networking event at Hotel Marcel on September 29th from 5-7PM. This event will feature remarks from Br

Filed under: Events

Connecticut Green Building

Keywords: Passive House,Connecticut,Green Hotels

0 replies | 1077 views | Posted on: 09/13/2022 | Last updated: 09/13/2022

FREE WEBINAR: Integrative Process and Whole Canopy System Solution Design, Tuesday, September 24, 2019 - 12:00pm to 1:00pm EDT

by GreenCE Sustainable Design and Construction

Canopy systems are sometimes one of those building elements that gets taken for granted or overlooked, despite the important role they play in providing coverage, shading and reduced heat gain to a bu

Filed under: Webinars

Keywords: canopies,architectural canopies,shading

0 replies | 2362 views | Posted on: 01/18/2019 | Last updated: 01/23/2019

3rd Global Congress on Plant Biology and Biotechnology, March 11 - 13, Singapore

by Plant Biology 2019 // To disseminate the research and advancements in Plant Biology and Biotechnology

Magnus Group is pleased to invite you to participate in the ‘3rd Global Congress on Plant Biology and Biotechnology (GPB 2019)’ during March 11-13, 2019 at&nb

0 replies | 916 views | Posted on: 01/03/2019 | Last updated: 01/04/2019

USGBC-MA, 3rd Annual Member Recognition Event/Holiday Season Gathering

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Join the USGBC-MA for a a fun and relaxing evening where we are able to thank our members, recognize organization leaders, and reflect on all the great accomplishments of the past year. This event …

Filed under: Massachusetts

Massachusetts Green Builders

0 replies | 1511 views | Posted on: 12/05/2012 | Last updated: 03/06/2015

15th International Conference on Environmental, Cultural, Economic and Social Sustainability, January 17-19, Vancouver, BC, Canada

by Aditya

The Fifteenth International Conference on Environmental, Cultural, Economic & Social Sustainability features research addressing the following annual themes.

  • THEME 1: ENVIRONMENTAL

Filed under: Sustainable Communities and Developments

Keywords: Sustainable Living,Sustainable Communities,Sustainability

0 replies | 1363 views | Posted on: 11/13/2018 | Last updated: 11/26/2018

Webinar: Americans’ Changing Views of Renewable Energy Policies, Dec 04

by Yishan

For ten years, the University of Michigan and Muhlenberg College have conducted the National Surveys on Energy and Environment (NSEE), which explore Americans’ attitudes towards energy and clima

Filed under: Webinars

Massachusetts Green Builders

0 replies | 1990 views | Posted on: 11/03/2018 | Last updated: 11/03/2018

USGBC-LA Student and Emerging Professionals Workshop, Nov 7, LA

by Yishan

USGBC-LA Student and Emerging Professionals  

FREE Workshop

Students and Emerging Professionals: Please join us for an interactive workshop to brainstorm ideas on engaging this group a

California Green Building

0 replies | 545 views | Posted on: 10/26/2018 | Last updated: 10/26/2018

Do you use biophilic design in your projects?

by GreenCE Sustainable Design and Construction

In 1925, Henry Beston wrote The Outermost House, in which he chronicled a year spent alone on a Cape Cod beach. His solitary time revealed truths relevant to nature, including human nature. Besto

Filed under: Other Green Building - Other

Keywords: sustainable design,biophilic design

0 replies | 5968 views | Posted on: 10/10/2018 | Last updated: 02/14/2023

AWEA Offshore WINDPOWER 2018 Conference, Oct 16 - 17, Washington DC

by Aditya

U.S. offshore wind is here! Now let's build it to last.

The offshore wind industry, key stakeholders, the federal government, and states across the U.S. are working hard to get more steel in th

Filed under: Energy

Keywords: Wind energy

0 replies | 1163 views | Posted on: 09/26/2018 | Last updated: 09/26/2018

The 2018 Renewable Energy Markets Conference, Oct 9-11, Houston, Texas

by Aditya

The annual Renewable Energy Markets conference convenes a broad spectrum of industry professionals who are rapidly transforming the global clean energy marketplace. Now in its 23rd year, REM remains t…

Filed under: Energy

Texas Green Building

Keywords: clean energy,Sustainability,Renewable energy markets,Marketing,Trading

0 replies | 1924 views | Posted on: 08/31/2018 | Last updated: 08/31/2018

Central Plains Fall Member Social, September 18, Kansas City, MO

by Eileen Flynn // Student

Join USGBC at our Fall Member Social - reconnect with your colleagues in the sustainability world. Enjoy snacks & libations provided by our friends at Built (formerly Built Interior Construction) and …

Filed under: Events

Missouri Green Building

Keywords: Green Building,Missouri

0 replies | 858 views | Posted on: 08/14/2018 | Last updated: 08/14/2018

IECC 2015: Wisconsin’s new energy code for HVAC systems, August 22, 2018

by Aditya

Did you know Wisconsin recently joined Illinois and Michigan as states in the Midwest to implement the International Energy Conservation Code (IECC) 2015 version? This brings many changes and addition…

Filed under: Energy

Wisconsin Green Building Group

Keywords: HVAC,Energy Conservation

0 replies | 867 views | Posted on: 07/31/2018 | Last updated: 07/31/2018

Companies vs. Climate Change, The B2B Climate Solutions Event, October 9-10, Amsterdam

by Eileen Flynn // Student

Companies vs. Climate Change (CvCC) is a media and events company whose mission is to serve as a global forum for companies of all sizes to share best practices for solving climate change with wholly …

Filed under: Events

Keywords: Climate Change

0 replies | 974 views | Posted on: 07/17/2018 | Last updated: 09/24/2018

Greentown Labs is Seeking an Operations Director

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

The successful candidate will be responsible for managing the day-to-day operations of the 33,000 SF lab and office of Greentown Labs and maintaining a high level of customer satisfaction by member co…

Filed under: Green Building Jobs

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: Cleantech,Green Building Jobs

0 replies | 1600 views | Posted on: 03/06/2015 | Last updated: 03/06/2015

Student Internship

by Steven Fitzgerald // Student/Consultant

Anybody looking for a Student Internship next semester let me know. The USGBC is looking for someone in mid January.

Filed under: Other - Education

0 replies | 886 views | Posted on: 11/21/2014 | Last updated: 11/21/2014

 

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