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Green Home Renovations and Rebates, September 19, 6-8pm, San Jose, CA

by Gina Pryciak // Student

Join the City of San Jose and Ann Edminster, a leading expert on green homes, to learn the latest building practices and leading technologies that can reduce your carbon emissions and improve home com

Filed under: California

California Green Building

Keywords: Green Building,Green Homes

0 replies | 2091 views | Posted on: 08/21/2019 | Last updated: 08/21/2019

Free Webinar: Introduction to Residential HVAC Design, August 20, 2 - 4 pm PT

by Shivani // Social Media Manager

This class will cover the basics of residential HVAC design following the industry standard and code-referenced ACCA Manuals J, S and D. It will discuss the four steps of the design process:

  1. Col

California Green Building

0 replies | 63 views | Posted on: 06/17/2026 | Last updated: 06/17/2026

Free Webinar: Designing and Retrofitting Homes for Wildfire Resilience, July 29, 12 pm ET

by Shivani // Social Media Manager

Wildfire risk is no longer limited to remote or rural areas—and sustainable, high performance homes are not inherently wildfire resilient. This webinar explores how science based wildfire mitiga

Michigan Green Building

0 replies | 527 views | Posted on: 06/01/2026 | Last updated: 06/01/2026

Free Webinar: Hot Water - Time to Tap, June 24, 9 am - 12 pm PT

by Shivani // Social Media Manager

Waiting one to two minutes for hot water is excruciating. Yet we don't design our homes around this important goal of minimizing the time to get hot water at the tap. This intermediate level webin

California Green Building

0 replies | 612 views | Posted on: 05/13/2026 | Last updated: 05/13/2026

2020 Rural Energy Conference, February 25, Chicago

by mkilmartin // Intern

ACEEE is pleased to announce our second Rural Energy Conference. This dynamic one-day event will explore how energy efficiency and clean energy are increasing rural prosperity. Our interactive se

Filed under: Energy

Illinois Green Building Group

0 replies | 1380 views | Posted on: 01/23/2020 | Last updated: 01/23/2020

USGBC Wisconsin 2020 Annual Meeting & Luncheon, January 29, Verona, WI

by mkilmartin // Intern

The Annual Meeting brings together the most informed and influential green building leaders in or community! Join us as we celebrate accomplishments, recognize leaders, thank our volunteers, and discu

Filed under: Fundraising

Wisconsin Green Building Group

0 replies | 1678 views | Posted on: 12/31/2019 | Last updated: 12/31/2019

Sustainable Job Opportunity: Harvard University, Assistant Director of Communications, Sustainability

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Position Summary: The Sustainability Manager, reporting to the Associate Director, utilizes a change management framework with members of the University community to drive implementation of major

Filed under: Green Building Jobs

0 replies | 744 views | Posted on: 12/09/2019 | Last updated: 12/18/2019

Policy-Inspired Design: A Catalyst for Healthy Materials & Positive Social Change, 12/4, 5:30 pm, Chicago. IL

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Join Illinois Green Alliance and the Chicago Living Future Collaborative information session and building tour of the Keller Center at University of Chicago. 

Thi

Filed under: Illinois

Illinois Green Building Group

0 replies | 1507 views | Posted on: 11/20/2019 | Last updated: 11/20/2019

Persuasive Conversations on Designing High Performance Homes, Wednesday, December 4, Hartford, CT

by mkilmartin // Intern

There are enormous differences between selling a conventional house and a high performance one. Architects and builders need a different process. In this workshop we'll show you ways to approach t

Filed under: Education

Connecticut Green Building

Keywords: Green Building,Architecture,Passive House,Connecticut,Zero Energy

0 replies | 2067 views | Posted on: 11/05/2019 | Last updated: 11/05/2019

RW Kern Center Living Building Tour, December 6, 2:30 - 3:30pm, Amherst, MA

by Kern Center // 17th Certified Living Building

Come explore the R.W. Kern Center, one of just 17 certified Living Buildings in the world. See how rainwater is collected, filtered, and treated to supply the building’s potable water. Chec

Filed under: Other Green Building Living Building Challenge

0 replies | 1567 views | Posted on: 10/22/2019 | Last updated: 11/06/2019

Conquering Carbon Webinar: Evaluating Embodied Carbon in Products for a Sustainable Future, October 30, 1-2pm EDT

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Join a panel of sustainability experts to learn more about embodied carbon in products and why it is important to consider in high-performance building design. The panel members are representing

Filed under: Webinars

0 replies | 2275 views | Posted on: 10/10/2019 | Last updated: 10/10/2019

2019 USGBC Texas Energy Summit, October 17, Houston, TX

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

The 2019 USGBC Texas Building Energy Summit is a forum for building owners/managers, energy and sustainability managers, engineers, federal and state government officials, consultants and other stakeh

USGBC Sustainable Detroit Forum, October 23, Detroit, Michigan

by USGBC - United States Green Building Council

Join hundreds of people coming together to learn about Detroit-based projects rooted in sustainability, designed to maximize your exposure to a wide range of topics. Presentations will be accompanied

Michigan Green Building

0 replies | 2940 views | Posted on: 09/17/2019 | Last updated: 10/04/2019

Conquering New York's Energy Code for Commercial Architects and Engineers, December 8, 9 am- 5 pm

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Conquering New York's Energy Code for Commercial Architects and Engineers December 8 9 am- 5 pm Location: Trane Supply 45-18 Court Square Long Island City, NY 11101 Demystify New York State…

Filed under: New York

New York Green Building Group

Keywords: New York Events,Energy Codes

0 replies | 1282 views | Posted on: 11/20/2015 | Last updated: 11/20/2015

USGBC Minnesota Program Ideas Lunch, August 22, Minneapolis, MN

by Gina Pryciak // Student

Join USGBC MN at the Program Ideas Lunch on August 22nd at 11:30 a.m.

The USGBC Minnesota chapter is taking a fresh approach to programming in 2020 and is excited to share their plans with the

Filed under: Climate Change

Keywords: Climate Change,Climate Action

0 replies | 1150 views | Posted on: 07/30/2019 | Last updated: 07/30/2019

Unity Open House: Nano in Greenfield, August 21, 4:00-6:00pm, Greenfield, MA

by Gina Pryciak // Student

Please join Unity Homes for an open house at an award-winning Unity home in Greenfield, MA. This 463 SF home, based on Unity’s Nano design platform is a wonderful example of what can be acc

Filed under: Massachusetts

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: Green Building,Green Building Tour,Green Homes

0 replies | 2908 views | Posted on: 07/18/2019 | Last updated: 07/18/2019

SEPT 26-28: REGISTER NOW for "The Michigan Energy Symposium"

by EmmamHowe // Marketing/Green Policy Development

INFO: Climate change is a potential threat to the welfare of mankind and its mitigation is becoming urgent. Nuclear energy, which provides one-fifth of U.S. electricity generation, is a leading utilit…

Norway Plans to Ban All Fossil Fuel Based Vehicle Sales by 2025

by Higgins_James // Student

Norway plans to ban all fossil fuel based vehicle sales and production by 2025. The country’s four main political parties have agreed to formulate a policy and to work together on this matter. Norwa…

Filed under: Environment

Keywords: eco friendly,clean energy,Renewable Energy

0 replies | 2380 views | Posted on: 07/06/2016 | Last updated: 07/06/2016

JUNE 29th: WEBINAR: Economic Impact Potential and Characterization of Municipal Solid Waste in Michigan

by EmmamHowe // Marketing/Green Policy Development

June 29, 2016 1:00 – 2:00PM West Michigan Sustainable Business Forum recently partnered with the Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) to conduct a waste audit and economic analysis of the mu…

Natural Gas - A Casualty of California's Renewable Energy Boom?

by JackSawyer // Student

After California's 2000 and 2001 energy crisis the state decided to install natural gas plants to help support energy demands, as well as offer a somewhat cleaner and more environmentally friendly alt…

Filed under: Energy

California Green Building

Keywords: Renewable Energy,Natural Gas,California,reuters

0 replies | 3169 views | Posted on: 06/10/2016 | Last updated: 02/13/2017

Governor Cuomo Announces $150 Million in funding for Large Scale Renewable Energy Projects

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Governor Cuomo announced $150 million in funding to support large-scale renewable energy projects across the state to facilitate public-private partnerships to advance the Governor’s Reforming the E…

New York Green Building Group

0 replies | 716 views | Posted on: 04/27/2016 | Last updated: 04/27/2016

Keeping History Above Water - April 10 - 13, Newport, RI

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Keeping History Above Water - April 10 - 13, Newport, RI Newport Restoration Foundation Keeping History Above Water will be one of the first national conversations to focus on the increasing and v…

Filed under: Other - Green Building Events

Rhode Island Green Building

Keywords: Climate Change,Resiliency,Adaptation

0 replies | 1421 views | Posted on: 03/02/2016 | Last updated: 03/02/2016

WEBINAR: Post COP21 From Intent to Action - February 26, 2016 – 11 - 12:30 PM EST

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

WEBINAR: Post COP 21 From Intent to Action February 26, 2016 – 11 - 12:30 PM EST Critical commitments emerged from the 21st Conference of Parties (COP 21) December 2015 meeting in Paris where d…

Filed under: Webinars

Keywords: Climate Change,COP21

0 replies | 1305 views | Posted on: 02/14/2016 | Last updated: 02/14/2016

NESEA's Building Energy Conference + Trade Show, March 8 - 10, 2016

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

NESEA's BuildingEnergy Boston Conference + Trade Show: March 8-10, 2016 Pre-Conference Workshops and Networking: March 8, 2016 at the Seaport World Trade Center in Boston, MA Conference + Trade Sh…

Filed under: Trade Shows and Events

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: Building Energy

0 replies | 1420 views | Posted on: 01/26/2016 | Last updated: 02/02/2016

What is the LEED Dynamic Plaque? Come find out - Join the USGBCMA Dec 17th 8-9 am

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Join the USGBC MA and Boston Properties for a visit to 100 Federal St in Boston to check out their Dynamic Plaque installation. Here we will talk about the Dynamic Plaque system and occupant engagemen…

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: LEED,USGBC MA,Boston Properties

0 replies | 1322 views | Posted on: 12/11/2015 | Last updated: 12/11/2015

 

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