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Free Webinar: Confronting COVID-19: Healthy Buildings; Optimizing Mental Health (Note: Registration Required), 1 pm EDT

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Tuesday, March 31 1:00-2:15 pm EDT (Eastern Daylight Time) / 6:00pm – 7:15pm BST (British Summer Time) / 7:00pm – 8:15pm CEST (Central European Summer Time)

In this webinar, hear from e

Filed under: Health and Air Quality

Buildings and Our Health - News and Information

0 replies | 1160 views | Posted on: 03/31/2020 | Last updated: 03/31/2020

Cutting Carbon in Co-ops & Condos - New Strategic Planning Tools for LL97, Hybrid Event in NYC and Online, April 15, New York, NY

by Shivani // Social Media Manager

In 2019, the New York City Council passed the Climate Mobilization Act (CMA), a legislative package designed to reduce greenhouse gas emissions (GHG) and create new green jobs. Its cornerstone law, Lo

New York Green Building Group

0 replies | 645 views | Posted on: 03/13/2026 | Last updated: 03/13/2026

Emu Passive House Boot Camp Training, Offered In-Person April 13-17 or Hybrid April 15-17, Brooklyn, New York, NY

by Shivani // Social Media Manager

Register today for Passive House training in Brooklyn, New York and join an advanced building science training program designed for builders, architects, and construction prof

New York Green Building Group

0 replies | 659 views | Posted on: 02/23/2026 | Last updated: 02/25/2026

Operationalizing Climate Resiliency through EHS, March 10, 2 - 3 pm ET

by Shivani // Social Media Manager

As climate change continues to pose physical threats to operational stability, companies and their stakeholders are increasingly prioritizing resiliency and responding to evolving climate regulatory d

0 replies | 524 views | Posted on: 01/29/2026 | Last updated: 01/29/2026

Solar & Storage Expo Andhra Pradesh 2026, February 10, Vijaywada, Andhra Pradesh, India

by Shivani // Social Media Manager

Solar & Storage Expo Andhra Pradesh 2026 is the largest solar and storage gathering in the state, and will feature 300+ conference attendees. The event brings together professionals and offic

India Green Building

0 replies | 725 views | Posted on: 01/12/2026 | Last updated: 01/12/2026

Free Webinar: Electric Heat Pumps for Space Heating and Cooling, February 12, 9 am - 1 pm PT

by Shivani // Social Media Manager

As our electricity supply becomes cleaner due to increased use of renewables for generation, along with a growing number of local ordinances prohibiting installs of gas in new homes. Electricity becom

California Green Building

0 replies | 525 views | Posted on: 12/22/2025 | Last updated: 12/25/2025

Green Schools Conference, February 17-19, San Diego, California

by Shivani // Social Media Manager

The 16th annual Green Schools Conference (GSC) will be held February 17-19, 2026 at the Hyatt Regency Mission Bay Marina and Spa in San Diego, California.

Each year, the GSC brings together a natio

California Green Building

0 replies | 1051 views | Posted on: 11/22/2025 | Last updated: 11/22/2025

Super Insulation for Zero-Energy Buildings, Three Online Sessions, January 5-19, 6 - 8 pm

by Shivani // Social Media Manager

This course covers the fundamentals for designing and building zero-energy homes by covering key principles of building science and energy performance. Topics include life safety, healthy home fundame

0 replies | 730 views | Posted on: 11/07/2025 | Last updated: 12/03/2025

Free Webinar: Why Passive House?, November 14, 12 - 1 pm ET

by Shivani // Social Media Manager

You’ve heard the buzz around Passive House, but you’re not sure why all the fuss? Is it really that different? 

PHN Executive Director Ken Levenson unpacks the logic, the principle

Pennsylvania Sustainability Group

0 replies | 721 views | Posted on: 10/08/2025 | Last updated: 11/13/2025

Pro Tour: Under Construction Community-Centered Educational Facility in Boston, November 7, Massachusetts

by Shivani // Social Media Manager

Join NESEA in Boston for an exceptional case study of how sustainability, equity, and innovation intersect in the built environment. We will be touring this new 68,000-square-foot campus in Roxbury&rs

Massachusetts Green Builders

0 replies | 1883 views | Posted on: 09/16/2025 | Last updated: 09/19/2025

Webinar: Learn about Title 24 & CalGreen Building Code Updates, May 27, 12-2 PM

by Richard Minasian // Student

Join for an educational update on the changes to California Title 24 Codes and local ordinances!

Attendees will learn about the changes from the previous code cycles and how to ensure both new

Filed under: Webinars

California Green Building

Keywords: USGBC-LA,CalGreen Building Code,Title 24 Energy Code,Existing Building Ordinances

0 replies | 1545 views | Posted on: 05/14/2020 | Last updated: 05/14/2020

FREE Webinar: Indoor Air Quality, Lessons for the Future of Public Health, World GBC & UL, May 7, 10 am

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Co-hosted by UL, an expert conversation about indoor environmental quality in our homes and buildings.

This webinar is a part of "Air Quality in the Built Environment"- a Live Webinar Ser

Filed under: Health and Air Quality

0 replies | 1119 views | Posted on: 04/30/2020 | Last updated: 04/30/2020

Best Practices in Remote Building Management, Hosted by USGBC National Capital Region, April 29, 1-2:30 EDT pm

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

USGBC NCR: Best Practices in Remote Building Management: Operating Buildings from Your Bedroom

With many commercial buildings emptied of tenants and running on skeleton crews, managing buildings re

Filed under: Green Facilities

Developing Technologies

Keywords: Remote Building Management

0 replies | 1998 views | Posted on: 04/17/2020 | Last updated: 04/17/2020

August 4th: Final Presentations for the PSEG Institute for Sustainability Studies Green Teams Program

by EmmamHowe // Marketing/Green Policy Development

You are cordially invited to attend the final presentations for the PSEG ISS Green Teams Summer Program in the Center for Environmental and Life Sciences at Montclair State University. As this summ…

WEBINAR: April First Friday Webinar: LEED Residential - The Evolution Towards Higher Performing Homes, April 3, 12:15 PM EDT

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

This session presents information and case studies on LEED in the residential market.

Missed Greenbuild Chicago 2018? Tune in for an exclusive look at the best sessions. This session presents infor

Filed under: Education

Related to: Other,Certifications/Labels and Transparency ,Whole Building Labeling/Transparency,Standards

Keywords: Webinar,USGBC,LEED V4

0 replies | 2257 views | Posted on: 03/15/2020 | Last updated: 03/17/2020

Webinar: A Call to Action for Zero Embodied Carbon, April 2, 10 am PDT

by Connie NBI

Getting to zero requires targeting both operating and embodied carbon. Buildings are responsible for 39% of global carbon emissions–28% attributed to operational carbon, and 11% to embodied emis

Filed under: Webinars

0 replies | 3395 views | Posted on: 03/04/2020 | Last updated: 03/06/2020

Talking Trash to Save Money: A Guide on Planning Efficient Waste Streams, Boston, MA, March 3rd

by Veer Mudambi // Journalist - Writing Green

When architects fail to plan for several waste streams, that building manager can expect to pay up to three times as much in sorting, disposal, and hauling fees, as well as workers’ compensation

Filed under: Training and Development Programs, Workshops

Massachusetts Green Builders

0 replies | 2001 views | Posted on: 02/10/2020 | Last updated: 02/11/2020

Chicago's Willis Tower Goes LEED Platinum

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Chicago’s Willis Tower, formerly known as the Sears Tower, is now the largest US building to achieve the USGBC’s LEED Platinum rating.  At 1451 feet tall, the building was the world&r

Filed under: LEED (USGBC)

Illinois Green Building Group

Keywords: Green Building,LEED Platinum,Willis Tower

0 replies | 3884 views | Posted on: 01/27/2020 | Last updated: 02/07/2023

All Dutch trains now run 100% on wind power

by Kalyani.rc // Passive House / Sustainability Enthusiast

Electric trains have always been a relatively sustainable mode of transport, with much lower emissions than cars, but as of the 1st of January, 2017, all electric train rides in the Netherlands have b…

Filed under: Transportation

Keywords: Renewable Energy,Sustainable Transportation,Transport,Carbon Reduction

0 replies | 2909 views | Posted on: 01/20/2017 | Last updated: 01/20/2017

NEWHAB - Network for Energy, Water, and Health in Affordable Buildings - Seeks Managing Director

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

The Network for Energy, Water, and Health in Affordable Buildings works to expand healthy, efficient housing for all by leveraging the relationships between individuals, sectors, and policies. We d…

Filed under: Green Building Jobs

Equity and Green Building

Keywords: Affordable Housing,Healthy Housing,Green Jobs,NEWHAB

0 replies | 2064 views | Posted on: 12/15/2016 | Last updated: 12/15/2016

USGBC MA Advocacy Roundtable - Mon, December 5, 5:30 – 7 pm EST

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

USGBC MA Green Building Advocacy Roundtable Free/All are Welcome Mon, December 5 5:30 – 7 pm EST 50 Milk Street 17th Floor " Hercules" Room Boston, MA 02210 Legislation and policy dr…

Filed under: Massachusetts

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: Green Building

0 replies | 1081 views | Posted on: 11/29/2016 | Last updated: 11/29/2016

Green Building Initiative - Administrative Services Coordinator, Account Manager/Client Support

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

The GBI has two positions available: Administrative Services Coordinator The Green Building Initiative (GBI) seeks a detail-oriented administrative services coordinator to support its high-funct…

Filed under: Green Building Jobs

Keywords: Green Building Initiative

0 replies | 770 views | Posted on: 11/07/2016 | Last updated: 11/07/2016

CSI Boston Chapter, 10/19 Event: Overcoming LEED v4 Materials Quandaries - 5-7:30 PM

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

CSI Boston Chapter, 10/19 Event 'Overcoming LEED v4 Materials Quandaries' 5-7:30 pm The University of Massachusetts Club One Beacon Street 32nd Floor Boston, MA 02108 Please join Construct…

Filed under: Massachusetts

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: LEED V4,CSI Boston

0 replies | 1946 views | Posted on: 10/17/2016 | Last updated: 10/17/2016

Industrial and Commercial Flooring - A Technology Conference (9/27-28/16)

by aahassonjee

For registration and more info, please contact Vedha Murali (Deputy Director- Confederation of Indian Industry (CII)) Venue: Chennai Trade Center, Chennai Tel: +91 44 42444555 Email: vedha.murali…

Filed under: India

India Green Building

Keywords: India Green Building

0 replies | 1245 views | Posted on: 09/21/2016 | Last updated: 09/21/2016

Caring for Your Woods, Thursday, Sept. 8, 5:30-8 pm, Portsmouth

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Eastern RI Conservation District Caring for Your Woods Thursday, Sept. 8, 5:30-8 pm Greenvale Vineyards 582 Wapping Road Portsmouth, RI 02871 A workshop on small scale forestry concepts…

Filed under: Rhode Island

Rhode Island Green Building

0 replies | 1109 views | Posted on: 09/01/2016 | Last updated: 09/01/2016

 

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