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Indoor airPLUS & Green Built Homes: Green Built Alliance Spring 2022 Series (Online), May 17, 2 pm EDT

by samanthaklein // Intern

This course covers the indoor air quality requirements of two popular green building certification programs: EPA's Indoor airPLUS and Green Built Homes.

Indoor airPLUS is an add-on certificatio

Filed under: Online Courses

Keywords: Green Home,Indoor Air Quality,Online Courses

0 replies | 1432 views | Posted on: 04/21/2022 | Last updated: 04/21/2022

Green Building Construction Tour, June 3, Santa Barbara, California

by Shivani // Social Media Manager

Here’s an opportunity to visit a green building project in person, to learn more about the process and see the implementation of energy efficiency and building electrification in practice. Durin

California Green Building

0 replies | 830 views | Posted on: 05/16/2025 | Last updated: 05/19/2025

Free Webinar: Electrify Efficiently-Electrification Opportunities for General Contractors & Architects, June 24, 2-3:30 pm PT

by Mansi // Social Media Manager

Electrification is now the leading option for new buildings and major retrofit projects in California. 70+ municipalities have policies to phase out gas appliances and the state aims to have six milli

California Green Building

0 replies | 593 views | Posted on: 05/01/2025 | Last updated: 05/01/2025

Building Circularity in Georgia, a USGBC Building Transformation Forum, May 8, Atlanta, Georgia

by Shivani // Social Media Manager

Maximizing the full value of materials and resources and extending product lifecycle cuts greenhouse gases, manages risk, reinvests resources locally, creates jobs, and adds more value for companies a

Georgia on My Mind - Green Building, Sustainable Products and Building Practices

0 replies | 1156 views | Posted on: 04/18/2025 | Last updated: 04/19/2025

Free Webinar: Higher-Performance Residential Remodels, April 24, 09:30 - 11 am PT

by Shivani // Social Media Manager

Working through specific examples, 3C-REN will help project teams identify strategies that have the highest impact for improving energy efficiency, comfort and indoor healthy environments in renovatio

California Green Building

0 replies | 731 views | Posted on: 03/26/2025 | Last updated: 03/26/2025

USGBC Colorado, Women in Green, April 2, 8:30 am- 11:45 am, Golden, Colorado

by Shivani // Social Media Manager

Women in Green is a platform for women and allies to gather and learn from others across fields, disciplines, generations and job titles. 2025 is going to look a little different, instead of following

Colorado High Performance and Passive House Building Group

0 replies | 993 views | Posted on: 03/07/2025 | Last updated: 03/10/2025

Wildfire Defense for Construction Professionals, Free and Online, February 12, 4:30-7 pm PT

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

The Wildfire Defense Certificate for Construction Professionals is a 150-minute training followed by an assessment. This certificate training provides participants with real-world examples and strateg

California Green Building

0 replies | 794 views | Posted on: 02/10/2025 | Last updated: 02/10/2025

Free Webinar: Water, Reclaimed: How a Fit-for-Purpose Approach Saves Water and Cuts Costs, February 5, 11 am - 12 pm ET

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Reclaimed water offers a wide range of applications, but overtreating water can lead to wasted energy and increased costs. Hear from Better Buildings Initiative partners who have successfully implemen

Related to: Online Courses,Training and Development Programs, Workshops

0 replies | 879 views | Posted on: 01/22/2025 | Last updated: 02/09/2025

Reimagine Buildings: Electrification, Online, January 24, 11:30 am - 5 pm ET

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Join the Passive House Accelerator team to gain the actionable insights and connections at this virtual half day event you need to create buildings that make a difference.

Through TED Talk-esq

Massachusetts Green Builders

0 replies | 966 views | Posted on: 01/01/2025 | Last updated: 01/01/2025

Transmission Infrastructure US, Washington, D.C., August 8-9

by gracemorrison

The electric transmission infrastructure is back in the spotlight. The federal government’s recent legislation and funding support to modernize electricity grids, reduce congestion, and fast-tra

Buildings and Our Health - News and Information

0 replies | 663 views | Posted on: 07/03/2022 | Last updated: 07/10/2022

Webinar: Navigating Your Green Building Career, August 11, 5:30 PM

by gracemorrison

This USGBC event will be about developing your own green building career path as a young leader by leveraging LEED and USGBC. Hear from professionals about how they navigate their career, from da

Filed under: Webinars

Emerging Green Professionals

Keywords: Green Jobs,Sustainable Careers

0 replies | 2464 views | Posted on: 06/15/2022 | Last updated: 08/10/2022

Women in Cleantech and Sustainability, Pitch Competition, Online, June 23, 6PM

by gracemorrison

Women from six companies will be selected out of all applications to pitch their innovative cleantech or sustainable-focused business idea to a panel of industry leaders. Startups will have 5 min

Emerging Green Professionals

Keywords: Sustainability,Women in Cleantech,Women in Cleantech and Sustainability

0 replies | 1651 views | Posted on: 06/06/2022 | Last updated: 06/07/2022

NYC Event: Electri-Fiction to Electrification: Overcoming Barriers, June 15, 1 pm

by Urban Green Council

Urban Green has long been a leading voice for electrification in New York City, most recently as an advocate for Local Law 154, NYC’s groundbreaking legislation that phases out fossil

Filed under: Events

New York Green Building Group

Keywords: Construction,Retrofit,Energy Codes,Heat Pumps,Decarbonization,Electrification

0 replies | 1932 views | Posted on: 05/23/2022 | Last updated: 05/25/2022

Webinar: Grassroots Solar Campaign Strategy Session, March 21, 7-8 pm (MA and NY focus, all are welcome)

by Oyin

If you have ideas about how to build the next generation tools for successful grassroots solar campaigns, we want to hear from you. How can we make Solarize-like campaigns more effective? Where do cam…

Filed under: Webinars

Massachusetts Green Builders

0 replies | 1427 views | Posted on: 03/12/2018 | Last updated: 03/14/2018

USGBC Multifamily Housing Summit, April 28-29

by samanthaklein // Intern

Join this event for fast-paced presentations, panels and project showcases from innovative leaders working to provide sustainable housing solutions.

Day one will have a heavy focus on the interconn

Filed under: Green Living

Keywords: Innovation,Multifamily Housing,Electrification

0 replies | 1841 views | Posted on: 04/01/2022 | Last updated: 04/05/2022

Sustainable Facilities Forum, In Person and Online, May 25: California, Leading the Way for Decarbonization

by Jonathan // Sustainability Coordinator

The Sustainable Facilities Forum returns this year on May 25th with a hybrid in person and virtual event!
You can join us online or in person at the Sacramento Hyatt Regency, doors open at 8am.

Th


iAQ & Energy Symposium, March 3, Maine Indoor Air Quality Council, Augusta, Maine

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

The IAQ & Energy Symposium is in person and will offer opportunities for face-to-face engagement with other professionals, to network, share resources, and create new relationships. 

Throu

Filed under: Health and Air Quality

0 replies | 1104 views | Posted on: 02/23/2022 | Last updated: 02/23/2022

Students for Zero Waste Conference, November 2-3, Philadelphia, PA

by YijunW

The 5th Annual Students for Zero Waste Conference (SZW18) will bring together 500+ students, staff, industry innovators, activists and community members from across the country at the University of Pe…

Filed under: Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania Sustainability Group

0 replies | 1385 views | Posted on: 06/11/2018 | Last updated: 06/11/2018

Energy and Sustainability Programs - Overcoming Challenges: Research by GreenBiz and Schneider Electric

by YijunW

The energy eco-structure and electrical system are on the edge of transformation. The ways in which we generate and provide energy are shifting gears, and a decentralized energy system is on the way.…

Filed under: Studies/Surveys

0 replies | 2027 views | Posted on: 06/03/2018 | Last updated: 06/28/2018

ISH Shanghai & CIHE, September 3 - 5, Shanghai, China

by YijunW

Under the umbrella of Messe Frankfurt’s ISH brand, ISH Shanghai & CIHE is the most influential HVAC exhibition in East and Central China. The show is co-located with four other fairs, collectively k…

Filed under: Other - Green Building Events

0 replies | 998 views | Posted on: 05/18/2018 | Last updated: 05/19/2018

2019 National Conference on Energy Efficiency as a Resource, October 15 - 17, 2019, Minneapolis, MN

by YijunW

In October 2019 in Minneapolis, ACEEE will host our tenth National Conference on Energy Efficiency as a Resource, the premier US convening conference on efficiency as a utility system resource. Held e…

Filed under: Other - Green Building Events

0 replies | 871 views | Posted on: 05/12/2018 | Last updated: 05/12/2018

BSR Conference 2018, November 6, New York, NY

by YijunW

The BSR Conference is one of the most important annual gatherings dedicated to finding solutions to our most pressing global challenges. Industry leaders and decision makers from Fortune 500 companies…

Filed under: New York

New York Green Building Group

0 replies | 2075 views | Posted on: 05/05/2018 | Last updated: 05/05/2018

WasteTech, the Russian Environmental and Municipal Sector Event , June 4 - 6, Moscow, Russian Federation

by YijunW

WasteTech (Waste and environmental Technology) exhibition and congress has become a well-known professional event to everyone engaged in waste treatment, environmental protection and renewable energy …

Filed under: Other - Green Building Events

0 replies | 1089 views | Posted on: 04/28/2018 | Last updated: 04/28/2018

Green Space's Green Drinks with the Gear Closet, April 25, 5:30 PM- 7:30 PM, Chattanooga, TN

by YijunW

Join green paces for their monthly eco-networking event! Our host for this month is The Gear Closet! They buy and sell new and gently used gear for water sports, rock climbing, camping and backpacking…

0 replies | 758 views | Posted on: 04/23/2018 | Last updated: 04/23/2018

NESEA Pro Green Building Tour - Resilient Retrofit and ZNE Office Building - May 18, New Paltz, NY

by AbbieKnight

Site 1 Details Units: 8 units in office building Square Footage: 5,400 gross plus fully conditioned basement Type of construction: New LEED Platinum certified, zero-net-energy verified 24KW integ…

Filed under: New York

Related to: Electrical Component Recycling

New York Green Building Group

Keywords: Resiliency,Retrofit

0 replies | 1896 views | Posted on: 04/10/2018 | Last updated: 04/10/2018

 

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