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Webinar: Bentshmarking Already: Finally Figuring Your Synagogue's Carbon Footprint, June 4, 7-8 PM

by Richard Minasian // Student

Calculating a synagogue's "benchmark" -- its carbon footprint -- provides a baseline for ongoing reduction efforts. The methodology is straightforward, all it takes is this webinar and 2

Filed under: Webinars

Green Building Advocacy

Keywords: Webinar,Carbon Footprint,Synagogue

0 replies | 1639 views | Posted on: 05/23/2020 | Last updated: 05/25/2020

Accessory Dwelling Unit Design, 8 Online Sessions, March 5 - April 23, Thursday nights 6:30 - 8:30 pm

by Shivani // Social Media Manager

This course guides you through the process of designing an Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU)—whether a backyard cottage, basement apartment, or small addition. You'll explore space-saving strate

0 replies | 562 views | Posted on: 12/13/2025 | Last updated: 12/22/2025

Greenbiz 26, February 17-19, Phoenix, Arizona

by Shivani // Social Media Manager

GreenBiz 26 is the premier annual event uniting sustainability professionals navigating a world of political, social, and economic uncertainty. GreenBuz is attended by nearly 3,000 change drivers

0 replies | 1425 views | Posted on: 11/18/2025 | Last updated: 11/18/2025

Embodied Carbon in Concrete, Wood, and Steel, Online Course (Rescheduled), December 31, 12 - 2 pm

by Shivani // Social Media Manager

This course looks at the carbon and environmental impacts of concrete, steel, and wood building materials, how they have improved over the years, and where they still fall short. The course will focus

Massachusetts Green Builders

0 replies | 941 views | Posted on: 10/21/2025 | Last updated: 12/26/2025

Resilience and Reconstruction - Global to Local Climate Recovery, November 4, Los Angeles, California

by Shivani // Social Media Manager

This two-hour workshop will explore how communities - from wildfire-prone California to conflict-impacted regions abroad - are planning and implementing green, resilient reconstruction. As a convenor

California Green Building

0 replies | 595 views | Posted on: 10/03/2025 | Last updated: 10/06/2025

Free Training: High Performance Heat Pumps, a 4-Part Intermediate Webinar Series, September 30 - October 15, 9 am - 1 pm PT

by Shivani // Social Media Manager

This intermediate-level webinar series provides HVACR technicians with in-depth training on modern heat pump systems delivered in four sessions. Key topics include inverter technology, advanced instal

California Green Building

0 replies | 1583 views | Posted on: 09/10/2025 | Last updated: 09/11/2025

Embodied Carbon in Concrete, Wood, and Steel, Online, October 9, 12 pm - 2 pm

by Shivani // Social Media Manager

This course looks at the carbon and environmental impacts of concrete, steel, and wood building materials, how they have improved over the years, and where they still fall short. The course will focus

Massachusetts Green Builders

0 replies | 980 views | Posted on: 08/23/2025 | Last updated: 08/23/2025

Free Webinar: Retaining Profit – Minimizing Call Backs on Heat Pump Projects, August 28, 8 - 9:30 am PT

by Shivani // Social Media Manager

Heat pumps are inherently different than gas furnaces or gas water heaters. Contractors and other industry professionals must take time to educate customers, clients, and others on these differences t

California Green Building

0 replies | 1000 views | Posted on: 08/04/2025 | Last updated: 08/04/2025

Free Webinar: Designing for Well-Being: The Science of Neuroaesthetics and the Built Environment, August 6, 12-1 pm ET

by Mansi // Social Media Manager

This session explores the pivotal role architects, designers, owners, and builders play in supporting human health and well-being through intentional design. This course illuminates the science behind

Michigan Green Building

0 replies | 785 views | Posted on: 07/15/2025 | Last updated: 07/15/2025

Free Course: NAR Green Designation, July 24-25, Vallejo, California

by Mansi // Social Media Manager

This NAR Green Designation course provides 16 hours of CEUs and Green Designation certification awarded by the Green Resource Council.

Join us for a two-day training designed to introduce green rea

California Green Building

0 replies | 658 views | Posted on: 06/17/2025 | Last updated: 06/17/2025

Webinar: Urban Land Institute Tampa Bay - Office Development - Redefining the Workplace in Tampa Bay, August 6, 8:30 am EDT

by samanthaklein // Intern

Join this webinar to discuss how the Tampa Bay area is redefining workspaces in a sustainable and healthy manner.

After many years of stagnation, a dramatic increase in demand for office in Tampa B

Filed under: Webinars

Florida Green Building Group

Keywords: Business Development,Green Office Space,Urban Land Institute

0 replies | 1467 views | Posted on: 07/15/2020 | Last updated: 07/16/2020

CxA Workshop On-Demand + Live Q&A Session with Instructors, July 16

by Richard Minasian // Student

The CxA Workshop on demand (watch at your convenience or livestream on July 16, 11:00 am Eastern) is a 3-hr pre-recorded video will cover all aspects of commissioning ranging from project managem

Filed under: Certifications/Labels and Transparency

Keywords: Building Commissioning,Existing Buildings,Certified Commissioning Authority,CxA Certification

0 replies | 1711 views | Posted on: 06/30/2020 | Last updated: 06/30/2020

FREE Webinar: Developing a Flexible Building Operation Plan, June 18, 10 am

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

COVID-19 may be forcing us to re-think our current Building Operation Plan as we prioritize occupant health. However, this doesn't mean that energy efficiency has to take a back seat - we can do b

Filed under: Health and Air Quality

Buildings and Our Health - News and Information

Keywords: Healthy Building,Energy Efficiency,Healthy Buildings,Covid-19,Facilities,building operations

0 replies | 1293 views | Posted on: 06/16/2020 | Last updated: 06/16/2020

Green Schools Summit, 2016 - November 4, 7 am - 6pm, Arvada

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Green Schools Summit, Colorado November 4, 7 am - 6pm, Arvada Arvada Center for the Arts and Humanities 6901 Wadsworth Boulevard Arvada , CO 80003 The Green Schools Summit is an annual educ…

Filed under: Colorado

Colorado High Performance and Passive House Building Group

0 replies | 1651 views | Posted on: 10/31/2016 | Last updated: 10/31/2016

FREE Webinar: Grid Edge and DER Market Update, Thursday June 18, 1 PM EDT

by Richard Minasian // Student

The transition to a next-generation energy system will require increased penetration of DERs and other grid edge technologies. In this webinar, Wood Mackenzie analysts will share:

  • New market siz

Filed under: Webinars

Keywords: Solar,Energy Storage,Electric Grid

0 replies | 1546 views | Posted on: 05/05/2020 | Last updated: 05/06/2020

Building Science for Carpenters Online: Peers, Beers, and Networking, April 23, 4-5:30 pm ET

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Join us for an online edition of Building Science for Carpenters. As always, you'll join other carpenters, builders, and construction professionals for an evening of networking, presentations, and

Filed under: Massachusetts

0 replies | 1064 views | Posted on: 04/22/2020 | Last updated: 04/22/2020

Rocky Mountain Green Virtual Summit, Hosted by USGBC Colorado, April 30-May 1

by AbbieKnight

Hosted by USGBC Mountain Region, Rocky Mountain Green annually convenes hundreds of building professionals, sustainability leaders and change-makers from across the Rocky Mountain region for

Filed under: Resilience

Keywords: mass timber,Resilient community design,Carbon Workshop

0 replies | 1746 views | Posted on: 04/07/2020 | Last updated: 04/10/2020

International Well Building Institute (IWBI) - Free Webcast Series - Part 2: Putting Health First, April 3, 12 noon EDT

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

The International Well Building Institute (IWBI) is offering a set of FREE Webcasts relate to the coronavirus crisis.  

"Places Matter: Prevention and Preparedness, Resilience a

Filed under: Health and Air Quality

Buildings and Our Health - News and Information

Keywords: Healthy Building,Health,Coronavirus

0 replies | 2294 views | Posted on: 03/22/2020 | Last updated: 03/31/2020

Green Up New England Challenge: Application Deadline March 22

by Kalyani.rc // Passive House / Sustainability Enthusiast

Project Green Schools, in partnership with the Boston Bruins and Walmart is excited to announce our Green Up New England Challenge, which aims to develop Green Student Leaders in schools throughout Ne…

Filed under: Green Schools

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: Green Schools,Green Challenge

0 replies | 2659 views | Posted on: 03/02/2017 | Last updated: 03/07/2017

Event: Zoning to Scale - Considering Neighborhood Character, 2/28, 6:30 - 8:30pm, The Museum of the City of New York

by Kalyani.rc // Passive House / Sustainability Enthusiast

Zoning to Scale: Considering Neighborhood Character Tuesday, February 28, 6:30 - 8:30 pm The Museum of the City of New York, 1220 Fifth Ave, NY 10029 Tickets: $20 for adults, $15 for seniors, s…

Filed under: New York

New York Green Building Group

Keywords: The Museum of the City of New York,Zoning talks,Neighborhood development

0 replies | 1172 views | Posted on: 02/17/2017 | Last updated: 02/17/2017

Event: Local Environmental Action 2017 Conference, March 5, 9 - 5PM, Northeastern University, Boston

by Kalyani.rc // Passive House / Sustainability Enthusiast

Local Environmental Action 2017 Conference Sunday, March 5, 9 - 5PM Northeastern University's Curry Student Center 360 Huntington Ave, Boston, MA 02115 Local Environmental Action 2017 is our 30t…

Filed under: Massachusetts

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: Local Environmental Action,Toxics Action Center,Mass Climate Action Network

0 replies | 2361 views | Posted on: 02/08/2017 | Last updated: 02/08/2017

2017 - SPEER Summit - South-Central Partnership for Energy Efficiency as a Resource, Feb 7-8, Austin

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

2017 - SPEER Summit - South-Central Partnership for Energy Efficiency as a Resource Austin, Texas, February 7-8 Westin, Downtown Austin 310 E. 5th Street Austin, Texas Keynote Speakers: Dr…

Texas Green Building

Keywords: Energy Efficiency,Texas Green Building,Oklahoma Green Building

0 replies | 1273 views | Posted on: 01/27/2017 | Last updated: 01/27/2017

SUSTAINABILITY BY LAND & SEA: Massachusetts Sustainable Communities & Campuses Conference March 17, Endicott College, Beverly

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

SUSTAINABILITY BY LAND & SEA: Massachusetts Sustainable Communities & Campuses Conference March 17, Endicott College, Beverly Endicott College 376 Hale Street Beverly, MA The conference is…

Filed under: Massachusetts

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: Sustainability,Green Schools,Green Campus

0 replies | 2074 views | Posted on: 01/11/2017 | Last updated: 01/11/2017

WEBINAR – Intelligent Daylighting: Design Without Sacrificing Performance December 15 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Intelligent Daylighting: Design Without Sacrificing Performance 475 High Performance Building Supply December 15 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm In this presentation we cover focused solutions for windows a…

Filed under: Webinars

Keywords: Green Building,Lighting,Daylighting

0 replies | 1317 views | Posted on: 12/01/2016 | Last updated: 12/01/2016

U.S. Energy Storage Summit 2016 - December 7 - 8, San Francisco

by JackSawyer // Student

U.S. Energy Storage Summit 2016 Wednesday, December 7 (All day) - Thursday, December 8 (All day) 5 Embarcadero Center San Francisco , CA 94111 Now in its second year, GreenTech Media's U.S. …

California Green Building

Keywords: Energy Storage

0 replies | 1104 views | Posted on: 11/08/2016 | Last updated: 11/08/2016

 

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