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Small Packaged Heat Pumps: Rethinking Everything, Webinar or Attend in Person, Tuesday, Jan 29, 2019 3:30-5:00 PM EST, Syracuse COE, NY

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Heat pumps are a key strategy for eliminating fossil fuel use, being promoted by everyone from savvy HVAC contractors to national environmental groups to city and state agencies, but split system heat

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Filed under: Heat Pumps

Keywords: Energy Efficiency,HVAC,Heat Pumps

0 replies | 1691 views | Posted on: 01/23/2019 | Last updated: 01/23/2019

Green California Summit Northern California, May 11, Sacramento

by Jonathan // Sustainability Coordinator

The Green California Summit – Northern California brings together leaders from state and local government, K–12 schools, higher education, and the sustainability community for a day of edu

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Filed under: Green Facilities

Keywords: events,,Green Building,Sustainability,Government,Sustainable Cities,Higher Education,CalGreen Building Code,Funding,Public Schools,DGS

0 replies | 173 views | Posted on: 10/28/2026 | Last updated: 10/29/2026

2027 Energy Efficiency Policy Forum, January 13, Washington, DC

by Shivani // Social Media Manager

ACEEE’s 2027 Energy Efficiency Policy Forum will bring together experts from government, industry, utilities, and advocacy organizations to discuss opportunities and challenges for energy effici

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0 replies | 164 views | Posted on: 10/16/2026 | Last updated: 10/16/2026

Match Made in NYC: Choosing the Right Heat Pump for Your Building, October 15, New York, NY, 2-5pm ET

by lc // Associate, Education O&D at Urban Green Council

If your New York City building is considering a switch to heat pumps, take our updated training, Match Made in NYC: Choosing the Right Heat Pump for Your Building! Learn about the first steps in trans

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Filed under: Training and Development Programs, Workshops

New York Green Building Group

0 replies | 589 views | Posted on: 09/28/2026 | Last updated: 09/29/2026

Free Online Workshop: Carbon Free Homes - Features, Benefits, Valuation, October 20, 9 am - 12 pm PT

by Srushti // Social Media Executive

Did you know that CA policy goals no longer aim for net zero energy? Going forward, it’s all about emissions reductions. CA’s building codes and energy policy impact the way homes are buil

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California Green Building

0 replies | 607 views | Posted on: 09/02/2026 | Last updated: 09/12/2026

Straw Bale Load Bearing Workshop, August 18-24, Temecula, CA

by Gina Pryciak // Student

This workshop will be held on a large 20 acre lot with mountains on both sides and lots of room for camping and relaxation.  The project is a LOAD BEARING 1,500 sq ft straw bale ho

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Filed under: California

California Green Building

Keywords: Green Building,Green Homes

0 replies | 2326 views | Posted on: 07/09/2019 | Last updated: 07/09/2019

CALGreen and Energy Code Seminar, July 19, 10:00-4:00pm, Irvine, CA

by Gina Pryciak // Student

California Energy Code 2019: Challenges and Mandatory Changes

This three-hour session will bring you up to date on changes to the Energy Code (Title 24, Part 6) for residential and non-residen

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Filed under: California

California Green Building

Keywords: Green Building,Solar,Energy Codes,Carbon Reduction,Green Building Standards

0 replies | 2245 views | Posted on: 06/19/2019 | Last updated: 06/19/2019

High-Performance Building Assemblies Course, July 18, Boston, MA

by AidanAnthony // Intern

This course will cover:

  1. High Performance Building Assemblies – An introduction and an approach
  2. HPBA Control Layers – It’s in the details
  3. High Performance Glazing – Ma
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Filed under: Massachusetts

Massachusetts Green Builders

0 replies | 1927 views | Posted on: 06/09/2019 | Last updated: 06/09/2019

Webinar: The 21st Century Geopolitics of Energy Thursday, June 13, 1:15PM - 2:15PM

by AidanAnthony // Intern

Designed for mid-level professionals, the webinar previews a new one-day onsite class exploring the little understood but compelling world of Energy and Geopolitics. 

International energy mark

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Filed under: Webinars

Keywords: Energy,energy markets,geopolitics

0 replies | 1962 views | Posted on: 06/03/2019 | Last updated: 06/03/2019

CalGreen & Energy Code Workshops, June 5, San Francisco, CA

by AbbieKnight

In 2008, California became the first state in the nation to include mandatory green building requirements in its building code. This groundbreaking step meant that every structure built in the state &

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Filed under: California

California Green Building

Keywords: Energy Codes,Residential Buildings

0 replies | 1800 views | Posted on: 05/13/2019 | Last updated: 05/13/2019

Open House, April 14, 1-4 pm, Weston, MA - 1897 Farmhouse Transformed info a Modern, Energy Efficient, Healthy Smart-Home

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

This home combines the architectural integrity & character of the original 1897 farmhouse with advanced high-performance and smart home features.

-Registered under the LEED green building

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Filed under: Real Estate

Massachusetts Green Builders

0 replies | 1702 views | Posted on: 04/10/2019 | Last updated: 04/10/2019

Materialize - Technology & Accessibility, April 11, 2-7 pm, San Francisco, CA

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Join Mindful Materials for an inspiring afternoon affair!

LEARN & SHARE with industry peers

Manufacturers | Specifiers | Architects | Designers | Engineers | Owners | Contractors

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Filed under: California

California Green Building

0 replies | 1627 views | Posted on: 03/18/2019 | Last updated: 03/18/2019

Introduction to Passive House, February 28, New Haven, CT

by AbbieKnight

Passive House is the world’s most rigorous building energy performance standard, requiring a significant reduction in energy consumption while yielding other benefits such as superior comfo

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Filed under: Connecticut

Connecticut Green Building

Keywords: Energy Efficiency,Passive House,Connecticut

0 replies | 2135 views | Posted on: 02/11/2019 | Last updated: 02/11/2019

Student USGBC Groups

by Steven Fitzgerald // Student/Consultant

I have realized that the major reason in which I have been able to obtain my Green Associates Accreditation was the information that the USGBC had given to our Student Group. The study Material and th…

Emerging Green Professionals

0 replies | 1258 views | Posted on: 11/04/2014 | Last updated: 11/04/2014

The World’s Most Sustainable Office of 2018

by Suelen Ribeiro // Architect/ LEED GA

The Royal Institute of British Architects awarded the 2018 RIBA Stirling Prize to Bloomberg, London by Foster + Partners. The RIBA Stirling Prize is judged against a range of criteria includ

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Filed under: Sustainable Communities and Developments

Related to: Other Green Building,Other Discussions

Keywords: Sustainable Architecture,Green Office Building,Sustanability

0 replies | 3304 views | Posted on: 01/16/2019 | Last updated: 02/13/2023

Colorado Green Building Guild Annual Holiday Party, Dec 13, Niwot, CO

by Aditya

Come and join us to eat, drink and be merry at the Annual Colorado Green Building Guild Holiday Party! It’s time to connect and meet up with friends old and new, and enjoy our fun seasonal socia

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Filed under: Events

Colorado High Performance and Passive House Building Group

Keywords: Green Building,Sustainable Communities,Sustainability,Colorado Green Building Guild

0 replies | 1329 views | Posted on: 12/05/2018 | Last updated: 12/05/2018

15th Annual SyracuseCoE Symposium Clean Energy Frontiers: From Lab to Market

by NSchepis // Student at Bridgewater State

This event is being held on November 9 @ 4:00 pm - November 10 @ 5:30 pm at Crowne Plaza Hotel | 701 E. Genessee St., Syracuse, NY The number of new marketing opportunities in clean energy solution…

Filed under: Energy

New York Green Building Group

0 replies | 1438 views | Posted on: 10/09/2015 | Last updated: 10/09/2015

Fort Collins Companies Spearhead Net Zero Water Management Tool

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Five Fort Collins companies led by sustainability engineering and planning firm Brendle Group have spearheaded the Net Zero Water (NZW) Initiative and have created the Net Zero Water (NZW) toolkit to …

Filed under: Water Collection/Management; Rain & Stormwater

Colorado High Performance and Passive House Building Group

Keywords: Water,Net Zero Water Management,Fort Collins

0 replies | 2688 views | Posted on: 09/16/2015 | Last updated: 09/16/2015

Alliance for Sustainable Colorado- 100%: A Clean Energy Vision for Colorado - September 1st, 6 pm

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

September Sustainability Series 100%: A Clean Energy Vision for Colorado 6 - 8 pm Free and open to the public We are seeing an impressive increase in the number of entire countries, as well, ad…

Filed under: Colorado

Colorado High Performance and Passive House Building Group

Keywords: clean energy,Netzero

0 replies | 1743 views | Posted on: 08/28/2015 | Last updated: 08/28/2015

Governor Cuomo announces Shared Renewables green energy program for NY

by Chelsea W. // Student

Last week Governor Cuomo announced a new energy program that gives more homeowners the ability to use renewable energy. This is a huge step in the right direction for NYers! After the disastrous effec…

Filed under: Government Policies

Related to: Government Agencies and Initiatives ,Safety

New York Green Building Group

Keywords: Renewable Energy,New York,Government Policy

0 replies | 2496 views | Posted on: 07/27/2015 | Last updated: 07/27/2015

EnergyBar! Greentown Labs, Thursday, July 9, 2015 from 5:30 to 8:30 PM

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

EnergyBar! Greentown Labs Thursday, July 9, 2015 from 5:30 PM to 8:30 PM (EDT) 28 Dane Street, Somerville, MA 02143 EnergyBar is a monthly event devoted to helping people in clean technology mee…

Filed under: Massachusetts

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: Cleantech,Greentown Labs,Energy Bar

0 replies | 1831 views | Posted on: 06/27/2015 | Last updated: 06/27/2015

Women Shaping the Agenda in Energy and the Environment: The Public Sector 6/23 5:30-8:30 pm

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Women Shaping the Agenda in Energy and the Environment: The Public Sector MIT Sloan School of Management 100 Main St (Bldg E62) Cambridge, MA, First Floor, Executive Education Suite June 23 5:3…

Filed under: Massachusetts

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: New England Women In Energy and the Environment,NEWIEE

0 replies | 1519 views | Posted on: 06/04/2015 | Last updated: 06/04/2015

GreenHomeNYC Resume Workshop, Tuesday, May 12, 2015 6:30 - 8PM Brooklyn, NY

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

GHNYC Green Careers Resume Workshop Tuesday, May 12, 2015 6:30 - 8 pm with networking afterwards National Grid, 1 MetroTech Roadway, Conference room 2-04A Brooklyn, NY Part 1. DISCUSSION: Volu…

Filed under: New York

New York Green Building Group

Keywords: Emerging Green Professionals,GreenHomeNYC

0 replies | 1755 views | Posted on: 04/29/2015 | Last updated: 04/29/2015

The Mississippi River: Is Sustainable Infrastructure a Watershed Solution?

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Security and Sustainability Forum Wednesday, March 25 12 - 1:15 pm EDT Registration: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/536553242851934210 Through the efforts of several national civil …

Filed under: Webinars

Keywords: Security and Sustainability,Webinar,Sustainable Infrastructure

0 replies | 1637 views | Posted on: 03/23/2015 | Last updated: 03/23/2015

Residential Architect/Designer (Gaithersburg) - Sustainable Design Group

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Sustainable Design Group is a Custom home design and construction company in Gaithersburg Maryland. We specialize in green, solar, zero energy homes. We are looking for an experienced architect/design…

Filed under: Green Building Jobs

Keywords: Architecture,Green Building Jobs,Design

0 replies | 1685 views | Posted on: 02/02/2015 | Last updated: 02/02/2015

 

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