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Sustainability Symposium 2021: Into the Light, April 21-22

by samanthaklein // Intern

COVID, along with unbridled social unrest, historic wildfires, and devastating superstorms, rocked us to our core in 2020. With a vaccine around the corner, light is appearing at the end of the tunnel

Filed under: Resilience

Keywords: Green Building,Equality,Resilience,Covid-19

0 replies | 1660 views | Posted on: 04/08/2021 | Last updated: 04/09/2021

Bio-Based Material Solutions, Online Training, October 23, 12 pm - 2 pm

by Shivani // Social Media Manager

Bio-based building materials are derived from renewable biological sources such as plants, fungi, algae, agricultural by-products, minerals, raw earth, and organic waste and provide low-carbon, regene

Massachusetts Green Builders

0 replies | 750 views | Posted on: 09/29/2025 | Last updated: 09/29/2025

VERGE 2025: Where Climate Meets Technology, October 28-30, San Jose, California

by Shivani // Social Media Manager

What is VERGE?

VERGE empowers professionals decarbonizing and future-proofing their organizations and supply chains. Join the early movers and fast-followers financing and deploying novel and estab

California Green Building

0 replies | 2272 views | Posted on: 09/02/2025 | Last updated: 09/05/2025

Offshore Wind Transmission - US 2025, September 25-26, New York, NY

by Shivani // Social Media Manager

Over the past few years, the US has been speeding ahead as a key market for offshore wind energy. However, potential changes in the federal administration's priorities and policies could present c

New York Green Building Group

0 replies | 1583 views | Posted on: 08/15/2025 | Last updated: 08/22/2025

Free Webinar: Powering Progress - Strategies for Efficient & Resilient Central Plants, September 9, 10 am ET

by Shivani // Social Media Manager

Improving the resiliency and efficiency of central plants can present organizational, technological, financial, and implementational challenges. This webinar will showcase how Better Buildings Initiat

0 replies | 1220 views | Posted on: 07/29/2025 | Last updated: 08/12/2025

Free Webinar: Harnessing the Power of Cool Exterior Walls to Enhance Heat Resilience, August 5, 1-2 pm ET

by Mansi // Social Media Manager

Extreme heat causes more deaths in the United States than any other natural disaster.

Discussions around the role of buildings in heat mitigation and resilience often focus on air-conditioning, and

0 replies | 732 views | Posted on: 07/02/2025 | Last updated: 07/02/2025

Free Webinar: Passive House Strategies in Warm, Hot, and Humid Climates, July 15, 12-1:30 pm, PT

by Mansi // Social Media Manager

This presentation examines the distinct challenges and effective solutions for implementing Passive House principles in warm, hot, and humid climates. It covers climate-specific design strategies, inc

California Green Building

0 replies | 979 views | Posted on: 06/16/2025 | Last updated: 06/16/2025

ULI Florida: 2025 Florida Summit, June 9-10, Bonita Springs, Florida

by Mansi // Social Media Manager

The ULI Florida Summit attracts hundreds of decision-makers from across Florida and beyond. It brings together and connects real estate professionals, including developers, attorneys, engineers, archi

Florida Green Building Group

0 replies | 881 views | Posted on: 05/19/2025 | Last updated: 05/22/2025

NESEA Pro Tour: Net Zero, Renovated Warehouse Suites in New York's Capital Region, May 23, 1-5 pm, Colonie, NY

by Shivani // Social Media Manager

Join NESEA for the first Pro Tour of 2025!

NESEA is thrilled to kick off the 2025 series with this May event, showcasing a formerly vacant commercial building transformed into an all-electric, net-

New York Green Building Group

0 replies | 1178 views | Posted on: 05/03/2025 | Last updated: 05/03/2025

Online: Net Zero Build Summit, Charging the Midwest for the Renewable Energy Revolution, July 6, 12 PM EST

by Richard Minasian // Student

In the Midwest, incentives to use renewable energy set at state-level remains low compared to other areas in the US, such as the West- and East Coast. The absence of incentives and targets results in

Filed under: Energy

Michigan Green Building

Keywords: Climate Change,Energy,Renewable Energy,Greenhouse Gas Emissions,Carbon neutral

0 replies | 1709 views | Posted on: 06/17/2021 | Last updated: 06/17/2021

NESEA Virtual Green Building Pro Tour: Affordable Passive Housing & Non-Profit Community Facility, June 18, 12:30pm

by Northeast Sustainable Energy Association (NESEA)

Join this virtual Pro Tour to go behind-the-scenes with members of the team responsible for the Tree of Life project, a new building in Queens that will include 174 units of Passive House certified ho

Filed under: Green Affordable Housing

New York Green Building Group

Keywords: Affordable Housing,Passive House

0 replies | 1489 views | Posted on: 06/02/2021 | Last updated: 05/20/2022

Buying and Selling Green Homes, Presented by GreenHome Institute (Recorded: Content Available 24/7)

by Rate It Green Team

Recorded Webinar: Introduction to buying and selling greener homes

Recorded: February 26, 2021
Moderator: Brett Little, Program Manager GreenHome Institute
Speakers: This session i

Filed under: Real Estate

Keywords: Real Estate,Green Homes,Homes,Realtors

0 replies | 3067 views | Posted on: 05/06/2021 | Last updated: 12/31/2022

Pittsburgh 2030 District Progress Report Reception 2020, May 20, 4 pm EDT

by samanthaklein // Intern

Typically, the Pittsburgh 2030 District Progress Report Reception is a celebration of the progress the District has made towards reaching 50% reductions in energy use, water use, and transportation em

Filed under: Government Agencies and Initiatives

Pennsylvania Sustainability Group

Keywords: Energy,Emissions,Indoor Air Quality,2030 Goals,Sustainable Pittsburgh

0 replies | 1801 views | Posted on: 04/23/2021 | Last updated: 04/23/2021

Gaps Analysis - Help Inform Zero Net Energy Policy! Take this Survey, and Help California's Energy Commission

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

California has set some impressive energy goals for buildings: -All new residential construction should net zero energy (ZNE) by 2020. -All new nonresidential construction should be ZNE by 2030. …

Filed under: Studies/Surveys

Keywords: California,Net Zero Energy

0 replies | 1839 views | Posted on: 08/07/2017 | Last updated: 08/07/2017

Free Virtual Workshop Series: Building Retrofit, 4/13, 4/20, 4/27, 5/4, 5/11

by samanthaklein // Intern

The energy performance of the existing UK housing stock is generally very poor and an extensive retrofit programme that utilises the most energy efficient technologies and practices is the only forese

Filed under: Builders/Contractors

UK Green Building

Keywords: Energy,Deep Energy Retrofit,Retrofit

0 replies | 1419 views | Posted on: 03/21/2021 | Last updated: 03/21/2021

Free Webinar: The Building Energy Compliance Seminar (BECS), April 8, 9:30 EDT

by samanthaklein // Intern

This seminar is presented by the NYC Sustainability Help Center, a free resource for building owners, property managers, and energy efficiency professionals seeking help with sustainability build

Filed under: Energy

New York Green Building Group

Keywords: Green Building,Energy,High Performance Building,CUNY

0 replies | 1572 views | Posted on: 03/06/2021 | Last updated: 03/06/2021

FREE Webinar: Clean Tech B2B Buyers & Suppliers International Networking Event, March 17, 5 pm PST

by samanthaklein // Intern

The Clean Tech B2B Buyers & Suppliers Networking Zoom Program connects potential investors with promising technologies, connects buyers interested in purchasing these technologies to meet their su

Filed under: Cleantech

Keywords: Technology,networking,Clean Technologies,International

0 replies | 1233 views | Posted on: 02/19/2021 | Last updated: 02/19/2021

Roaring Fork Climate Action, Nov 15, 6-9pm, Aspen, Colorado

by Oyin

Climate action at the federal level is rolling back, fortunately climate action at the local level is in full swing! See what steps are being taken to increase Roaring Fork Valley's resiliency & how y…

Filed under: Events

Colorado High Performance and Passive House Building Group

0 replies | 1551 views | Posted on: 10/19/2017 | Last updated: 10/21/2017

Connect USGBC Wisconsin, November 15, Milwaukee, WI

by Oyin

Join us at The Rumpus Room, and meet our MLAB Members, our Committee Members, LEED APs, LEED Fellows, Members, Emerging Professionals and other leaders in our green building community. Share your…

Filed under: Events

Wisconsin Green Building Group

0 replies | 1197 views | Posted on: 10/17/2017 | Last updated: 10/17/2017

Statewide Climate Resiliency Strategy Roundtable, Oct 17, 3-5pm, Narragansett, Rhode Island

by Oyin

RI is gathering input from community leaders from across the state on climate change impacts now, and in the future. The input will help inform Rhode Island's first climate resiliency strategy. Our…

Filed under: Events

Rhode Island Green Building

0 replies | 865 views | Posted on: 10/14/2017 | Last updated: 10/15/2017

2017 Connecticut Green Building Awards, November 2nd , New Haven

by Oyin

Each year, CTGBC recognizes outstanding green building projects in Connecticut. Join us on November 2nd for the 2017 CT Green Building Awards! 6:00 pm - Networking 7:00 pm - Awards ceremony Drink…

Filed under: Events

Connecticut Green Building

0 replies | 1002 views | Posted on: 10/08/2017 | Last updated: 10/23/2017

Intro to PassivHaus, USGBC Massachusetts Chapter, 10/19, 8:30-10 am, Boston

by Chill28

This well known standard has made its way to the Americas and now is growing roots in Massachusetts. Passive House comprises a set of design principles used to obtain a quantifiable and rigorous level…

Filed under: Energy

0 replies | 1018 views | Posted on: 10/03/2017 | Last updated: 10/03/2017

Workshop: LEED Green Associate Exam Prep by USGBC Redwood Empire, October 20th, Santa Rosa

by Oyin

Looking to earn your LEED Green Associate credential? Register for this LEED v4 training course, which will cover the basics of green building, USGBC and GBCI, and LEED BD+C credits. No prior know…

Filed under: Events

California Green Building

0 replies | 870 views | Posted on: 09/27/2017 | Last updated: 09/28/2017

15th Edition, IGBC Green Building Congress, October 4-7, Jaipur, India

by Oyin

The Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) has established Indian Green Building Council (IGBC), with a vision to enable sustainable built-environment for all and facilitate India to be one of the glo…

Filed under: Events

India Green Building

0 replies | 1154 views | Posted on: 09/22/2017 | Last updated: 09/24/2017

Sustainable Minds Inside Sales Rep- Green Building Market

by AbbieKnight

If you’re an accomplished salesperson who is passionate about CHANGING how buildings get built to dramatically reduce their impacts on the environment & human health – this job is for you! You wil…

Filed under: Green Building Jobs

0 replies | 846 views | Posted on: 08/25/2017 | Last updated: 08/25/2017

 

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