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FREE USGBC-MO Webinar: 2020 September First Friday Webinar: LEED for Existing Buildings, September 4, 11:15 CST

by samanthaklein // Intern

The newest update to the LEED rating systems, LEED v4.1, is a bigger, bolder and stronger rating system that includes an outcome-based approach to LEED certification. Learn how projects around the wor

Filed under: LEED (USGBC)

Keywords: Green Building,LEED,USGBC

0 replies | 1415 views | Posted on: 08/13/2020 | Last updated: 08/13/2020

Carbon Literacy for Schools, Online Training, June 26 - July 3, 4-6 pm, BT

by Mansi // Social Media Manager

Carbon Literacy is ‘An awareness of the carbon costs and impacts of everyday activities and the ability and motivation to reduce emissions, on an individual, community and organisational ba

UK Green Building

0 replies | 1045 views | Posted on: 05/21/2025 | Last updated: 06/06/2025

Net Zero Energy Conference, a Free Online Event hosted by Eversource, June 12

by Mansi // Social Media Manager

Eversource's annual Net Zero Energy Conference provides practical insights into high-performance building strategies, code compliance, and carbon reduction. Attendees will hear case studies f

California Green Building

0 replies | 2269 views | Posted on: 05/07/2025 | Last updated: 05/13/2025

RecyclingWorks Spring 2025 Forum, May 20, 9:30 am - 12:30 pm, Boston, Massachusetts

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

RecyclingWorks in Massachusetts (RecyclingWorks) is excited to the hybrid, in-person and virtual, RecyclingWorks in Massachusetts Spring 2025 Forum!

The Massachusetts Department of Environmental Pr

Massachusetts Green Builders

0 replies | 1197 views | Posted on: 04/24/2025 | Last updated: 04/24/2025

National Association of REALTORS Green Designation 2-Day Training, Hosted by 3C-REN, May 12, Arroyo Grande, California

by Shivani // Social Media Manager

Join 3C-REN for a two-day training to learn green real estate concepts, principles, practices, and benefits from the ground up in a way that makes sense to you and your clients. You’ll stand out

California Green Building

0 replies | 1125 views | Posted on: 03/28/2025 | Last updated: 04/02/2025

Free Webinar: A-B-C-Decarb for Schools - Plan, Fund, and Succeed, April 22, 9 - 11:30 am PT

by Shivani // Social Media Manager

Join experts from SCE, NBI, NAESCO nd practitioners form the fild for a hands-on workshop on operational decarbonization and net-zero schools.  Gain insights, tools, and funding strategies.

0 replies | 899 views | Posted on: 03/17/2025 | Last updated: 03/26/2025

Free Webinar: The Emerging Role of Water on Energy Efficiency Systems in Building Applications, March 5, 12-1pm ET

by Shivani // Social Media Manager

This webinar will still kick off examining the state of water use today, highlighting the environmental challenges we face and exploring solutions currently in play for the residential and commercial

Michigan Green Building

0 replies | 984 views | Posted on: 02/24/2025 | Last updated: 02/24/2025

Free Webinar: Repurposing the Shipping Container-a Solution to the Housing Crisis, February 26, 12-1pm ET

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Shipping containers are being constructed as durable, low-maintenance dwellings from recycled steel shipping containers, lower embodied carbon. They can be meticulously designed to meet diverse needs,

Michigan Green Building

0 replies | 998 views | Posted on: 01/31/2025 | Last updated: 02/03/2025

Tour of Southern California Edison's Energy Education Center, February 20, 11:30 am - 12:30 pm, Tulare, California

by Shivani // Social Media Manager

Are you curious about energy efficiency and how it is generated, stored, and distributed? Are you interested in learning more about the latest innovations and technologies in renewable energy? If so,

California Green Building

0 replies | 1106 views | Posted on: 01/11/2025 | Last updated: 02/03/2025

Resilient Rural America Project: November 10, 1 pm EDT

by samanthaklein // Intern

The Resilient Rural America Project consists of online modules to guide rural leaders and consultants through a process of risk assessment, identification of resilience strategies, and taking action.

Filed under: Webinars

Keywords: Resilience,rural

0 replies | 1080 views | Posted on: 10/20/2020 | Last updated: 10/20/2020

PHIUS Certified Passive House Builder Online Training, October 12-15 & 19-22, 2-5 pm EDT

by SarahA

Superinsulation, airtight envelopes, high-performance window installation, site management, component sourcing—passive house construction presents special challenges to builders. The PHIUS CPHB

Filed under: Certifications/Labels and Transparency

Keywords: Green Building,Climate Change,Certification,Passive House,Insulation,High Performance Windows

0 replies | 1845 views | Posted on: 10/01/2020 | Last updated: 10/01/2020

GPRO Fundamentals of Building Green, Online Training, September 30, 9am - 2pm

by MelissaH

In this GPRO Fundamentals of Building Green online course, you will learn how to see buildings differently and discover strategies to make them efficient, healthy and resilient.

GPRO

Filed under: Environment

New York Green Building Group

0 replies | 1631 views | Posted on: 09/17/2020 | Last updated: 11/30/2020

Webinar: Decarbonization Technologies: What We Have, What We Need, October 29, 10 am

by Connie NBI

This is a Best of the Forum session. Take stock of the current state of the building technologies needed to drive decarbonization at scale. In this webinar, moderated by Clay Nesler, a report will be

Keywords: Net zero,Zero Net Energy,Decarbonization,Electrification

0 replies | 2197 views | Posted on: 08/27/2020 | Last updated: 08/27/2020

Event: Fresh in February - A Taste of NYC's Urban Farms, 2/23, 5:30 – 8:30 PM EST, Brooklyn, NY

by Kalyani.rc // Passive House / Sustainability Enthusiast

Fresh in February: A Taste of NYC's Urban Farms by NYC Agriculture Collective (www.farming.nyc) Tickets: $22.50 Thursday, February 23, 5:30 PM – 8:30 PM EST Location: Honey's 93 Scott Av…

Filed under: New York

New York Green Building Group

Keywords: NYC Events,Brooklyn Event,Urban Farms

0 replies | 1188 views | Posted on: 02/16/2017 | Last updated: 02/16/2017

FREE Webinar: New York's Climate Mobilization Act Primer, August 19, 9 am EST

by samanthaklein // Intern

Get informed on New York City climate legislation and its impact on buildings. Register now for the Climate Mobilization Act Primer, a one-hour seminar examining the basic principles of the Clima

Filed under: Government Policies

New York Green Building Group

Keywords: clean energy,Energy Policy,New York,Green Building Policy,Development

0 replies | 1293 views | Posted on: 07/29/2020 | Last updated: 07/30/2020

FREE CE Webinar: Bad Ass HVAC - A System for Perfect Comfort and Air Quality, August 5, 12 pm EST

by samanthaklein // Intern

Most automotive HVAC systems can provide 5 of 6 key functions of HVAC, yet most residential systems can't provide any.

BAD ASS HVAC is designed to provide all 6 functions, work in 90% of homes,

Filed under: Health and Air Quality

HVAC - Protecting Healthy Buildings with Pure Air Optimization

Keywords: Healthy Housing,HVAC,Air Quality,Indoor Air Quality

0 replies | 1775 views | Posted on: 07/15/2020 | Last updated: 07/15/2020

Webinar EP Career Campfire: Community Sustainability & Service Learning, July 30, 4-5:15pm

by AbbieKnight

Everyone deserves healthy, efficient, resilient places to live, work, learn, pray, and play. USGBC’s Advance campaign was developed to increase access to green building knowledge, expertise and

Filed under: Webinars

Emerging Green Professionals

Keywords: Emerging Professionals,USGBC,USGBC Emerging Professionals,Advance Campaign,Service Learning

0 replies | 1890 views | Posted on: 06/29/2020 | Last updated: 06/30/2020

FREE Webinar: Green affordable Home Fire & Earthquake Resistant, July 11, 2pm EDT

by Power Community Development Systems Inc.

A Conference call for Landowners, Home Contractors , Home Developers, Architect , Engineer, Financial Advisor ,Realtors , Investors, Homeowners or anyone who wants to build green affordable homes and

Keywords: Fire Safety,Earthquake,Resilience,Earthquakes

0 replies | 1438 views | Posted on: 06/15/2020 | Last updated: 07/24/2020

Western Massachusetts Green Consortium - 5/10 5 pm- Greenfield Community College's Renewable Energy/Energy Efficiency Program

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

GCC's Renewable Energy/Energy Efficiency Program: Internships Enhance Local Businesses GCC has significantly contributed to Massachusetts' national prominence in renewable energy and energy effici…

Filed under: Massachusetts

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: Greenfield Community College

0 replies | 953 views | Posted on: 05/01/2017 | Last updated: 05/01/2017

Event: World Green Infrastructure Congress 2017, 6/20 - 6/22, Berlin, Germany

by Kalyani.rc // Passive House / Sustainability Enthusiast

The WGIC 2017 World Congress is a multi-day event around the greening of buildings (roofing, façade and interior greening) with accompanying events (eg urban climate, rainwater management, sustainabi…

Filed under: Events

0 replies | 1189 views | Posted on: 04/07/2017 | Last updated: 04/07/2017

Webinar: Building Support for Waste Reduction Programs, 4/13, 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

by Kalyani.rc // Passive House / Sustainability Enthusiast

CURC Webinar: Building Support for Waste Reduction Programs Successful waste reduction programs change the ways institutions operate. Getting from the proposal stage to implemented program above al…

Filed under: Webinars

Keywords: Waste Reduction

0 replies | 999 views | Posted on: 04/05/2017 | Last updated: 04/05/2017

Solar Mysteries - Solved! Why do Some PV Systems Perform Better Than Others? April 11, 6:30 pm, BSA, Boston

by Boston Society of Architects

Solar Mysteries - Solved! Why do Some PV Systems Perform Better Than Others? PH Mass April 11, 2017 6:30 to 8 PM @ BSA Boston Luke McKneally, Architect and Passive House consultant Some PV pro…

Filed under: Passive House

Massachusetts Green Builders

0 replies | 1063 views | Posted on: 04/02/2017 | Last updated: 04/02/2017

USGBC MA Seeks Executive Director

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Executive Director - USGBC Massachusetts Chapter - Boston, MA The U.S. Green Building Council, Massachusetts Chapter, (the Chapter) seeks an entrepreneurial and passionate executive director to con…

Filed under: Green Building Jobs

Keywords: Green Building Jobs

0 replies | 1897 views | Posted on: 03/20/2017 | Last updated: 03/20/2017

Position Available - Goosewing Education/Outreach Coordinator - Providence, Rhode Island

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Goosewing Education/Outreach Coordinator - Providence, Rhode Island The Goosewing Education Coordinator is responsible for leading educational programs and promoting the new Benjamin Family Environ…

Filed under: Green Building Jobs

Rhode Island Green Building

Keywords: The Nature Conservancy,Green Jobs,Nature Conservancy

0 replies | 1472 views | Posted on: 03/11/2017 | Last updated: 03/11/2017

India ranks third globally in LEED certified green buildings with 2,386 projects

by Kalyani.rc // Passive House / Sustainability Enthusiast

India ranks third in US Green Building Council's annual ranking of the top 10 countries for Leadership in Energy & Environmental Design (LEED) certified buildings. The country had around 15.90 million…

Filed under: LEED (USGBC)

India Green Building

Keywords: India Green Building,LEED Certified

0 replies | 3875 views | Posted on: 03/01/2017 | Last updated: 03/01/2017

 

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