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GPRO Fundamentals of Building Green Course, July 22, 9-3:30 pm

by Richard Minasian // Student

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

GPRO Fundamentals is designed fo

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New York Green Building Group

Keywords: Architecture,Real Estate,Construction,engineering,High-performance building

0 replies | 2086 views | Posted on: 05/01/2020 | Last updated: 05/01/2020

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

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

0 replies | 1377 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

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California Green Building

0 replies | 838 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

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Colorado High Performance and Passive House Building Group

0 replies | 1186 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

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California Green Building

0 replies | 941 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

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

0 replies | 993 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

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Massachusetts Green Builders

0 replies | 1122 views | Posted on: 01/01/2025 | Last updated: 01/01/2025

Free Webinar: Electric Vehicle (EV) Charging Infrastructure for Multifamily and Commercial Properties (Advanced), January 30, 12 pm PT

by Shivani // Social Media Manager

In this advanced electric vehicle training, you will gain a better understanding of the steps required to begin your EV charging projects. During this session, industry experts will discuss the proces

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California Green Building

0 replies | 1509 views | Posted on: 12/06/2024 | Last updated: 12/09/2024

Free Webinar: Building Electrification Fundamentals - Intro to BE Technologies, December 10, 10am-12pm PT

by Hani // Social media manager

The clean energy economy is upon us but what does that mean to you? Learn about the technologies utilized to turn their building into an efficient, clean and healthy space to live and work.

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California Green Building

0 replies | 875 views | Posted on: 11/18/2024 | Last updated: 11/19/2024

Webinar: Green Schools Roundtable: Where Do We Go From Here? July 23, 2pm EDT

by samanthaklein // Intern

2019-2020 was a school year like we've never seen before. As we watch infection rates seesaw and try to anticipate what reopening schools might look like in the Fall, this webinar intends to 

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Filed under: Green Schools

Related to: Other

Keywords: USGBC,Green Schools,Covid-19

0 replies | 1151 views | Posted on: 06/23/2020 | Last updated: 06/23/2020

Webinar: Decarbonizing Existing Commercial Buildings in California, June 24, 9am PDT

by samanthaklein // Intern

This session will discuss the specifics of decarbonizing existing commercial buildings as well as the more broad background on building decarbonization in California. You will learn how commercially-r

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Filed under: Webinars

Related to: Builders/Contractors

California Green Building

Keywords: Green Building,California,Decarbonization

0 replies | 1725 views | Posted on: 06/09/2020 | Last updated: 06/09/2020

Webinar: Energy Code Evolution: What's New for Denver, Boulder, and Colorado, June 10, 11:45am MDT

by samanthaklein // Intern

Energy codes have changed a lot this year. This diverse panel of local building officials and energy experts will discuss the impacts of the new energy codes in Denver, Boulder, and statewide. He

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Filed under: Energy

Related to: Other

Colorado High Performance and Passive House Building Group

Keywords: Green Building,Energy,Sustainability,Urban Resilience,Energy Codes

0 replies | 1951 views | Posted on: 05/28/2020 | Last updated: 05/28/2020

Well Building Webcast Series: Places Matter to Microbial Interactions, May 21, 12 pm EDT

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

The recent spread of COVID-19 has brought how we acquire and interact with microbiota, such as bacteria, fungi and viruses to the forefront of global conversations on health. Join author and Professor

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Buildings and Our Health - News and Information

0 replies | 1668 views | Posted on: 05/15/2020 | Last updated: 05/15/2020

MIT Climate CoLab Crowds and Climate Conference Thursday, September 29, Cambridge

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Crowds & Climate Climate CoLab Wednesday, September 28 8:30 AM - Thursday, 29 September 12:30 PM (EDT) Cambridge, MA The MIT Climate CoLab is an online community of over 75,000 people, where exp…

Filed under: Massachusetts

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: Climate Change,MIT Climate CoLab,Environment Crowdsourcing

0 replies | 1452 views | Posted on: 09/25/2016 | Last updated: 09/26/2016

VERGE 20, Online Conference, Hosted by Greenbiz, October 26-30

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Climate change is the most significant threat we face today. It also represents an unprecedented opportunity to build a clean economy by electrifying and decarbonizing our world, equitably and profita

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Filed under: California

California Green Building

Keywords: Greenbiz

0 replies | 1961 views | Posted on: 04/17/2020 | Last updated: 09/17/2020

Healthy Indoors Webinar, April 2, 1 pm, COVID-19 Precautions for Contractors: Procedures & Protection for Performing Services During the Crisis

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Pipes break. HVAC equipment fails. Service work may need to be performed even during a time of lockdown and self-quarantine. Can a contractor safely work in buildings during the pandemic? How should t

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Filed under: Health and Air Quality

Buildings and Our Health - News and Information

0 replies | 1495 views | Posted on: 03/31/2020 | Last updated: 03/31/2020

Unlocking The Grid: Getting Renewables To NYC 2020 Conference, June 17, New York, NY (Now Online)

by abu417 // Climate Connoisseur. Eco-Maniac. Solar Sommelier.

Local Law 97 anticipates that NYC's electric grid will deliver far more renewable energy than is currently available. But where will this electricity be generated? When will it be available to New

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Filed under: Electrical

Related to: Electrical,State Initiatives

New York Green Building Group

Keywords: Electricity,Energy Grid,Sustainable City Policy

0 replies | 2342 views | Posted on: 03/17/2020 | Last updated: 04/21/2020

ADUs: A Green Infill Housing Solution in Your Backyard - Free CE Webinar, March 11, 12pm EDT

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

This webinar will provide an overview of Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs). ADUs are becoming a rapidly popular housing form in expensive housing markets in the US.

This webinar will provide context

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Filed under: Tiny Houses

Tiny Houses

Keywords: Tiny Houses,Tiny Homes,Accessory Dwelling Units,ADUs

0 replies | 1985 views | Posted on: 03/05/2020 | Last updated: 03/05/2020

Germany calls for gas/diesel car ban by 2030

by Kalyani.rc // Passive House / Sustainability Enthusiast

Germany isn't content with relying on financial incentives to usher in an era of pollution-free cars. The country's Bundesrat (federal council) approved a resolution that calls for a ban on new intern…

Filed under: Electric Vehicles

Keywords: Policy,Transport,Carbon Reduction

0 replies | 2604 views | Posted on: 02/15/2017 | Last updated: 02/15/2017

Green Building Job Opportunity - Help Grow an Association, and a Movement - USGBC Ohio SW Region Seeks Executive Director

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Green Building Job Opportunity: USGBC Ohio Seeks Executive Director The Regional Director position is the first line of engagement for those interested in getting involved with USGBC locally and s…

Filed under: Green Building Jobs

Keywords: Green Building Jobs,USGBC Ohio

0 replies | 1889 views | Posted on: 02/02/2017 | Last updated: 02/02/2017

SolarEdge Webinar: StorEdge: Optimized Inverter Solutions for Home Energy Storage, February 28 (10-11 am PST/ 1pm EST)

by aahassonjee

SolarEdge Webinar: StorEdge: Optimized Inverter Solutions for Home Energy Storage February 28 (10-11 am PST/1 PM EST) Registration: http://bit.ly/2jSnR6i About SolarEdge: SolarEdge’s missi…

Filed under: Webinars

New York Green Building Group

0 replies | 2208 views | Posted on: 01/21/2017 | Last updated: 01/23/2017

Intro to High Performance Green Buildings - Thursday January 12, 5:30-8:30 pm, Hopkinton

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

High Performing Green Buildings Thursday, January 12, 2017 5:30-8:30PM TechSandBox Inc. 105B South St Hopkinton, MA 01748 Expand your knowledge of how integrated efficiency technologies imp…

Filed under: Massachusetts

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: High Performance Building

0 replies | 1184 views | Posted on: 12/19/2016 | Last updated: 12/19/2016

City of Providence -Building Energy Advisor Position

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

City of Providence - Building Energy Advisor The City of Providence, in partnership with the City Energy Project, seeks to retain a Building Energy Advisor to work in the Office of Sustainability. …

Filed under: Green Building Jobs

Rhode Island Green Building

Keywords: Green Building Jobs,Green Jobs,Building Energy Advisor

0 replies | 2131 views | Posted on: 11/30/2016 | Last updated: 11/30/2016

USGBC MA Greenbuild 2017 - Planning Kick-off Party - Thursday, December 15, 5:30-7:30 pm

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

USGBC MA Greenbuild 2017 - Planning Kick-off Party Thursday, December 15, 5:30 - 7:30 pm Nitsch Engineering 2 Center Plz #430 Fourth Floor Boston, MA 02108 In 2008, Boston made history with …

Filed under: Massachusetts

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: Greenbuild 2017

0 replies | 947 views | Posted on: 11/07/2016 | Last updated: 11/07/2016

UMass Boston University Hall Building Tour by USGBC MA - October 20, 6-8:30 pm

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

UMass Boston University Hall Building Tour by USGBC MA - October 20 Thursday, October 20, 6-8:30pm University of Massachusetts Boston 100 Morrissey Boulevard Boston, MA 02125 Join green bui…

Filed under: Massachusetts

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: Green Building Tour,USGBC MA

0 replies | 1385 views | Posted on: 10/19/2016 | Last updated: 10/19/2016

 

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