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2020 Las Vegas International Builders Show (IBS), January 21-23, Las Vegas, NV

by mkilmartin // Intern

All Homes Start Here: Exhibits

The 2020 Builders' Show will bring together more than 1,400 top manufacturers and suppliers from around the globe in 600,000 net square feet of exhibit space

Filed under: Trade Shows and Events

Emerging Green Professionals

0 replies | 1912 views | Posted on: 12/31/2019 | Last updated: 01/02/2020

Free Webinar: Transitioning from Heating Oil to Heat Pumps, April 24, 12 pm ET

by Shivani // Social Media Manager

Replacing faulty heating equipment (including your oil tank) is not something you want to put off planning for until an emergency in the middle of winter. This webinar will help you think ahead and sa

Massachusetts Green Builders

0 replies | 704 views | Posted on: 03/18/2025 | Last updated: 03/28/2025

Free Webinar: Designing for Fire Resilience, March 14, 11:30 am – 4 pm PT

by Shivani // Social Media Manager

We know that climate change threatens us with frequent and devastating fires, so how do we create fire-resilient buildings that don’t make the climate problem worse? How do we build safer buildi

California Green Building

0 replies | 707 views | Posted on: 02/24/2025 | Last updated: 02/24/2025

Free Event: Cracking the Code – An Update on Passive House and Codes in Massachusetts, Online and in Boston, Massachusetts, February 11, 5:30-7 pm ET

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

This session will explore how passive house adoption is transforming the design and construction industry in Massachusetts—and how you can stay ahead in this rapidly evolving landscape.

Join&

Massachusetts Green Builders

0 replies | 455 views | Posted on: 01/31/2025 | Last updated: 02/03/2025

NESEA's BuildingEnergy, March 20-21, Boston, Massachusetts

by Shivani // Social Media Manager

BuildingEnergy Boston is a conference and trade show designed by and for practitioners in the fields of high-performance building and design, energy efficiency, and renewable energy, bringing&nbs

Related to: Electrical Component Recycling

Massachusetts Green Builders

0 replies | 891 views | Posted on: 01/11/2025 | Last updated: 02/09/2025

Free Webinar: Ventilation and HRV – All-Electric Design and Construction Series, January 23, 12-1 pm PT

by Shivani // Social Media Manager

All-Electric Design & Construction Series

On the path to Zero Net Carbon Design, building electrification is the key to reducing operational carbon. In this course, they’ll share the nuts

California Green Building

0 replies | 840 views | Posted on: 12/20/2024 | Last updated: 12/23/2024

Free Webinar: Electric Vehicle (EV) Charging Infrastructure for Multifamily and Commercial Properties (Intermediate), December 19, 12 - 2pm PT

by Hani // Social media manager

This electric vehicle training (EV) webinar will help you gain a deeper appreciation for how to design EV charging infrastructure projects and evaluate what charging equipment makes the most sense for

California Green Building

0 replies | 910 views | Posted on: 11/27/2024 | Last updated: 12/09/2024

Free Webinar: Demystifying Airtight Buildings, December 3, 9 - 10:30 am PT

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

As architects, homeowners and builders embrace the importance of airtight houses and buildings to make attaining zero carbon less costly and easier, concerns may exist that an airtight building create

California Green Building

0 replies | 833 views | Posted on: 11/07/2024 | Last updated: 11/07/2024

NESEA Green Building Pro Tour: Award Winning, Panelized Passive House in the Catskills, November 8, 1-5 pm, Olive, New York

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

NESEA's first Pro Tour in the Catskills will showcase a new construction single-family passive house with its first years’ of performance data.

The event wil start with time for

New York Green Building Group

0 replies | 498 views | Posted on: 10/19/2024 | Last updated: 10/19/2024

Certified Passive House Designer/Consultant (CPHD/C) - Online Training, March 30-April 3, New York, NY

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

Please note: This training will be given online only and not in person. Instructions to follow once you have signed up. All days and times remain the same.

 

With 5 days of in-class instruc

Filed under: Certifications/Labels and Transparency

Related to: Education ,Certifications/Labels and Transparency ,Energy Management

New York Green Building Group

Keywords: Passive House,Resilience,Energy Grid

0 replies | 1676 views | Posted on: 03/14/2020 | Last updated: 03/17/2020

Sustainable Business: How to make a Profit and an Impact, March 10, Denver, CO

by AbbieKnight

Hear from ethical entrepreneurs, B Corporations and experts in corporate sustainability who will share their insights into how businesses can positively impact their communities. Find out why doing go

Filed under: Colorado

Colorado High Performance and Passive House Building Group

Keywords: Sustainable Business Network,Social Networking,Environmental Impact

0 replies | 1250 views | Posted on: 02/24/2020 | Last updated: 02/25/2020

Gulf Coast: LEED Green Associate Exam Study Session, April 18, Houston (Now Online!)

by mkilmartin // Intern


About this Event

For the last 15 years, Gensler has welcomed in thousands of clients, college students, community leaders, building owners and designers to take its free LEED Green Associate Exam


Filed under: Education

Texas Green Building

0 replies | 2168 views | Posted on: 02/02/2020 | Last updated: 03/21/2020

Site Visit with Connecticut Passive House - Tour an Insulated Concrete Form (ICF) Passive House, January 30, 4 pm, Westport, CT

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

KLAR Studio welcomes CTPH to tour an Insulated Concrete Form (ICF) Passive House in the making. Join KLAR representative Nate Bowler with Paul Gudas, of Skyview Builders and KLAR princi

Filed under: Connecticut

Connecticut Green Building

0 replies | 1225 views | Posted on: 01/22/2020 | Last updated: 01/22/2020

Webinar: The Future of the Suburban City, Thursday, Apr 28, 2016 1:15 PM - 2:15 PM EDT

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

The Future of the Suburban City Thursday, Apr 28, 2016 1:15 PM - 2:15 PM EDT Places that grew up based on the automobile and the single-family home need to dramatically change and evolve. But subu…

Equity and Green Building

0 replies | 542 views | Posted on: 04/26/2016 | Last updated: 04/26/2016

Webinar: Innovation in Food Rescue Today Leads to Food Security Tomorrow, January 21, 1 pm ET

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

The impact of food waste is undeniable.  Here in the US alone, more than 72B pounds of food is wasted, not including food wasted in the home, and this is in a country where more than 36 million p

0 replies | 4366 views | Posted on: 12/06/2019 | Last updated: 12/06/2019

Greenbiz 20, February 4-6, Scottsdale, AZ

by mkilmartin // Intern

GreenBiz 20 is the premier annual event for more than 1,500 sustainability leaders and practitioners — from the business world, government agencies, academia and NGOs — to connect and expl

Filed under: Events

Solar Energy and Green Building

Keywords: Green Building,Environmental Actvitism,Government Policy,Green Energy

0 replies | 1507 views | Posted on: 11/18/2019 | Last updated: 11/18/2019

(Now Online!) Women in Green: Culture of Courage, Built Environment Plus, March 30, Boston, MA

by Built Environment Plus (Formerly USGBC Massachusetts)

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Monday, March 30th, 2020 from 9:00 AM to 10:30 AM
This event will now be held remotely through Zoom web conferencing

IMPORTANT UPDATE: In response to COVID-19, th


Massachusetts Green Builders

0 replies | 2779 views | Posted on: 11/05/2019 | Last updated: 03/23/2020

RW Kern Center Living Building Tour, November 20, 10:30-11:30 am, Amherst, MA

by Kern Center // 17th Certified Living Building

Come explore the R.W. Kern Center, one of just 17 certified Living Buildings in the world. See how rainwater is collected, filtered, and treated to supply the building’s potable water. Check out

Filed under: Living Building Challenge

0 replies | 1084 views | Posted on: 10/22/2019 | Last updated: 10/22/2019

FREE: Great Looking Resource by LISC NY: Green & Healthy Property Management, A Guide for Multifamily Buildings

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

LISC NYC and Two Shades of Green created a Green and Healthy Property Management Guide that provides detailed steps to bring green and healthy practices to existing affordable housing buildings. The G…

Filed under: Green Building and Green Living Books

Equity and Green Building

Keywords: Multifamily,Green Homes,Healthy Homes,LISC,Green Retrofit Initiative

0 replies | 3825 views | Posted on: 09/12/2016 | Last updated: 09/12/2016

The Solar Impulse Legacy

by JackSawyer // Student

The Solar Impulse, a solar powered airplane that travelled around the world in 16 months, may not transform the airline industry just yet, but one of the immediate legacy's this feat will leave is an …

Filed under: Energy

Keywords: Solar Energy,Solar Impulse,Airplane,Legacy

0 replies | 1761 views | Posted on: 08/15/2016 | Last updated: 08/15/2016

July 23rd: FREE Hands-On Home Efficiency Workshop - Learn About the Latest from the Best

by EmmamHowe // Marketing/Green Policy Development

It's home improvement season and we have an unequaled opportunity for you all. On Saturday, July 23rd, John Avenson of the National Renewable Energy Laboratory and Todd Collins of AE Building Systems…

Food for Thought: "Dear President Obama: Film Screening July 21ST: 7-9 pm

by Higgins_James // Student

The film takes a cross-country look at drilling, highlighting its variety of contaminations, the stories of its victims, the false promise of an economic boom, with a focus on clean energy solutions t…

Pennsylvania Sustainability Group

Keywords: Pennsylvania

0 replies | 899 views | Posted on: 07/12/2016 | Last updated: 07/12/2016

Brexit: Environmental Uncertainty In the UK

by EmmamHowe // Marketing/Green Policy Development

The passing of the Brexit referendum marks a blaring environmental conundrum: how will Brexit effect green business and green building in the UK? The EU regulations on the environment and energy effic…

ENERGY STAR Multi-Family High Rise Training Session, June 29, 1:30-4 pm - New Haven, Connecticut

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

June 29 ENERGY STAR Multi-Family High Rise Training Session Wednesday June 29, 1:30 to 4pm EnergizeCT Center 122 Universal Drive North North Haven, CT Join Energize Connecticut, in partn…

Filed under: Connecticut

Connecticut Green Building

0 replies | 867 views | Posted on: 06/24/2016 | Last updated: 06/24/2016

NYSERDA seeks a Senior Project Manager in Albany or NYC

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Senior Project Manager, NY-Sun - Albany or NYC Office From the NYSERDA Site: The New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) seeks a Senior Project Manager for the NY-Sun…

Filed under: Green Building Jobs

New York Green Building Group

Keywords: NYSERDA

0 replies | 1468 views | Posted on: 06/10/2016 | Last updated: 06/10/2016

 

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