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(Postponed) Industry Forum from the Energy Efficiency Alliance, April 3, Philadelphia, PA

by mkilmartin // Intern

***  POSTPONED ***

To safeguard the health of our network and surrounding communities, the Energy Efficiency Alliance has begun the process of rescheduling this event.  

Filed under: Energy

Pennsylvania Sustainability Group

0 replies | 1584 views | Posted on: 02/02/2020 | Last updated: 03/17/2020

NESEA zgreen Builing Pro Tour: Fully Electric, Net-Zero Energy Nonprofit Headquarters in Southern NH, August 21, Keene, New Hampshire

by Shivani // Social Media Manager

Join NESEA for a Pro Tour of a new, all-electric, 6,000-square-foot nature conservancy headquarters in Southern New Hampshire. This recently completed net-zero energy building demonstrates how high-pe

New Hampshire Green Building

0 replies | 121 views | Posted on: 06/17/2026 | Last updated: 06/22/2026

From Reactive to Proactive: Improving Existing Building Operations, Online, June 23, 12 - 1 pm

by Shivani // Social Media Manager

Existing Building Commissioning, also known as retrocommissioning, helps owners and operators better understand these operational and budget variances by identifying where systems are no longer functi

Massachusetts Green Builders

0 replies | 486 views | Posted on: 06/01/2026 | Last updated: 06/01/2026

"Welcome Home" Norwell Passive House Project Tour, June 26, 9-11am, Dorchester, Massachusetts

by Shivani // Social Media Manager

Want to see for yourself how Passive House offsite construction meets the city’s affordable and infill housing goals? The team behind the Norwell Street infill project in Dorchester—d

Massachusetts Green Builders

0 replies | 540 views | Posted on: 05/13/2026 | Last updated: 05/13/2026

Free Webinar: Reducing Carbon Emissions from MEP Systems, June 9, 9:30 - 11 am PT

by Shivani // Social Media Manager

As we move to reduce carbon emissions from our buildings and align with California carbon-reduction goals, we often overlook the impacts and opportunities in mechanical, electrical and plumbing (MEP)

California Green Building

0 replies | 861 views | Posted on: 04/28/2026 | Last updated: 04/28/2026

FREE Green Building Webinar: Architectural Vertical Opening Solutions Plus, June 22, 12pm

by samanthaklein // Intern

This webinar will discuss vertical operating systems, their construction and operating mechanisms, and their architectural applications and contributions to sustainable initiatives. Presenters&nb

Filed under: Architects

Related to: Architects ,Builders/Contractors ,Development

Keywords: Sustainable Architecture,Construction

0 replies | 1456 views | Posted on: 06/02/2020 | Last updated: 06/04/2020

Webinar: Greenbuild Series Session 3: The Financial Case for Healthy, High Performance Buildings, June 3, 1 PM ET

by Richard Minasian // Student

Experts share a global view of and actionable insights for the next wave of sustainability: a macro-look at the state of wellness in the built environment, new quantitative research on the business ca

Filed under: Webinars

Green Building Advocacy

Keywords: Healthy Building,High Performance Building,Innovative Next-gen building,Financial Returns

0 replies | 2378 views | Posted on: 05/23/2020 | Last updated: 05/30/2020

Passive House 2020 - Choose Your Future, A Virtual Conference, 6 Wednesdays: June 24 and July 1, 8, 15, 22 and 29

by samanthaklein // Intern

“Choose Your Future” is a call to action – to recognize the power of individuals to produce change and to build a movement; a call for us all to not forfeit our influence over events

Filed under: Sustainable Communities and Developments

New York Green Building Group

Keywords: NY Passive House,NAPHN,North American Passive House Network

0 replies | 2656 views | Posted on: 05/06/2020 | Last updated: 06/22/2020

USGBC Virtual Town Hall Workshop: Measuring Resilience with RELi, May 21, 1-2:45pm

by USGBC - United States Green Building Council

Join us for the USGBC Virtual Town Hall Workshop: Newark, NJ

Measuring Resilience with RELi

 

GBCI Credit: 1.0 CE hours (LEED-specific BD+C and ND)

Basic level (Note: This workshop is for

Filed under: Resilience

0 replies | 1967 views | Posted on: 04/22/2020 | Last updated: 04/30/2020

A New Net Zero Reality: Lessons Learned from Designing Florida's First Zero Energy Public School (Online), April 14, 10am

by AbbieKnight

Join USGBC Florida to learn about the process of designing Florida's first net zero public school, NeoCity Academy in Kissimmee, FL. Speaker, Philip Donovan AIA LEED AP BD+C, is the Community

Filed under: Green Schools

Keywords: USGBC Florida,Net Zero Energy,Zero Energy Public School

0 replies | 1983 views | Posted on: 04/07/2020 | Last updated: 04/08/2020

International Well Building Institute (IWBI) - FREE WELL AP Exam Prep - Virtual Training, Starts April 2, 12 noon or 8 pm

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Join The International Well Building Institute (IWBI) for a free WELL AP exam prep virtual series hosted by IWBI's very own WELL AP and WELL Faculty member, Alex Spilger.

This two-part vir

Filed under: Health and Air Quality

Buildings and Our Health - News and Information

Keywords: Healthy Building,Well AP

0 replies | 3576 views | Posted on: 03/22/2020 | Last updated: 04/02/2020

2021 Rocky Mountain Natural Building Conference, October 14-16 (New Dates!), Moab, Utah

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Tentative New Dates: August 27 – 29, 2020

"As news of the Coronavirus becomes more concerning on a daily basis, a decision has been made to officially postpone the 2020 Rocky Mounta

0 replies | 2265 views | Posted on: 03/11/2020 | Last updated: 09/17/2020

Sustainability in Apparel and Outdoor Activities, March 5, Denver, Colorado

by AbbieKnight

Join the USGBC Colorado Emerging Professionals for a panel discussion with industry leaders REI, VF Corporation, Protect Our Winters (POW), and Worn Wear Patagonia on sustainability practices in appar

Filed under: Colorado

Colorado High Performance and Passive House Building Group

Keywords: Social Networking,Panel Discussion,Apparel,Outdoor activities

0 replies | 1616 views | Posted on: 02/24/2020 | Last updated: 02/25/2020

AUGUST 2nd: Insectary Plants Field Day at Michigan State University

by EmmamHowe // Marketing/Green Policy Development

MSU entomologists have been testing Michigan native and other plants for valuable pest control and pollination services to farms and gardens and want to share their results with you at the Supporting …

Energy Design Conference & Expo February 25-26, Duluth, MN

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

Join for the 30th anniversary of northern Minnesota’s Energy Design Conference & Expo! With an opening keynote from someone in the business, an expanded electric vehicle display, a

Filed under: Energy

Related to: Designers,Energy Management,Electrical

Keywords: Energy,Design,Minnesota

0 replies | 1932 views | Posted on: 01/22/2020 | Last updated: 01/22/2020

REEBA Lunch with the Leaders of the Energy & Technology Committees, January 21, Hartford, CT

by mkilmartin // Intern

REEBA will host the leaders of the Energy & Technology Committee on Tuesday, January 21st from 11:00am to 1:00pm for a discussion about potential energy legislation and policies for the upcoming l

Filed under: Events

Connecticut Green Building

Keywords: Green Building,Congressional Leaders,Lunch

0 replies | 1474 views | Posted on: 12/31/2019 | Last updated: 12/31/2019

America's First Offshore Wind Farm

by ChristinaC // Marketing Student

America's first offshore wind farm began generating energy off the coast of Rhode Island last month. This wind farm is called the Block Island wind farm, and was created by the Deepwater Wind company.…

Conservation Law Foundation Teleconference: The Plan For The First 100 Days of Trump, Wednesday 1/18

by ChristinaC // Marketing Student

Conservation Law Foundation (CLF) Teleconference: The Plan For The First 100 Days of Trump Date: Wednesday, January 18 Time: 10 - 11AM EST Join CLF during their teleconference to learn more …

Filed under: Webinars

Keywords: Climate Change,New England,Environmental Policy,Conservation Law Foundation

0 replies | 1584 views | Posted on: 01/11/2017 | Last updated: 01/11/2017

Colorado Green Building Guild - Holiday Happy Hour - 12/7 5 pm - Longmont

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Celebrate the holiday season and another great year of Green Building progress. Alpen 6268 Monarch Park Pl. Longmont, Colorado 80503 United States Hosted by Alpen HPP For more informa…

Filed under: Colorado

Colorado High Performance and Passive House Building Group

0 replies | 970 views | Posted on: 12/07/2016 | Last updated: 12/07/2016

Hitchcock Center - Living Building Project Tour: November 16, Hampshire College, Amherst

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Living Building Fall Tour Program Hitchcock Center Center for the Environment, Hampshire College Remaining Tour Dates: Wednesday, November 16 - 12 noon Friday, December 2 - 4 pm Come meet our…

Filed under: Massachusetts

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: Hitchcock Center for the Environment

0 replies | 1437 views | Posted on: 11/09/2016 | Last updated: 11/09/2016

Urban Green Council (UGC) Green Gala - November 10, 6 - 10 pm, NYC

by aahassonjee

Urban Green Council (UGC) Green Gala November 10, 6 - 10 pm The Altman Building 135 West 18th St New York, NY 10011 The Urban Green Council will be hosting its annual Urban Green Gala, the p…

Filed under: New York

New York Green Building Group

0 replies | 1310 views | Posted on: 10/31/2016 | Last updated: 11/09/2016

NESEA Pro Tour - Wayland's First Passive House, Friday, October 21, 12:30-5pm -Also: Pre-Event Demolition Focus Group Opportunity

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Wayland, MA Friday, October 21, 2016 - 1pm to 5pm CEUs: 2.5 AIA LU/HSW, 2.5 GBCI, 3.5 BPI, and certificates of participation are available The tour of this 2,500 square foot home will be led by h…

Filed under: Massachusetts

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: Massachusetts,NESEA,Passive House,Wayland

0 replies | 1371 views | Posted on: 10/03/2016 | Last updated: 10/03/2016

Urban Green Council NY, Fall Member Reception at Knoll NY: September 15, 6-8 pm

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Join Urban Green Council NY for a Fall Member Reception to catch up with friends in the green building community, meet new colleagues, and hear what's coming up for Urban Green Council. Open to cur…

Filed under: New York

New York Green Building Group

Keywords: Urban Green Council NY,USGBC NY

0 replies | 1195 views | Posted on: 09/12/2016 | Last updated: 09/12/2016

San Diego Green Building Conference and Expo - September 16, 2016

by alicia2390 // Admin

San Diego Green Building Conference and Expo September 16,2016 7:30 AM - 5 PM SDG&E Energy Innovation Center 4760 Clairemont Mesa Blvd San Diego, CA 92117 5th Annual San Diego Green Buil…

Filed under: California

California Green Building

0 replies | 1168 views | Posted on: 08/09/2016 | Last updated: 08/09/2016

July 27th: Presentation: High Performance Doors & Hardware USGBC CO

by EmmamHowe // Marketing/Green Policy Development

Join USGBC Colorado on Wednesday, July 27 for a presentation on door openings and energy efficient options. They'll explore the new and innovative technology of intelligent keys and cylinders, plus sm…

 

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