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2020 MassRecycle Conference & Trade Show (Now All Virtual), Presented by MassRecycle, October 28-29

by SarahA

MassRecycle plans two afternoons of learning, contributing, and networking with a large audience of people from the Solid Waste & Recycling Industry.  Invitees include:

  • Sustainabil

Filed under: Trade Shows

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: Recycling,MassRecycle,Solid Waste,Extended Producer Responsibility,Organics,Repair and Reuse

0 replies | 1790 views | Posted on: 10/15/2020 | Last updated: 10/16/2020

Heating Electrification Workshop, October 20 - 22, Portland, Maine

by Srushti // Social Media Executive

States across the Northeast and Mid‑Atlantic continue to advance ambitious goals for widespread adoption of highly efficient heat pumps by 2030, an essential strategy for stabilizing energy costs, s

Massachusetts Green Builders

0 replies | 112 views | Posted on: 07/17/2026 | Last updated: 07/17/2026

Commissioning Process in New & Existing Buildings, Online, August 26 - 27, 12 - 3 pm ET

by Srushti // Social Media Executive

This introductory course focuses on how the building commissioning process can be applied cost-effectively to new construction and to existing facilities, with a strong emphasis on existing facilities

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

0 replies | 322 views | Posted on: 06/30/2026 | Last updated: 06/30/2026

Free Webinar: HVAC Filter Change Alerts Ignored No more? DIY Smart Filtration is Here, August 19, 12 pm ET

by Shivani // Social Media Manager

In the quest for airtight, energy-efficient homes, indoor air quality (IAQ) often suffers due to the "build tight" paradox. This session explores the evolution of residential air filtration

Michigan Green Building

0 replies | 418 views | Posted on: 06/17/2026 | Last updated: 06/17/2026

Second Conference on Community Solar in the US, July 23, New York, NY

by Shivani // Social Media Manager

Community solar projects have been playing a significant role in making solar power more affordable and accessible for households in the United States. The community solar model has been steadily

New York Green Building Group

0 replies | 904 views | Posted on: 05/26/2026 | Last updated: 05/27/2026

Tour of the New Tobin Montessori and Darby Vassall Schools, June 15, Cambridge, Massachusetts

by Shivani // Social Media Manager

Join the BSA K-12 Educational Design Knowledge Community for a tour of Cambridge's newest public school, which showcases sustainable and resilient design. We will explore the innovative features o

Massachusetts Green Builders

0 replies | 659 views | Posted on: 05/13/2026 | Last updated: 05/13/2026

Intersolar & Energy Storage North America (IESNA) Midwest, June 15 - 17, Rosemont, Illinois

by Shivani // Social Media Manager

Join the Illinois Solar Energy & Storage Association (ISEA) at IESNA Midwest—previously known as the Midwest Solar Expo—taking place June 15-17 at the Donald E. Stephens

Illinois Green Building Group

0 replies | 946 views | Posted on: 04/23/2026 | Last updated: 04/24/2026

Free Webinar: Fire Resistant Homes - Smart Building Strategies for Risk Reduction and Energy Efficiency, May 14, 12 - 2 pm PT

by Shivani // Social Media Manager

Wildfires are reshaping how Californians think about housing safety and resilience. In 2025, two legal documents related to fire risk and real estate were updated, DRE’s required Transfer Disclo

California Green Building

0 replies | 816 views | Posted on: 03/25/2026 | Last updated: 03/25/2026

Property Management (PM) Springfest, April 23, Toronto, Canada

by Shivani // Social Media Manager

PM Springfest brings you the ultimate one-day conference experience at an all-new venue! Join PM Springfest at the Toronto Congress Centre for more space, more exhibitors, and more opportunities, all

0 replies | 642 views | Posted on: 03/09/2026 | Last updated: 03/10/2026

Free Webinar: Builder’s Perspective: Insulation and Air Sealing, April 1, 9:30 - 11 am PT

by Shivani // Social Media Manager

Insulation and air sealing are critical aspects of construction, contributing to improved energy performance, reduced operating costs, greater indoor air quality and resiliency during a wildfire emerg

California Green Building

0 replies | 595 views | Posted on: 02/20/2026 | Last updated: 02/20/2026

Passive House Prefab Summit II, Hosted by Passive House Accelerator, December 14, 4-6 pm_Pacific/7-9 pm Eastern

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Prefabrication and Passive House are obvious partners, both geared for delivering superior efficiency and predictable performance. And the market has noticed. Demand for prefabricated components&mdash

Filed under: Modular Homes

Keywords: Passive House,Prefabricated Homes,Prefab

0 replies | 1916 views | Posted on: 12/02/2020 | Last updated: 12/02/2020

Virtual BECC 2020: From Nudge to Leap!, December 7-10, 12pm - 5pm EDT

by SarahA

Proposed Format

  • The conference will run for four half-days 12-5 pm EST, December 7-10, 2020
  • A Gentle Yoga and Meditation session will be held 1 hour before the start of the conference Tuesday,

Filed under: Events

Keywords: Climate Change,Transportation,Equity,Sustainable Consumption,Behavior

0 replies | 1610 views | Posted on: 11/14/2020 | Last updated: 11/14/2020

Green Schools Summit, Online, November 17, 11 am - 2 pm EST

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

The USGBC Mountain Region and the Center for Green Schools are hosting the 2020 Green Schools Virtual Summit. The summit offers an opportunity to connect with your peers, learn about how others are re

Filed under: Green Schools

Illinois Green Building Group

Keywords: Green Schools,Education

0 replies | 1783 views | Posted on: 10/29/2020 | Last updated: 10/29/2020

Deep Energy Retrofits Initiative by Environmental Health Watch, Ohio

by Kalyani.rc // Passive House / Sustainability Enthusiast

How low can you go? Imagine reducing the energy use in your home by 70-90%. It is possible– and can be economically feasible– without using renewable energy. Super-insulation and Passive House pri…

Filed under: Green Affordable Housing

Equity and Green Building

Keywords: Affordable Housing,Energy Savings,Deep Energy Retrofits,Green Initiative

0 replies | 6059 views | Posted on: 03/15/2017 | Last updated: 03/15/2017

Webinar: The 28th Annual EHS & Sustainability Management Forum, Presented by NAEM, October 20 - 22

by SarahA

This year's EHS & Sustainability Management Forum will be coming to you live (and available on-demand) this October. Mark your calendars for Oct. 20-22!

Access engaging content, best practi

Filed under: Environment

Keywords: Leadership,Clean Economy,Environmental Health and Safety,Sustainability Management

0 replies | 1491 views | Posted on: 09/27/2020 | Last updated: 10/06/2020

Webinar: Opportunities for Hydrogen in the Northeast, Presented by NECEC, September 22, 9-11 am EDT

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

NECEC will convene stakeholders from the hydrogen industry to discuss the opportunities and challenges of developing a hydrogen economy.

As states in the Northeast increase their climate goals to b

Filed under: Energy

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: Energy,hydrogen,Infrastructure,The Hydrogen Economy

0 replies | 2269 views | Posted on: 09/10/2020 | Last updated: 09/10/2020

Upcycling - Innovative submissions welcome

by StacySinclair // Technical writer

In case you were unable to attend Metro’s Upcycle Web Forum on Thursday, August 13th, the event recording and resources mentioned in the Forum are available at www.metro.net/upcycling.

O

Filed under: Government Agencies and Initiatives

California Green Building

Keywords: California,Upcycling,Los Angeles

0 replies | 1993 views | Posted on: 08/24/2020 | Last updated: 08/26/2020

Municipal Green Building Conference and Expo (MGBCE), Online, August 21-22

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Since its inception in 2001, MGBCE has become the longest-running and largest gathering of leading sustainability and green building advocates within both the public and private sectors of Southern Ca

Dallas 2030 Lunch & Learn Education Series: Building Envelope

by AbbieKnight

Join the Dallas 2030 for our Lunch & Learn on Building Envelope with Coverstro and Carlisle on June 22nd. Tim Thiel from Covestro will be discussing: Spray Polyurethane Foam is: • One petroleum-b…

Texas Green Building

Keywords: Green Building

0 replies | 938 views | Posted on: 06/14/2017 | Last updated: 06/14/2017

Solar in the City: Designing PV for High-Density Areas June 13th 12:30pm-1:30pm EST

by Matt Z. // Student

The rapid decline in costs, paired with the availability of incentives at both state and federal levels, make going solar now better than ever. However, significant challenges remain for designing and…

Filed under: Solar Energy

Green Building Advocacy

Keywords: High Density Areas

0 replies | 1892 views | Posted on: 06/05/2017 | Last updated: 06/05/2017

2017 NJ Sustainability Summit, June 21st

by AbbieKnight

Join us at the 2017 New Jersey Sustainability Summit. This event attracts over 300 diverse participants from across New Jersey. Attendees will participate in thought provoking conversations that focus…

Filed under: Events

New Jersey Greenbuilding Group

Keywords: Sustainability

0 replies | 1348 views | Posted on: 05/25/2017 | Last updated: 05/25/2017

GreeningUSA's Annual Meeting: "Stewards of the Land" May 11th 7:30-10:00am

by ChristinaC // Marketing Student

GreeningUSA's Annual Meeting: "Stewards of the Land" May 11 | 7:30-10:00am Jewish Community Center of Syracuse, 5655 Thompson Road, Syracuse, NY 13214 Join GreeningUSA for their annual meeting. …

Filed under: New York

New York Green Building Group

0 replies | 1049 views | Posted on: 05/10/2017 | Last updated: 05/10/2017

BEEx Forum: Excellent Ventilation in Multifamily Buildings

by aahassonjee

Airtightness is emerging as a keystone of high performance buildings, mitigating important energy losses and limiting the intrusion of moisture and pests. But a quality interior requires that airtigh…

Filed under: New York

New York Green Building Group

Keywords: High Performance Building,Air Quality,building airtightness

0 replies | 1787 views | Posted on: 04/27/2017 | Last updated: 04/27/2017

Chicago Thrives! Resilience Symposium - Thursday April 20 - 8 am - 4:30 pm

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Resilient design is emerging as the design challenge for our age. Practitioners in the built environment must re-imagine our built infrastructure and social fabric to be adaptable to changing conditio…

Illinois Green Building Group

Keywords: Design,Resilience

0 replies | 1200 views | Posted on: 04/06/2017 | Last updated: 04/06/2017

Free Event: Energy Star Portfolio Manager Training, 4/11, 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM, Boston, MA

by Kalyani.rc // Passive House / Sustainability Enthusiast

Free Event: Energy Star Portfolio Manager Training Tuesday, April 11, 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM Location: 50 Milk Street, "Lighthouse" Room - 20th Floor Boston, MA 02109 Join the City of Boston an…

Filed under: Massachusetts

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: Energy Star,Portfolio Manager

0 replies | 1454 views | Posted on: 04/05/2017 | Last updated: 04/05/2017

 

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