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FREE WEBINAR: Incorporating Sustainable Materials into Commercial Restroom Design, Thursday, September 12, 2019 - 12:00pm to 1:00pm EDT

by GreenCE Sustainable Design and Construction

There are varied material options available for restrooms, locker rooms, and other applications. Learn about HDPE, its physical attributes, composition, design options and sustainable contributions to

Filed under: Webinars

Keywords: restrooms,locker rooms,sustainablity

0 replies | 2307 views | Posted on: 01/18/2019 | Last updated: 08/06/2019

Solar & Storage Industry Retrospective, Online, August 24, 12 - 1 PM CT

by Shivani // Social Media Manager

So much has happened across the solar and clean energy landscape over the past year since HR 1 and quite frankly, many of us haven't had the time or bandwidth to fully process it all. This August,

Illinois Green Building Group

0 replies | 58 views | Posted on: 06/17/2026 | Last updated: 06/18/2026

Downtown All Electric: Salesforce Tower Chicago Building Tour, June 25, Chicago, Illinois

by Shivani // Social Media Manager

Salesforce Tower Chicago, a 60-story landmark at the meeting point of the Chicago River’s three branches, is designed with energy efficiency and sustainability at its core. Completed in 2023, th

Illinois Green Building Group

0 replies | 435 views | Posted on: 06/01/2026 | Last updated: 06/01/2026

Emu Passive's Building Science Breakroom, Ask Your Questions Online, July 1, 9-10 am

by Shivani // Social Media Manager

Grab your coffee and join Emu Passive for "Building Science Breakroom", a live and interactive LinkedIn event where the team dives into all things building science! Whether you'

Colorado High Performance and Passive House Building Group

0 replies | 515 views | Posted on: 05/13/2026 | Last updated: 05/13/2026

Electrification + Induction Cooking Demo for Real Estate Professionals, June 10, San Rafael, California

by Shivani // Social Media Manager

Electrification Training for Real Estate Professionals - 

Electrification has arrived. Title 24 has been changed to require new homes to be all-electric ready. Learn how to navigate discussion

California Green Building

0 replies | 590 views | Posted on: 04/28/2026 | Last updated: 04/29/2026

Free Webinar: Everything You Need to Know about Electric Vehicles and Bidirectional Charging, May 7, 10 am to 12 pm PT

by Shivani // Social Media Manager

Electric Vehicles (EVs) are no longer the future, they are: transforming how we drive, providing a better driving experience, powering our homes, and stabilizing the grid today. Yet myths, outdated as

California Green Building

0 replies | 817 views | Posted on: 04/07/2026 | Last updated: 04/07/2026

Decarb Summit, April 22, New York, NY

by Shivani // Social Media Manager

​This exclusive summit gathers industry leaders, sustainability experts, and innovators to explore the most advanced strategies in sustainable materials, mass timber, biochar, and embodied carb

New York Green Building Group

0 replies | 591 views | Posted on: 03/13/2026 | Last updated: 03/13/2026

Free Webinar: Air Sealing and Insulating for Electrification Projects (3 Part Series), April 9-23, 9 - 11 am PT

by Shivani // Social Media Manager

Air sealing and insulating are foundational to high-performance homes, with numerous interactive benefits for the home and occupants. The Air Sealing and Insulating for Electrification Projects&n

California Green Building

0 replies | 707 views | Posted on: 02/23/2026 | Last updated: 02/23/2026

Free Webinar: Bye Bye Blower Door? Intro to Ultrasonic Air Leak Detector, February 25, 12 pm ET

by Shivani // Social Media Manager

Learn how ultrasound is used to revolutionise how we detect and quantify air leaks in buildings. Empowering contractors and retrofitters to proactively manage airtightness, reducing costly rework and

Michigan Green Building

0 replies | 593 views | Posted on: 02/03/2026 | Last updated: 02/03/2026

Denver, Colorado Emu Passive House Boot Camp Training, Offered Hybrid March 23-27 or In-person March 25-27

by Shivani // Social Media Manager

Emu Passive's Focus In-person Boot Camp walks you through this educational journey from beginning to end—led by live instructors, informed by real-world case studies, and enriched by meaning

Colorado High Performance and Passive House Building Group

0 replies | 637 views | Posted on: 01/13/2026 | Last updated: 01/16/2026

Crushing the Code NYS: Commercial, December 8, Greenwich, CT

by Urban Green Council

Crushing the Code New York State: Commercial is a course that prepares building and design professionals in New York State to comply with the many requirements in the 2020 ECCCNYS and design

Filed under: Certifications/Labels and Transparency

New York Green Building Group

0 replies | 1332 views | Posted on: 11/15/2022 | Last updated: 11/21/2022

Crushing the Code NYS: Commercial, Online, November 29

by Urban Green Council

Crushing the Code New York City: Commercial is a course that prepares design and building professionals to comply with the many requirements in the 2020 NYCECC and create more energy-efficie

Filed under: Energy

New York Green Building Group

0 replies | 1461 views | Posted on: 10/28/2022 | Last updated: 11/15/2022

FREE WEBINAR: Innovations in Hand Dryers: Improvements and Impacts on Sustainability, Wednesday, August 28, 2019 - 12:00pm to 1:00pm EDT

by GreenCE Sustainable Design and Construction

In this one-hour course, we’ll discuss the evolution of electric hand dryers and how today’s high-speed, energy efficient dryers minimize impacts on the environment while providing a speed

Filed under: Continuing Education Courses

Keywords: Energy Efficiency,Sustainability,Hand Dryers

0 replies | 1110 views | Posted on: 01/31/2019 | Last updated: 01/31/2019

Student Internship

by Steven Fitzgerald // Student/Consultant

I have received information that the USGBC Ma Chapter is looking for a Student Intern starting Mid January. I will get a full description of the job and anybody interested feel free to contact me.

Emerging Green Professionals

0 replies | 1021 views | Posted on: 11/21/2014 | Last updated: 11/21/2014

FREE WEBINAR: Integrative Process and Whole Canopy System Solution Design, Tuesday, January 22, 2019 - 12:00pm to 1:00pm EST

by GreenCE Sustainable Design and Construction

Canopy systems are sometimes one of those building elements that gets taken for granted or overlooked, despite the important role they play in providing coverage, shading and reduced heat gain to a bu

Filed under: Webinars

Keywords: Canopy,Integrative Design

0 replies | 2297 views | Posted on: 01/02/2019 | Last updated: 01/17/2019

UTC Center for Intelligent Buildings: A Living Showcase of What's Possible, Dec 12, Syracuse NY - Webinar or in Person

by Yishan

UTC Center for Intelligent Buildings: A Living Showcase of What's Possible

ATTEND IN PERSON | JOIN VIA WEBINAR

The UTC Center for Intelligent Buildings is a first-of-its-kind technology

Filed under: New York

New York Green Building Group

0 replies | 1139 views | Posted on: 11/28/2018 | Last updated: 11/28/2018

Become a LEED Green Associate! Free LEED Exam Prep Course

by GreenCE Sustainable Design and Construction

Once you get back from Greenbuild, you'll probably want to become a LEED Green Associate. We've got you covered with our free LEED Prep Exam course designed to help you pass the LEED exam

Filed under: Exam Preparation

Keywords: LEED Exam Prep,LEED,Free

0 replies | 8441 views | Posted on: 11/12/2018 | Last updated: 03/04/2025

Somerville Climate Forward Plan Release Celebration at GreentownLabs, Nov 28, Somerville, MA

by Yishan

Join Mayor A. Curtatone and the Somerville Office of Sustainability and Environment at Greentown Labs to celebrate the release of Somerville's community climate change plan, Somervi

Filed under: Events

Massachusetts Green Builders

0 replies | 1209 views | Posted on: 11/03/2018 | Last updated: 11/04/2018

Farmers for America, Film Screening, Nov 1, 6-8 pm (with dinner!), Farmers Market, LA

by Yishan

Come join UCLA Farmers Market to watch Farmers for America! **Dinner will be provided!**

This documentary showcases the importance of farmers and farming in America as we move into the future. Most

Filed under: California

California Green Building

0 replies | 1205 views | Posted on: 10/26/2018 | Last updated: 10/29/2018

Annual Sustainable Roundtable - USGBC Wisconsin, October 25, 5-8 pm, Madison

by AbbieKnight

Join the US Green Building Council's (USGBC) Wisconsin community for our third annual Sustainability Roundtable event on Oct. 25. This is your opportunity to network and gain career insight with s

Filed under: Wisconsin

Wisconsin Green Building Group

Keywords: Sustainability,Roundtable

0 replies | 1232 views | Posted on: 10/09/2018 | Last updated: 10/10/2018

Power & Renewables Summit 2018, November 13-14, Austin, TX

by Aditya

Power & Renewables Summit 2018 will gather industry views on how renewable integration, decarbonization, sector electrification and the growing need for increased capacity and flexibility are impa

Filed under: Energy

Keywords: clean energy,renewables,Power,Decarbonization,Power Markets

0 replies | 1548 views | Posted on: 09/26/2018 | Last updated: 09/26/2018

7th International Conference on Green Energy, Green Engineering and Technology, Sep 20-21, 2018, Berlin, Germany

by Aditya

EuroSciCon welcomes you to attend the 7th Edition of International Conference on Green Energy, Green Engineering, and Technology during September 20-21, 2018 at Berlin, Germany. We cordially invite al…

Filed under: Cleantech

Keywords: clean energy,Sustainability,green technology

0 replies | 1928 views | Posted on: 08/31/2018 | Last updated: 08/31/2018

USGBC Detroit General Circle Meeting- September 10th

by AbbieKnight

If you are interested in getting involved with the USGBC Detroit Region and helping to make an impact in the local community then please join for an active discussion.

Filed under: Events

Michigan Green Building

0 replies | 981 views | Posted on: 08/14/2018 | Last updated: 08/15/2018

SaveOhno.org Beta Launch - Gamified Platform For Climate Activism

by dylanhusted // Student-entrepreneur launching a nonprofit focused on climate change

Hey everyone, I'm a student at Babson College and I recently launched the public beta for my nonprofit, SaveOhno.org! 'Ohno' is a character that represents your great granddaughter, and it's up to you…

Filed under: Climate Change

Keywords: Climate Change,Gamification

0 replies | 1812 views | Posted on: 04/08/2015 | Last updated: 04/08/2015

Help Cleantech Open Northeast celebrate its 10th anniversary! March 19

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Help Cleantech Open Northeast celebrate its 10th anniversary #KickoffCleanTech March 19, 2015 5:30-8:30 PM Greentown Labs, 28 Dane Street, Somerville, MA 02143 Join us for an awesome night of…

Filed under: Massachusetts

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: Cleantech Open Northeast

0 replies | 1442 views | Posted on: 03/05/2015 | Last updated: 03/05/2015

 

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