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Online Event: Green Building United 2020 New Gravity Housing Conference, August 5-7

by samanthaklein // Intern

New Gravity Housing Conference:  Climate Change and the Imperative of High Performance Affordable Housing

For this fourth annual event - Green Building United is excited to be partnering 

Filed under: Sustainable Communities and Developments

Pennsylvania Sustainability Group

Keywords: Sustainable Building,Green Building United

0 replies | 2876 views | Posted on: 07/01/2020 | Last updated: 07/02/2020

Free Webinar: Energy Performance and Fire-Resistant Construction, April 16, 9:30 - 11 am PT

by Shivani // Social Media Manager

With increasing fire intensity throughout the state and more areas designated with high fire severity zones, our region is naturally interested in building construction that decreases fire risk. Fortu

California Green Building

0 replies | 342 views | Posted on: 03/18/2026 | Last updated: 03/18/2026

Environmental, Energy, and Engineering Career Fair, April 10, Boston, Massachusetts

by Shivani // Social Media Manager

Employer Registration

Connect with future environmental and engineering professionals at the Environmental, Energy, and Engineering Career Fair, which attracts hundreds of students and recent alumn

Massachusetts Green Builders

0 replies | 385 views | Posted on: 02/25/2026 | Last updated: 02/25/2026

Free Webinar: HVAC Controls for Building Energy Management, March 4, 10 - 11:30 am

by Shivani // Social Media Manager

Introduction to the core building blocks of an automation system, including types of controllers, input/output points, and networking. Mass Save will also discuss some of the controls sequences to con

Massachusetts Green Builders

0 replies | 360 views | Posted on: 02/06/2026 | Last updated: 02/06/2026

Clean & Affordable Homes: The Barreto-Freymiller Tour, a Free Home Tour, February 28, Macomb, Illinois

by Shivani // Social Media Manager

As we turn up our thermostats for winter, we must face our increasingly high gas bills and ask ourselves, is this the most efficient way? No! There are better, cheaper, healthier alternatives to heat

Illinois Green Building Group

0 replies | 428 views | Posted on: 01/16/2026 | Last updated: 01/17/2026

Webinar: Introduction to Passive House -- East Coast Buildings, December 9, 10 am EST

by samanthaklein // Intern

Passive House goals and methodology change the way architects and builders think and work, making the architectural design itself a driver of climate, health, and social solutions. This is a 6-hour co

Filed under: Builders/Contractors

Keywords: Green Building,Healthy Building,Building,Passive House

0 replies | 1339 views | Posted on: 11/30/2020 | Last updated: 11/30/2020

Women in Cleantech: Clean Economy Jobs Driving Justice and Diversity, December 3, 2pm EDT

by SarahA

A panel of workforce development specialists illuminating how diversity in clean energy jobs will propel a just cleantech transition.

As 2020 comes to a close, we find ourselves in a recession with

Filed under: Cleantech

California Green Building

Keywords: Cleantech,Entrepreneurship,Green Economy,Clean Jobs

0 replies | 2448 views | Posted on: 11/12/2020 | Last updated: 11/13/2020

Fall 2020 WasteWise Forum (Webinar), November 11, 10 am - 12 pm

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

The Fall 2020 WasteWise Forum is particularly relevant for Massachusetts businesses and institutions that generate food waste. Presentations will include information on the commercial organics waste b

Filed under: Waste Management and Collection/Recycling

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: Recycling,Waste,Waste Management

0 replies | 1622 views | Posted on: 10/23/2020 | Last updated: 10/23/2020

LEED and Existing Buildings: Understanding Certification, Performance and LEED v4.1 Operations and Maintenance, September 8, 2-5 pm, St. Louis, MO

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

This workshop will provide participants with a deep look into LEED v4.1 O+M and the information needed to pursue certification. The focus will be on understanding certification options, best practices

Filed under: Certifications/Labels and Transparency

Missouri Green Building

Keywords: Certification,USGBC Missouri Gateway

0 replies | 1185 views | Posted on: 09/21/2020 | Last updated: 09/21/2020

Reviewing the Top Benefits of Healthy Air at Home, with Aprilaire

by Rate It Green Team


In this video, Patrick Dougherty shares an introduction to Aprilaire's whole house ventilation and healthy home solutions with Matt Hoots at the International Builders Show/Kitchen

Filed under: Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning (HVAC)

Keywords: Healthy Building,Healthy Homes,Indoor Air Quality,Ventilation Systems,Ventilation,AprilAire,HVAC

0 replies | 16551 views | Posted on: 08/31/2020 | Last updated: 04/26/2025

Webinar: Designing Housing for an Equitable Future, September 9, 11:45 am EST

by samanthaklein // Intern

As the effects of climate change are being felt, people that can't afford high utility bills are disproportionately impacted. Studio Completiva's research into solutions will be presented alon

Filed under: Green Affordable Housing

Keywords: Affordable Housing,Green Affordable Housing,Equity

0 replies | 1495 views | Posted on: 08/16/2020 | Last updated: 08/16/2020

Webinar: The Future Isn’t what it used to be: Occupied Space in the COVID-19 Era, August 6, 1 pm EDT

by EnergyManagementAssociation // Non profit association

While the US has been understandably dealing with the crisis at hand and sorting through the dozens of unknowns brought forth by the pandemic, a major question looms: what will the future hold for occ

Webinar: TRUE Zero Waste and Circular Economy Training Series - How to Apply Circulatory to Your Business, August 7, 9:30 am PST

by samanthaklein // Intern

Without urgent action, global waste will increase by 70 percent on current levels by 2050, according to the World Bank’s new report. The make-take-waste way of doing things is coming to an end a

Filed under: Waste Management and Collection/Recycling

California Green Building

Keywords: Green Business,Waste Management,Circularity

0 replies | 1623 views | Posted on: 07/16/2020 | Last updated: 07/16/2020

Job Opportunity: Assistant to the New England Women in Energy and the Environment (NEWIEE) Board

by ChristinaC // Marketing Student

Job Opportunity: Assistant to the New England Women in Energy and the Environment (NEWIEE) Board Position: Part-time Assistant to the Board, Contract Position (about 20 hours per week) Descripti…

Filed under: Environment

Keywords: clean energy,New England Women In Energy and the Environment

0 replies | 1223 views | Posted on: 02/08/2017 | Last updated: 02/08/2017

Webinar: Power of place: A conversation about racial inequities highlighted by COVID-19, June 18, 12:30 pm EST

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

In the U.S., Black Americans are twice as likely to die from COVID-19 than any other racial group. These disparities are embedded within our culture, throughout institutions like education, healthcare

Buildings and Our Health - News and Information

Keywords: Environmental Justice,Equity,COVID19

0 replies | 1169 views | Posted on: 06/17/2020 | Last updated: 06/17/2020

Greater Orlando Chapter, Construction Specifications Institute Event June 16th 6-10pm

by Matt Z. // Student

Greetings! You're invited to our End of the year Celebration. We will be having our Recognitions and Installation of new Officers. It's going to be a fun evening with great New Orleans Style food, …

Filed under: Events

Florida Green Building Group

0 replies | 1086 views | Posted on: 06/02/2017 | Last updated: 06/02/2017

WELL Building Standard Full Day Review Class, May 30, 8:30-10 am, NY, NY

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Join Green Building Center for a full-day, intensive workshops focused on helping you master the WELL Building Standard for your next project and/or pass the accreditation exam. WELL is an evidence-ba…

Filed under: New York

New York Green Building Group

Keywords: Well Building Standard

0 replies | 1202 views | Posted on: 05/17/2017 | Last updated: 05/17/2017

Massachusetts Clean Energy Day, NECEC, May 16, Massachusetts State House, Boston

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Massachusetts Clean Energy Day will showcase the growing vitality of the clean energy industry and the importance of consistent policy support as a means of catalyzing the state’s - and our region 

Filed under: Massachusetts

Massachusetts Green Builders

0 replies | 1019 views | Posted on: 05/01/2017 | Last updated: 05/01/2017

ZNE for Local Governments

by Connie NBI

This four-hour workshop is designed to give local government staff the information, tools, and confidence to create and drive progress toward zero net energy goals. Case studies show how cities can be…

Filed under: Training and Development Programs, Workshops

California Green Building

0 replies | 1638 views | Posted on: 04/14/2017 | Last updated: 04/24/2017

Boston Area Solar Energy Association Forum: Thursday, April 13th, 2017: The Regenerative Soil Solution

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Boston Area Solar Energy Association Forum: Thursday, April 13th, 2017 There's hope in the earth, that is, the soil. Soil4Climate affirms the myriad ways improving soil rewards us in our fight agai…

Filed under: Massachusetts

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: Boston Area Solar Association - BASEA

0 replies | 1055 views | Posted on: 04/05/2017 | Last updated: 04/05/2017

Industrial LED projects: What You Need to Know Now - April 27, 8 am - 3:30 pm Appleton

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Keeping up with LED technologies and trends? Through a combination of lecture and examination of real-world case studies; we’ll explore what every facility and sustainability manager needs to know w…

Filed under: LED Lighting

Wisconsin Green Building Group

Keywords: LED

0 replies | 1367 views | Posted on: 04/04/2017 | Last updated: 04/04/2017

GreeningUSA Fundraiser - Film Preview: March 30th, 6:30-8:30pm

by ChristinaC // Marketing Student

GreeningUSA Fundraiser - Film Preview: "How to Let Go of the World and Love All the Things Climate Can't Change" When: March 30th, 6:30-8:30pm Where: Marriott Syracuse Downtown 100 East Onond…

New York Green Building Group

Keywords: Green Building,Climate Change

0 replies | 842 views | Posted on: 03/23/2017 | Last updated: 03/23/2017

Position Available - NAHB Summer Internship, Land Use and Design/Sustainability & Green Building - Washington, DC

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Job Category: Housing Finance and Regulatory Affairs Job Level: Intern The National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) is seeking an intern to support the Land Use & Design and Sustainability &…

Filed under: Green Building Jobs

Keywords: Green Building Jobs

0 replies | 1092 views | Posted on: 03/12/2017 | Last updated: 03/12/2017

PowerBridgeNY Cycle 4 Pitch Day (3/8 @ 9:30-6pm @ 64 Morningside Dr., NYC)

by aahassonjee

Come join PowerBridgeNY at their Cycle 4 Pitch Day next week! Applicants compete to join the proof-of-concept cleantech accelerator, where they can receive up to $150,000 in funding to build their pro…

Filed under: New York

New York Green Building Group

0 replies | 1085 views | Posted on: 03/02/2017 | Last updated: 03/02/2017

LEED Tour of the Tampa Bay History Center, 3/2, 5:45 - 7:30 PM EST, Tampa Bay History Center, FL

by Kalyani.rc // Passive House / Sustainability Enthusiast

LEED Tour of the Tampa Bay History Center, Thursday, March 02, 5:45 PM - 7:30 PM EST Location: Tampa Bay History Center, 801 Old Water Street, Tampa, FL 33602 Tickets: USGBC Member – $15…

Filed under: Florida

Florida Green Building Group

Keywords: USGBC Florida,LEED Building Tour,Tampa Bay History

0 replies | 1848 views | Posted on: 02/17/2017 | Last updated: 02/17/2017

 

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