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FREE Webinar: 3 Pillars of Boosting Sales with Indoor airPLUS™️, June 23, 4 PM EDT

by Richard Minasian // Student

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) created the Indoor airPLUS™️ (IAP) program to help home builders meet the growing consumer demand for healthier homes with improved indoor air quality

Filed under: Health and Air Quality

Keywords: Healthy Homes,Indoor Air Quality,Environmental Protection Agency,EPA Indoor airPLUS

0 replies | 1700 views | Posted on: 06/17/2020 | Last updated: 06/17/2020

Green California Summit, September 15-16, Pasadena, California

by Jonathan // Sustainability Coordinator

We are bringing together our two flagship events (Sustainable Facilities Forum and the Green California Schools & Higher Education Summit) for ONE unforgettable 20-year celebration for the Public

Free & Online: BayREN Codes & Standards Training - Introduction to CALGreen, April 15, 9 - 10:30 am PT

by Shivani // Social Media Manager

This training is designed to equip building department staff with a clear understanding of the California Green Building Standards Code (CALGreen) and its role in advancing sustainability within the s

California Green Building

0 replies | 440 views | Posted on: 02/25/2026 | Last updated: 02/28/2026

Free Webinar: Materials and Resources Green Building Basics, March 9, 9 - 10:30 am

by Shivani // Social Media Manager

Join GBA to set the stage for Materials & Resources Week with an accessible primer on the essential concepts that shape today’s building materials landscape. This “back to basics&rdquo

Pennsylvania Sustainability Group

0 replies | 384 views | Posted on: 02/06/2026 | Last updated: 02/10/2026

Free Webinar: Is a Used EV Right For You?, February 11, 12 pm

by Shivani // Social Media Manager

Used electric vehicles (EVs) provide all the benefits of driving on electricity - lower maintenance costs, lower fuel costs, and better driving experience - at a more affordable upfront price. Every y

Massachusetts Green Builders

0 replies | 398 views | Posted on: 01/20/2026 | Last updated: 01/20/2026

Free Webinar: Navigating the Energy Code, January 22, 9:30 - 11 am PT

by Shivani // Social Media Manager

If you’re new to the energy code (Title 24 Part 6) and looking for a place to start, or just wanting a refresher, this is the class for you! Tri-County Regional Energy Network (3C-REN) will brea

California Green Building

0 replies | 455 views | Posted on: 12/30/2025 | Last updated: 12/30/2025

Webinar: Building an Equitable Energy Future, October 21, 12-1pm EDT

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

This webinar will address our Energy future from a critical lens. As we work towards a clean energy future, it’s up to us to actively ensure that BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and People of Color) a

Filed under: Advocacy

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: Energy,Social Equity,Equity

0 replies | 2310 views | Posted on: 10/07/2020 | Last updated: 10/08/2020

Webinar: ASHRAE Global HQ: Energy Modeling for Net Zero Pt. 2, October 1, 9am EST

by kaleigh.stirrat // Intern & Emerging Professional in Architecture

For the second session of this two-part series, join Stanton Stafford, Managing Principal at Integral Group, and Shreshth Nagpal, Principal at Elementa Engineering, for a deep dive into the energy mod

FREE Webinar: Green affordable Home Fire & Earthquake Resistant, September 12, 2-3:30 pm EDT

by Power Community Development Systems Inc.

You are invited to attend a FREE webinar for all Landowners, Home Contractors, Home Developers, Architects, Engineers, Financial Advisors, Realtors, Investors, Homeowners or people who want to build

0 replies | 1219 views | Posted on: 08/28/2020 | Last updated: 08/28/2020

Webinar: Demystifying Energy Modeling for Architects & Building Designers, August 27, 1-2:30 PM EDT

by Richard Minasian // Student

Architects and building designers will learn how timely design simulations can have a critical impact on building performance.

Energy efficiency in the building sector is the most cost-effective pa

Filed under: Energy

Keywords: Energy Efficiency,Energy Modeling,Architects,Energy performance,Demystifying,Building Designers,Building Energy Performance Standards

0 replies | 1445 views | Posted on: 08/16/2020 | Last updated: 08/16/2020

Webinar: Conserving Energy through Building Enclosure Commissioning, December 10, 2 pm EST

by EnergyManagementAssociation // Non profit association

What should a commissioning provider know to undertake Building Enclosure Commissioning (BECx) with the goal to conserve energy, specifically achieving target energy consumption levels for LEED v4 and

Filed under: Energy Management

Keywords: Building Commissioning,Energy Efficiency,LEED V4,Energy Conservation,Energy Management,Building Enclosure,commissioning

0 replies | 1520 views | Posted on: 07/30/2020 | Last updated: 07/30/2020

Green Building Webinar: Green Code for High Performance Healthcare, August 7, 12:15 pm EDT

by samanthaklein // Intern

This course will provide and overview of Standard 189.3 as well as a comparison of Standard 189.3 to LEED.

Objectives

  1. Attendees will learn how Standard 189.3 Site Sustainability requirements

Filed under: Health and Air Quality

Colorado High Performance and Passive House Building Group

Keywords: High Performance Building,Green Hospitals,Healthcare

0 replies | 1645 views | Posted on: 07/16/2020 | Last updated: 07/18/2020

Webinar: GreenBuilt Home Series Day 4: Wellness + High Performance, July 29, 4:30 pm EDT

by samanthaklein // Intern

Our final program in the series, on Wednesday, July 29, will feature two new construction homes, located in Evanston, IL, Oak Park, IL and Crown Point, IN, that prioritized he

Filed under: Sustainable Communities and Developments

Illinois Green Building Group

Keywords: Energy Efficiency,High Performance Building,Wellness

0 replies | 1980 views | Posted on: 07/01/2020 | Last updated: 07/01/2020

ABB Automation & Power World Conference (3/13-16/17 @ Houston, TX)

by aahassonjee

Register now for the ABB Automation & Power World Conference happening in Houston, TX from March 13th to March 16th! George R. Brown Convention Center Houston, Texas ABB Automation & Power Worl…

Filed under: Trade Shows and Events

Texas Green Building

0 replies | 1997 views | Posted on: 01/13/2017 | Last updated: 01/28/2017

Webinar: Hydrogen - Getting the Green Light, Driving Europe's Green Recovery, July 1, 10 AM BST

by samanthaklein // Intern

Becoming the world’s first climate-neutral continent by 2050 is a once in a lifetime opportunity for the EU's economy and society. For the EU and UK to reach their target of climate neutrali

Filed under: Energy

Related to: Energy Management

UK Green Building

Keywords: Energy,clean energy,hydrogen,NetZero Energy

0 replies | 1342 views | Posted on: 06/03/2020 | Last updated: 06/03/2020

Webinar USGBC: It Can Be Done - Net Zero Landlord & Multi-Tenant Collaboration, June 3, 1 PM EDT

by Richard Minasian // Student

This panel will focus on landlord-tenant collaboration and strategies for multi-tenant Net Zero Energy Buildings, a rare breed in NZE.

Even as net-zero energy (NZE) buildings multiply across the co

USGBC MA Green Building Showcase 2017 - Thursday June 15, 2017

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Join USGBC MA at the 2017 Green Building Showcase, the Chapter’s premier event to showcase and celebrate exceptional green buildings conceived, designed, built & operated by our community of practit…

Filed under: Massachusetts

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: Green Building

0 replies | 1331 views | Posted on: 05/01/2017 | Last updated: 01/21/2018

A Technical Deep Dive Into ZNE School Retrofits

by Connie NBI

Attendees will advance their knowledge of the design process, technology application and approaches used in the Proposition 39 ZNE Schools Pilot Program. The four-hour interactive workshop will highli…

Filed under: Training and Development Programs, Workshops

California Green Building

0 replies | 906 views | Posted on: 04/17/2017 | Last updated: 04/24/2017

Greenbuild 2017 - Boston Convention Center - November 8 - 10, Boston

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Greenbuild is the world's largest conference and expo dedicated to green building. The green building community gathers to share ideals and mutual passion at Greenbuild, sparking a contagious buzz thr…

Filed under: Trade Shows and Events

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: Greenbuild

0 replies | 5300 views | Posted on: 04/05/2017 | Last updated: 06/12/2017

Industrial LED projects: What You Need to Know Now - April 26, 8 am - 3:30 pm Brookfield

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 | 1270 views | Posted on: 04/04/2017 | Last updated: 04/04/2017

EBC Program - Impact of Climate & Extreme Weather on Water Infrastructure Systems: 3/28, 7:30am

by ChristinaC // Marketing Student

EBC Water Resources Program: Impact of Climate & Extreme Weather on Water Infrastructure Systems When: March 28, 7:30-11:30am Where: McLane Middleton 300 Tradecenter Drive, Woburn, MA 01801 Ch…

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: Climate Change,Environmental Business Council,Water Infrastructure Systems

0 replies | 849 views | Posted on: 03/23/2017 | Last updated: 03/23/2017

Position Available - Green Infrastructure Program Manager - New York City

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

The New York City Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) protects public health and the environment by supplying clean drinking water, collecting and treating wastewater, and reducing air, noise…

Filed under: Green Building Jobs

Keywords: Green Infrastructure

0 replies | 1517 views | Posted on: 03/12/2017 | Last updated: 03/30/2017

BE-Ex Forum: Better Steam Heat: Upgrades & Resident Engagement (3/29 @ 9-10:30am @ 31 Chambers St, NY)

by aahassonjee

Join BE-Ex and the NYC Retrofit Accelerator for a presentation on steam system upgrades that resolve under- and over-heating problems, quiet clanging pipes, and reduce operating and maintenance costs.…

Filed under: New York

New York Green Building Group

Keywords: building energy exchange,steam heat

0 replies | 972 views | Posted on: 03/02/2017 | Last updated: 03/02/2017

Free Event: Community Resilience through Green Infrastructure, 2/21, 6:00 - 8:00PM, Pace University, NY

by Kalyani.rc // Passive House / Sustainability Enthusiast

Community Resilience through Green Infrastructure by NYC Urban Field Station Tuesday, February 21, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM EST Location: Pace University, 1 Pace Plaza, 1st Floor in the Aneillo Bia…

Filed under: New York

New York Green Building Group

Keywords: Green Infrastructure,Community Resilience,Storm water,Pace University

0 replies | 1350 views | Posted on: 02/17/2017 | Last updated: 02/17/2017

New York Approves Largest United States Offshore Wind Farm

by ChristinaC // Marketing Student

New York Governor, Andrew Cuomo, has approved the largest U.S. offshore wind farm, which will be built off of Long Island. It will generate enough electricity to power over 50,000 homes on Long Island…

New York Green Building Group

Keywords: Renewable Energy,Sustainable Energy,New York Renewable Energy,Deepwater Company

0 replies | 5811 views | Posted on: 01/28/2017 | Last updated: 01/28/2017

 

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