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FREE WEBINAR: Polyiso - The Next Generation Air & Water Resistive Barrier, Tuesday, October 1, 2019 - 12:00pm to 1:00pm EDT

by GreenCE Sustainable Design and Construction

To educate about ‘Building Longevity and Sustainability’ and how these concepts impact making buildings more energy efficient. The course examines how foil-faced polyiso continuous insulat

Filed under: Continuing Education Courses

Keywords: Energy Efficiency,Sustainability,Insulation

0 replies | 1109 views | Posted on: 01/31/2019 | Last updated: 05/20/2019

NESEA Pro Green Building Tour: Deep Energy Retrofit of Historic Apartments in Boston, October 24, Massachusetts

by Shivani // Social Media Manager

Originally built in 1888 as two-story duplex apartments and renovated in 2003, these units are being redesigned and updated to achieve Passive House certification through a comprehensive Deep Energy R

Massachusetts Green Builders

0 replies | 1945 views | Posted on: 09/16/2025 | Last updated: 09/17/2025

Free Webinar: All Electric Retrofit with Electric Panel Constraints, October 23, 12 - 1:30 pm PT

by Shivani // Social Media Manager

The building industry will need to electrify buildings at a fast pace if cities and counties are to meet their goals for reducing Carbon emissions. One of the obstacles commonly cited for keeping stat

California Green Building

0 replies | 722 views | Posted on: 08/30/2025 | Last updated: 08/30/2025

Free Training: NAR Green Designation Association of REALTORS, September 17-18, Santa Barbara, California

by Shivani // Social Media Manager

Join Tri-County Regional Energy Network (3C-REN) for a two-day training to learn green real estate concepts, principles, practices, and benefits from the ground up in a way that makes sense to you and

California Green Building

0 replies | 1302 views | Posted on: 08/13/2025 | Last updated: 08/18/2025

Free Online Workshop: Climate Literacy Basics - Understanding and Communicating Key Concepts, August 7, 3:45 to 5:00 pm MT

by Shivani // Social Media Manager

Discover practical tips to integrate the new Climate Literacy Essential Principles into your communications, interpretive programs, and instructional practices.

Through this engaging, interactive&n

Colorado High Performance and Passive House Building Group

0 replies | 852 views | Posted on: 07/25/2025 | Last updated: 07/25/2025

Free Webinar: Electrification & Home Performance Series: - All About Quality Insulation Installation, July 9, 10 am - 12 pm PT

by Mansi // Social Media Manager

Building electrification replaces fossil fuel systems with electric alternatives. As California shifts to all-electric homes, understanding home performance is essential. Key factors, such as energy e

California Green Building

0 replies | 753 views | Posted on: 06/26/2025 | Last updated: 06/27/2025

Free Webinar: Rebuild Marketplace Crowdsource CoLab, June 17, 4-5:30 pm, PT

by Mansi // Social Media Manager

Rebuild Marketplace is a group purchasing and procurement platform powered by Building Ease that is designed to support individuals, contractors, architects, and ultimately communities in re

California Green Building

0 replies | 804 views | Posted on: 05/31/2025 | Last updated: 05/31/2025

Free Webinar: Energy Storage Systems for Backup Power, June 13, 12-2 pm, PT

by Mansi // Social Media Manager

While there are economic incentives for grid-interactive customers who combine PV generation with energy storage, customers, when polled, said that their primary motivation for using PV and battery sy

California Green Building

0 replies | 1165 views | Posted on: 05/13/2025 | Last updated: 05/13/2025

Free Webinar: Electrify Efficiently: Electrification Opportunities for Plumbers, June 25, 2-3:30 pm PT

by Mansi // Social Media Manager

Electrification is taking form in California - gas water heaters are being based out in the Bay Area by 2027, and over 70 municipalities have policies phasing out gas appliances. The massive transitio

California Green Building

0 replies | 802 views | Posted on: 05/07/2025 | Last updated: 05/08/2025

RE+ Texas, May 13-14, Houston, Texas

by Shivani // Social Media Manager

RE+ Texas attendees are currently doing business in Texas or are looking to grow their business in the state. Attendees participate in in-depth and forward-looking discussions on policy, regulatory, a

Texas Green Building

0 replies | 1190 views | Posted on: 04/25/2025 | Last updated: 04/26/2025

Free Webinar: Addressing Workforce Shortages: How Can the Construction Industry Attract More Workers? May 8, 1-2 pm ET

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Only 7% of U.S. students and jobseekers actively seek work in the construction industry, according to a new study conducted by Dodge Construction Network.

Despite this, the study also reveals there

0 replies | 1078 views | Posted on: 03/28/2025 | Last updated: 03/28/2025

High Performance Heating, Cooling, and Domestic Hot Water (DHW), November 17, 5-7 pm, Building Evolution Corporation, Worcester, Massachusetts (Free)

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Mitsubishi will showcase heating, cooling, and DHW technologies used in high performance buildings that reduce refrigerant use in buildings.

Mike Ragan and Chris Ouellette (Mitsubishi Electric) wil

Massachusetts Green Builders

0 replies | 957 views | Posted on: 11/08/2022 | Last updated: 11/08/2022

Free Green Building Webinar: Electric Vehicles and Residential Energy Efficiency, November 10, 1 pm ET

by samanthaklein // Intern

Electric Vehicles (EVs) are slated to increase by historic numbers and with them an historic increase in residential charging and energy use. Hear about efforts to prepare for that new reality, such a

Filed under: Webinars

Keywords: Energy Efficiency,Electric Vehicles,Residential Construction

0 replies | 1448 views | Posted on: 10/21/2022 | Last updated: 10/23/2022

USGBC-MA, 3rd Annual Member Recognition Event/Holiday Season Gathering

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Join the USGBC-MA for a a fun and relaxing evening where we are able to thank our members, recognize organization leaders, and reflect on all the great accomplishments of the past year. This event …

Filed under: Massachusetts

Massachusetts Green Builders

0 replies | 1897 views | Posted on: 12/05/2012 | Last updated: 03/06/2015

FREE WEBINAR: Integrative Process and Whole Canopy System Solution Design, Tuesday, September 24, 2019 - 12:00pm to 1:00pm EDT

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: canopies,architectural canopies,shading

0 replies | 2594 views | Posted on: 01/18/2019 | Last updated: 01/23/2019

3rd Global Congress on Plant Biology and Biotechnology, March 11 - 13, Singapore

by Plant Biology 2019 // To disseminate the research and advancements in Plant Biology and Biotechnology

Magnus Group is pleased to invite you to participate in the ‘3rd Global Congress on Plant Biology and Biotechnology (GPB 2019)’ during March 11-13, 2019 at&nb

0 replies | 1064 views | Posted on: 01/03/2019 | Last updated: 01/04/2019

REI - Renewable Energy Initiative Luncheon, Thursday, December 13, RI

by Yishan

2018 REI Annual Holidy Luncheon

Please join REI for our 2018 annual holiday luncheon to celebrate the accomplishments by various energy and other sustainability sectors in Rhode Island, and to shar

Filed under: Events

Rhode Island Green Building

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

15th International Conference on Environmental, Cultural, Economic and Social Sustainability, January 17-19, Vancouver, BC, Canada

by Aditya

The Fifteenth International Conference on Environmental, Cultural, Economic & Social Sustainability features research addressing the following annual themes.

  • THEME 1: ENVIRONMENTAL

Filed under: Sustainable Communities and Developments

Keywords: Sustainable Living,Sustainable Communities,Sustainability

0 replies | 1715 views | Posted on: 11/13/2018 | Last updated: 11/26/2018

Webinar: Americans’ Changing Views of Renewable Energy Policies, Dec 04

by Yishan

For ten years, the University of Michigan and Muhlenberg College have conducted the National Surveys on Energy and Environment (NSEE), which explore Americans’ attitudes towards energy and clima

Filed under: Webinars

Massachusetts Green Builders

0 replies | 2177 views | Posted on: 11/03/2018 | Last updated: 11/03/2018

USGBC-LA Student and Emerging Professionals Workshop, Nov 7, LA

by Yishan

USGBC-LA Student and Emerging Professionals  

FREE Workshop

Students and Emerging Professionals: Please join us for an interactive workshop to brainstorm ideas on engaging this group a

California Green Building

0 replies | 682 views | Posted on: 10/26/2018 | Last updated: 10/26/2018

Boston Medical Center Rooftop Farm Tour, USGBC MA, October 11, 5:30 pm, Boston, Massachusetts

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Join USGBC MA for a tour of Boston Medical Center’s rooftop farm. The roof of the hospital’s power plant building is now the largest rooftop farm in the city. The 7,000-square-fo

Filed under: Massachusetts

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: Green Building Tours

0 replies | 1361 views | Posted on: 10/04/2018 | Last updated: 10/04/2018

The Colorado Green Building Guild (CGBG) Boulder Green Home Tour, Sept 29

by Phillip304 // Green Research & Development Analyst

The self-guided tour will feature several green homes in Boulder and the surrounding areas. Attendees will see both modern and traditional custom homes, remodels and multi-family projects. We are expe…

Filed under: Colorado

Colorado High Performance and Passive House Building Group

Keywords: Colorado Green Building Guild,Green Building Tours

0 replies | 2073 views | Posted on: 09/18/2018 | Last updated: 09/19/2018

Achieving Ultra-Low And Zero Energy Buildings And Portfolios In Providence, Stakeholder Workshop, September 20, 8:30am-12:30pm, Providence, RI

by Connie NBI

In this workshop we will outline best practice steps and approaches to highlight a path to ZE achievement including planning, engaging stakeholders, assessment of costs and savings and options to secu…

Greentown Labs is Seeking an Operations Director

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

The successful candidate will be responsible for managing the day-to-day operations of the 33,000 SF lab and office of Greentown Labs and maintaining a high level of customer satisfaction by member co…

Filed under: Green Building Jobs

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: Cleantech,Green Building Jobs

0 replies | 2068 views | Posted on: 03/06/2015 | Last updated: 03/06/2015

Student Internship

by Steven Fitzgerald // Student/Consultant

Anybody looking for a Student Internship next semester let me know. The USGBC is looking for someone in mid January.

Filed under: Other - Education

0 replies | 1061 views | Posted on: 11/21/2014 | Last updated: 11/21/2014

 

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