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Comprehensive Green Roof: Beyond Extensive and Intensive, February 11, 8:30-11 am, Boston

by ella.nielsen44 // Student

Learn how to maximize the environmental, social and financial benefit from green roofs. The decade-old U.S. green roof market is largely based on German technology. Advanced understanding has led

Filed under: Other Green Building - Other

Massachusetts Green Builders

0 replies | 1735 views | Posted on: 01/24/2019 | Last updated: 01/25/2019

Free Webinar: Home Energy Series – Part 2: Home Comfort, September 5, 10 am - 12 pm PT

by Shivani // Social Media Manager

Saving money on your energy bill does not mean you have to sacrifice comfort. In this session, we will learn about enclosures and major systems that are affecting your home’s energy usage. This

California Green Building

0 replies | 693 views | Posted on: 07/29/2025 | Last updated: 07/29/2025

Free Webinar: Let the heating bills do the math: Energy-based load calculations, July 23, 12-1 pm ET

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

This course will delve into how historical home energy use provides a tool to get fast and accurate load calculations, which are crucial for heat pump installations. Traditional, bottom-up can be time

Michigan Green Building

0 replies | 793 views | Posted on: 07/02/2025 | Last updated: 07/02/2025

2025 Summer Study on Energy Efficiency in Industry, July 16-18, Charlotte, North Carolina

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

2025 Summer Study on Energy Efficiency in Industry theme: Industrial competitiveness and the evolving energy landscape. 

The industrial sector accounts for one-third of the United States'

0 replies | 801 views | Posted on: 06/13/2025 | Last updated: 06/13/2025

What's Your Water Footprint?, June 4, North Port, Florida

by Shivani // Social Media Manager

Discover your water footprint and how to reduce it - starting with your landscape!
Water is one of our most valuable natural resources, both here in Sarasota County and around the globe. Every produc

Florida Green Building Group

0 replies | 854 views | Posted on: 05/17/2025 | Last updated: 05/17/2025

Free Webinar: A Builder’s Perspective on Zero Net Energy, May 20, 11:30am - 1:30pm PT

by Mansi // Social Media Manager

For the contractors and trades involved in residential and small commercial projects, Zero Net Energy (ZNE), or near-ZNE, is on the rise, to meet the energy code as well as client expectations. Mike H

California Green Building

0 replies | 936 views | Posted on: 05/02/2025 | Last updated: 05/03/2025

Free PG&E Webinar: Electrify Efficiently: Electrical Panel Assessments, Examples for Heat Pump Installers, May 6, 12-1:30 pm PT

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

As more homeowners in California and around the country and word begin to electrify their homes, heat pump installers will be faced with the challenge of navigating electrical panel challeng

California Green Building

0 replies | 1020 views | Posted on: 04/19/2025 | Last updated: 04/19/2025

Free Webinar: Building for the Future: Preparing for the 2025 Energy Code, April 30, 9 -11 am PT

by Shivani // Social Media Manager

The California Energy Commission has adopted the 2025 Building Energy Efficiency Standards, effective on January 1, 2026. This virtual Regional Forum offers an opportunity to delve into the latest upd

California Green Building

0 replies | 1207 views | Posted on: 03/26/2025 | Last updated: 04/04/2025

Women of Carbon: Documentary Screening & Panel, March 19, 5-8 pm, Cambridge, Massachusetts

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

The Engine and Carbon Leadership Forum Boston/Northeast Hub are thrilled to co-host Boston's first public screening of Women of Carbon, a compelling documentary highlighting the women de

Massachusetts Green Builders

0 replies | 1062 views | Posted on: 03/08/2025 | Last updated: 03/08/2025

USGBC California's Wildfire Education Efforts - Working to Rebuild and Prevent Future Loss and Damage

by Rate It Green Team


I wanted to take a moment to acknowledge and point people to the great work being done by USGBC California (USGBCCA) regarding wildfires, both in support of the long road to recovery for those affec

Filed under: Wildfire Safety and Resources

Keywords: Green Building,Fire Safety,Safety,Landscaping,Roofs,Wildfires,Fires,USGBC California,Defensible Landscaping,Venting

0 replies | 3905 views | Posted on: 02/10/2025 | Last updated: 03/04/2025

Fundamentals of Building Science, One Day Online Training, February 4, 9 am - 1 pm

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

This one-day training combines key elements of Southface’s Basic Building Science and Applied Building Science courses, providing a great introduction to many of the core concepts that run throu

Related to: HVAC Instrumentation and Controls

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

0 replies | 827 views | Posted on: 01/23/2025 | Last updated: 02/03/2025

Health and Wellness Roundtable: Flame Retardants, March 27, Boston

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

With Governor Baker’s veto of the recent bill banning certain flame retardants, it's clear that we must continue to educate and engage all members of the product supply chain. Join USGBC AT

Filed under: Massachusetts

Massachusetts Green Builders

0 replies | 1617 views | Posted on: 03/18/2019 | Last updated: 03/18/2019

100% Clean Energy by 2045? How You Can Help! February 28th in San Francisco, CA

by AbbieKnight

In September 2018, Governor Brown passed Senate Bill 100, that amended the renewable energy goals setting the mark of 100% Renewable Energy by 2045.

This mandate to completely eliminate carbon poll

Filed under: California

California Green Building

Keywords: clean energy,Energy Efficiency,Sustainable Living

0 replies | 1464 views | Posted on: 02/11/2019 | Last updated: 02/11/2019

Healthy Materials Summit - Boston/Cambridge 11/14

by admin

Healthy Materials Summit November 14 - 7:30 am - 12 noon 5 Cambridge Center, Cambridge MA The goal of this summit is to inspire and empower institutional and commercial leaders, designers and bui…

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: Healthy Building Materials

0 replies | 1252 views | Posted on: 11/09/2014 | Last updated: 11/09/2014

FREE WEBINAR Hydrophobic Coatings: Improve Sustainability and Reduce Maintenance Costs, Wednesday, February 27, 2019 - 12:00pm to 1:00pm EST

by GreenCE Sustainable Design and Construction

In this one hour course, we will evaluate hydrophobic coating as a solution for many common problems encountered during the life-cycle of a building. Some of the easily recognized benefits of a protec

Filed under: Webinars

Keywords: coatings,hydrophobic

0 replies | 2404 views | Posted on: 01/16/2019 | Last updated: 01/16/2019

Erie Emerging 2030 District: Energy Efficiency Workshop, Dec 20, Erie, PA

by Aditya

This is the third in a series of bi-monthly workshops offered by the Erie Emerging 2030 District to help educate downtown organizations and businesses about energy efficiency opportunities.

Filed under: Energy

Pennsylvania Sustainability Group

Keywords: clean energy,Energy Efficiency,Sustainability

0 replies | 1842 views | Posted on: 12/05/2018 | Last updated: 12/05/2018

Women in Green: Sustaining Your Health, USGBC New York Upstate, December 11, Syracuse, NY

by Yishan

Join WCNY + Premier Events + U.S. Green Building Council NY Upstate for our inaugural event Women in Green: Sustaining Your Health

Self-care, wellness, and health are paramount for any woman.

Filed under: New York

New York Green Building Group

0 replies | 1371 views | Posted on: 11/17/2018 | Last updated: 11/17/2018

Conquering the Energy Code for Architects and Engineers: Residential, November 16, 2018 9am-5pm, Brooklyn, NY

by Yishan

CONQUERING THE ENERGY CODE FOR ARCHITECTS AND ENGINEERS: RESIDENTIAL
NOVEMBER 16, 2018
9:00 AM TO 5:00 PM

The new Energy Code is now in effect! Conquering the Energy Code: Residential prepares ar



Filed under: Training and Development Programs, Workshops

New York Green Building Group

0 replies | 1013 views | Posted on: 11/09/2018 | Last updated: 11/09/2018

Climate Change, Part 1: It’s All About the Straws, Isn’t It?

by GreenCE Sustainable Design and Construction

Climate change is happening, despite the differing opinions and facts surrounding it. It’s become quite the divisive topic, eliciting passionate debates. It’s easy to understand why those

Filed under: Other Green Building - Other

Keywords: Climate Change,Manufacturing,Sustainable Building

0 replies | 4445 views | Posted on: 11/02/2018 | Last updated: 02/14/2023

Introduction to Fitwel Tuesday, October 30, 8:30-10 am, Boston, MA

by Aditya

Fitwel is a building rating system for commercial interiors and both multi-tenant and single-tenant existing buildings that provides guidelines on how to design and operate healthier buildings. Fitwel

Filed under: Green Living

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: Green Building,Healthy Building,Rating Systems,Fitwel

0 replies | 1614 views | Posted on: 10/22/2018 | Last updated: 10/24/2018

HVAC technology enhancements for energy conservation, 10/4, De Pere, WI

by AbbieKnight

Join to learn how to get the largest energy savings in your commercial buildings. HVAC as a single system is 45-70% of a building’s energy use—making it the biggest energy user and a

Filed under: Wisconsin

Wisconsin Green Building Group

Keywords: Green Building,HVAC Technology

0 replies | 1363 views | Posted on: 09/26/2018 | Last updated: 09/27/2018

2nd monthly "Building Science for Carpenters: Peers, Beers, and Networking" - Sept 27, Newton, MA

by AbbieKnight

Join other carpenters, builders, and construction professionals for an evening of networking, presentations, and discussion on building science and construction techniques for high-performance buildin…

Filed under: Massachusetts

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: High Performance Building,Social Networking

0 replies | 1345 views | Posted on: 09/16/2018 | Last updated: 09/16/2018

Western MA Green Consortium Meeting - Building Codes - June 10, 5 pm

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

The Western Mass Green Consortium's monthly Green Night information and networking event is coming up TOMORROW NIGHT on Wednesday, June 10 at 5:00 pm in the Clarion Hotel, Northampton. We are excite…

Filed under: Massachusetts

Related to: Cast Stone,Weather Barriers

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: Green Building,MassSave,NEEP,Building Codes

0 replies | 1623 views | Posted on: 06/09/2015 | Last updated: 06/09/2015

Massachusetts Community & Campus Sustainability Conference, April 16, Devens

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

The Pursuit of Sustainable Living Massachusetts Community & Campus Sustainability Conference April 16, 2015 8 am - 4:30 pm Devens Common Center, Devens, MA The annual Sustainable Communities …

Filed under: Massachusetts

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: Green Building,Sustainable Living,Campus Sustainability,Sustainable Communities

0 replies | 1810 views | Posted on: 03/24/2015 | Last updated: 03/24/2015

BULLITT FOUNDATION - Deep Green Program Manager (Seattle)

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

THE BULLITT FOUNDATION - Deep Green Program Manager The Bullitt Foundation seeks a talented, high-energy new staff member to join its Seattle-based team. Operating from the Bullitt Center, the new …

Filed under: Green Building Jobs

Keywords: Green Building,Green Building Jobs,Program Manager,Seattle

0 replies | 1886 views | Posted on: 02/02/2015 | Last updated: 02/02/2015

 

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