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USGBC MA Emerging Professionals Meeting, January 27, Boston

by Built Environment Plus (Formerly USGBC Massachusetts)

The EPMA Committee is a great venue for becoming more engaged with green building community and forming meaningful connections with colleagues across the industry. Our monthly meetings are open to any

Filed under: Events

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: Green Building,USGBC Massachusetts,Emerging Green Professionals,networking

0 replies | 1548 views | Posted on: 01/10/2020 | Last updated: 07/31/2020

Free Webinar: Aligning Resilience Goals in the Built Environment: How Risk Management Processes & Standards Incentivize Resilience, July 22,1 pm ET

by Mansi // Social Media Manager

Given the increasing frequency and severity of natural hazards and the dire predictions of climate scientists, it is imperative to redouble efforts to mitigate climate change and adapt to reduce the c

0 replies | 94 views | Posted on: 06/17/2025 | Last updated: 06/22/2025

Green California Schools and Higher Education Summit

by Jonathan // Sustainability Coordinator

The Green California Schools and Higher Education Summit is California's leading event focused on sustainability in the education sector. This one-day conference brings together educators, adminis

Midwest Solar Expo, June 9-11, Chicago, Illinois

by Mansi // Social Media Manager

Join industry leaders, innovators, and clean energy enthusiasts for the 2025 Midwest Solar Expo

With three days of cutting-edge presentations, policy updates, networking opportunit

Illinois Green Building Group

0 replies | 453 views | Posted on: 05/07/2025 | Last updated: 05/08/2025

Local Government Leadership Summit, May 19, Santa Monica, California

by Shivani // Social Media Manager

This year, USGBC will travel to California, Iowa, Colorado and Massachusetts to host local government summits aimed at expanding the LEED for Cities network and deepening engagement with local go

California Green Building

0 replies | 534 views | Posted on: 04/23/2025 | Last updated: 04/23/2025

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 | 761 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 | 603 views | Posted on: 03/08/2025 | Last updated: 03/08/2025

En-ROADS Workshop (group simulator): How Can Economic Stimulus Packages Help Address Climate Change? April 22, 7 am, 2pm, or 10 pm EDT

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

En-ROADS Workshop: How Can Economic Stimulus Packages Help Address Climate Change?

APRIL 22, 2020 - 7:00 AM TO 8:00 AM
APRIL 22, 2020 - 2:00 PM TO 3:00 PM
APRIL 22, 2020 - 10:00 PM TO 11:00 PM



Filed under: Climate Change

Keywords: Climate Change,Earth Day

0 replies | 1532 views | Posted on: 04/18/2020 | Last updated: 04/18/2020

2020 Spring WasteWise Webinar, "Back to Basics," Thursday, April 16, 10 am

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

RecyclingWorks in Massachusetts is hosting a webinar on Thursday, April 16, 2020 in place of the postponed in-person 2020 WasteWise Forum.

The tentative focus for this webinar is ‘B

Filed under: Waste Management and Collection/Recycling

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: Recycling,Waste Management,Facilities,RecyclingWorks Massachusetts

0 replies | 1600 views | Posted on: 04/03/2020 | Last updated: 04/03/2020

International Living Future Institute - Online Global Happy Hour, Fridays 3-5 pm

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

The International Living Future Institute has issued an offer and a call to gather!  

"Talk Living Buildings, sustainability, and regenerative design with other advanced practit

0 replies | 835 views | Posted on: 03/20/2020 | Last updated: 03/20/2020

Solar Roofs Ahmedabad, Gujarat 2020, Ahmedabad, India, March 20

by Veer Mudambi // Journalist - Writing Green

The event is a business platform for India’s rooftop scale solar sector. The companies which will be participating this year include: solar rooftop project developers, solar rooftop EPC companie

Filed under: Solar Energy

India Green Building

0 replies | 2159 views | Posted on: 03/06/2020 | Last updated: 03/07/2020

USGBC Northeast Florida 2020 Leadership Awards, March 4, Jacksonville

by mkilmartin // Intern

The U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) Northeast Florida is committed to a sustainable, prosperous future through LEED, the leading program for green buildings and communities worldwide.  With c

Filed under: Events

Florida Green Building Group

0 replies | 1062 views | Posted on: 02/20/2020 | Last updated: 02/21/2020

PHIUS Certified Passive House Builder Training, March 29-April 2, Chicago, IL

by mkilmartin // Intern

Become a PHIUS Certified Passive House Builder (CPHB)

Superinsulation, airtight envelopes, high-performance window installation, site management, component sourcing—passive house construction

Filed under: Education

Illinois Green Building Group

0 replies | 1960 views | Posted on: 01/29/2020 | Last updated: 02/01/2020

FREE Film Preview 6/30 7-10 pm - "Dear President Obama," about Oil Drilling and Clean Energy Opportunities - Dartmouth, MA

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

FREE Film Preview 6/30 7-10 pm "Dear President Obama," about Oil Drilling and Clean Energy Opportunities June 30 from 7-10PM Dartmouth Town Hall, room 304 400 Slocum Road, Dartmouth, MA 0274…

Filed under: Massachusetts

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: Energy,clean energy,Fossil Fuels,President Obama

0 replies | 967 views | Posted on: 06/28/2016 | Last updated: 06/28/2016

2020 ASHRAE Winter Conference, February 1–5, 2020 , Orlando, FL

by mkilmartin // Intern

Join over 3,000 buildings-related engineers, architects, contractors, students, and other industry professionals for this 5-day event packed with technical sessions, education, industry-advancing comm

Filed under: Education

Florida Green Building Group

0 replies | 903 views | Posted on: 12/14/2019 | Last updated: 12/14/2019

Webinar, 12/10 - Green & Healthy Homes Initiative, Lead Hazard Reduction & Energy Efficiency Programs, Opportunities for Partnership

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

The Green & Healthy Homes Initiative (GHHI) will provide updates on opportunities and considerations for agencies leading residential energy efficiency programs, including Weatherization Assistanc

Filed under: Health and Air Quality

Equity and Green Building

0 replies | 1323 views | Posted on: 11/27/2019 | Last updated: 11/27/2019

TiE Boston Deep Dive: Carbon Capture Use & Storage, Monday December 5, 6-9 pm, Cambridge

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

TiE Boston Deep Dive: Carbon Capture Use & Storage Monday, December 05, 2016 - 6 - 9 pm MIT 35 Ames St Building 66, Room 110 Cambridge , MA 02142 See map: Google Maps Learn about the curre…

Filed under: Massachusetts

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: Climate Change,Carbon,Greenhouse Gases,TiE Boston

0 replies | 925 views | Posted on: 12/01/2016 | Last updated: 12/01/2016

NYSERDA On-Site Power Conference & Expo - Integrating Combined Heat and Power, Solar PV, and Energy Storage, Dec 7-8, NY

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

NYSERDA On-Site Power Conference & Expo Integrating Combined Heat and Power, Solar PV, and Energy Storage December 7 & 8 New York Hilton Midtown 1335 6th Ave, between 53rd and 54th CONFER…

Filed under: New York

New York Green Building Group

Keywords: NYSERDA

0 replies | 1119 views | Posted on: 11/08/2016 | Last updated: 11/29/2016

ABX Boston November 15th to 17th - Highlighting USGBC MA Green Building Focused Sessions

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Architecture Boston Expo is November, 15-17! November 15th to 17th What a great list! Check out these ABX Sessions sponsored by the USGBC Massachusetts: For more information about ABX: http://

Filed under: Massachusetts

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: BSAAIA,ABX 2016

0 replies | 1169 views | Posted on: 10/20/2016 | Last updated: 10/20/2016

New Buildings Institute Forum: Getting to Zero - National Forum, October 12-13, Denver, Colorado

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

New Buildings Institute Forum: Getting to Zero - National Forum October 12-13 Grand Hyatt Denver, Colorado The 2016 Getting to Zero National Forum will present three jam-packed days of tours, wor…

Filed under: Colorado

Colorado High Performance and Passive House Building Group

Keywords: Net zero,New Buildings Institute

0 replies | 1038 views | Posted on: 09/26/2016 | Last updated: 09/26/2016

The Exponential Growth of Electric Vehicle Adoption

by JackSawyer // Student

The rise of electric car companies like Tesla, growing fears of climate change, and tougher policies on emissions have culminated in a growing attention on the electric vehicle industry. And the EV in…

Filed under: Electric Vehicles

Keywords: Fossil Fuel Industry,Renewable Energy,Electric Vehicles,Battery

0 replies | 1954 views | Posted on: 09/02/2016 | Last updated: 09/02/2016

Plastic vs. Reusable Bags: Which Bag Is Best?

by EmmamHowe // Marketing/Green Policy Development

Did you know that you need to reuse a canvas bag 171 times to mitigate the environmental impacts over a plastic bag? But now, due to the looming threat of climate change and the overfilling of our …

Filed under: Environment

Related to: Education ,Government Agencies and Initiatives ,Other Green Building - Other,Information and Resources

Keywords: Green Home,Environmental Actvitism,Sustainable Living,Reusable Bags,Susty

0 replies | 19393 views | Posted on: 08/03/2016 | Last updated: 08/03/2016

Green Festival Expo: SEPTEMBER 16-18 Los Angeles

by Higgins_James // Student

Green Festival is back in LA for our 6th year! Join the Green Festival Marketplace by exploring over 250 exhibitors, learning from over 50 inspirational speakers, indulging in some delicious vegan or …

California Green Building

Keywords: Sustainable Living,Green Living

0 replies | 1288 views | Posted on: 07/19/2016 | Last updated: 07/19/2016

GreenBuilt Home Tour! - July 23-24 From 10:00 AM-4:00 PM

by Higgins_James // Student

The 2016 GreenBuilt Home Tour features exceptional, award-winning, and nationally recognized homes throughout Illinois, which highlight attractive, affordable, and sustainable building practices. Duri…

Illinois Green Building Group

Keywords: Green Building,Green Home,Energy Star,Energy Efficiency,Sustainability

0 replies | 1714 views | Posted on: 07/14/2016 | Last updated: 07/14/2016

The Illinois Renewable Energy Conference - Thursday, July 21st - #ILREC

by Higgins_James // Student

The Illinois Renewable Energy Conference will feature a number of guest speakers that will focus on all areas of renewable energy along with breakout sessions that will include new information on emer…

Illinois Green Building Group

Keywords: Energy,clean energy,Wind energy,Solar Energy,biomass

0 replies | 2109 views | Posted on: 07/07/2016 | Last updated: 07/07/2016

 

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