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Sustainable Job Opportunity: Project Director, A Better City

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Project Director, A Better City (ABC)

The applicant will manage A Better City’s Transportation Dividend Implementation Plan under a two year Barr Foundation grant, a multi-faceted project on

Filed under: Green Building Jobs

0 replies | 740 views | Posted on: 09/25/2019 | Last updated: 09/25/2019

IHACI: (CAQI/QM/QS) Electrical Module, Four part series, January 21-29, Tulare, California

by Shivani // Social Media Manager

This four-part seminar provides practical fundamentals and theory behind basic electricity, as well as knowledge of electrical symbols, components, wiring diagrams, electronics and electrica

California Green Building

0 replies | 294 views | Posted on: 11/07/2025 | Last updated: 11/07/2025

Energy Efficiency: Educators, Online Workshop, November 7, 1 - 4 pm BST (UK)

by Shivani // Social Media Manager

Designed to support educators in building their knowledge and confidence around net zero and sustainability in construction and the built environment, this workshop is ideal for tutors, curriculum lea

UK Green Building

0 replies | 452 views | Posted on: 10/08/2025 | Last updated: 10/09/2025

Climatetech Summit 2025, In Person and Live Event, November 6, Boston, Massachusetts

by Shivani // Social Media Manager

The world is at an inflection point: there’s an unprecedented demand for energy globally, emissions must be drastically reduced, and resilience has never been more critical. Meeting this growing

Massachusetts Green Builders

0 replies | 1505 views | Posted on: 09/19/2025 | Last updated: 09/19/2025

Achieving High Performance with a Code-Designed Project, Online, October 24, 3 - 4 pm ET

by Shivani // Social Media Manager

We all know that the right way to build a high-performance, low-carbon home starts in the design phase, right? Early and careful planning, research, estimating and coordinating with trades during desi

0 replies | 1541 views | Posted on: 08/30/2025 | Last updated: 09/01/2025

Free Webinar: Next Generation Passive Solar, September 23, 9:30 - 11 am PT

by Shivani // Social Media Manager

We all learned the principles of passive solar design in school – south facing orientation, strategic windows, thermal mass, etc., but the old rules don’t apply in the same way. Modern bui

California Green Building

0 replies | 1118 views | Posted on: 08/14/2025 | Last updated: 08/14/2025

Free Webinar: Best Practices for Hot Water Distribution, August 20, 4 - 5:30 pm PT

by Shivani // Social Media Manager

Do you want higher performance at lower costs? Every decision that increases pipe length decreases efficiency and adds costs. Right-sizing pipes and water heaters is essential. Integrating air source

California Green Building

0 replies | 523 views | Posted on: 07/25/2025 | Last updated: 08/15/2025

Smart City Expo Miami - RE:IMAGINE URBAN SPACES, October 6-8, Miami, Florida

by Bernardo Scheinkman

Immerse yourself in forward-thinking urban solutions and innovative city planning approaches from experts across multiple disciplines. Smart City Expo Miami takes place October 6-8 at Miami Dade Colle

Filed under: Trade Shows

Keywords: Innovation,Smart Buildings,Smart Cities,artificial intelligence,smart city expo miami

0 replies | 1692 views | Posted on: 06/27/2025 | Last updated: 07/02/2025

Free Webinar: Beyond the Surface: Vetting Materials for Health, Carbon, & Impact, June 19, 12 pm, MT

by Mansi // Social Media Manager

 Join AIA Colorado's Committee on the Environment for a virtual presentation on materials.

The Committee on the Environment is a state and national AIA Knowledge Community workin

Colorado High Performance and Passive House Building Group

0 replies | 819 views | Posted on: 05/31/2025 | Last updated: 05/31/2025

USGBC-LA's 15th Annual Green Gala, December 11, Los Angeles CA

by abu417 // Climate Connoisseur. Eco-Maniac. Solar Sommelier.

This year's theme is driven by the most important value of our industry: community

Filed under: Industry Organizations and Associations

Related to: Other

California Green Building

Keywords: USGBC,Annual Gala

0 replies | 2355 views | Posted on: 11/16/2019 | Last updated: 11/16/2019

11th Annual Southeast Florida Regional Climate Leadership Summit, December 3-5, Key West, FL

by abu417 // Climate Connoisseur. Eco-Maniac. Solar Sommelier.

The Southeast Florida Regional Climate Compact was created in 2010 by Broward, Miami-Dade, Monroe and Palm Beach counties to coordinate and collaborate on climate change action across county lines and

Filed under: Events

Related to: Education ,Trade Shows and Events ,Information and Resources

Florida Green Building Group

Keywords: Climate Change,Social Networking,collaboration

0 replies | 1726 views | Posted on: 11/01/2019 | Last updated: 11/01/2019

The Greenbuilding Brasil International Conference and Expo, November 25, São Paulo, Brasil

by abu417 // Climate Connoisseur. Eco-Maniac. Solar Sommelier.

The Greenbuilding Brasil International Conference and Expo exposes attendees to a strong multidisciplinary conference with the presence of leaders in the construction market. There

Filed under: Builders/Contractors

Brasil Green Building

Keywords: Green Building,USGBC,Brasil,International

0 replies | 2107 views | Posted on: 10/20/2019 | Last updated: 10/20/2019

Women in Cleantech & Sustainability "WCS Talks" @ Google, November 2, Sunnyvale, CA

by AbbieKnight

WCS Talks is a TED-style event featuring the brightest minds and most inspiring stories of the clean economy metamorphosis occurring all over the world. The annual event features both women and men fr

Filed under: California

California Green Building

Keywords: Women in Energy,Social Networking,Women in Clean Energy

0 replies | 1884 views | Posted on: 10/06/2019 | Last updated: 10/11/2019

Text Your Ideas to Imagine the Best Boston in 20103! (No idea too big or too small)

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Mayor Walsh has launched the community engagement process for Imagine Boston 2030 with a Textizen mobile platform. The platform will allow people to use technology already in their pocket to engage wi…

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: Green Building,Boston,Green Neigborhoods,Affordable Homes

0 replies | 1133 views | Posted on: 11/11/2015 | Last updated: 11/11/2015

2019 PA Energy Efficiency Conference, September 26-27, Harrisburg, PA

by AbbieKnight

At PAEE 2019, energy efficiency industry members will convene for two days of valuable networking and dynamic discussions about developing policy, emerging technology trends, and the future of energy

Filed under: Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania Sustainability Group

Keywords: Energy Efficiency,networking,Electrification

0 replies | 1535 views | Posted on: 09/11/2019 | Last updated: 09/11/2019

NAR Green Designation, Pleasanton, CA, September 16 and 17 (2-Day Training)

by AidanAnthony // Intern

More homebuyers are demanding green and energy-saving features in their next homes. Are you prepared to assist them? Gain a competitive advantage and learn how to become your clients’ go-to reso

Filed under: California

California Green Building

0 replies | 1398 views | Posted on: 08/11/2019 | Last updated: 08/14/2019

Best Practice Forum: Plastic Disruptors - The Business Case for Zero Waste: August 21, Philadelphia, PA

by AidanAnthony // Intern

Best Practice Forums are a series of workshops from SBN that use member case studies to create meaningful opportunities to learn, connect, and build a better business. Join on August 21st for a d

Filed under: Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania Sustainability Group

0 replies | 1305 views | Posted on: 07/25/2019 | Last updated: 07/26/2019

JUNE 29th: Colorado: Connecting The Cleantech Dots

by EmmamHowe // Marketing/Green Policy Development

CCIA and CU Boulder invite you to attend Connecting the Cleantech Dots: Careers and Cluster Building In Colorado WHEN: Wednesday, June 29 1:30 to 6:30 p.m. REGISTER HERE: https://events.r20.con

Impact Investing in CleanTech, Wednesday June 15 6-9 pm

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Impact Investing in CleanTech Wednesday, June 15, 2016 - 6 to 9 pm Massachusetts Clean Energy Center 63 Franklin Street 3rd Floor Boston , MA 02110 Awareness of climate challenges has been gr…

Filed under: Massachusetts

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: Massachusetts,Cleantech,MassCEC,Impact Investing

0 replies | 1758 views | Posted on: 06/08/2016 | Last updated: 06/08/2016

Green Rhode Island: Sustainable Product Showcase, April 21, 5:30-8:30 pm, Providence

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

AIA Rhode Island, and IIDA New England Chapter Present: Green Rhode Island Design Showcase, Thursday, April 21, 2016 from 5:30 PM to 8:30 PM Roger Williams Park Botanical Center 100 Elmwood A…

Rhode Island Green Building

0 replies | 785 views | Posted on: 04/20/2016 | Last updated: 04/20/2016

A Better City's State of the Built Environment June 7, 8 am - 1 pm - Seaport Boston

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

A Better City's State of the Built Environment June 7, 8 am - 1 pm Seaport Boston Hotel A Better City is leading a new initiative on the State of the Built Environment in Greater Boston. We will …

Filed under: Massachusetts

Massachusetts Green Builders

0 replies | 1536 views | Posted on: 03/16/2016 | Last updated: 03/16/2016

HEET Needs Your Help at a Massachusetts Gas Leak Map-a-thon, March 19, 1-4 pm - Great Volunteer Opportunity

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Gas Leak Map-a-thon Saturday March 19th, 1 pm to 4 pm 108 Hancock St, Somerville (3 blocks from Porter Sq T-stop on the red line) In March, utilities in Massachusetts will report data on the loca…

Filed under: Massachusetts

Massachusetts Green Builders

0 replies | 830 views | Posted on: 02/28/2016 | Last updated: 02/28/2016

Clean Technology & Energy: Advancing Third-World Resiliency, @ Tech Sandbox February 16, 5:30-8:30 pm

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Clean Technology & Energy: Advancing Third-World Resiliency February 16, 5:30-8:30 pm Tech Sandbox 105B South Street Hopkinton, MA 01748 Entrepreneurs are on the lookout for new markets i…

Filed under: Massachusetts

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: Energy,Cleantech,Tech Sandbox

0 replies | 1310 views | Posted on: 02/06/2016 | Last updated: 02/06/2016

Water Conservation: Xeriscape Incentive Program, Efficiency Works Training 2/24/16

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Colorado Green Bulding Guild - Xeriscape Incentive Program Training Workshop February 24, 2016 Help promote water-efficient landscape by learning about our new Xeriscape Incentive Program (XIP)…

Filed under: Colorado

Colorado High Performance and Passive House Building Group

Keywords: Xeriscape,Colorado Green Building Guild

0 replies | 1196 views | Posted on: 01/26/2016 | Last updated: 01/26/2016

Why is 2 degrees so important regarding Climate Change?

by NSchepis // Student at Bridgewater State

What's So Special About 2˚? The COP21 climate change conference is one of many crucial milestones and meetings on a path to the implementation of plans to reach targets for sustainable developmen…

Filed under: Climate Change

Keywords: Climate Change

0 replies | 1146 views | Posted on: 12/07/2015 | Last updated: 12/07/2015

 

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