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Illinois Green Alliance, Winter Networking Night, February 7, 5:30-8pm, Chicago

by ella.nielsen44 // Student

The Illinois Green Alliance Emerging Professionals invite you to the 2019 Winter Networking Night! Join us for an evening of networking with a diverse group of professionals working to make our city,

Filed under: Sustainable Communities and Developments

Emerging Green Professionals

0 replies | 1199 views | Posted on: 01/24/2019 | Last updated: 01/25/2019

Technology and sustainability of living in contemporary global cities, Online, September 23, 12 - 1 pm ET

by Shivani // Social Media Manager

The Climate Week NYC roundtable aims to address the concrete challenges of large modern cities, where millions of people strive to live sustainably. Energy consumption, urban mobility, waste managemen

New York Green Building Group

0 replies | 1287 views | Posted on: 08/15/2025 | Last updated: 08/18/2025

RE+ 25, September 8-11, Las Vegas, Nevada

by Shivani // Social Media Manager

RE+ brings the modern energy industry together to meet the power demands of the future. What began as Solar Power International (SPI) has evolved into RE+, uniting an extensive alliance of renewa

0 replies | 1312 views | Posted on: 07/29/2025 | Last updated: 08/01/2025

Free Webinar: Mass Timber: Introduction and Examples of Low-Carbon Housing, July 30, 12-1 pm ET

by Mansi // Social Media Manager

As the demand for sustainable and scalable housing solutions grows, mass timber - a family of high-performance engineered wood construction materials - is rapidly gaining momentum across the U.S. and

Michigan Green Building

0 replies | 868 views | Posted on: 07/02/2025 | Last updated: 07/02/2025

Stretch & Specialized Code Basics, Online Course, July 15, 3 - 5 pm

by Shivani // Social Media Manager

This course covers the 225 CMR 23.00 MA Commercial Stretch and Opt-in Specialized energy codes applicable from July 1, 2023, and including February 2025 updates. The presentation encompasses the diffe

Massachusetts Green Builders

0 replies | 535 views | Posted on: 06/14/2025 | Last updated: 06/14/2025

Free Webinar: Understanding HERS Registries for Building Departments, June 5, 9:30 - 11 am PT

by Shivani // Social Media Manager

The HERS Registry is an online data base that creates and tracks the numerous compliance documents needed for compliance with California’s Title 24 Part 6 energy code. This class will cover what

California Green Building

0 replies | 718 views | Posted on: 05/17/2025 | Last updated: 05/17/2025

Phius Non-Residential Summit 2025, Online, May 20- 21

by Mansi // Social Media Manager

The Phius Non-Residential Summit 2025 is a two-day virtual event that will showcase a sampling of Phius Certified non-residential projects and explore all the Phius non-residential certification progr

California Green Building

0 replies | 1051 views | Posted on: 05/02/2025 | Last updated: 05/02/2025

Free Webinar, How to Succeed at Passive House: Avoiding Common Mistakes for Designers, Developers and Builders, May 14, 12-1 pm ET

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Designing a Passive House is a rewarding challenge, but achieving Passive House certification requires navigating a range of complex factors. While the design phase is an exciting opportunity to envis

Connecticut Green Building

0 replies | 1020 views | Posted on: 04/21/2025 | Last updated: 04/22/2025

Free Webinar: Phius 101: Foundations of Passive Building and Phius Standards, April 17, 12-1pm CT

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Join Illinois Green Alliance and Phius to learn how you can build comfortable, healthy, cost-efficient buildings for a more resilient world at Phius 101 for Architects an

Illinois Green Building Group

0 replies | 1116 views | Posted on: 03/27/2025 | Last updated: 03/27/2025

Equity in Practice Workshop: Just 3.0 Label for a Socially Just Workplace, April 3, 1-5 pm, Boston, Massachusetts

by Shivani // Social Media Manager

Thinking of bringing the Just label to your organization and not sure where to start?  
Do you have an existing label and want to learn more about 3.0? 
Are you looking to learn more about

Massachusetts Green Builders

0 replies | 1024 views | Posted on: 03/08/2025 | Last updated: 03/12/2025

Envision SP - Certification for Sustainable Infrastructure, 2-Day Online Training, March 20-21

by Shivani // Social Media Manager

The Envision Framework is a globally recognized approach to sustainable infrastructure and certification processes. The ENV SP designation is becoming an increasingly important credential for any prof

California Green Building

0 replies | 933 views | Posted on: 02/10/2025 | Last updated: 03/11/2025

Overview of the USGBC’s Living Standard Research Report

by GreenCE Sustainable Design and Construction

In November 2018, at the Greenbuild International Conference, the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) announced their plans for creating a new living standard. The USGBC’s President and CEO, Mah

Filed under: Other Green Building - Other

Keywords: Green Building,Climate Change,USGBC,Living Standard

0 replies | 1915 views | Posted on: 04/10/2019 | Last updated: 02/10/2023

Discussion with Deputy Commissioner Mary Sotos on Governor Lamont's New Green Deal, Hartford, CT, March 28

by AbbieKnight

Join for a dynamic discussion with Deputy Commissioner Mary Sotos and hear her thoughts on Governor Lamont's New Green Deal. Take this opportunity to share your thoughts on Section 7 and the impor

Filed under: Connecticut

Connecticut Green Building

Keywords: Renewable Energy,Efficiency

0 replies | 1516 views | Posted on: 03/19/2019 | Last updated: 03/19/2019

Exploring the Demand for Materials Transparency - Wednesday 11/12, 5:30 pm

by admin

Exploring the Demand for Materials Transparency November 12, 2014, 5:30PM Richard C. (Rik) Master, AIA Sr. Manager of Sustainability, USG Corporation This presentation will focus on LEED v4 Mate…

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: Healthy Building Materials

0 replies | 1173 views | Posted on: 11/09/2014 | Last updated: 11/09/2014

Green Building Alliance Emerging Professionals Annual Kick-Off Event, January 23, 6-8 pm, Pittsburgh, PA

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

GBA’s Emerging Professionals will have their annual kick-off event at IKM’s beautiful LEED certified office space atop 11 Stanwix in downtown Pittsburgh. Join the Emerging Professionals co

Filed under: Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania Sustainability Group

0 replies | 911 views | Posted on: 01/17/2019 | Last updated: 01/17/2019

NorthEast Summit for a Sustainable Built Environment, Mar 8-9, 2019, New Haven, CT

by Aditya

NESSBE (Northeast Summit for a Sustainable Built Environment) is a biennial northeast regional summit meant to include a larger community of building professionals, owners, academics, policymakers and

Filed under: Environment

Connecticut Green Building

Keywords: Environment,Sustainability

0 replies | 2829 views | Posted on: 12/05/2018 | Last updated: 12/05/2018

World Future Energy Summit (WFES), January 14-17, Abu Dhabi

by Yishan

WFES (World Future Energy Summit) is a global industry platform connecting business and innovation in energy, clean technology and efficiency for a sustainable future.

WFES Expo hosts over 850 exhi

Filed under: Trade Shows and Events

0 replies | 1309 views | Posted on: 11/17/2018 | Last updated: 11/25/2018

Operating in High Performance Buildings, November 27 6-8pm, New York, NY

by Yishan

High performance buildings often have complex, interrelated systems that require skilled facility managers who can balance the requirements of end-users with the demands of running the build

Filed under: Green Facilities

New York Green Building Group

0 replies | 1429 views | Posted on: 11/09/2018 | Last updated: 11/10/2018

Union Point—Smart City: Technology, Security and the Emerging Future of Cities, Nov 8,

by Yishan

Join Ryan Blackmon from LStar and Linn Freedman from Robinson+Cole as they discuss the tremendous potential of smart cities in general and the concept’s particular application to LStar’s U

Filed under: Massachusetts

Massachusetts Green Builders

0 replies | 637 views | Posted on: 11/02/2018 | Last updated: 11/06/2018

Cornell Energy Connection Conference, November 2, 10am-5pm, New York City , NY

by Aditya

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Cornell University’s premiere conference on energy, Cornell Energy Connection, will feature keynote and panel experts discussing the role energy startups, new investment strategie

Filed under: Energy

New York Green Building Group

Keywords: Energy Industry

0 replies | 1772 views | Posted on: 10/22/2018 | Last updated: 10/24/2018

Introducing PACE - Property Assessed Clean Energy - July 15, 2-3:30 pm

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

The Energy Alliance of North America - Michigan will be reviewing Property Assessed Clean Energy financing on July 15, from 2 - 3:30 pm. PACE financing can help businesses afford energy efficienc…

Filed under: Webinars

Keywords: Energy Efficiency,Renewable Energy,Property Assessed Clean Energy - PACE

0 replies | 1645 views | Posted on: 06/29/2015 | Last updated: 06/29/2015

Introduction to the Living Building Institute's JUST Program (Webinar):, June 16, 2015

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Tuesday, June 16, 2015 - 12:00pm to 1:00pm Online via WebEx The International Living Future Institute’s™ JUST™ program is a voluntary disclosure program and tool for all types and sizes of…

Filed under: Webinars

Keywords: International Living Future Institute

0 replies | 1103 views | Posted on: 06/09/2015 | Last updated: 06/09/2015

Small Scale Composting for Restaurants?

by Hill Energy Services LLC // Energy Management Guru

Does anyone out there know of any small-scale composting solutions available for restaurants? I'm looking for something about the size of a paper-recycling bin that can be kept inside, but is still wi…

Filed under: Waste Management/Recycling/Collection - Other

Related to: Services,Waste Management & Collection/Recycling

0 replies | 960 views | Posted on: 05/03/2015 | Last updated: 05/03/2015

2015 Greenovate Boston Awards - Nominate or Apply!

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

2015 Greenovate Boston Awards - Nominate or Apply! The Greenovate Boston Awards, which are in their 9th year, recognize businesses, community organizations, and individuals who are helping Boston a…

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: Massachusetts,Boston,Greenovate Boston,Boston Climate Action Plan

0 replies | 1944 views | Posted on: 03/24/2015 | Last updated: 03/24/2015

International Living Future Institute (ILFI) - Three Positions Available - Netzero Program and Living Building Challenge

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

http://living-future.org/jobs The International Living Future Institute is a dynamic and fast-growing non-profit with a critical ecological mission looking for dedicated, hard working individuals…

Filed under: Green Building Jobs

Keywords: Green Building,Living Building Challenge,Netzero

0 replies | 1707 views | Posted on: 02/02/2015 | Last updated: 02/02/2015

 

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