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USGBC Webinar: Road to a Resilient Heartland - Excellence in Building Operations and Maintenance, August 19, 1 pm EDT

by samanthaklein // Intern

As many companies turn their focus to their current/existing building stock, priorities include understanding the buildings performance and learning how to create a healthier environment for their emp

Filed under: Builders/Contractors

Keywords: High Performance,maintenance,building operations

0 replies | 1103 views | Posted on: 07/29/2020 | Last updated: 07/29/2020

Free Webinar: The Passive House Standard (8 Part Series), October 15, 9 - 11 am PT

by Shivani // Social Media Manager

The Passive House standard is focused on producing high-performance energy-efficient buildings, and this series of classes breaks down many aspects of Passive House in a more accessible way, while rei

California Green Building

0 replies | 610 views | Posted on: 09/05/2025 | Last updated: 09/05/2025

Free Webinar: Optimizing Ducted Heat Pumps for Residential Electrification, September 18, 9 am - 12 pm PT

by Shivani // Social Media Manager

This three-hour class will deal with Design, equipment choice, and layout issues. The relevant Performance Factors are: System Capacity, Refrigerant Charge, and System Airflow. We will review design,

California Green Building

0 replies | 623 views | Posted on: 08/19/2025 | Last updated: 08/19/2025

6th Edition of International Conference on Green Chemistry and Renewable Energy

by Ruby Dawson

The 6th Edition of International Conference on Green Chemistry and Renewable Energy, Green Chemistry 2026, will be held from June 18-20, 2026, in Barcelona, Spain, with virtual participation also avai

Filed under: Events

0 replies | 589 views | Posted on: 07/31/2025 | Last updated: 07/31/2025

Free Webinar: Electrification & Home Performance Series: Testing Residential Building Pressure, Part 6 August 6, 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 like energy effic

California Green Building

0 replies | 473 views | Posted on: 07/04/2025 | Last updated: 07/12/2025

Electronic Leak Detection for Roofing, Waterproofing, and the Building Envelope, Free 2-Part Series, July 16 &17, 1-2 pm PT (Pt 1 of 2)

by Mansi // Social Media Manager

This one-hour course will cover electronic leak detection (ELD) testing methods used for quality assurance of roofing and waterproofing membranes. This is part I of a free two-day series.  For pa

0 replies | 384 views | Posted on: 06/16/2025 | Last updated: 06/30/2025

Thought Leadership Series: The Changing Tides of Sea Level Rise & Coastal Development, June 12, 4-5:30 pm,Online and in Santa Barbara,California

by Mansi // Social Media Manager

Join in person or online for a dynamic exchange of ideas as we shape a more sustainable and equitable future for California’s coast: One that protects both people and the environment while

California Green Building

0 replies | 613 views | Posted on: 05/19/2025 | Last updated: 05/27/2025

Free Webinar/Online Roundtable, Decarbonize Existing Buildings Alliance, June 6, 3-4 pm ET

by Mansi // Social Media Manager

Join the BE+ Decarbonize Existing Buildings Alliance hosted monthly roundtable, a venue for architects, designers, construction managers, and sustainability professionals to discuss issues related to

Massachusetts Green Builders

0 replies | 826 views | Posted on: 05/05/2025 | Last updated: 05/05/2025

Strategic Decarbonization Planning: Finance and Asset Planning, May 13, New York, NY

by Shivani // Social Media Manager

NYSERDA and Building Energy Exchange, in collaboration with RMI and Ember Strategies, are excited to offer a comprehensive three-part Strategic Decarbonization Planning training series designed to hel

New York Green Building Group

0 replies | 508 views | Posted on: 04/22/2025 | Last updated: 04/23/2025

Webinar: Adapting to COVID: Design, November 10, 10 am

by samanthaklein // Intern

As we face a new world of dealing with the daily challenges of COVID-19, there are lessons we can learn from the construction, operations and design industry about swiftly planning and implementing pr

Filed under: Webinars

Keywords: Design,urban design,COVID19

0 replies | 2450 views | Posted on: 10/20/2020 | Last updated: 10/20/2020

FREE Greenbuilding Webinar: Expansive Openings for Energy Efficient Settings, October 8, 12 pm EDT

by GreenCE Sustainable Design and Construction

During this webinar, ‘Expansive Openings for Energy Efficient Settings’, you’ll uncover the features and benefits of large opening glass wall systems. Explore how architects and buil

Filed under: Doors, Windows and Openings

Keywords: Building,Windows,Doors,Openings

0 replies | 1146 views | Posted on: 09/30/2020 | Last updated: 10/13/2020

The Getting to Zero Market Landscape and 2020 Zero Energy Buildings List, September 24, 11 am

by Connie NBI

New Buildings Institute has been tracking the zero energy building sector for over a decade and our annual Zero Energy Buildings List is just about complete, with nearly 700 zero energy verified

Keywords: Green Building Policy,Net Zero Energy,Zero Energy

0 replies | 1061 views | Posted on: 08/27/2020 | Last updated: 08/27/2020

USGBC NY Webinar: Long Island Municipal Codes and LEED Building - What You Don't Know, September 2, 11:45 am EDT

by samanthaklein // Intern

Is your company or organization aware of Long Island's Codes that incentivize LEED Certified buildings? All over Long Island, municipalities and utilities provide property tax exemptions and/

Filed under: Municipal Initiatives

New York Green Building Group

Keywords: Building Codes,Long Island,USGBC Long Island,Municipal Green Building

0 replies | 1072 views | Posted on: 08/13/2020 | Last updated: 08/13/2020

NRDC's Teleconference Briefing: Defending the Environment Against the Trump Administration, Feb 27 @ 1:30p EST

by ChristinaC // Marketing Student

National Resource Defense Council's (NRDC) Teleconference Briefing: Defending the Environment Against the Trump Administration, Feb 27 When:1:30 pm Eastern; 12:30 pm Central; 11:30 am Mountain; 10…

Filed under: Government Policies

Keywords: Teleconference,Environmental Activism

0 replies | 1270 views | Posted on: 02/16/2017 | Last updated: 02/16/2017

Online Workshop: How to Build a Green Business, August 4, 2 pm EDT

by samanthaklein // Intern

This webinar is for those who are looking to start an environmentally-driven business, have a great idea, or need some help executing. 

Topics include:

  • How to get in the right mindset to


Filed under: Webinars

Keywords: business,Green Business

0 replies | 1702 views | Posted on: 07/15/2020 | Last updated: 07/16/2020

Webinar: Certified Passive House Designer/Consultant (CPHD/C) Online Training, July 13-17

by AbbieKnight

With 5 days of in-class, online, instruction, and additional e-learning modules that can be completed at one’s own pace, participants will get a thorough grounding in the critical aspects of Pas

Filed under: Online Courses

Keywords: Passive House Design,CPHD,NAPHN,CPHD Training

0 replies | 1274 views | Posted on: 06/29/2020 | Last updated: 06/30/2020

Webinar: GreenBuilt Home Series: All-Electric Homes, July 8, 4:30pm EDT

by samanthaklein // Intern

The first program in the series will be held on Wednesday, July 8 and feature four all-electric homes located in Chicago, Evanston, Marengo and Forest Park

Related to: Electrical,Electric Services

Illinois Green Building Group

Keywords: Green Homes,Green Homes Tour,Electrification

0 replies | 1618 views | Posted on: 06/14/2020 | Last updated: 06/20/2020

Free EZ Retrofit Training, June 29, Alexandria Virginia (Open to Virginia, DC, and MD Organizations only)

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

EZ Retrofit is a no cost energy and water audit tool for multifamily sector to identify cost-effective retrofit opportunities. The training is only open to organizations located in D.C., Maryland and …

Equity and Green Building

0 replies | 778 views | Posted on: 05/16/2017 | Last updated: 05/16/2017

RecyclingWorks Wastewise 2017 Spring Forum

by ChristinaC // Marketing Student

RecyclingWorks Wastewise 2017 Spring Forum May 9 | 8:30am-12:00pm Gillette Stadium - One Patriot Place, Foxborough MA 02035 This interactive forum will explore ways to start or expand food waste …

Filed under: Massachusetts

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: Food Recovery,WasteWise

0 replies | 820 views | Posted on: 04/30/2017 | Last updated: 04/30/2017

Event: 2017 Design-Build Conference & Expo, 11/8 - 11/10, Philadelphia, PA

by Kalyani.rc // Passive House / Sustainability Enthusiast

The Design-Build Institute of America is the only organization that defines, teaches and promotes best practices in design-build. Design-build is a collaborative approach to project delivery that inte…

Filed under: Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania Sustainability Group

0 replies | 2911 views | Posted on: 04/07/2017 | Last updated: 04/07/2017

Passive House - World's Most Energy-Efficient Design Standard, CSI Meeting, 4/19, 5:15 PM, Boston, MA

by Kalyani.rc // Passive House / Sustainability Enthusiast

The presentation will provide an overview of the Passive House building standard and discuss the design and construction principles that are employed to radically reduce energy consumption. Applicable…

Filed under: Massachusetts

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: Passive House

0 replies | 930 views | Posted on: 04/08/2017 | Last updated: 04/08/2017

2017 Northeast Indoor Air Quality and Energy Conference

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

The Northeast Indoor Air Quality & Energy Conference attracts a diverse range of professionals from throughout the region and across the United States and Canada. Attendees come together to share new …

Filed under: Health and Air Quality

0 replies | 804 views | Posted on: 04/05/2017 | Last updated: 04/05/2017

Solar experiment lets neighbors trade energy among themselves

by Kalyani.rc // Passive House / Sustainability Enthusiast

Brooklyn is known the world over for things small-batch and local, like designer clogs, craft bourbon, and artisanal sauerkraut. Now, it is trying to add electricity to the list. In a promising experi

Filed under: Energy

New York Green Building Group

Keywords: clean energy,Solar Energy,Brooklyn,renewables,Microgrid

0 replies | 7437 views | Posted on: 03/16/2017 | Last updated: 03/04/2025

Lego Looks to Plants as Building Blocks for Bricks

by Kalyani.rc // Passive House / Sustainability Enthusiast

Danish toy maker, seeking to decrease its carbon footprint, considers corn and wheat as an alternative to petroleum-based plastic. Lego makes billions of bricks a year out of petroleum-based plasti…

Filed under: Environmental Activism

Keywords: Lego

0 replies | 3607 views | Posted on: 03/11/2017 | Last updated: 03/11/2017

Understanding the Legislative Process: Acting on our Mission through Legislation - USGBC MA Panel Discussion - 3/14 8:30 am

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Understanding the Legislative Process: Acting on our Mission through Legislation USGBC MA Tuesday, March 14 8:30 – 10:00 AM 50 Milk St 15th Floor "Aristotle" Room Boston, MA 02109 Poli…

Filed under: Massachusetts

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: Green Building Advocacy

0 replies | 787 views | Posted on: 02/28/2017 | Last updated: 02/28/2017

 

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