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Crushing the Code NYS: Commercial, Online, November 29

by Urban Green Council

Crushing the Code New York City: Commercial is a course that prepares design and building professionals to comply with the many requirements in the 2020 NYCECC and create more energy-efficie

Filed under: Energy

New York Green Building Group

0 replies | 1281 views | Posted on: 10/28/2022 | Last updated: 11/15/2022

Free Webinar: The New Cool: The Transition to Low-GWP and Natural Refrigerants, February 6, 11am EST

by Hani // Social media manager

Hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs) released into the atmosphere pose a significant global warming impact, prompting regulatory measures from the EPA to phase down the production and consumption of HFCs by 85%

Filed under: Webinars

0 replies | 766 views | Posted on: 01/03/2024 | Last updated: 01/03/2024

Free Webinar: Save Money On An Electric Car: Rebates & Incentives, January 15, 7pm

by Hani // Social media manager

Federal and state incentives for electric vehicles (EVs) have all changed recently, thanks to the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), the 2022 climate bill in Massachusetts, and new program announcements f

Massachusetts Green Builders

0 replies | 729 views | Posted on: 12/05/2023 | Last updated: 12/05/2023

Free GreenHome Institute Webinar: Heat Pumps Can Be the Next AC: A Study, December 13, 12-1 pm ET

by Hani // Social media manager

Heat pumps can do everything an air conditioner (AC) can and more. So why replace old ACs with the same old AC technology when heat pumps can do better? This idea is quickly moving from concept to rea

Michigan Green Building

0 replies | 1037 views | Posted on: 11/17/2023 | Last updated: 11/18/2023

GPRO Schools, Training for Green Building Operations & Maintenance, Online, December 7 -8, 9 am - 1:30 pm ET

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

School facility and custodial staff members are unsung heroes in the quest for healthy and high-performing school buildings that contribute to thriving environments for students. GPRO training fo

Pennsylvania Sustainability Group

0 replies | 744 views | Posted on: 11/07/2023 | Last updated: 11/07/2023

Built Environment Plus: Energy Codes and Trends, Online, November 28, 3-5 pm

by Hani // Social media manager

This course will cover many rapidly evolving elements of sustainable design with particular attention to energy codes and trends applicable in Massachusetts. Topics will include the new Stretch Energy

Massachusetts Green Builders

0 replies | 666 views | Posted on: 10/24/2023 | Last updated: 10/24/2023

Free CE Webinar: DIY Home Energy Scores & Ratings, October 18, 10-11am

by Hani // Social media manager

The US Dept of Energy has released a DIY Home Energy Score* assessment tool that you can use to make more informed energy, cost, and carbon savings on your home or project. It can even be used to help

Michigan Green Building

0 replies | 555 views | Posted on: 10/06/2023 | Last updated: 10/06/2023

2023 Michigan Sustainability Conference, October 24-25, Gaylord, MI

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

The 2023 Michigan Sustainability Conference (MISCON) will be held October 24 - 25 at the Treetops Resort in Gaylord, Michigan.   

Join the Michigan Department of Envir

Michigan Green Building

0 replies | 921 views | Posted on: 09/21/2023 | Last updated: 09/21/2023

Advancing Mass Timber Construction , September 11-13, Atlanta, Georgia

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

As of March 2023, WoodWorks published that over 1700 projects have been constructed with, or are in design with, mass timber – an exponential growth of over 30% year on year thanks to evolving c

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

0 replies | 696 views | Posted on: 09/06/2023 | Last updated: 09/06/2023

Green Building Alliance's 30th Annual Emerald Evening, September 21, 5:30-9:30 pm, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Join Green Building Alliance to celebrate three decades of healthy and high-performing spaces in Western Pennsylvania!  

At this year’s event, GBA celebrates communit

Pennsylvania Sustainability Group

0 replies | 2645 views | Posted on: 08/17/2023 | Last updated: 08/17/2023

Mercedes Benz Stadium Sustainability Tour + Atlanta United Game, August 26, 5-9pm EDT, Georgia

by Hani // Social media manager

Join USGBC Georgia for a one-of-a-kind event that combines sustainability, sports, and fun! Get ready to experience the signature features of the LEED certified and TRUE certified for zero waste Merce

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

0 replies | 1412 views | Posted on: 07/28/2023 | Last updated: 07/29/2023

USGBC Virtual Summit: Product Solutions Summit + Showcase, August 9-10

by Hani // Social media manager

Join USGBC and 300+ of your colleagues for the 2nd annual Product Solutions Summit + Showcase! Together USGBC will explore noteworthy sustainable products that reduce negative impacts and increase LEE

0 replies | 861 views | Posted on: 07/08/2023 | Last updated: 07/09/2023

Crushing the Code NYS: Commercial, December 8, Greenwich, CT

by Urban Green Council

Crushing the Code New York State: Commercial is a course that prepares building and design professionals in New York State to comply with the many requirements in the 2020 ECCCNYS and design

Filed under: Certifications/Labels and Transparency

New York Green Building Group

0 replies | 1071 views | Posted on: 11/15/2022 | Last updated: 11/21/2022

Student Internship

by Steven Fitzgerald // Student/Consultant

I have received information that the USGBC Ma Chapter is looking for a Student Intern starting Mid January. I will get a full description of the job and anybody interested feel free to contact me.

Emerging Green Professionals

0 replies | 946 views | Posted on: 11/21/2014 | Last updated: 11/21/2014

FREE WEBINAR: Incorporating Sustainable Materials into Commercial Restroom Design, Thursday, September 12, 2019 - 12:00pm to 1:00pm EDT

by GreenCE Sustainable Design and Construction

There are varied material options available for restrooms, locker rooms, and other applications. Learn about HDPE, its physical attributes, composition, design options and sustainable contributions to

Filed under: Webinars

Keywords: restrooms,locker rooms,sustainablity

0 replies | 2160 views | Posted on: 01/18/2019 | Last updated: 08/06/2019

FREE WEBINAR: Integrative Process and Whole Canopy System Solution Design, Tuesday, January 22, 2019 - 12:00pm to 1:00pm EST

by GreenCE Sustainable Design and Construction

Canopy systems are sometimes one of those building elements that gets taken for granted or overlooked, despite the important role they play in providing coverage, shading and reduced heat gain to a bu

Filed under: Webinars

Keywords: Canopy,Integrative Design

0 replies | 2100 views | Posted on: 01/02/2019 | Last updated: 01/17/2019

UTC Center for Intelligent Buildings: A Living Showcase of What's Possible, Dec 12, Syracuse NY - Webinar or in Person

by Yishan

UTC Center for Intelligent Buildings: A Living Showcase of What's Possible

ATTEND IN PERSON | JOIN VIA WEBINAR

The UTC Center for Intelligent Buildings is a first-of-its-kind technology

Filed under: New York

New York Green Building Group

0 replies | 1013 views | Posted on: 11/28/2018 | Last updated: 11/28/2018

Become a LEED Green Associate! Free LEED Exam Prep Course

by GreenCE Sustainable Design and Construction

Once you get back from Greenbuild, you'll probably want to become a LEED Green Associate. We've got you covered with our free LEED Prep Exam course designed to help you pass the LEED exam

Filed under: Exam Preparation

Keywords: LEED Exam Prep,LEED,Free

0 replies | 7983 views | Posted on: 11/12/2018 | Last updated: 03/04/2025

Somerville Climate Forward Plan Release Celebration at GreentownLabs, Nov 28, Somerville, MA

by Yishan

Join Mayor A. Curtatone and the Somerville Office of Sustainability and Environment at Greentown Labs to celebrate the release of Somerville's community climate change plan, Somervi

Filed under: Events

Massachusetts Green Builders

0 replies | 1074 views | Posted on: 11/03/2018 | Last updated: 11/04/2018

Farmers for America, Film Screening, Nov 1, 6-8 pm (with dinner!), Farmers Market, LA

by Yishan

Come join UCLA Farmers Market to watch Farmers for America! **Dinner will be provided!**

This documentary showcases the importance of farmers and farming in America as we move into the future. Most

Filed under: California

California Green Building

0 replies | 1062 views | Posted on: 10/26/2018 | Last updated: 10/29/2018

Annual Sustainable Roundtable - USGBC Wisconsin, October 25, 5-8 pm, Madison

by AbbieKnight

Join the US Green Building Council's (USGBC) Wisconsin community for our third annual Sustainability Roundtable event on Oct. 25. This is your opportunity to network and gain career insight with s

Filed under: Wisconsin

Wisconsin Green Building Group

Keywords: Sustainability,Roundtable

0 replies | 1057 views | Posted on: 10/09/2018 | Last updated: 10/10/2018

Power & Renewables Summit 2018, November 13-14, Austin, TX

by Aditya

Power & Renewables Summit 2018 will gather industry views on how renewable integration, decarbonization, sector electrification and the growing need for increased capacity and flexibility are impa

Filed under: Energy

Keywords: clean energy,renewables,Power,Decarbonization,Power Markets

0 replies | 1380 views | Posted on: 09/26/2018 | Last updated: 09/26/2018

7th International Conference on Green Energy, Green Engineering and Technology, Sep 20-21, 2018, Berlin, Germany

by Aditya

EuroSciCon welcomes you to attend the 7th Edition of International Conference on Green Energy, Green Engineering, and Technology during September 20-21, 2018 at Berlin, Germany. We cordially invite al…

Filed under: Cleantech

Keywords: clean energy,Sustainability,green technology

0 replies | 1762 views | Posted on: 08/31/2018 | Last updated: 08/31/2018

USGBC Detroit General Circle Meeting- September 10th

by AbbieKnight

If you are interested in getting involved with the USGBC Detroit Region and helping to make an impact in the local community then please join for an active discussion.

Filed under: Events

Michigan Green Building

0 replies | 820 views | Posted on: 08/14/2018 | Last updated: 08/15/2018

Help Cleantech Open Northeast celebrate its 10th anniversary! March 19

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Help Cleantech Open Northeast celebrate its 10th anniversary #KickoffCleanTech March 19, 2015 5:30-8:30 PM Greentown Labs, 28 Dane Street, Somerville, MA 02143 Join us for an awesome night of…

Filed under: Massachusetts

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: Cleantech Open Northeast

0 replies | 1263 views | Posted on: 03/05/2015 | Last updated: 03/05/2015

 

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