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Designing a Green New Deal, September 13, 9:30am-7:30pm, Philadelphia, PA

by Gina Pryciak // Student

We are entering a period of once-unfathomable hope on climate change, where environmental advocates and leaders are staking out an ambitious agenda that matches the scale and urgency of the clima

Filed under: Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania Sustainability Group

Keywords: Green New Deal

0 replies | 1589 views | Posted on: 08/07/2019 | Last updated: 08/07/2019

USGBC-LA Thought Leadership Series: Building Climate Resilience, June 22, 4 pm PT

by samanthaklein // Intern

This webinar entails a deep discussion on how we develop a kit of parts around creating a network of resilience hubs around the City of Los Angeles. At this event, participants will

  • Release the

Filed under: Events

California Green Building

Keywords: Sustainable Communities,Leadership,Resilience,Urban Development,Los Angeles

0 replies | 1040 views | Posted on: 06/07/2023 | Last updated: 06/07/2023

GPRO Fundamentals of Building Green, Virtual Course with Urban Green Council, June 1, 9 am - 2 pm

by lc // Associate, Education O&D at Urban Green Council

In GPRO Fundamentals of Building Green, you will learn how to see buildings differently and discover strategies to make them efficient, healthy and resilient.

This course is ideal for any

Filed under: Education

New York Green Building Group

Keywords: Green Building,Certification,AIA credits,GBCI

0 replies | 1274 views | Posted on: 05/22/2023 | Last updated: 05/23/2023

SPEER Workshop + Happy Hour, May 25, 2-4:30 pm, Dallas, TX

by samanthaklein // Intern

SPEER, in collaboration with the Energy Services Coalition (ESC) Texas Chapter, will feature a panel discussion focused on “No dollar left behind”. The panel will provide up-to-d

Filed under: Events

Texas Green Building

Keywords: investments,Energy Efficiency,Sustainable Infrastructure,Dallas Green Building,Residential Energy Services

0 replies | 853 views | Posted on: 04/30/2023 | Last updated: 04/30/2023

Free Green Building Sustainable Design and Construction Webinar: Where Sustainability Meets Innovation, May 17, 12-1pm EDT

by Hani // Social media manager

This course discusses the impact of buildings on the natural environment and offers insight on designing to minimize those impacts through sun control and mastery of the elements. The discussion empha

0 replies | 1307 views | Posted on: 04/18/2023 | Last updated: 04/18/2023

Free Webinar: Resiliency L+L: New York City's Coastal Resiliency Initiatives, April 19, 12-1:30 pm

by Hani // Social media manager

USGBC's Middle Atlantic and New England region has collaborated with the NYC Post of the Society of American Military Engineers (SAME) is back for the third year in a row to bring you a

New York Green Building Group

0 replies | 759 views | Posted on: 03/28/2023 | Last updated: 03/28/2023

LEED Building Tour + Networking Hour, Universal Life Insurance Building, April 20, 5:30-8pm, Nashville, Tennessee

by Hani // Social media manager

Participants will not only see LEED in action but learn about the process and lessons learned from project team members. They will discuss aspects, strategies and policies that contributed to car

0 replies | 926 views | Posted on: 03/13/2023 | Last updated: 03/14/2023

Free Webinar: Unlocking the Green Home Market: Green MLS for Real Estate Professionals, March 31, 9am-12pm PST

by himj // Student Of Green Building

Join green home consultant and realtor Marc Richmond and Meg Garabrant of Earth Advantage to learn more about present green home fundamentals, market drivers for energy efficiency features in resident

California Green Building

0 replies | 1570 views | Posted on: 02/25/2023 | Last updated: 02/28/2023

Environmental Justice in the Built Environment: Protecting Children and Families, Free Webinar, February 23, 2-4 pm ET

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

This webinar will provide an introduction to the role of building materials in influencing chemical exposures, as well as the latest science on disproportionate chemical exposures among pregnant peopl

Pennsylvania Sustainability Group

0 replies | 906 views | Posted on: 02/13/2023 | Last updated: 02/13/2023

USGBC Florida: Tour at Tampa International Airport, February 24, 10am–12pm EST

by Hani // Social media manager

Tampa International Airport is going green! This walking tour features the LEED Platinum SkyCenter One office with the airport’s new Sustainability and Resilience Director, Eric Caplan. Built wi

Florida Green Building Group

0 replies | 756 views | Posted on: 01/27/2023 | Last updated: 01/28/2023

"Overcoming Barriers to Safe Water Access in Low-Income Countries," Presented by Amy Pickering, October 21st, 3pm, Tufts University, Medford, MA

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Provost and Senior Vice President Nadine Aubry and Dean Jianmin Qu, Karol Family Professor, School of Engineering, invite the community to celebrate the establishment of the Tiampo Family Professorshi

Filed under: Massachusetts

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: Drinking Water,Social Justice,Clean Water,Water Accessibility,Water Access,Water Safety

0 replies | 1615 views | Posted on: 10/04/2019 | Last updated: 10/04/2019

Sustainable Job Opportunity: City of Boston, Climate and Energy Outreach Program Coordinator (Temporary, Grant Funded Position)

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

City of Boston, Climate and Energy Outreach Program Coordinator (Temporary, Grant Funded Position)

- Temporary, Grant Funded Position (18 Months)
- Boston Residency Required
 

Brief Job D



Filed under: Green Building Jobs

0 replies | 679 views | Posted on: 09/25/2019 | Last updated: 09/25/2019

Start Smart: Clean Energy From the Ground up, September 25, Waltham, MA

by AbbieKnight

Start Smart will offer residential new construction professionals the opportunity to learn the latest information on reliable, cost-effective, energy-efficient technologies and incentives with the goa

Filed under: Massachusetts

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: USGBCMA,Energy Efficiency,MassCEC,Cost-Effective

0 replies | 1808 views | Posted on: 09/05/2019 | Last updated: 09/05/2019

Greentown Labs - Energy Innovation Networking and Panel, Thursday, September 10, 5:30-8:30 pm

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Greentown Labs - Energy Innovation Networking and Panel Thursday, September 10 5:30 - 8:30 PM What fosters private and public sector ideas at the nexus of technology and government. How does in…

Filed under: Massachusetts

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: Energy,Innovation

0 replies | 1655 views | Posted on: 08/31/2015 | Last updated: 09/01/2015

US Green Building Council NJ’s 16th Annual Golf Outing + Networking Dinner: September 17, Neschanic Station, NJ

by MVillere

Join us for a fun day of golf, networking & delicious food. Not a golfer? Join us for just the Networking Dinner.

This is a great opportunity to meet and network with like-minded professio

New Jersey Greenbuilding Group

0 replies | 1143 views | Posted on: 07/24/2019 | Last updated: 07/24/2019

CALGreen and Energy Code Seminar, August 16, 10:00am-4:00pm, Sacramento, CA

by Gina Pryciak // Student

California Energy Code 2019: Challenges and Mandatory Changes

This three-hour session will bring you up to date on changes to the Energy Code (Title 24, Part 6) for residential and non-residen

Filed under: California

California Green Building

Keywords: Green Building,Energy Codes

0 replies | 1272 views | Posted on: 07/12/2019 | Last updated: 07/12/2019

Residential Solar in Carson: Solar for Single Family Homes, July 9, Carson, CA

by Gina Pryciak // Student

A workshop for residents to learn more about the benefits, challenges, and opportunities of going solar. Is your roof suitable for solar? Attend to find out! 

Filed under: California

California Green Building

Keywords: Solar,Green Homes

0 replies | 1545 views | Posted on: 06/25/2019 | Last updated: 06/25/2019

GPRO Fundamentals of Green Building Training, July 8 & July 16, Los Angeles, CA

by AidanAnthony // Intern

This event is comprised of 2 sessions, which build up to an exam at the end of the second session.

The construction industry is moving quickly towards greener, high-performing buildings, creating i

Filed under: California

California Green Building

0 replies | 1217 views | Posted on: 06/10/2019 | Last updated: 06/10/2019

Green Building Slam, St. Louis, MO, June 11 5:30-7:30 pm

by Gina Pryciak // Student

This year’s event will feature several fast paced presentations with an eye on redevelopment and equity. 

North Lafayette Square

This 12 acre project develops long vacant former indus

Filed under: Missouri

Missouri Green Building

0 replies | 895 views | Posted on: 06/03/2019 | Last updated: 06/04/2019

GreenCon Building Conference and Expo, March 17, Dickinson College

by btfalcon71 // Architect, Sustainable Design Professional

GreenCon Building Conference and Expo, March 17, Dickinson College USGBC Central Pennsylvania is pleased to announce that Alex Wilson, Founder of BuildingGreen, Inc. and President of the Resilient …

Filed under: Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania Sustainability Group

Keywords: USGBC Central Pennsylvania

0 replies | 1206 views | Posted on: 02/05/2016 | Last updated: 02/05/2016

250 Foot Tall Dorm at Cornell University Will be the Most Efficient Skyscraper Ever Built

by NSchepis // Student at Bridgewater State

Cornell University’s Tech campus, scheduled to be complete in 2017, is located on Roosevelt Island on the East River in New York. When complete the Tech campus will be an innovative and sustainable …

Filed under: Other Green Building - Other

0 replies | 650 views | Posted on: 01/23/2016 | Last updated: 01/23/2016

21 Mayors Pledge US $5.2 Billion - 10 percent of budgets - to Resilience Strategies, at COP21

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

From CitiesToday, December 2, 2015: 21 mayors have pledged US$5.2 billion to fund resilience strategies by signing up to the 10% Resilience Pledge at the COP21 conference in Paris this week. May…

Filed under: Climate Change

Keywords: Resilience,COP21,Cities

0 replies | 1225 views | Posted on: 12/03/2015 | Last updated: 12/03/2015

Cradle to Cradle Products Symposium and Innovation Celebration, November 13, 8 am - 5 pm

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Think positive. Design Positive. Make Positive. Cradle to Cradle Product Symposium and Innovation Celebration November 13, 2015 Product Symposium- Sessions 8am - 5 pm (Business Casual Atti…

Filed under: New York

New York Green Building Group

Keywords: Circular Economy,Cradle to Cradle

0 replies | 1388 views | Posted on: 11/05/2015 | Last updated: 11/05/2015

Insider Knowledge Report 2015

by Jason L. // LEED AP O+M

Published by Environmental Leader, LLC This report includes lessons-learned, tactics, insights and case studies from experts working in the trenches of corporate environmental, sustainability and ener…

Filed under: Information and Resources

0 replies | 966 views | Posted on: 09/24/2015 | Last updated: 09/24/2015

 

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