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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 | 1767 views | Posted on: 06/25/2019 | Last updated: 06/25/2019

Denver, Colorado Emu Passive House Boot Camp Training, Offered Hybrid March 23-27 or In-person March 25-27

by Shivani // Social Media Manager

Emu Passive's Focus In-person Boot Camp walks you through this educational journey from beginning to end—led by live instructors, informed by real-world case studies, and enriched by meaning

Colorado High Performance and Passive House Building Group

0 replies | 479 views | Posted on: 01/13/2026 | Last updated: 01/16/2026

Electrify Efficiently - Products and Resources, free 2-part online series, February 3 & 10, 9 - 10:30 am PT

by Shivani // Social Media Manager

Dive into the essentials of home electrification with a comprehensive product overview and learn the best practices for staging successful projects. This class series will equip you with the knowledge

California Green Building

0 replies | 628 views | Posted on: 12/22/2025 | Last updated: 01/28/2026

Duct System Optimization Certification Program, January 13-14, Anaheim, California

by Shivani // Social Media Manager

This two-day training course will give you the technical knowledge to test and improve poorly performing HVAC systems. Learn how to deliver high quality, profitable duct system renovations a

California Green Building

0 replies | 772 views | Posted on: 12/01/2025 | Last updated: 12/01/2025

Bharat Renewable Expo 2026, January 16-18, Jaipur, Rajasthan - India

by Shivani // Social Media Manager

Embark on an inspiring journey at the 3rd Edition of Bharat Renewable Expo, India’s premier showcase of renewable energy excellence. From January 16–18, 2026, in Jaipur, the Pink

India Green Building

0 replies | 1501 views | Posted on: 11/07/2025 | Last updated: 11/07/2025

Free Webinar: Introduction to Biodiversity, November 4, 10 - 11 am BST (UK)

by Shivani // Social Media Manager

What is the session about?

This webinar will help you to gain an understanding of what biodiversity is, why it is an important issue which people working in the construction industry need to think

UK Green Building

0 replies | 611 views | Posted on: 10/08/2025 | Last updated: 10/09/2025

Climatetech Summit 2025, In Person and Live Event, November 4, Houston, Texas

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

Texas Green Building

0 replies | 1703 views | Posted on: 09/19/2025 | Last updated: 09/19/2025

BayREN C&S Training: Residential HVAC Sizing and Duct Design, Online, October 21, 9 - 10:30 am PT

by Shivani // Social Media Manager

This course will review residential HVAC design basics and equipment selection, as well as explain how to process, check, and verify residential load calculations and duct designs that are required by

California Green Building

0 replies | 468 views | Posted on: 08/30/2025 | Last updated: 09/19/2025

Life Cycle Assessment & Environmental Product Declarations, Online Course, September 18, 12 - 2 pm

by Shivani // Social Media Manager

In this course for building industry professionals, you will learn the promise and pitfalls of LCA and EPDs, understand the categories of impact included in the Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) process, an

Massachusetts Green Builders

0 replies | 1056 views | Posted on: 08/13/2025 | Last updated: 08/13/2025

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 | 2053 views | Posted on: 09/05/2019 | Last updated: 09/05/2019

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 | 1792 views | Posted on: 08/07/2019 | Last updated: 08/07/2019

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 | 1301 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 | 1481 views | Posted on: 07/12/2019 | Last updated: 07/12/2019

Webinar on Demand (Free): The Who, Where and How of Installing a Solar Array, by CleanFootprint

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Installing Solar Does NOT Have to Be Complicated This webinar is designed for Facility Managers who want to install solar but are unsure of the installation process. We will discuss the who, where,…

Filed under: Webinars

Keywords: Solar,Clean FootPrint

0 replies | 1333 views | Posted on: 06/29/2015 | Last updated: 06/29/2015

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 | 1369 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 | 1146 views | Posted on: 06/03/2019 | Last updated: 06/04/2019

4th Annual Environmental Leader & Energy Manager Conference (ELEMCON), May 13-15, Denver, CO

by AbbieKnight

The Environmental Leader & Energy Manager Conference offers a unique opportunity for environmental, sustainability and energy professionals to come together to identify new areas of opportunity to

Filed under: Colorado

Colorado High Performance and Passive House Building Group

Keywords: Efficiency,Industry Changemakers

0 replies | 1510 views | Posted on: 04/11/2019 | Last updated: 04/12/2019

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 | 1406 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 | 765 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 | 1459 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 | 1593 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 | 1060 views | Posted on: 09/24/2015 | Last updated: 09/24/2015

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 | 2039 views | Posted on: 08/31/2015 | Last updated: 09/01/2015

Energy Efficiency Progress: What We’ve Gained in 35 Years

by Chelsea W. // Student

A new report by the America Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy, “Energy Efficiency in the United States: 35 Years and Counting," was released and found some truly incredible things. For one, yo…

Filed under: Studies/Surveys

Related to: Information and Resources ,Media,Energy,News,Studies/Surveys

Keywords: news,Energy Efficiency,Studies

0 replies | 2211 views | Posted on: 07/28/2015 | Last updated: 07/28/2015

 

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