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National Microgrids Conference, Boston, MA on April 17-19th

by AbbieKnight

The concept of a microgrid is quickly becoming one of the most popular trends in energy distribution, offering resilience and independence that can't be achieved relying on the tradition

Filed under: Massachusetts

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: Microgrids

0 replies | 2150 views | Posted on: 03/19/2019 | Last updated: 03/19/2019

RE+ Midwest AND RE+ Community Energy!, December 3, Co-located in Schaumburg, Illinois

by Shivani // Social Media Manager

RE+ Midwest is a top forum for professionals dedicated to the integration of solar, storage, and additional renewable energy assets like wind energy and electric vehicle infrastructure in the reg

Illinois Green Building Group

0 replies | 619 views | Posted on: 10/15/2025 | Last updated: 10/25/2025

Decarbonizing NYC Co-ops: A LL97 Compliance Roadmap, October 23, 9:30-11 am, New York, NY

by Shivani // Social Media Manager

Join Urban Land Institute NY (ULI NY) and the NYC Mayor’s Office of Climate & Environmental Justice (MOCEJ) for an engaging discussion on decarbonization planning for New York City’s l

New York Green Building Group

0 replies | 712 views | Posted on: 09/29/2025 | Last updated: 09/30/2025

Free Webinar: Home Improvements for a Healthier, Resilient, and Clean-Energy Future - A One-Page Guide for Homeowners, November 3, 4 - 5 pm PT

by Shivani // Social Media Manager

Overview of a new one-page guide for homeowners. With the premise that most home improvement projects have the potential to improve or harm performance, it’s helpful to be informed of basic buil

California Green Building

0 replies | 1245 views | Posted on: 09/04/2025 | Last updated: 09/04/2025

Passive Design/Build Boot Camp with Emu Passive – FREE Training & Exam, Starts September 29 with two schedule options, Ventura, California

by Shivani // Social Media Manager

3C-REN is offering a hands-on Certified Passive House Tradesperson Training and Exam through industry leading provider Emu Passive FREE (normally a $2,490 value) to tradespeople who are

California Green Building

0 replies | 1204 views | Posted on: 08/15/2025 | Last updated: 08/15/2025

Free Webinar: The Business Opportunity of Electrification, September 10, 11 am - 1 pm PT

by Shivani // Social Media Manager

The accelerating electrification market is creating unprecedented opportunities for companies in the residential energy sector. As homeowners seek to convert their homes from fossil fuel-powered syste

California Green Building

0 replies | 1040 views | Posted on: 07/30/2025 | Last updated: 07/30/2025

LEED® Green Associate Exam Prep, August 5, 12 - 4 pm ET

by Mansi // Social Media Manager

Join this training to kickstart or enhance the study process. The curriculum is designed to cover the segments of the Green Associate Exam and to lightly cover the Advanced placement specialty exams.

Massachusetts Green Builders

0 replies | 688 views | Posted on: 07/02/2025 | Last updated: 07/12/2025

Making Zero Emissions Buildings the New Normal, A USGBC First Friday Webinar, July 11, 1-2 pm ET

by Mansi // Social Media Manager

The idea of zero-carbon buildings is quickly moving from aspiration to expectation, especially for new construction. This session examines the enabling factors making zero carbon buildings possible, h

Pennsylvania Sustainability Group

0 replies | 765 views | Posted on: 06/16/2025 | Last updated: 06/17/2025

Free Webinar: Building for Health: Where Public Health and Energy Policy Intersect, June 10, 9 am -12 pm, PT

by Mansi // Social Media Manager

The Bay Area Regional Energy Network (BayREN) is a network of local governments partnering to promote resource efficiency at the regional level, focusing on energy, water, and greenhouse gas redu

California Green Building

0 replies | 890 views | Posted on: 05/19/2025 | Last updated: 05/19/2025

Free Webinar: Residential Existing Buildings - Additions, May 28, 12 - 1 pm ET

by Shivani // Social Media Manager

This course covers how an addition is impacted by the new energy code. When does an addition require a HERS rating and when it does not. This course covers the HERS process and requirements. What

Massachusetts Green Builders

0 replies | 703 views | Posted on: 05/03/2025 | Last updated: 05/06/2025

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 | 1102 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 | 1471 views | Posted on: 04/11/2019 | Last updated: 04/12/2019

USGBC Student Groups

by Steven Fitzgerald // Student/Consultant

I know that this is short notice about the free webinar's that I emailed several members about in the Student Group. At 11 am FLIR Manufacturer of Infrared Cameras is having a free "High Performance T…

Emerging Green Professionals

0 replies | 1040 views | Posted on: 11/13/2014 | Last updated: 11/13/2014

I am researching urban agriculture, any help would be much appreciated.

by estrenton // Industrial & Interaction Designer

I am currently pursuing my thesis in Industrial and Interaction Design. Over the past five months, I have been researching the connection of sustainability between urban agriculture, community and mat

Filed under: Environment

0 replies | 1994 views | Posted on: 02/18/2019 | Last updated: 02/18/2019

Cook County Sustainability Version 2.0, February 6, Chicago, IL

by ella.nielsen44 // Student

“In 2010, President Toni Preckwinkle took office as President of Cook County. She convened an advisory council of industry professionals to set forth goals and objectives to make Cook County a w

Filed under: Illinois

Illinois Green Building Group

Keywords: Climate Change,Sustainability

0 replies | 1255 views | Posted on: 01/25/2019 | Last updated: 01/26/2019

FREE WEBINAR: Integrative Process and Whole Canopy System Solution Design, Tuesday, March 19, 2019 - 12:00pm to 1:30pm EDT

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: architectural canopies,shading,canopy systems

0 replies | 1885 views | Posted on: 01/17/2019 | Last updated: 01/17/2019

What Makes a HERS Home So Special, Anyway?: A Comparison of Field-Tested Homes – Free CE Webinar December 19, 2018, 12:00 pm - 1:15 pm

by Aditya

What Makes a HERS Home So Special, Anyway?: A Comparison of Field-Tested Homes – Free CE Webinar
December 19, 2018, 12:00 pm - 1:15 pm

https://greenhomeinstitute.org/events/what-makes-a-hers


0 replies | 1936 views | Posted on: 12/05/2018 | Last updated: 12/05/2018

Wisconsin Better Buildings, Better Business Conference, Feb 13 - 15, Wisconsin Dells

by Yishan

The 2019 Better Buildings: Better Business Conference will feature a new Expo layout featuring 60 booth spaces, electric vehicles, demos and everyone’s favorite Better Beer: Better Brats recepti

Filed under: Trade Shows and Events

Wisconsin Green Building Group

0 replies | 1983 views | Posted on: 11/18/2018 | Last updated: 11/18/2018

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 | 1983 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 | 2158 views | Posted on: 07/28/2015 | Last updated: 07/28/2015

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 | 1286 views | Posted on: 06/29/2015 | Last updated: 06/29/2015

Boston Area Solar Energy Association Forum: Thursday, May 14 -Stories of Trial and Hope from Japan

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Boston Area Solar Energy Association Forum: Thursday, May 14 -Stories of Trial and Hope from Japan First Parish in Cambridge Unitarian Universalist; 3 Church Street, Harvard Square Doors open at …

Filed under: Massachusetts

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: Environment,NESEA,BASEA,Japan,Fukushima,Minamata, Ishimure Michiko

0 replies | 1814 views | Posted on: 05/04/2015 | Last updated: 05/04/2015

Architectural Signage Southwood Group Custom Graphics Specialists - Faciliteit

by brikskieloop

SouthWood is verheugd te worden gehuisvest in een modern, nieuw, eigendom van het bedrijf 40.000 vierkante meter faciliteit op 6 + hectare grond in het zuidwesten van Charlotte. Wij zijn gevestigd op …

Filed under: Printing

Related to: Services

0 replies | 2296 views | Posted on: 03/25/2015 | Last updated: 03/25/2015

Energy Efficiency Workshop, February 12 at 8 am, Quincy Chamber of Commerce

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Energy Efficiency Workshop February 12 8-10 am Quincy Chamber of Commerce This event is geared to the business person and home owner that wishes to reduce heating and electric costs will makin…

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: Green Building,Energy Efficiency,Solar

0 replies | 1485 views | Posted on: 02/05/2015 | Last updated: 03/06/2015

 

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