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Mold, Radon, and Lead in Schools: 1,000 Hours Grant Workshop, March 10, Pittsburgh, PA

by abu417 // Climate Connoisseur. Eco-Maniac. Solar Sommelier.

In a year, a student will spend an average of 1,000 hours within a school building. Creating the healthiest, safest school building for students is GBA's highest priority as school facility p

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Filed under: Green Schools

Related to: Other,Education

Pennsylvania Sustainability Group

Keywords: Green Schools,Green Building Advocacy,Green Building Alliance

0 replies | 1945 views | Posted on: 01/24/2020 | Last updated: 01/24/2020

Resilient Meadville Projects Expo and Progress Report Luncheon, October 27, Meadville, Pennsylvania

by Srushti // Social Media Executive

Join Green Building Alliance and Resilient Meadville partners as they highlight the people, projects, and teams strengthening local resilience and celebrate the progress of GBA’s Resilient Meadv

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Pennsylvania Sustainability Group

0 replies | 316 views | Posted on: 09/21/2026 | Last updated: 09/22/2026

Free Webinar: Equinox House Upgrade Tour - Rainwater | Microgrid | Smart Ventilation, September 30, 12 - 1 pm ET

by Srushti // Social Media Executive

Join GreenHome Institute for an enlightening virtual tour of Equinox House, a remarkable net zero home located in Urbana, Illinois, built in 2010. During the tour, you'll discover the innovat

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Michigan Green Building

0 replies | 590 views | Posted on: 08/25/2026 | Last updated: 08/27/2026

NESEA Green Building Pro Tour: Renovation and Electrification of Historic Affordable Housing Development, December 11, Harlem, New York, NY

by Srushti // Social Media Executive

Join NESEA for a Pro Tour of the landmarked Harlem River Houses, New York City’s first purpose-built public housing development. This development has undergone a thorough and senstive renewal, u

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Massachusetts Green Builders

0 replies | 308 views | Posted on: 07/24/2026 | Last updated: 10/07/2026

Free Webinar: Residential Air Barrier and Insulation Installation, September 30, 1 - 2 pm ET

by Srushti // Social Media Executive

 The installation of a continuous air and thermal barrier is perhaps the best and most cost-effective way to reduce energy waste and save money on utility bills; at the same time, important details

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Massachusetts Green Builders

0 replies | 605 views | Posted on: 07/11/2026 | Last updated: 07/16/2026

Advancing Circularity with TRUE, a USGBC First Friday Webinar, Online, September 11, 1 - 2 pm PT

by Shivani // Social Media Manager

This session will cover an overview of circularity and how TRUE (and LEED) work to advance the circular economy. The session will provide an overview of circular principles and how zero waste goals al

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California Green Building

0 replies | 588 views | Posted on: 06/19/2026 | Last updated: 06/19/2026

Free Webinar, Hosted by NBI, National Grid Zero Net Energy Spring Forum: Policy, June 2, 10 am - 11 am PDT

by Connie NBI

Join local and regional professionals who are interested in learning methods to reduce carbon emissions from the built environment. The National Grid Zero Net Energy Spring Forum: Policy presenters wi

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Filed under: Events

Keywords: Zero Net Energy,ZNE,Energy

0 replies | 1617 views | Posted on: 05/06/2020 | Last updated: 05/07/2020

Webinar - Replacing Diesel in an Alaskan Community: Cordova's New Battery Energy Storage System, May 7, 2-3:30 pm

by Veer Mudambi // Journalist - Writing Green

Join us for a webinar with the Cordova Electric Cooperative to learn about its recently installed energy storage system. Cordova installed its 1MW/1MWh utility-scale lithium-ion system in Ju

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Filed under: Energy

0 replies | 1393 views | Posted on: 04/22/2020 | Last updated: 04/23/2020

Free Webinar Hosted by EEBA: Healthy Home Practices: COVID-19 & Beyond, Tuesday, April 21, 1pm CST

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Learn how to build and utilize a home to stay healthy and the essential steps you should be taking to start improving your home’s living spaces. Caroline Blazovsky, nationally recognized as Amer

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Filed under: Health and Air Quality

Buildings and Our Health - News and Information

0 replies | 2042 views | Posted on: 04/09/2020 | Last updated: 04/09/2020

FREE Webinar: Sustainable + Contemporary Commercial Restroom Materials, 2 Dates: March 27 and April 1, 12-1 EDT

by GreenCE Sustainable Design and Construction

When designing a restroom or other space, professionals are often faced with the challenge of selecting materials that function, appeal to the senses, and contribute to green building initiatives. In

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Keywords: Materials,Commercial Restrooms,Commercial Restroom Design

0 replies | 1735 views | Posted on: 03/24/2020 | Last updated: 04/09/2020

NSBRC Passivhaus Workshop, May 15-16, Swindon, UK

by abu417 // Climate Connoisseur. Eco-Maniac. Solar Sommelier.

The Passivhaus standard is designed to deliver comfort, quality and lower running costs, in any type of building.

Meet Passivhaus accredited experts and suppliers at this two day workshop - a

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Filed under: Education

Related to: Education ,Standards

UK Green Building

Keywords: Passive House,Green Building Standards

0 replies | 1608 views | Posted on: 03/14/2020 | Last updated: 03/31/2020

Healthy Materials: Material Transparency and Implementation in Projects, March 12, Denver, CO

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Join USGBC Colorado to review the basics of healthy materials disclosures and details for choosing healthier materials in your next green building project.

This interdisciplinary session will revie

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Colorado High Performance and Passive House Building Group

0 replies | 1288 views | Posted on: 02/27/2020 | Last updated: 02/27/2020

Hitchcock Center Living Building Tour, March 4, 4 pm, Amherst, MA

by Jessica Schultz // Living Building Coordinator

Did you know the Hitchcock Center is a Living Building? It is the 23rd building in the world and the 4th in Massachusetts to achieve the Certified Living Building designation! It is designed to model

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Filed under: Living Building Challenge

Massachusetts Green Builders

0 replies | 2501 views | Posted on: 02/04/2020 | Last updated: 02/11/2020

Dubai Sets Ambitious Goals To Go Green

by EmmamHowe // Marketing/Green Policy Development

After a recent convening of the Dubai Supreme Council of Energy, it seems that Dubai is committed to invest in green energy. In fact, Dubai will be the first city in the Middle East and North Africa (…

ProGreen EXPO, February 5-7, Denver, CO

by abu417 // Climate Connoisseur. Eco-Maniac. Solar Sommelier.

ProGreen EXPO is the only green industry conference in the Rocky Mountain Region of its kind. More than 6,000 green industry professionals gather every year at the Colorado Convention Center in Denver

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Filed under: Trade Shows and Events

Related to: Trade Shows and Events

Colorado High Performance and Passive House Building Group

Keywords: Colorado,Green Industry

0 replies | 2156 views | Posted on: 01/04/2020 | Last updated: 01/04/2020

The Energy Expo, February 12 & 13, Miami, Florida

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

The Energy Expo -

Presenting equipment, technologies, products & know-how for the solar, energy storage, energy efficiency, smart buildings and clean transportation industries. 

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Filed under: Trade Shows and Events

Florida Green Building Group

0 replies | 2315 views | Posted on: 12/11/2019 | Last updated: 12/11/2019

Green Building Tour in Brighton Township, Western Pennsylvania Passive House (PHWPA) - 1/11, 4 pm

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Green Building Tour: Passive House in Brighton Township Western Pennsylvania Passive House (PHWPA) January 11, 2017, 4-6 pm Join GBA and Passive House: Western Pennsylvania (PHWPA) for a tour of …

Filed under: Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania Sustainability Group

0 replies | 1009 views | Posted on: 12/07/2016 | Last updated: 12/07/2016

Webinar: 11/15 American Sustainable Business Council: What Does the Election mean for Sustainable Business? 2-3 pm EST

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Understatement of the year: "The 2016 national election will profoundly alter the landscape for sustainable businesses. From ballot initiatives on higher wages and carbon taxes, to changes in which p…

Filed under: Webinars

0 replies | 1247 views | Posted on: 11/14/2016 | Last updated: 11/14/2016

Biomimicry & Living Building Exploration - Saturday, November 5, 9:30 am - 4 pm, Hitchcock Center, Amherst

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Biomimicry & Living Building Exploration Saturday November 5th, 9:30am – 4pm Hosted by Biomimicry New England Hitchcock Center 845 West St Amherst, MA 01002 The program will include a lec…

Filed under: Massachusetts

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: Biomimicry

0 replies | 1381 views | Posted on: 11/02/2016 | Last updated: 11/02/2016

Boston Area Solar Energy Association Forum (BASEA): Thursday, Oct. 13th, 7 pm: The Future of Solar Incentives in Massachusetts

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Boston Area Solar Energy Association Forum: Thursday, Oct. 13th, 2016, 7 pm DOER's 'Next Generation Solar Incentive Straw Proposal' ~ the Good, the Bad & the Ugly Attend the BASEA Forum, Thur…

Check out an EV FREE Saturday 9/17 at Sustainable Wellesley's Drive Electric Week Celebration

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Are you considering going electric? Sustainable Wellesley invites you to the Drive Electric Week celebration on Saturday, September 17th from 9-11am in the parking lot at the Wellesley Farmers’ …

Filed under: Massachusetts

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: Electric Vehicles,Sustanability

0 replies | 1335 views | Posted on: 09/14/2016 | Last updated: 09/14/2016

Eastern RI Conservation District Community Garden Walking Tour - 9.1.16, 5 pm, Middletown

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

join the Eastern RI Conservation District for a walking tour of a community garden hosted by Aquidneck Community Table 9.1.16 at 5pm off Elizabeth Lane, Middletown, RI 20842. The tour will be led by …

Filed under: Rhode Island

Rhode Island Green Building

0 replies | 1331 views | Posted on: 08/30/2016 | Last updated: 08/30/2016

Food Waste Progress: Key Companies Embracing“Ugly” Produce

by EmmamHowe // Marketing/Green Policy Development

Food waste has become a major problem in the United States. According to the Natural Resources Defense Find, up to 40% of all food in the U.S. is tossed in the trash. Though some food is composted, mo…

Composting 101: Tips for Everyday Composting at Home (You Can Do It!)

by EmmamHowe // Marketing/Green Policy Development

Green Tips For Composting At Home: If you’re thinking about taking up more green living practices, composting can be a great place to start. While composting may seem mysterious or complicated,

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Filed under: Environment

Related to: Education ,Information and Resources ,Other Green Building - Other

Keywords: Green Home,Environment,Sustainable Living,Green Living,Nature Conservation,Conservation,Composting

0 replies | 9926 views | Posted on: 07/13/2016 | Last updated: 03/04/2025

Portsmouth Public Library Green Building Event - USGBC NH, September 29, 7 pm

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Portsmouth Public Library Green Building Event - USGBC NH Thursday, September 29, 7 PM Portsmouth Library 175 Parrott Ave Portsmouth, New Hampshire 03801 Join the USGBC NH for an exciting ev…

Filed under: New Hampshire

New Hampshire Green Building

Keywords: Green Building,New Hampshire,Portsmouth

0 replies | 1343 views | Posted on: 07/07/2016 | Last updated: 07/07/2016

 

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