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2020 MassRecycle Conference & Trade Show (Now All Virtual), Presented by MassRecycle, October 28-29

by SarahA

MassRecycle plans two afternoons of learning, contributing, and networking with a large audience of people from the Solid Waste & Recycling Industry.  Invitees include:

  • Sustainabil

Filed under: Trade Shows

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: Recycling,MassRecycle,Solid Waste,Extended Producer Responsibility,Organics,Repair and Reuse

0 replies | 1650 views | Posted on: 10/15/2020 | Last updated: 10/16/2020

Free Webinar: Tour the MiNet0-1, triple-certified home with low embodied carbon, April 22, 12 pm ET

by Shivani // Social Media Manager

Join GreenHome Institute this Earth Day for a tour of a no-compromise home on the northeast side of Grand Rapids, designed and built from the ground up to enable net-zero living for its occupants

Missouri Green Building

0 replies | 291 views | Posted on: 04/04/2026 | Last updated: 04/04/2026

Building Envelope Assessment & Weatherization, Introduction April 14 or May 6 in Norwood, and Intermediate May 7 in Westborough., Massachusetts

by Shivani // Social Media Manager

The introductory class (April 14 or May 6) will start with envelope basics: the 4 control layers, insulation types, and air barrier principals. Then, the Massachusetts Energy Efficiency Partnership&nb

Massachusetts Green Builders

0 replies | 365 views | Posted on: 03/13/2026 | Last updated: 03/14/2026

Free Webinar: 2025 Energy Code in Practice - Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs), April 8, 9:30 - 11 am PT

by Shivani // Social Media Manager

Sorting through tables and reading the fine print in the energy code may get you the specific language of the code, but what does that really mean in practice? In this series, we’ll walk through

California Green Building

0 replies | 449 views | Posted on: 02/23/2026 | Last updated: 03/09/2026

Climatetech Intern Fair, March 5, Somerville, Massachusetts

by Shivani // Social Media Manager

Please join Greentown Labs for the annual Intern Fair, which focuses on connecting students and soon-to-be graduates with Greentown Labs’ network of cutting-edge climatetech startups lookin

Massachusetts Green Builders

0 replies | 445 views | Posted on: 01/29/2026 | Last updated: 01/29/2026

Solar Project Construction Asia 2026, February 5, Singapore

by Shivani // Social Media Manager

Solar Project Construction Asia 2026 is Asia’s premier gathering dedicated to advancing excellence and innovation in solar project construction. This event is the go-to platform for sharing best

0 replies | 555 views | Posted on: 01/12/2026 | Last updated: 01/12/2026

Advanced Water Heating Initiative Playbook & 2020 Progress, February 11, 10-11 am PST

by Connie NBI

Water heating is the second largest energy use in U.S. homes. Heat Pump Water Heaters (HPWHs) are a decades-old, proven technology, and are two to four times more efficient than electric resistance or

Filed under: Energy

Developing Technologies

Keywords: Energy Efficiency,Water Heaters,Water Heating

0 replies | 1667 views | Posted on: 01/22/2021 | Last updated: 01/23/2021

Illinois Green Alliance, Annual Meeting 2021, Online, Thursday, January 21, 11 am - 12 pm

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Join the Illinois Green Alliance for the Annual Meeting & Volunteer Celebration!

Gather virtually with Illinois' leading green building professionals to hear about the n

Illinois Green Building Group

0 replies | 1229 views | Posted on: 01/08/2021 | Last updated: 01/08/2021

GreenCE Webinar: Expansive Openings for Energy Efficient Settings, January 21, 12pm EDT

by SarahA

During this webinar, ‘Expansive Openings for Energy Efficient Settings’, you’ll uncover the features and benefits of large opening glass wall systems. Explore how architects and buil

Filed under: Energy

Keywords: Energy Efficiency,Installation,Green Design,Architects,Doors,Expansive Opening,Glass Wall

0 replies | 1684 views | Posted on: 12/21/2020 | Last updated: 12/21/2020

Clement Waters - Intentional Building Cohort, December 20 (every third Sunday), 1-2:30pm

by samanthaklein // Intern

Clement Waters is putting together the concept of eco-communities and agri-hoods that could lead the way to a world that uses green solutions in every street, nook and cranny of a town. Join in c

Filed under: Green Living

Keywords: Green Building,Climate Solutions,Sustainable Communities

0 replies | 951 views | Posted on: 12/12/2020 | Last updated: 12/13/2020

Passive House Prefab Summit II, Hosted by Passive House Accelerator, December 14, 4-6 pm_Pacific/7-9 pm Eastern

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Prefabrication and Passive House are obvious partners, both geared for delivering superior efficiency and predictable performance. And the market has noticed. Demand for prefabricated components&mdash

Filed under: Modular Homes

Keywords: Passive House,Prefabricated Homes,Prefab

0 replies | 1751 views | Posted on: 12/02/2020 | Last updated: 12/02/2020

Virtual BECC 2020: From Nudge to Leap!, December 7-10, 12pm - 5pm EDT

by SarahA

Proposed Format

  • The conference will run for four half-days 12-5 pm EST, December 7-10, 2020
  • A Gentle Yoga and Meditation session will be held 1 hour before the start of the conference Tuesday,

Filed under: Events

Keywords: Climate Change,Transportation,Equity,Sustainable Consumption,Behavior

0 replies | 1492 views | Posted on: 11/14/2020 | Last updated: 11/14/2020

Green Schools Summit, Online, November 17, 11 am - 2 pm EST

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

The USGBC Mountain Region and the Center for Green Schools are hosting the 2020 Green Schools Virtual Summit. The summit offers an opportunity to connect with your peers, learn about how others are re

Filed under: Green Schools

Illinois Green Building Group

Keywords: Green Schools,Education

0 replies | 1641 views | Posted on: 10/29/2020 | Last updated: 10/29/2020

Chicago Thrives! Resilience Symposium - Thursday April 20 - 8 am - 4:30 pm

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Resilient design is emerging as the design challenge for our age. Practitioners in the built environment must re-imagine our built infrastructure and social fabric to be adaptable to changing conditio…

Illinois Green Building Group

Keywords: Design,Resilience

0 replies | 1103 views | Posted on: 04/06/2017 | Last updated: 04/06/2017

Webinar: The 28th Annual EHS & Sustainability Management Forum, Presented by NAEM, October 20 - 22

by SarahA

This year's EHS & Sustainability Management Forum will be coming to you live (and available on-demand) this October. Mark your calendars for Oct. 20-22!

Access engaging content, best practi

Filed under: Environment

Keywords: Leadership,Clean Economy,Environmental Health and Safety,Sustainability Management

0 replies | 1371 views | Posted on: 09/27/2020 | Last updated: 10/06/2020

Webinar: Opportunities for Hydrogen in the Northeast, Presented by NECEC, September 22, 9-11 am EDT

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

NECEC will convene stakeholders from the hydrogen industry to discuss the opportunities and challenges of developing a hydrogen economy.

As states in the Northeast increase their climate goals to b

Filed under: Energy

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: Energy,hydrogen,Infrastructure,The Hydrogen Economy

0 replies | 2050 views | Posted on: 09/10/2020 | Last updated: 09/10/2020

Zero-energy Schools, September 12-13 in WV

by AbbieKnight

Learn more about low- to zero-energy schools through several presentations, case studies and from the new ASHRAE Zero Energy Schools Advanced Energy Design Guide during this event. It will be held fro…

Filed under: Energy

Related to: Other

Keywords: Zero Energy

0 replies | 972 views | Posted on: 07/25/2017 | Last updated: 07/25/2017

Energypath 2017 For Our Future: Carbon Reduction on July 27 in Center Valley

by AbbieKnight

Energypath 2017 For Our Future: Carbon Reduction, the Mid-Atlantic region's largest sustainable energy conference is an annual event held by Sustainable Energy Fund and attracts industry professionals…

Filed under: Events

Related to: Other

Pennsylvania Sustainability Group

Keywords: Carbon Reduction

0 replies | 1710 views | Posted on: 07/18/2017 | Last updated: 07/18/2017

Net Zero Building Tour, August 7

by AbbieKnight

On Monday, August 7th, us for a tour of the Distillery North, the largest Passive House in New England: a cost-competitive, 30-unit apartment building located in South Boston. This is the first phase…

Filed under: Events

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: Passive House Massachusetts

0 replies | 1451 views | Posted on: 07/05/2017 | Last updated: 07/05/2017

South:The Urban Heat Island and Its Hazards

by AbbieKnight

As the Bexar County metropolitan area expands, progressive replacement of natural surfaces with built surfaces inhibits atmospheric cooling. As a result, heat within the urban center increases, water …

Filed under: Events

Related to: Other

Texas Green Building

Keywords: Urban Heat Island Effect

0 replies | 1520 views | Posted on: 06/27/2017 | Last updated: 06/27/2017

Dallas 2030 Lunch & Learn Education Series: Building Envelope

by AbbieKnight

Join the Dallas 2030 for our Lunch & Learn on Building Envelope with Coverstro and Carlisle on June 22nd. Tim Thiel from Covestro will be discussing: Spray Polyurethane Foam is: • One petroleum-b…

Texas Green Building

Keywords: Green Building

0 replies | 852 views | Posted on: 06/14/2017 | Last updated: 06/14/2017

Solar in the City: Designing PV for High-Density Areas June 13th 12:30pm-1:30pm EST

by Matt Z. // Student

The rapid decline in costs, paired with the availability of incentives at both state and federal levels, make going solar now better than ever. However, significant challenges remain for designing and…

Filed under: Solar Energy

Green Building Advocacy

Keywords: High Density Areas

0 replies | 1787 views | Posted on: 06/05/2017 | Last updated: 06/05/2017

2017 NJ Sustainability Summit, June 21st

by AbbieKnight

Join us at the 2017 New Jersey Sustainability Summit. This event attracts over 300 diverse participants from across New Jersey. Attendees will participate in thought provoking conversations that focus…

Filed under: Events

New Jersey Greenbuilding Group

Keywords: Sustainability

0 replies | 1251 views | Posted on: 05/25/2017 | Last updated: 05/25/2017

GreeningUSA's Annual Meeting: "Stewards of the Land" May 11th 7:30-10:00am

by ChristinaC // Marketing Student

GreeningUSA's Annual Meeting: "Stewards of the Land" May 11 | 7:30-10:00am Jewish Community Center of Syracuse, 5655 Thompson Road, Syracuse, NY 13214 Join GreeningUSA for their annual meeting. …

Filed under: New York

New York Green Building Group

0 replies | 953 views | Posted on: 05/10/2017 | Last updated: 05/10/2017

BEEx Forum: Excellent Ventilation in Multifamily Buildings

by aahassonjee

Airtightness is emerging as a keystone of high performance buildings, mitigating important energy losses and limiting the intrusion of moisture and pests. But a quality interior requires that airtigh…

Filed under: New York

New York Green Building Group

Keywords: High Performance Building,Air Quality,building airtightness

0 replies | 1579 views | Posted on: 04/27/2017 | Last updated: 04/27/2017

 

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