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This dive into the complexity of the three Building Product Disclosure and Optimization credits in LEED version 4 BD+C and ID+C provides the rationale for why product choices are so important, and the
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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
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Free Webinar: Intermediate Lighting Webinar: Daylighting (Mod 3), February 8, 5:30 pm PT
This 10-session course covers a range of intermediate level lighting topics for optimizing energy efficiency while maintaining quality in lighting. It is held on 10 consecutive Wednesday evenings 5:30
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This green buildin tour will be given by Erik Swindle, Director of Facilities & Security at Museum of Fine Arts and other Museum staff.
The Arkansas Museum of Fine Arts (AMFA), formerly kn
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Rate It Green Featured on EveryDay Green Home Podcast with The Green Home Coach Marla Esser Cloos
Rate It Green was fortunate to be featured recently on The Everyday Green Home Podcast with Marla Esser Cloos. An expert green home coach, consultant, and educator, Marla talks with he
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Urban Green Council Summer Member Reception & Service Awards, June 4, NYC
Join Urban Green Council in recognizing the incredible contributions of our volunteers at our 2020 Service Awards and Summer Member Reception. Catch up with friends in the green building com
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** To help prevent the spread of COVID-19, theseEarth Day plans are now online **
Come together and celebrate Earth Day from home with an interactive webinar presented by the R.W. Kern Center
Building Resilience: Resilient Water Systems, March 30, Los Angeles (Now Online!)
Access to clean drinking water is a fundamental human right. California’s water system faces a variety of challenges, from drought to an aging water infrastructure, to changes in precipitation.
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(canceled) Greenbuild Europe, March 24-25, Dublin, Ireland
Greenbuild Europe offers a forum for the green building community to unite, change lives, revolutionize business and address pressing issues. Attend Greenbuild Europe to hear from leaders on their vis
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Affordable Housing as a Climate Solution Webinar, Tuesday, January 28, 7-8pm
Are you passionate about fighting climate change, while advocating for more affordable housing? Interested in learning from experts and local activists on why accessible and sustainable housing is a k
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The National Institute of Building Sciences Innovation Conference and Expo brings together a unique set of individuals to share ideas, initiatives, practices and policies to optimize buildin
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This course provides an overview of Freddie Mac's research on how energy efficiency relates to (1) house price premium and (2) mortgage performance, respectively.
Continuing Education Units (CE
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USGBC-LA Resilience Capacity Building Workshop: Ventura, December 6, Camarillo, CA
USGBC-LA, in partnership with SoCal Edison, is hosting a series of interactive workshops to help organizations develop their own roadmap for resilience.
These workshop-style trainings, based on the
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USGBCMA - Introduction to the Well Building Standard, March 31, 8 am - 12 noon
USGBCMA - Introduction to the Well Building Standard March 31st, 2016 8 AM - 12 PM 50 Milk St 15th Floor "Aristotle" room Boston, MA Non Member - USGBC MA Chapter $ 65 USGBC MA Chapter Me…
USGBC MA: Building Better for Trash, Recycling, and Organics, November 14, Boston, MA
This course is designed to ensure designers understand the space and electrical requirements necessary for dock space, and the internal storage of trash, recycling, organic food waste, and special mat
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Lead Paint "Lit Drop" in Codman Square Saturday, October 29, 10:30 am - 2 pm The Great Hall 6 Norfolk St. Dorchester, MA 02124 From: Jessica Feldish Greenovate Boston Program Manager …
Green California Schools and Community Colleges - 10th Anniversary, November 2-3
Schools play a vital role in creating a greener future. They will likely be the first place most students encounter determined efforts to conserve energy and water or to reduce waste. They can help st…
8th Massachusetts Green Careers Conference YOUR FUTURE IN CLEAN ENERGY AND SUSTAINABILITY Host, Green Workforce Training Thursday, September 29, 2016 at 8am Worcester DCU Center 50 Foster Stre…
Massachusetts Passes Compromise Energy Bill: “An Act to Promote Energy Diversity”
The Massachusetts State Legislature has devised a compromise energy bill to be sent Gov. Charlie Baker. Though significantly less specific than the original Senate draft bill, it still requires the st…
July 27th: CityCoHo's 1st Ever Green Walks in Philly
Join CityCoHo for a healthy alternative to Green Drinks! It's beautiful outside--so why go to a dark bar to network with like-minded people? Meet-up with sustainability professionals and eco-ge…
JULY 21st, 7 pm: "Dear President Obama" Film Screening in Albany New York
Food For Thought is a monthly evening in Albany, NY of food, film and discussion with a focus on films of social, political, environmental and community interest. Held on the third Thursday of each mo…
The Land Science Educator Network is Now Accepting Applications for the 2016-2017 School Year!
LandScience: Urban Planning Through a Virtual Internship!! - Land Science is a virtual internship for middle and high school students funded by the National Science Foundation and developed by the …
June 22nd: RMI INNOVATION CENTER TOUR: BASALT, CO
Join the tour to learn about how the Innovation Center was contracted, designed, constructed, commissioned, and operated and what RMI learned in the process. Quick Fun Facts: · 15,610 sq. f…
Catalyzing Community Solar in the Northeast - Thursday, June 9, 8:30 am - 4:30 pm
Boston National Community Solar Partnership Catalyzing Community Solar in the Northeast Thursday, June 09 - 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM EPA Region 1 Headquarters 5 Post Office Square Suite 100 Boston…
Greenovate Internship: USDN Building Diversity Fellowship - Summer 2016
Global Philanthropy Partnership and the Urban Sustainability Directors Network (USDN) are pleased to announce a summer 2016 fellowship opportunity with Greenovate Boston. Fellows will receive valuable…
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