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Resilience Workshop Series - Managing Risk and Uncertainty, February 12, 1:30-3 pm, Los Angeles, CA

by Eileen Flynn // Student

Introduction to Resilience Series: Managing Risk and Uncertainty 

This series of 90-minute workshops are designed to introduce you to what resilience is and how it applies to your life at home

Filed under: Events

California Green Building

Keywords: Green Building,Building Resilience

0 replies | 2040 views | Posted on: 01/20/2019 | Last updated: 01/21/2019

Passivhaus Open Days 2026 - Winter edition, November 13 - 15, United Kingdom

by Srushti // Social Media Executive

Every year, Passivhaus buildings across the UK generously open their doors to visitors. Whether you are a self-builder, a built environment professional or an individual interested in learning more ab

UK Green Building

0 replies | 228 views | Posted on: 08/03/2026 | Last updated: 08/03/2026

Pro Tour: Electrified Town Garage, November 6, East Montpelier, Vermont

by Srushti // Social Media Executive

Join NESEA for a Pro Tour where you all will learn about East Montpelier Vermont's decision and process to electrify its new city garage, which could be a replicable solution for other towns

Massachusetts Green Builders

0 replies | 132 views | Posted on: 07/20/2026 | Last updated: 07/21/2026

Free Webinar: Why Energy Audits Fail - Common Pitfalls & Best Practices in Energy Auditing, August 4, 2 pm ET

by Shivani // Social Media Manager

Not all building energy audits deliver results, and the gap between those that do and those that don’t comes down to more than just technical expertise. In this practical, insight-driven session

0 replies | 682 views | Posted on: 07/08/2026 | Last updated: 07/08/2026

Free Webinar: HVAC Filter Change Alerts Ignored No more? DIY Smart Filtration is Here, August 19, 12 pm ET

by Shivani // Social Media Manager

In the quest for airtight, energy-efficient homes, indoor air quality (IAQ) often suffers due to the "build tight" paradox. This session explores the evolution of residential air filtration

Michigan Green Building

0 replies | 575 views | Posted on: 06/17/2026 | Last updated: 06/17/2026

Second Conference on Community Solar in the US, July 23, New York, NY

by Shivani // Social Media Manager

Community solar projects have been playing a significant role in making solar power more affordable and accessible for households in the United States. The community solar model has been steadily

New York Green Building Group

0 replies | 929 views | Posted on: 05/26/2026 | Last updated: 05/27/2026

Tour of the New Tobin Montessori and Darby Vassall Schools, June 15, Cambridge, Massachusetts

by Shivani // Social Media Manager

Join the BSA K-12 Educational Design Knowledge Community for a tour of Cambridge's newest public school, which showcases sustainable and resilient design. We will explore the innovative features o

Massachusetts Green Builders

0 replies | 691 views | Posted on: 05/13/2026 | Last updated: 05/13/2026

Intersolar & Energy Storage North America (IESNA) Midwest, June 15 - 17, Rosemont, Illinois

by Shivani // Social Media Manager

Join the Illinois Solar Energy & Storage Association (ISEA) at IESNA Midwest—previously known as the Midwest Solar Expo—taking place June 15-17 at the Donald E. Stephens

Illinois Green Building Group

0 replies | 975 views | Posted on: 04/23/2026 | Last updated: 04/24/2026

Free Webinar: Fire Resistant Homes - Smart Building Strategies for Risk Reduction and Energy Efficiency, May 14, 12 - 2 pm PT

by Shivani // Social Media Manager

Wildfires are reshaping how Californians think about housing safety and resilience. In 2025, two legal documents related to fire risk and real estate were updated, DRE’s required Transfer Disclo

California Green Building

0 replies | 833 views | Posted on: 03/25/2026 | Last updated: 03/25/2026

MA Board of Building Regulation and Standards (BBRS), Public Comment Hearing, 10am-1pm, Boston

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

On Tuesday, May 7th, from 10 am-1 pm, the Board of Building Regulation and Standards (BBRS) is holding a public comment opportunity to hear from the public about the changes we want for buil

Filed under: Advocacy

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: Building Codes,Zero Energy

0 replies | 1700 views | Posted on: 05/02/2019 | Last updated: 05/09/2019

MATERIALIZE Workshop Series Denver, May 15, 2-7pm, Denver

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Spend an inspiring afternoon with MATERIALS!

LEARN & SHARE with industry peers

Manufacturers | Specifiers | Architects | Designers | Engineers | Owners | Contractors

The MATERIALIZE

Filed under: Certifications/Labels and Transparency

Colorado High Performance and Passive House Building Group

0 replies | 1889 views | Posted on: 04/05/2019 | Last updated: 04/05/2019

USGBC MA is Hiring - Marketing and Graphics Associate

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Job Summary

The Marketing and Graphics Associate is a full-time position responsible for managing all organizational communications, graphics, and related marketing technology. The position will cu

Filed under: Green Building Jobs

Massachusetts Green Builders

0 replies | 1636 views | Posted on: 03/12/2019 | Last updated: 03/26/2019

Climate Change, Part 5: It’s All About the Straws, Isn’t It?

by GreenCE Sustainable Design and Construction

This is this the final installment to the Climate Change series I’ve been writing for the last month or so, based on Bill Gates’s blog post. Since I’m wrapping it up, it seems timely

Filed under: Other Green Building - Other

Keywords: Green Building,Climate Change,Greenhouse Gas Emissions

0 replies | 3198 views | Posted on: 02/04/2019 | Last updated: 02/13/2023

Clean Energy and Sustainable Affordable Housing Symposium, November 3rd, 1 - 5:30 PM

by admin

Clean Energy and Sustainable Affordable Housing Monday, November 3rd, 1 - 5:30 PM District Hall,75 Northern Ave, Boston, MA Over the next year, MassHousing will be launching an effort, in collab…

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: clean energy,Affordable Housing

0 replies | 1929 views | Posted on: 10/27/2014 | Last updated: 10/02/2017

4th World Summit on Climate Change & Global Warming, June 17-18, Osaka, Japan

by Kevan Lavinson

Climate Change 2019 warmly welcomes each one of the individuals and supporters from worldwide to attend 4th World Summit on Climate Change and Global Warming amid June 17-18, 2019 in Osaka,

Free Screening of "A Plastic Ocean," February 8, 7pm-9pm, Little Compton, RI

by Yishan

About: This documentary begins when journalist Craig Leeson searching for the elusive blue whale, but discovers plastic waste in what should be pristine ocean. In this adventure film, Leeson teams up

Filed under: Advocacy

Rhode Island Green Building

0 replies | 1743 views | Posted on: 11/29/2018 | Last updated: 12/17/2018

November GreenHomeNYC New Volunteer Orientation, November 28, 2018, New York, NY

by AbbieKnight

GreenHomeNYC's mission is to promote an energy efficient and sustainable built environment and to support green professional development in NYC. The organization provides sustainability infor

Filed under: New York

New York Green Building Group

Keywords: Sustainability,Volunteer

0 replies | 1359 views | Posted on: 11/11/2018 | Last updated: 11/11/2018

Local Action, Global Commitments: The Private Sector’s Role in International Climate Policy, Nov 29, Boston MA

by Yishan

DESCRIPTION

The UN’s latest report on climate change sends a clear message –– keep man-made global warming impacts to 1.5 degrees celsius, or face irreversible consequen

Filed under: Environment

Massachusetts Green Builders

0 replies | 1124 views | Posted on: 11/03/2018 | Last updated: 11/04/2018

USGBC Central Coast CCGBC 10th Anniversary GALA, Nov 10, Santa Barbara California

by Yishan

The theme of this 10-Year Gala is to focus on celebrating our inspiring community members and companies -- we want to share those individuals who are out on the front lines every day making

Filed under: California

California Green Building

0 replies | 1045 views | Posted on: 10/26/2018 | Last updated: 10/30/2018

CEOs for Sustainability Speaker Series: Driving Business Value Through Supply Chain Sustainability October 24 @ 8:00 am - 9:30 am, Pittsburgh, PA

by AbbieKnight

More companies recognize that working with suppliers to create a sustainable supply chain is a business imperative, critical to the organization’s success. After all, the supply chain accounts f

Filed under: Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania Sustainability Group

Keywords: CEOs for Sustainability,Sustainable supply chain

0 replies | 1166 views | Posted on: 10/09/2018 | Last updated: 10/09/2018

GTM Forum: New England Solar & Storage, October 23, Boston, MA

by Aditya

New England is one of the fastest growing regions for solar and energy storage. With strong policies for renewables and a local hive of innovative clean energy companies, New England has the potential

Filed under: Energy

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: clean energy,Sustainability,Solar Energy

0 replies | 2043 views | Posted on: 09/26/2018 | Last updated: 09/26/2018

ConEdison presents coolNYC- Win prizes just for using your AC!

by Chelsea W. // Student

ConEdison is partnering with ThinkEco for an amazing program called coolNYC. All you have to do is register, monitor your AC through a web-enabled device, participate in coolNYC events, and you could …

Filed under: HVAC Instrumentation and Controls

Related to: Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning (HVAC),HVAC Instrumentation and Controls

New York Green Building Group

Keywords: New York,ConEdison

0 replies | 2677 views | Posted on: 06/24/2015 | Last updated: 06/24/2015

WELL AP credential

by Jason L. // LEED AP O+M

In response to advocating a more holistic approach to sustainable buildings, the USGBC is partnering with the WELL Building Institute to develop a new professional accreditation called the WELL AP. T…

Filed under: Green Building Jobs

0 replies | 1422 views | Posted on: 06/01/2015 | Last updated: 06/01/2015

Insights from a New Green Home - TOMORROW April 29, 2015 5 - 7 pm (Cape Cod)

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Insights from a new green home! April 29th, 5 - 7 PM USGBC Cape & Islands Interest Group No charge, all are welcome, but please RSVP. Join us to view and learn about this recently completed gr…

Filed under: Massachusetts

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: Green Building,Green Home,Home Tour

0 replies | 2097 views | Posted on: 04/28/2015 | Last updated: 04/28/2015

1/21 Pursuit of Net Zero Energy: The Walgreens Experience: On Site Webinar in Boston

by admin

Pursuit of Net Zero Energy: The Walgreens Experience: On Site Webinar in Boston 1/21, 4:30-6PM 50 Milk Street, 17th Floor, Boston (Hercules Room, CIC Boston) Contact neilangus@devensec.com USGBC …

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: Netzero

0 replies | 1419 views | Posted on: 01/21/2015 | Last updated: 03/06/2015

 

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