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Carbon Taxes, Presented by MetroWest Climate Solutions Group, First Parish in Wayland, March 10, 7:30pm

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

The MetroWest Climate Solutions Group,will offer two March sessions on tackling climate change. These free sessions will be cosponsored by Mass Audubon and hosted by First Parish in Wayland (225 Bosto

Filed under: Climate Change

Massachusetts Green Builders

0 replies | 1309 views | Posted on: 02/10/2020 | Last updated: 02/10/2020

Free Webinar: Optimizing Ducted Heat Pumps for Residential Electrification, September 18, 9 am - 12 pm PT

by Shivani // Social Media Manager

This three-hour class will deal with Design, equipment choice, and layout issues. The relevant Performance Factors are: System Capacity, Refrigerant Charge, and System Airflow. We will review design,

California Green Building

0 replies | 970 views | Posted on: 08/19/2025 | Last updated: 08/19/2025

6th Edition of International Conference on Green Chemistry and Renewable Energy

by Ruby Dawson

The 6th Edition of International Conference on Green Chemistry and Renewable Energy, Green Chemistry 2026, will be held from June 18-20, 2026, in Barcelona, Spain, with virtual participation also avai

Filed under: Events

0 replies | 859 views | Posted on: 07/31/2025 | Last updated: 07/31/2025

Free Webinar: Electrification & Home Performance Series: Testing Residential Building Pressure, Part 6 August 6, 10 am - 12 pm PT

by Mansi // Social Media Manager

Building electrification replaces fossil fuel systems with electric alternatives. As California shifts to all-electric homes, understanding home performance is essential. Key factors like energy effic

California Green Building

0 replies | 536 views | Posted on: 07/04/2025 | Last updated: 07/12/2025

Electronic Leak Detection for Roofing, Waterproofing, and the Building Envelope, Free 2-Part Series, July 16 &17, 1-2 pm PT (Pt 1 of 2)

by Mansi // Social Media Manager

This one-hour course will cover electronic leak detection (ELD) testing methods used for quality assurance of roofing and waterproofing membranes. This is part I of a free two-day series.  For pa

0 replies | 417 views | Posted on: 06/16/2025 | Last updated: 06/30/2025

Thought Leadership Series: The Changing Tides of Sea Level Rise & Coastal Development, June 12, 4-5:30 pm,Online and in Santa Barbara,California

by Mansi // Social Media Manager

Join in person or online for a dynamic exchange of ideas as we shape a more sustainable and equitable future for California’s coast: One that protects both people and the environment while

California Green Building

0 replies | 660 views | Posted on: 05/19/2025 | Last updated: 05/27/2025

Free Webinar/Online Roundtable, Decarbonize Existing Buildings Alliance, June 6, 3-4 pm ET

by Mansi // Social Media Manager

Join the BE+ Decarbonize Existing Buildings Alliance hosted monthly roundtable, a venue for architects, designers, construction managers, and sustainability professionals to discuss issues related to

Massachusetts Green Builders

0 replies | 875 views | Posted on: 05/05/2025 | Last updated: 05/05/2025

Strategic Decarbonization Planning: Finance and Asset Planning, May 13, New York, NY

by Shivani // Social Media Manager

NYSERDA and Building Energy Exchange, in collaboration with RMI and Ember Strategies, are excited to offer a comprehensive three-part Strategic Decarbonization Planning training series designed to hel

New York Green Building Group

0 replies | 529 views | Posted on: 04/22/2025 | Last updated: 04/23/2025

Free Webinar: Architects & Engineers Unite! An Embodied Carbon Reduction Gameplan, April 30, 12 - 1 pm CT

by Shivani // Social Media Manager

This course provides a realistic, intentional, and integrated approach to designing for embodied carbon reductions, emphasizing the inherent inter-connectivity of architecture and structural engineeri

Illinois Green Building Group

0 replies | 1680 views | Posted on: 03/27/2025 | Last updated: 03/27/2025

International Well Building Institute (IWBI) - Free Places Matter Webcast Series - Part 4: Mental Resilience, April 15, 12 pm EST

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

PLACES MATTER FOR
Mental Resilience

Cultivating resilience through mindful practice

With managers looking for new ways to support their teams virtually, parents becoming teachers overnight, une


Filed under: Health and Air Quality

Buildings and Our Health - News and Information

Keywords: Healthy Building,Health,Healthy Buildings,Mental Health,Wellness

0 replies | 1688 views | Posted on: 04/11/2020 | Last updated: 04/19/2020

FREE Webinar - Daylighting by Design, April 7, 12pm EDT

by GreenCE Sustainable Design and Construction

This course discusses the benefits of a thoughtfully- designed light control system and how to make it work for your project's natural-lighting and shading needs. The discussion emphases implementing

Filed under: Education

Emerging Green Professionals

0 replies | 1710 views | Posted on: 03/26/2020 | Last updated: 04/09/2020

Air-Source Heat Pumps, Mini-Splits, and Heat Pump Water Heaters Seminar, April 24, Natick, MA (*Now a Webinar)

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

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As a result of recent health and safety concerns regarding the COVID-19 virus, this seminar will also be offered as a live webinar.

To register for the online webinar, please foll

Filed under: Education

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: Heat Pumps,Minisplit,Course

0 replies | 2448 views | Posted on: 03/15/2020 | Last updated: 03/21/2020

Event: Advocacy Summit: Passive House as the Platform for Net-Zero, Electrification and Carbon-Free Buildings, March 10, Boston

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

(For more information, see the event post in our MA Green Builders Group, or on our open green Building Calendar: https://www.rateitgreen.com/green-building-resources/sustainable-building-events/

Equity and Green Building

0 replies | 572 views | Posted on: 03/03/2020 | Last updated: 03/03/2020

Building the SouthCoast's Clean Energy Future, Wednesday June 29, 6-7:30 pm, New Bedford

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

SouthCoast Community Energy Series: Building the SouthCoast's Clean Energy Future Wednesday, June 29, 2016 from 6 - 7:30 PM Greater New Bedford Regional Vocational-Technical High School 112…

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: Marion Institute,Toxics Action Center,Leadership SouthCoast,SouthCoast Media Group,Acadia Center

0 replies | 872 views | Posted on: 06/28/2016 | Last updated: 06/28/2016

(New Dates!) Facilities & Campus Energy, The American Institute of Architects, Washington D.C., September 8-9, 2021

by mkilmartin // Intern

Out of an abundance of caution due to COVID-19 for the health and safety of all, RSC has re-scheduled of the Summit. Speakers are in the process of being re-confirmed for the new dates. 

Filed under: Green Facilities

Green Building Advocacy

0 replies | 1480 views | Posted on: 01/24/2020 | Last updated: 02/06/2021

Webinar - Veridian at County Farm: Accelerating the Transformation to a World of Living Communities, January 22

by mkilmartin // Intern

Veridian at County Farm is nestled on County Farm Park with 130 acres of woods, trillium-lined trails, gardens and playgrounds. It is targeted to be one of the nation’s first mixed-income net ze

Filed under: Green Living

Developing Technologies

Keywords: Green Living,sustainable farming,Education

0 replies | 1644 views | Posted on: 01/10/2020 | Last updated: 01/10/2020

Facades+AM San Francisco, January 31, 7:30 AM-4 PM, San Francisco, CA

by mkilmartin // Intern

Join Facades+ in San Francisco on January 31, 2020. The program includes three sessions covering issues unique to the region, including innovative building skins, high performance facades and the futu

Filed under: Education

California Green Building

Keywords: Green Building Education,California Events

0 replies | 1659 views | Posted on: 12/14/2019 | Last updated: 12/26/2019

GTM Webinar: 3 Ways Cellular PV System Monitoring Will Improve Your Bottom Line (12/8 @ 2PM EST)

by aahassonjee

Gaining insight and control over your PV installations is crucial to ensure profitability and customer satisfaction in an uncertain solar market. With many options to choose from, one proven way is mi…

Filed under: Webinars

New York Green Building Group

0 replies | 741 views | Posted on: 11/28/2016 | Last updated: 11/29/2016

Passive House Days New York Passive House, Open House at 153rd St, Sunday November 13, 3 pm, #NYC

by aahassonjee

Passive House Days New York Passive House Open House November 13, 3 pm, #NYC 542W 153rd St New York, NY As part of the annual Passive House Days in New York series, an open house will be held …

Filed under: New York

New York Green Building Group

0 replies | 652 views | Posted on: 11/03/2016 | Last updated: 11/09/2016

Green Building Service Opportunity in Boston, November 19: Help Weatherize with YouthBuild Boston and USGBCMA, this Thanksgiving Season

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

YouthBuild Boston and the USGBC MA Residential Green Building Committee MA Chapter 2016 Winterization Service Project Saturday, November 19 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM 27 Centre Street Boston, MA 021…

Filed under: Massachusetts

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: Green Building,Boston,Community Service,Weatherization,YouthBuild USA, Inc.,YouthBuild Boston

0 replies | 1453 views | Posted on: 10/17/2016 | Last updated: 11/02/2016

Refuge Sustainable Building Center is Hiring - Bozeman, Montana

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Refuge Sustainable Building Center - Bozeman, Montana This position would require approximately 25 hours per week which would include 2 Saturdays each month and half days 4 - 5 days a week. Re…

Filed under: Green Building Jobs

Keywords: Green Building Jobs,Green Jobs

0 replies | 1354 views | Posted on: 09/15/2016 | Last updated: 09/15/2016

Senate Bill 32 Sets Aggressive New Goal for California Emission Levels

by JackSawyer // Student

California is leading the nation in reducing greenhouse-gas emissions, and has done so through aggressive climate bills. This effective methodology looks to continue as California recently passed Sena…

Filed under: Government Policies

California Green Building

Keywords: Renewable Energy,California,National Grid,Senate Bill 32,Grid

0 replies | 1934 views | Posted on: 09/01/2016 | Last updated: 09/01/2016

How to Succeed with Commissioning: Tools, Best Practices & Overcoming Barriers, Thursday, July 28, 2016

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

How to Succeed with Commissioning . . . Tools, Best Practices & Overcoming Barriers Thursday, July 28, 2016 ST. Louis Science Center 5050 Oakland Avenue St. Louis, MO 63110 - Examine commiss…

Filed under: Missouri

Missouri Green Building

Keywords: Building Commissioning

0 replies | 994 views | Posted on: 07/28/2016 | Last updated: 07/28/2016

July 16th: Build a Bog Bridge Training and Workday

by EmmamHowe // Marketing/Green Policy Development

Join the Nature Conservancy in New Hampshire for their Build a Bog Bridge Training and Workday! ABOUT THE EVENT: The bog bridges in the Manchester Cedar Swamp are in dire need of a facelift! The Na…

DEADLINE TOMORROW, July 8th: Food Solutions New England (FSNE) Network Leadership Institute Fall Sessions

by Higgins_James // Student

Food Solutions New England (FSNE) seeks to grow, strengthen, and diversify its network leadership across the region. They are seeking regional green thinkers and doers to participate in the first FSNE…

New Hampshire Green Building

Keywords: Sustainable Living,New Hampshire,Food Solutions New England,Food Sustainability

0 replies | 939 views | Posted on: 07/07/2016 | Last updated: 07/07/2016

 

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