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Find and Select Better Materials Today: Free Online Training by ecomedes, October 19, 2 pm EDT

by samanthaklein // Intern

Drastically reduce the time it takes to search for the best materials for your LEED or green building project, learn how to list a product, automate a product's LEED documentation process with one

Filed under: Webinars

Florida Green Building Group

Keywords: Healthy Building Materials,Architects,Building Designers

0 replies | 1848 views | Posted on: 09/27/2021 | Last updated: 09/27/2021

NESEA Pro Green Building Tour: Mass Timber Framed Passive House Retirement Community, December 5, Waltham, Massachusetts

by Shivani // Social Media Manager

On December 5th, Northeast Sustainable Energy Association (NESEA) will be holding an in-depth tour of a 73,000 GSF, 3-story building featuring 68 units of affordable senior housing, including 66 one-b

Massachusetts Green Builders

0 replies | 343 views | Posted on: 10/07/2025 | Last updated: 10/09/2025

2025 Southeast Energy Summit, November 17 - 19, Atlanta, Georgia

by Shivani // Social Media Manager

The annual Southeast Energy Summit brings together the brightest minds in the industry to connect, explore and innovate for a more energy-efficient Southeast.

Join Southeast Energy Efficiency Allia

Georgia on My Mind - Green Building, Sustainable Products and Building Practices

0 replies | 1131 views | Posted on: 09/13/2025 | Last updated: 09/15/2025

MnSEIA 2025 Gateway to Solar Conference, October 7 - 8, Minneapolis, Minnesota

by Shivani // Social Media Manager

The Gateway to Solar Conference, hosted by the Minnesota Solar Energy Industries Association (MnSEIA), is one of the Midwest's biggest and best solar + storage conferences. Each year, solar instal

0 replies | 1996 views | Posted on: 08/25/2025 | Last updated: 08/25/2025

Free Webinar: Building The Future: High Performance Construction in California, September 9, 12 - 1:30 pm PT

by Shivani // Social Media Manager

Join Emu Passive for a panel discussion with experienced Passive House Builders, and learn how to lay out successful strategies for cost-effective, high-performance projects.

3C-REN will have a cha

California Green Building

0 replies | 792 views | Posted on: 08/07/2025 | Last updated: 08/10/2025

Grey to Green Conference, August 14-15, Denver, Colorado

by Mansi // Social Media Manager

Join the Denver Grey to Green 2025 Conference, a must-attend event for architects, landscape architects, and green infrastructure professionals.

Why Green Infrastructure Matters in Denver

As a c

Colorado High Performance and Passive House Building Group

0 replies | 720 views | Posted on: 07/19/2025 | Last updated: 07/21/2025

Free Webinar: Coastal Resilience Planning and Adaptation for Waterfront Facilities, July 31, 2-3 pm ET

by Mansi // Social Media Manager

This webinar intends to present the lessons learned from the 2023 and 2024 two-part workshop on Resilience of Naval Waterfront Facilities, based on the group discussions of over one hundred coast

0 replies | 456 views | Posted on: 06/18/2025 | Last updated: 07/11/2025

Free Webinar: Therapeutic Landscapes: Exploring the Connection Between Nature and Healing, May 22, 1-2 pm ET

by Mansi // Social Media Manager

This session is organized in celebration of the International Day for Biological Diversity. It will feature insights from Baptist Health leadership and experts from Gresham Smith.

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Florida Green Building Group

0 replies | 969 views | Posted on: 05/08/2025 | Last updated: 05/08/2025

Maximizing Your Impact in the Clean Energy Transition, January 20, 1-2 PM ET

by Richard Minasian // Student

Clean energy is one of the fastest-growing and most innovative sectors in our economy. The clean energy sector is attracting top talent—achievers who are pairing their professional skills with p

Filed under: Energy

Green Building Advocacy

Keywords: Climate Change,Energy,clean energy,Energy Efficiency,Sustainability

0 replies | 1838 views | Posted on: 01/04/2022 | Last updated: 01/04/2022

ULI Global Sustainability Outlook 2022, Online, January 12, 1-2 pm EST

by Richard Minasian // Student

In late 2021, ULI's Greenprint Center for Building Performance interviewed members of the Sustainable Development Council (Americas), the Sustainability Council (Europe), and the Resilient Cities

Filed under: Sustainable Communities and Developments

Keywords: Real Estate,Sustainability,Sustainable Development,building performance

0 replies | 2367 views | Posted on: 12/08/2021 | Last updated: 12/09/2021

Free Event: The Basics of Solar Energy for Florida Homeowners, December 8, 5:30 pm

by samanthaklein // Intern

If you are interested in understanding residential solar hot water and solar photovoltaic technologies better, this workshop is for you. The discussion will cover the basics of how the technology work

Filed under: Energy

Florida Green Building Group

Keywords: Solar Energy,Green Homes,Florida,Solar Hot Water,Technology

0 replies | 1236 views | Posted on: 11/23/2021 | Last updated: 11/24/2021

Urban Green Council: Refrigeration Cycle 101: The Key to Electrification, November 30, 4:30 pm

by Urban Green Council

This course explains the basic refrigeration principles to help architects and non-engineers better understand the basics of heat pumps, refrigerants, environmental legislation and their importance in

Filed under: Refrigeration

New York Green Building Group

Keywords: Refrigeration,Heat Pumps,Electricity,Decarbonization,Electrification

0 replies | 1711 views | Posted on: 11/04/2021 | Last updated: 02/08/2022

GreenCE Webinar: Designing Touchless Solutions in Commercial Restrooms, November 9, 12 pm EST

by samanthaklein // Intern

How can commercial restroom design reduce touchpoints, promote proper hand hygiene, and reduce the spread of infection? This course explores this timely question. Attendees will first hear an overview

Filed under: Green Janitorial

Keywords: Facilities Management,Commercial Restrooms,Hygiene, Health, and Wellbeing

0 replies | 1478 views | Posted on: 10/15/2021 | Last updated: 10/18/2021

Renewable Natural Gas 2017 Conference, Nov 27 - 30, Dana Point, CA

by Oyin

RNG Coalition members and non-members are invited to attend this year's RNG 2017 Conference - the premier policy, market and networking event hosted by and for the North American renewable natural gas…

Filed under: Events

California Green Building

0 replies | 848 views | Posted on: 10/22/2017 | Last updated: 10/22/2017

Building Energy NYC, Virtual, September 29-30

by samanthaklein // Intern

NESEA's BuildingEnergy NYC conference is designed by and for practitioners in the fields of high-performance building and design, energy efficiency, renewable energy, and building/energy policy. C

Filed under: Energy

New York Green Building Group

Keywords: Energy,Sustainability,NYC

0 replies | 1451 views | Posted on: 09/03/2021 | Last updated: 09/03/2021

Matter & Opinion: Existing Buildings - Residential Design, August 23, 12-1:30pm

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

"Build the will" around smart and sustainable renovation of single-family homes. 

Boston cannot meet its climate goals without utilizing its greatest built and cultural assets: exist

Massachusetts Green Builders

0 replies | 1233 views | Posted on: 08/11/2021 | Last updated: 08/11/2021

Basics of Residential Green Building and Remodeling - Session 3: Health and Materials, August 4, 12pm- 1pm EDT

by SarahA

Session 3 will continue our dicussion on another key pillar of Green Building: Health

Healthy and comfort are top priorities, especially with more people working from home. Event companie

Filed under: Health and Air Quality

Keywords: Healthy Building,Health,Air Quality,Water Quality,Ventilation,Accessibility

0 replies | 1254 views | Posted on: 07/13/2021 | Last updated: 07/13/2021

EBC Energy Resources Program: Update from the Massachusetts Clean Energy Center Leadership, - March 13

by Yishan

This EBC Energy Resources Program will feature leadership from the Massachusetts Clean Energy Center (MassCEC) who will provide an update on programs and initiatives for 2018. The keynote speaker is C…

Filed under: Company News and Highlights

Massachusetts Green Builders

0 replies | 1571 views | Posted on: 03/04/2018 | Last updated: 03/04/2018

Connecticut Passive House - February 13th Organizational Meeting - Open to all, 6 pm, Norwalk

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

February 13th Organizational Meeting Please join CTPH for our monthly organizational meeting. We will map out our upcoming year. Everyone is welcome. This month our host is Steven Winter Assoc…

Filed under: Connecticut

Connecticut Green Building

0 replies | 1373 views | Posted on: 02/12/2018 | Last updated: 02/12/2018

LEED Exam Prep Course January 31st Boston

by Amy

The LEED Exam Prep Course is a comprehensive course which will prepare attendees for the Green Associate and other specialty exams. The day long curriculum is designed to cover the segments of the Gre…

Filed under: Education

Keywords: LEED Exam Prep

0 replies | 1526 views | Posted on: 01/04/2018 | Last updated: 01/04/2018

Solar panel lifespan (brief)

by Theresa // Renewables Lover

What we do know today is that a panel will continue to lose about 0.5% efficiency each year over it´s lifetime, and this is what makes solar panels manufactured today, come with a warranty that guara…

Filed under: Environment

Solar Energy and Green Building

0 replies | 2088 views | Posted on: 11/27/2017 | Last updated: 11/27/2017

Business of Local Energy Symposium, June 4-5, Sacramento

by Oyin

The Center for Climate Protection along with the Local Government Commission and the Local Government Sustainable Energy Coalition offers the fourth Business of Clean Energy Symposium at the Hyatt Reg…

Filed under: Events

California Green Building

0 replies | 1253 views | Posted on: 11/05/2017 | Last updated: 04/23/2018

The Ninth Conference on Innovative Smart Grid Technology (ISGT 2018) Feb 19-22, Washington, DC

by Oyin

The Conference will focus on the advancements and applications of both technologies and practices as applied to grid planning, operations, markets and policies to address the effective integration of …

Filed under: Events

0 replies | 1130 views | Posted on: 11/02/2017 | Last updated: 11/02/2017

The 5th Water India 2018 Expo, May 23 - 25, New Delhi, India

by Oyin

The 5th Water India 2018 Expo is an important platform created to show case products, services and solutions available in the water industry worldwide. The event will provide comprehensive insight …

India Green Building

0 replies | 1662 views | Posted on: 10/28/2017 | Last updated: 10/28/2017

Green Building Job Opportunity: Solar Sales Representative, Miami, Florida

by Oyin

Solar Sales Representative Position with ACNS-Solar Energy Consultants - Miami, Florida The successful candidate will be responsible for solar business development in the USA and worldwide, advance…

Filed under: Green Building Jobs

0 replies | 1038 views | Posted on: 10/25/2017 | Last updated: 10/31/2017

 

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