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Unity Open House: Nano in Greenfield, August 21, 4:00-6:00pm, Greenfield, MA

by Gina Pryciak // Student

Please join Unity Homes for an open house at an award-winning Unity home in Greenfield, MA. This 463 SF home, based on Unity’s Nano design platform is a wonderful example of what can be acc

Filed under: Massachusetts

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: Green Building,Green Building Tour,Green Homes

0 replies | 2802 views | Posted on: 07/18/2019 | Last updated: 07/18/2019

Carbon Forward: SoCal Sustainability Forum, August 21, 7:30-11 am, Los Alamitos, California

by Mansi // Social Media Manager

Uniting USGBC-CA and SEAOSC (Structural Engineers Association of Southern California), the SoCal Sustainable Building Forum is a must-attend forum for Sustainable building innovation.

California Green Building

0 replies | 638 views | Posted on: 07/12/2025 | Last updated: 07/14/2025

Free Webinar: Multifamily: Energy Code Implementation Series, with 2025 Code Updates, July 23, 9:30-11 am PT

by Mansi // Social Media Manager

As the 2022 energy code wraps up its final year and the 2025 code emerges, the trends of building electrification, healthier indoor air quality, and improved resiliency continue to permeate the c

California Green Building

0 replies | 683 views | Posted on: 06/17/2025 | Last updated: 06/17/2025

Green California Schools and Higher Education Summit, November 13, Pasadena

by Jonathan // Sustainability Coordinator

Keynote Speakers


Welcome Remarks
Victor M. Gordo
Mayor of Pasadena, California

Featured Speakers

Tony Thurmond
California State Superintendent of Public Instruction

Abel Guillé











Midwest Solar Expo, June 9-11, Chicago, Illinois

by Mansi // Social Media Manager

Join industry leaders, innovators, and clean energy enthusiasts for the 2025 Midwest Solar Expo

With three days of cutting-edge presentations, policy updates, networking opportunit

Illinois Green Building Group

0 replies | 894 views | Posted on: 05/07/2025 | Last updated: 05/08/2025

Free PG&E Webinar: Electrify Efficiently: Electrical Panel Assessments, Examples for Heat Pump Installers, May 6, 12-1:30 pm PT

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

As more homeowners in California and around the country and word begin to electrify their homes, heat pump installers will be faced with the challenge of navigating electrical panel challeng

California Green Building

0 replies | 991 views | Posted on: 04/19/2025 | Last updated: 04/19/2025

Free Webinar: Building for the Future: Preparing for the 2025 Energy Code, April 30, 9 -11 am PT

by Shivani // Social Media Manager

The California Energy Commission has adopted the 2025 Building Energy Efficiency Standards, effective on January 1, 2026. This virtual Regional Forum offers an opportunity to delve into the latest upd

California Green Building

0 replies | 1151 views | Posted on: 03/26/2025 | Last updated: 04/04/2025

Women of Carbon: Documentary Screening & Panel, March 19, 5-8 pm, Cambridge, Massachusetts

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

The Engine and Carbon Leadership Forum Boston/Northeast Hub are thrilled to co-host Boston's first public screening of Women of Carbon, a compelling documentary highlighting the women de

Massachusetts Green Builders

0 replies | 993 views | Posted on: 03/08/2025 | Last updated: 03/08/2025

USGBC California's Wildfire Education Efforts - Working to Rebuild and Prevent Future Loss and Damage

by Rate It Green Team


I wanted to take a moment to acknowledge and point people to the great work being done by USGBC California (USGBCCA) regarding wildfires, both in support of the long road to recovery for those affec

Filed under: Wildfire Safety and Resources

Keywords: Green Building,Fire Safety,Safety,Landscaping,Roofs,Wildfires,Fires,USGBC California,Defensible Landscaping,Venting

0 replies | 3848 views | Posted on: 02/10/2025 | Last updated: 03/04/2025

Passive House Affordable Multifamily Design Manual Workshop, October 18, Boston, MA

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

In the next eleven years, everyday architects, builders, developers, and engineers will face challenges tonormalize the Net-Zero Energy (NZE) housing design.. Simplified, demystified, comprehensive, a

Equity and Green Building

0 replies | 1029 views | Posted on: 10/03/2019 | Last updated: 10/03/2019

Creating a Culture Where Sustainable Practices Are the New Normal, Tuesday, October 8, 5:30–7:30pm

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Architects, engineers and builders have become increasingly effective at designing and delivering high performance buildings. Now if only we had people who were ready to live and work appropriately in

Filed under: Missouri

Missouri Green Building

0 replies | 1093 views | Posted on: 09/23/2019 | Last updated: 09/23/2019

Webinar: Helping Cities Lead By Example: the Public Buildings Portfolio Management Initiative, Thursday, September 12, 10-11am PDT/1-2pm EDT

by Connie NBI

Hundreds of cities, counties, and states around the country have set aggressive energy efficiency and climate goals. However, there is often a disconnect between these bold goals and the day-to-day op

Filed under: Webinars

Related to: Government Agencies and Initiatives ,Information and Resources ,Sustainable Communities and Developments

0 replies | 1456 views | Posted on: 08/29/2019 | Last updated: 08/31/2019

USGBC Minnesota Program Ideas Lunch, August 22, Minneapolis, MN

by Gina Pryciak // Student

Join USGBC MN at the Program Ideas Lunch on August 22nd at 11:30 a.m.

The USGBC Minnesota chapter is taking a fresh approach to programming in 2020 and is excited to share their plans with the

Filed under: Climate Change

Keywords: Climate Change,Climate Action

0 replies | 1077 views | Posted on: 07/30/2019 | Last updated: 07/30/2019

An apartment building in Duluth receives an EPA award for energy efficiency

by Stella Ng'oma // Green building enthusiast

The EPA awarded the Steve O'Neil apartment building in Minnesota an EPA energy star certification for being 15% more energy efficient than most typical new construction. The building is said to be one…

Filed under: Green Affordable Housing

Keywords: energy efficient,EPA Certification

0 replies | 1083 views | Posted on: 09/09/2015 | Last updated: 09/09/2015

Conquering the Energy Code for Architects and Engineers: Residential, July 23, New York, NY

by Gina Pryciak // Student

Conquering the Energy Code: Residential prepares architects and engineers in New York State to comply with the many requirements in the 2015 NYS Code and design more energy-efficient bu

Filed under: New York

New York Green Building Group

Keywords: Green Building,Energy Codes

0 replies | 1746 views | Posted on: 06/27/2019 | Last updated: 06/27/2019

Central BUILDINGSinACTION Tour: Mayor Michael Coleman Government Building, July 25, Columbus, OH

by Gina Pryciak // Student

The 2nd Quarter BUILDINGSinACTION Tour will provide an opportunity for a behind-the-scenes tour of the Mayor Michael B. Coleman Government Building. After a brief presentation by the building owners a

Keywords: Green Building,LEED,Sustainability

0 replies | 1710 views | Posted on: 06/14/2019 | Last updated: 06/14/2019

Seminar: Building Modular Renewable Energy Smart Homes, June 24, 7-9pm, Oakland, CA

by Gina Pryciak // Student

S2A Modular is conducting a free seminar on Monday June 24th at Homewood Suites by Hilton Oakland-Waterfront to teach investors all about modular construction integrated with renewable energy smart ho

Filed under: California

California Green Building

Keywords: Renewable Energy,Smart Homes,Modular Building

0 replies | 1627 views | Posted on: 06/05/2019 | Last updated: 06/06/2019

The Green and Healthy Homes Initiative of Rhode Island, Wed, Mar 16 at 12:30 PM - Cranston, RI

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

The Green and Healthy Homes Initiative of Rhode Island Wednesday, March 16, 12:30 to 2 PM Corner Bakery Cafe - Garden City 140 Hillside Road, Cranston, RI 02920 The mission of the Green & Healt…

Filed under: Events

Rhode Island Green Building

Keywords: Green Building,Affordable Housing,Green and Healthy Homes Initiative,Healthy Homes

0 replies | 1845 views | Posted on: 03/11/2016 | Last updated: 03/11/2016

Policy Podium: Panel Discussion on Energy with Legislators and Industry Pros, March 14, 6 pm @USGBC MA

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Policy Podium: Panel Discussion on Energy with Legislators and Industry Pros March 14t, 6-7:30pm 50 Milk St 17th floor, "Milky Way" conference room Boston, 02109 Want to connect with one of t…

Filed under: Massachusetts

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: clean energy,Renewable Energy,USGBC Massachusetts

0 replies | 1405 views | Posted on: 02/21/2016 | Last updated: 02/21/2016

Webinar: A Bold New Vision for Housing Policy in the U.S., Thursday, February 11, 2 pm EST

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

An Investment In Opportunity: A Bold New Vision for Housing Policy in the U.S. Thursday, February 11, 2016 2pm EST Enterprise Community Partners In early February, Enterprise will release An Inve…

Filed under: Webinars

Related to: Flushometers

Equity and Green Building

Keywords: Affordable Housing,Healthy Housing,Affordable Green Housing

0 replies | 1306 views | Posted on: 02/02/2016 | Last updated: 02/02/2016

Come Celebrate at USGBC's Annual General Meeting, 1/21/2016 5:30 PM- 7:30 PM

by NSchepis // Student at Bridgewater State

USGBC’s Annual General Meeting January 21st, 2016 5:30 PM through 7:30 PM The meeting brings the mission back to life and celebrates the progress that has been made. The USGBC will recognize the…

Filed under: Massachusetts

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: USGBCMA

0 replies | 1373 views | Posted on: 01/07/2016 | Last updated: 01/10/2016

What is the LEED Dynamic Plaque? Come find out - Join the USGBCMA Dec 17th 8-9 am

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Join the USGBC MA and Boston Properties for a visit to 100 Federal St in Boston to check out their Dynamic Plaque installation. Here we will talk about the Dynamic Plaque system and occupant engagemen…

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: LEED,USGBC MA,Boston Properties

0 replies | 1230 views | Posted on: 12/11/2015 | Last updated: 12/11/2015

Conquering New York's Energy Code for Commercial Architects and Engineers, December 8, 9 am- 5 pm

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Conquering New York's Energy Code for Commercial Architects and Engineers December 8 9 am- 5 pm Location: Trane Supply 45-18 Court Square Long Island City, NY 11101 Demystify New York State…

Filed under: New York

New York Green Building Group

Keywords: New York Events,Energy Codes

0 replies | 1176 views | Posted on: 11/20/2015 | Last updated: 11/20/2015

Massachusetts Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy Committee - Legislative Hearing on Carbon Pricing, Tuesday October 12th

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Legislative Hearing on Carbon Pricing Tuesday, October 27, 12pm – 3pm (we're expecting this to be a long hearing covering many bills, so we'll use some of the time to make visits to our representat…

Filed under: Massachusetts

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: Carbon Pricing,Policy,Fossil Fuels,Utiities

0 replies | 1422 views | Posted on: 10/22/2015 | Last updated: 10/22/2015

BIG ART; tiny house at The Umbrella in Concord. Sounds fun! 9/15/2015 - 11/15 2015, with additional special event dates

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

BIG Art; Tiny House is a yearlong public art project that highlights forms of art rarely seen in traditional venues. To demonstrate that art isn't just nice but is necessary, we plan to build a tiny h…

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: Sustainability,Tiny House,Art,The Umbrella

0 replies | 1436 views | Posted on: 09/30/2015 | Last updated: 09/30/2015

 

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