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Women in Cleantech: Executive Leadership Workshop - Negotiation, March 30, 9:30am-12:30pm, San Fransisco, CA

by ella.nielsen44 // Student

Negotiating skills can be enhanced. Women in Cleantech designed this Negotiation Workshop to learn and practice new techniques to get what you want or know what you can let go to come to a satisfying

Filed under: California

California Green Building

Keywords: Women in Green,Women in Cleantech and Sustainability

0 replies | 1006 views | Posted on: 03/24/2019 | Last updated: 03/24/2019

RE+ CHARGE H2, November 19 - 20, Seattle, Washington

by Shivani // Social Media Manager

RE+ Events is partnering with the Center for Hydrogen and Renewably Generated E-fuels (CHARGE) to produce RE+ CHARGE H2, our first dedicated hydrogen event. This conference is endorsed by the Pac

0 replies | 347 views | Posted on: 09/29/2025 | Last updated: 09/29/2025

Free GreenHome Institute Webinar: Ambient Buildings that Heat by Nature, Lessons from the (NAEBRS) Conference, October 8, 12 pm ET

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

This webinar presents key points from the NAEBRS symposium, emphasizing design guidelines, components, and construction details for architects, engineers, designers, builders, and homeowners to create

Michigan Green Building

0 replies | 866 views | Posted on: 09/09/2025 | Last updated: 09/09/2025

13th International Hemp Building Symposium 2025, October 3-5, Morton, Minnesota

by Shivani // Social Media Manager

The 13th International Hemp Building Symposium will take place in Morton, Minnesota, USA, organised by the International Hemp Building Association.

International Hemp Building Association (IHBA) sy

0 replies | 2062 views | Posted on: 08/23/2025 | Last updated: 09/11/2025

Free Webinar: Supporting Clean Energy: Solar Energy and Electric Vehicle Basics, August 18, 12-1 pm ET

by Shivani // Social Media Manager

If you are interested in understanding residential solar and electric vehicles, this presentation is for you! The discussion will cover the basics of how solar technology, site considerations, and any

Florida Green Building Group

0 replies | 451 views | Posted on: 08/04/2025 | Last updated: 08/05/2025

Free Webinar: Excellent Alternatives to Plastic Packaging, July 31, 7-8 pm ET

by Mansi // Social Media Manager

Right now, it’s difficult for consumers to avoid single-use plastic packaging. But change is possible, and more businesses are innovating to find better, less toxic, less wasteful, and more sust

0 replies | 383 views | Posted on: 07/11/2025 | Last updated: 07/11/2025

Free Webinar: Electronic Leak Detection: Lessons Learned from ELD Testing and Continuous Monitoring, July 17, 1-2 pm ET

by Mansi // Social Media Manager

This session covers the lessons learned from multiple case studies regarding electronic leak detection (ELD) quality control testing as part of new construction, forensic testing in existing buildings

0 replies | 454 views | Posted on: 06/17/2025 | Last updated: 06/30/2025

Online Conference: Reimagine Buildings ’25: Past Present Future, June 12, 9 am - 9 pm,ET

by Mansi // Social Media Manager

Reimagine Buildings 25 is more than just theory - it’s about real-world impact. Pssive House Accelerator brings together the best of the best from the world of building decarbonization

New York Green Building Group

0 replies | 986 views | Posted on: 05/20/2025 | Last updated: 05/20/2025

Free Webinar: Powering Your Home with Solar Energy, June 10, 7-8:30 pm CT

by Mansi // Social Media Manager

In this discussion with an Illinois Solar Education Association Solar Ambassador, you will learn:
 

  • How solar energy works in Illinois
  • The benefits and challenges of residential solar en

Illinois Green Building Group

0 replies | 850 views | Posted on: 05/06/2025 | Last updated: 05/08/2025

Critical Mass: Scaling Passive House at Bunker Hill, In-person and Online (Hybrid Event), May 13, 5:30-7 pm, Boston, Massachusetts

by Shivani // Social Media Manager

As part of "All-in!" theme for 2025, Passive House Massachusetts enthusiastically bring you some of the Bunker Hill team members for a panel presentaiton by Andrew Steingiser (RDH)

Massachusetts Green Builders

0 replies | 759 views | Posted on: 04/23/2025 | Last updated: 04/23/2025

FREE COURSE: FSC-Certified Wood in Construction and Green Building

by GreenCE Sustainable Design and Construction

FREE COURSE: FSC-Certified Wood in Construction and Green Building

1 AAA Structured Learning Hour / 1 AIA HSW/LU CE Hour / 1 AIBD CE Hour / 1 GBCI General Hour for LEED Professionals

Filed under: Continuing Education Courses

Keywords: Green Building,Sustainability,Forest Stewardship

0 replies | 5642 views | Posted on: 06/04/2019 | Last updated: 02/10/2023

PHWPA: Passive House 101, May 29, Pittsburgh, PA

by AbbieKnight

Want to learn about Passive House?

Not sure where to start or who to ask?

Join PHWPA and local Passive House trainers for an informal and informational evening.
( also …&n

Filed under: Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania Sustainability Group

Keywords: Passive House,PHWPA

0 replies | 1358 views | Posted on: 05/15/2019 | Last updated: 05/15/2019

Guidance for Specifying Healthier Insulation and Air-Sealing Materials (Supplement to "Making Affordable Family Housing More Efficient...")

by ella.nielsen44 // Student

Guidance for Specifying Healthier Insulation and Air-Sealing Materials” was produced by Healthy Building Network (HBN) as a supplement to the report by HBN, Efficiency for All and others,

Filed under: Guidelines, Resource Guides, Handbooks

Keywords: Affordable Housing,Energy Efficiency,Insulation,air sealing

0 replies | 3552 views | Posted on: 04/15/2019 | Last updated: 02/10/2023

UGBBCMA Annual Sustainable Dinner, Cambridge Brewing Company, 11/19 6:30 pm

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Attend the UGBBCMA's 4th Annual Sustainable Dinner, at the Cambridge Brewing Company, 11/19 6:30 pm This annual event provides attendees with a firsthand experience into the world of “green” cook…

Massachusetts Green Builders

0 replies | 668 views | Posted on: 11/16/2014 | Last updated: 11/16/2014

Urban Green Council, Spring Member Reception, March 14, 6-8 pm, NYC, NY

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Catch up with friends in the green building community, meet new colleagues, and hear what Urban Green Council has planned for 2019.  

Filed under: New York

New York Green Building Group

0 replies | 1003 views | Posted on: 02/26/2019 | Last updated: 02/26/2019

Solar Power Mountain West 2019, March 18-20, Aurora, CO

by AbbieKnight

Solar Power Mountain West is returning to Aurora, Colorado in March to discuss the impact of the recent election results, innovations in project financing, new technologies for grid management and new

Filed under: Colorado

Colorado High Performance and Passive House Building Group

Keywords: Energy Storage Technologies,Innovations,New technologies,Grid management

0 replies | 1613 views | Posted on: 01/29/2019 | Last updated: 02/04/2019

FREE WEBINAR: Daylighting by Design, Tuesday, June 18, 2019 - 12:00pm to 1:00pm 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 implement

Filed under: Webinars

Keywords: Lighting,shading,canopy systems

0 replies | 2475 views | Posted on: 01/17/2019 | Last updated: 01/17/2019

Shaping the Future of Sustainability, MA Sustainable Communities and Campuses Conference, March 29, Cambridge, MA

by Eileen Flynn // Student

Conference
The keynote presentation, breakout sessions, tours, exhibitors, and networking offer a full day to delve into sustainability.  

Participants
Grassroots, govern



Filed under: Sustainable Communities and Developments

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: Sustainable Communities,Green Energy

0 replies | 3172 views | Posted on: 12/19/2018 | Last updated: 12/31/2018

Open Architecture Collaborative Boston, Dec 13, 2018, 6:30 - 8PM, Boston, MA

by Yishan

Open Architecture Collaborative Boston

BSA Space, 290 Congress Street, Suite 200, Boston

Price: This meeting is free and open to all

Design has the power to improve the world. Open Architectu

Filed under: Massachusetts

Massachusetts Green Builders

0 replies | 1243 views | Posted on: 11/23/2018 | Last updated: 11/23/2018

Western Mass Green Consortium: "The Affordable Energy Retrofit" - September 9, 5 pm, Northampton

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Western Mass Green Consortium's Monthly Green Night information/networking event Wednesday, September 9 at 5pm, Clarion Hotel, Northampton "The Affordable Energy Retrofit: The space between MassS…

Filed under: Massachusetts

Keywords: Green Building,Deep Energy Retrofit,Mass Save,Energy Audit

0 replies | 1112 views | Posted on: 09/03/2015 | Last updated: 09/03/2015

Green Marine Solar Transportation

by Chelsea W. // Student

Learn about the design process and hands on experiences in building Green Marine Solar Transportation fit for moving serious cargo along the Mohawk River. How does this work fit our future cargo busin…

Filed under: Transportation

Related to: Transportation,Safety,Education ,Trade Shows and Events

New York Green Building Group

Keywords: Solar,Transportation,New York Events,Albany

0 replies | 1713 views | Posted on: 08/06/2015 | Last updated: 08/06/2015

March for Jobs, Justice and Climate in Toronto, Canada July 5th - Join the Action!

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

On July 5th thousands will gather in Toronto to March for Jobs, Justice and the Climate. The march will tell the story of a new economy that works for people and planet. It starts with justice, create…

Filed under: Environmental Activism

0 replies | 1132 views | Posted on: 07/02/2015 | Last updated: 07/02/2015

Public Hearing: State of Energy in the Commonwealth, May 12th, 2-4:30 pm, State House

by Mark413

This event is part II of a set of hearings convened to educate legislators on the state of energy issues in Massachusetts. The first State of the Energy hearing was held on April 14. The agenda f…

Filed under: Massachusetts

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: Energy,Massachusetts

0 replies | 1314 views | Posted on: 05/11/2015 | Last updated: 05/11/2015

Tell Mass DEP and Commissioner Martin Suuberg that Nuclear Power is not a part of a Clean and Safe Energy Standard!

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Massachusetts plans to reduce global warming emissions by 80% by developing a Clean Energy Standard. Great, right? But this plan might rely on nuclear power, which produces huge quantities of hig…

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: clean energy,Nuclear Energy,Mass DEP,Global Warming Emissions

0 replies | 1424 views | Posted on: 03/31/2015 | Last updated: 03/31/2015

Boston Area Solar Energy Association Forum, March 12, 2015, 7 pm: Current Solar Legislation and the Net Metering and Solar Task Force

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Thursday, March 12th, 2015 First Parish in Cambridge Unitarian Universalist; 3 Church Street, Harvard Square Time: 7:00 p.m Current Legislation and the Net Metering and Solar Task Force: Will M…

Massachusetts Green Builders

0 replies | 624 views | Posted on: 02/28/2015 | Last updated: 03/12/2015

 

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