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National Self Build & Renovation Centre (NSBRC) - Free Passivhaus Workshop, November 25-26, Swindon, UK

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Passivhaus Trust partner with NSBRC for a free in-person Passivhaus Workshop. This two-day event will enable you to understand the key aspects of Passivhaus, the application of Passivhaus retrofi

UK Green Building

0 replies | 1131 views | Posted on: 10/18/2022 | Last updated: 11/15/2022

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 | 846 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 | 2031 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 | 444 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 | 374 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 | 444 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 | 978 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 | 840 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 | 749 views | Posted on: 04/23/2025 | Last updated: 04/23/2025

Green Building Alliance's Emerald Evening Gala, May 8, 5:30-9:30 pm, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

by Shivani // Social Media Manager

GBA's beloved annual fundraising event is back! Green Building Alliance invite you to join them on the sprawling green roof of the David L. Lawrence Convention Center as we gather for network

Pennsylvania Sustainability Group

0 replies | 1153 views | Posted on: 03/27/2025 | Last updated: 04/03/2025

Free Webinar: Resources for High-Efficiency Electrification Technology Training, March 27, 12 - 1 pm PT

by Shivani // Social Media Manager

New Buildings Institute (NBI) invite you to join them for an exciting webinar marking the end of the Buildings Energy Efficiency Frontiers & Innovation Technologies (BENEFIT) project funded b

California Green Building

0 replies | 429 views | Posted on: 03/17/2025 | Last updated: 03/17/2025

Free Webinar: Marine Materials - Designing the Future, March 25, 12 to 1:30 PM

by Shivani // Social Media Manager

When our oceans are healthy our world is healthy. Oceans play a critical role in regulating our climate and weather patterns, and provide a wide range of food and medicinal ingredients,

New York Green Building Group

0 replies | 685 views | Posted on: 02/20/2025 | Last updated: 02/20/2025

Hybrid Event: High Rise / Low Carbon: Nimble Brains for Complex Buildings, NYC, and Online, November 30, 9am ET

by Luqman // Marketer

As buildings transitioned from analog to digital systems, controls were dominated by platforms with high financial and educational entry thresholds. But with a movement towards relying on natural ener

Filed under: New York

New York Green Building Group

Keywords: New York Events,building energy exchange,New York Green Building

0 replies | 1978 views | Posted on: 11/04/2022 | Last updated: 11/06/2022

Rainforest Action Network Climate Leadership Summit 11/1 - 2

by admin

The Rainforest Action Network is leading a Climate Change Leadership Event this weekend. It's Saturday 11/1 and Sunday 11/2 from 1 - 6, at MIT, both days. Change the Course, a new program from Rai…

Massachusetts Green Builders

0 replies | 623 views | Posted on: 10/29/2014 | Last updated: 10/29/2014

Energy Analysis, Online Training presented by cove.tool, Hosted by Built Environment Plus, October 11, 3-5 pm

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Research highlights the benefit of running a whole building energy analysis in a wide array of areas including reducing costs, improving a project’s marketability, and fighting climate change. I

Massachusetts Green Builders

0 replies | 1082 views | Posted on: 09/30/2022 | Last updated: 10/03/2022

Building Science for Carpenters: Peers, Beers, and Networking, January 24, 4-7pm, Watertown, MA

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Join other carpenters, builders, and construction professionals for an evening of networking, presentations, and discussion on building science and construction techniques for high-performance buildin

Filed under: Massachusetts

Massachusetts Green Builders

0 replies | 1132 views | Posted on: 01/13/2019 | Last updated: 01/13/2019

The Green Schools Conference & Expo, April 8 - 9, 2019, Saint Paul, MN

by Yishan

The Green Schools Conference & Expo is the only national event to bring together all the players involved in making green schools a reality: people who lead, operate, build and teach in U.S. schoo

Filed under: Greenbuild

0 replies | 1549 views | Posted on: 12/02/2018 | Last updated: 03/27/2019

Friends of USGBC NY Upstate Gala + Leadership Awards, Nov 27, Albany, NY

by Yishan

Join U.S. Green Building Council New York Upstate for our 5th Annual Friends of USGBC Gala + Leadership Awards

The 5th Annual Friends of U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) New York Upstate Gala an

Filed under: Events

New York Green Building Group

0 replies | 889 views | Posted on: 11/17/2018 | Last updated: 11/17/2018

Boston New Technology CleanTech, GreenTech and Energy Startup Showcase, November 15, Burlington, MA, 6-9pm

by Aditya


Join Boston New Technology at Microsoft on November 15th to:

  • See 7 innovative and exciting local CleanTech, GreenTech and Energy technology demos, presented by startup founders
  • Network

Filed under: Cleantech

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: green technology,Clean Technology,Energy Technology

0 replies | 1557 views | Posted on: 11/08/2018 | Last updated: 11/08/2018

Green Building Tour - LEED Platinum Urban Community Development, December 7, East Boston, MA

by Yishan

Join NESEA for the final Pro Tour of 2018, the first stage of a planned 373-unit project in East Boston, designed for LEED Platinum certification.

This event will be hosted by ICON Architecture and

Filed under: Continuing Education Programs

Massachusetts Green Builders

0 replies | 1240 views | Posted on: 11/02/2018 | Last updated: 11/26/2018

HPD Versus The Declare Label: Why Should Building Product Manufacturers Care?

by GreenCE Sustainable Design and Construction

Should a building product manufacturer develop a Health Product Declaration (HPD) or a Declare Label? Both product disclosures are excellent tools but differ in complexity, cost, and potential ROI. Th

Filed under: Other Green Building - Other

Keywords: HPDs,LEED V4,Health Product Declarations,Declare Labels

0 replies | 4786 views | Posted on: 10/18/2018 | Last updated: 02/14/2023

Net Zero Roundtable, Maynard High School, Maynard, MA, September 25, 7-9 pm

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Please join Mass Climate Action Network (MCAN) on September 25 from 7-9pm at Maynard High School for a Net-Zero Roundtable. MCAN will be co-sponsoring this event with Northeast Energy Efficiency Partn

Filed under: Massachusetts

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: MCAN

0 replies | 1150 views | Posted on: 09/16/2018 | Last updated: 09/27/2018

The Mid-Atlantic Bioenergy Conference & Expo (MABEX), September 12-14, 2018, Philadelphia, PA

by Aditya

The Mid-Atlantic Bioenergy Council (MABEC) is looking forward to welcoming over 300 attendees from the Mid-Atlantic and beyond to Philadelphia, PA, September 12-14, 2018. ​Multiple program tracks…

Filed under: Energy

Pennsylvania Sustainability Group

Keywords: clean energy,Bioenergy

0 replies | 1549 views | Posted on: 08/17/2018 | Last updated: 08/17/2018

Sustainable Job Opportunity: Greenovate Boston Communications Manager

by Eileen Flynn // Student

Overview: Brief Job Description (essential functions of the job): Greenovate Boston is the Mayor’s initiative to engage all Bostonians in the City’s climate action goals, while continuing to…

Filed under: Green Building Jobs

Keywords: Greenovate Boston,Job Search

0 replies | 1205 views | Posted on: 08/09/2018 | Last updated: 08/10/2018

Online: USGBC New Member Volunteer Orientation, 3 - 4:15 PM, August 14

by Eileen Flynn // Student

USGBC is all in to get everyone in a green building in this generation and volunteers are a key part of accomplishing this big goal. Volunteers were at the core of USGBC’s foundation in 1993, and co…

Filed under: Events

Green Building Advocacy

Keywords: Online Course,LEED Building

0 replies | 1360 views | Posted on: 07/25/2018 | Last updated: 07/25/2018

 

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