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Deep Energy Retrofits Initiative by Environmental Health Watch, Ohio

by Kalyani.rc // Passive House / Sustainability Enthusiast

How low can you go? Imagine reducing the energy use in your home by 70-90%. It is possible– and can be economically feasible– without using renewable energy. Super-insulation and Passive House pri…

Filed under: Green Affordable Housing,

Equity and Green Building

Keywords: Affordable Housing, Energy Savings, Deep Energy Retrofits, Green Initiative,

0 replies | 5427 views | Posted on: 03/15/2017 | Last updated: 03/15/2017

Affordable Green Housing Center Opens in Cleveland, Ohio

by Kalyani.rc // Passive House / Sustainability Enthusiast

Various non-profits, government agencies, and community development organizations have partnerships and alliances devoted to promoting healthy green housing in Cleveland. The Affordable Green Housing …

Filed under: Green Affordable Housing,

Equity and Green Building

Keywords: Affordable Housing, Green Homes, Ohio, Health and Environment,

0 replies | 2888 views | Posted on: 03/15/2017 | Last updated: 03/15/2017

China to invest $361 billion into renewable power generation by 2020

by Kalyani.rc // Passive House / Sustainability Enthusiast

China will invest 2.5 trillion yuan ($361 billion) into renewable power generation by 2020, as the world's largest energy market continues to shift away from dirty coal power towards cleaner fuels. …

Filed under: Energy,

Keywords: Renewable Energy, China,

0 replies | 2989 views | Posted on: 03/13/2017 | Last updated: 03/13/2017

Battery Breakthrough by CUNY Energy Institute: Low Cost, Long Life, Non-Toxic & Safe

by Kalyani.rc // Passive House / Sustainability Enthusiast

A low-cost, nonflammable battery with a high energy density and the capability of thousands of more recycling cycles than any comparable battery to come out of a laboratory has been developed by resea…

Filed under: Energy,

Keywords: Energy, Solar, Wind, Battery Storage,

0 replies | 2800 views | Posted on: 03/13/2017 | Last updated: 03/13/2017

Position Available - NAHB Summer Internship, Land Use and Design/Sustainability & Green Building - Washington, DC

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Job Category: Housing Finance and Regulatory Affairs Job Level: Intern The National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) is seeking an intern to support the Land Use & Design and Sustainability &…

Filed under: Green Building Jobs,

Keywords: Green Building Jobs,

0 replies | 781 views | Posted on: 03/12/2017 | Last updated: 03/12/2017

Position Available - Green Infrastructure Program Manager - New York City

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

The New York City Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) protects public health and the environment by supplying clean drinking water, collecting and treating wastewater, and reducing air, noise…

Filed under: Green Building Jobs,

Keywords: Green Infrastructure,

0 replies | 1125 views | Posted on: 03/12/2017 | Last updated: 03/30/2017

Introducing Berkeley Green Group, Rochester, NY

by Ronjf1 // Energy Solutions provider and consultant

Introducing Berkeley Green Group Over 30 years ago, Todd Kiley from Rochester, NY achieved his mechanical engineering degree. That background allowed him to travel the world providing advanced indu…

Filed under: Company News and Highlights,

Keywords: HVAC, Emerging Technologies,

0 replies | 1818 views | Posted on: 03/11/2017 | Last updated: 03/14/2017

Position Available: Sustainability Practices Coordinator, Resource Management Concepts, Inc. (RMC), California

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Sustainability Practices Coordinator, Resource Management Concepts, Inc. (RMC), California Resource Management Concepts, Inc. (RMC) provides high-quality, professional services to government and co…

Filed under: Green Building Jobs,

Keywords: Sustainability Jobs,

0 replies | 738 views | Posted on: 03/11/2017 | Last updated: 03/11/2017

Position Available: Sustainability Intern, National Geographic

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Position Available: Sustainability Intern, National Geographic Summary of Internship An NGS sustainability intern would support the Society’s efforts to operate sustainably and minimize negative…

Filed under: Green Building Jobs,

Keywords: Green Building Jobs, Sustainability, National Geographic,

0 replies | 684 views | Posted on: 03/11/2017 | Last updated: 03/11/2017

Position Available - Goosewing Education/Outreach Coordinator - Providence, Rhode Island

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Goosewing Education/Outreach Coordinator - Providence, Rhode Island The Goosewing Education Coordinator is responsible for leading educational programs and promoting the new Benjamin Family Environ…

Filed under: Green Building Jobs,

Rhode Island Green Building

Keywords: The Nature Conservancy, Green Jobs, Nature Conservancy,

0 replies | 944 views | Posted on: 03/11/2017 | Last updated: 03/11/2017

Lego Looks to Plants as Building Blocks for Bricks

by Kalyani.rc // Passive House / Sustainability Enthusiast

Danish toy maker, seeking to decrease its carbon footprint, considers corn and wheat as an alternative to petroleum-based plastic. Lego makes billions of bricks a year out of petroleum-based plasti…

Filed under: Environmental Activism,

Keywords: Lego,

0 replies | 3478 views | Posted on: 03/11/2017 | Last updated: 03/11/2017

Heathrow Airport Targets Zero Carbon, Zero Waste by 2050

by Kalyani.rc // Passive House / Sustainability Enthusiast

London’s Heathrow airport launched a sustainability strategy that includes using 100 percent renewable energy by April and operating a zero-carbon, zero-waste airport by 2050. Dubbed Heathrow 2.0…

Filed under: Green Facilities,

Keywords: Zero Waste, Zero Carbon,

0 replies | 4519 views | Posted on: 03/11/2017 | Last updated: 03/11/2017

Architecture 2030 & Maalka Launch the Zero Tool: Free Online Application for calculating building's Fossil Fuel Energy Use Intensity

by Kalyani.rc // Passive House / Sustainability Enthusiast

Product Highlight/News: The Zero Tool by Architecture 2030 Product Name: The Zero Tool Company: Architecture 2030 & Maalka News/Highlights: “The Zero Tool by Architecture 2030 offers an in…

Filed under: Company News and Highlights,

Keywords: Architecture 2030, The Zero Tool, Fossil Fuel, Online Application,

0 replies | 3909 views | Posted on: 03/08/2017 | Last updated: 03/08/2017

Smart Plug Instant Hot Water Control by Taco: Improves Existing Systems, AHR Product of the Year

by Rate It Green Team

Product Highlight/News: Smart Plug by Taco Product Name: SmartPlug Company: Taco Comfort Solutions News/Highlights: The SmartPlug by Taco Comfort Solutions has won Product of the Year rec…

Filed under: Company News and Highlights,

Keywords: HVAC, Hot Water Heating,

0 replies | 1569 views | Posted on: 03/07/2017 | Last updated: 03/07/2017

Danish school has installed the world’s largest solar facade

by Kalyani.rc // Passive House / Sustainability Enthusiast

A new building in Copenhagen is covered by 12,000 colorful solar tiles, making it one of the largest building-integrated solar power plants in Denmark. The tiles completely cover the building and will…

Filed under: Green Schools,

Keywords: Solar, Facade, Schools,

0 replies | 3704 views | Posted on: 03/04/2017 | Last updated: 03/04/2017

Timberland walks the extra mile to end plastic waste

by Kalyani.rc // Passive House / Sustainability Enthusiast

Footwear manufacturer Timberland is walking a mile in the shoes of people whose lives are affected by trash pollution — at least, the "first mile" — through its partnership with B Corporation, Thr…

Filed under: Industry Organizations and Associations ,

Keywords: Recycling, Waste Reduction, Timberland, Sourcing,

0 replies | 7706 views | Posted on: 03/02/2017 | Last updated: 03/02/2017

Feasibility of Implementing Passivhaus Standard for Tall Residential Buildings

by Kalyani.rc // Passive House / Sustainability Enthusiast

Highly energy-efficient and resilient buildings are crucial to the success of cities. As populations grow and cities become larger and denser, problems related to energy inefficiency are magnified and…

Filed under: Passive House,

Keywords: Passive House, Residential Buildings,

0 replies | 3849 views | Posted on: 03/02/2017 | Last updated: 03/02/2017

India ranks third globally in LEED certified green buildings with 2,386 projects

by Kalyani.rc // Passive House / Sustainability Enthusiast

India ranks third in US Green Building Council's annual ranking of the top 10 countries for Leadership in Energy & Environmental Design (LEED) certified buildings. The country had around 15.90 million…

Filed under: LEED (USGBC),

India Green Building

Keywords: India Green Building, LEED Certified,

0 replies | 2876 views | Posted on: 03/01/2017 | Last updated: 03/01/2017

Seeking Recommendations for an Eco Friendly Gas Fireplace Insert

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Hello out there - Please reply if you know of a super and eco friendly fireplace insert? We've been repairing an old gas fireplace so many times, we just want to do an insert and know that it's…

Filed under: Fireplaces and Stoves,

Keywords: HVAC, Gas Fireplace,

2 replies | 1930 views | Posted on: 02/28/2017 | Last updated: 09/06/2017

The Union Budget 2017 Was a Missed Opportunity for the Solar Industry

by Rajesh Jhamb

The Union Budget of 2017 was announced on February 1, 2017. It is no doubt that the budget of the FY 2017-18 was the most anticipated budget of the recent past thanks to events like demonetization tha…

Filed under: Energy,

Keywords: solar energy, solar power, solar rooftop,

0 replies | 1248 views | Posted on: 02/28/2017 | Last updated: 02/28/2017

Check Out this Cool EV Chart by MassEnergy - Compare Top Brands and Learn about DriveGreen Discounts

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

MassEnergy has created a quick comparison chart where you can preview information on the Chevy Bolt and Volt, the Nissan Leaf, Kia Soul, Ford C-Max Energi, and the Ford Fusion Energi. https://www.

Filed under: Electric Vehicles,

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: EV - Electric Vehicles, Mass Energy,

0 replies | 2734 views | Posted on: 02/17/2017 | Last updated: 02/17/2017

NRDC's Teleconference Briefing: Defending the Environment Against the Trump Administration, Feb 27 @ 1:30p EST

by ChristinaC // Marketing Student

National Resource Defense Council's (NRDC) Teleconference Briefing: Defending the Environment Against the Trump Administration, Feb 27 When:1:30 pm Eastern; 12:30 pm Central; 11:30 am Mountain; 10…

Filed under: Government Policies,

Keywords: Teleconference, Environmental Activism,

0 replies | 1076 views | Posted on: 02/16/2017 | Last updated: 02/16/2017

The Netherlands invests in new Global Climate Adaptation Centre to help countries cope with warming climate

by Kalyani.rc // Passive House / Sustainability Enthusiast

The Netherlands will host a new Global Centre of Excellence to help countries, institutions and businesses to adapt to a warming climate with the support of the Japanese government and UN environment …

Filed under: Government Agencies and Initiatives ,

Keywords: Climate Change, The Netherlands Initiative,

0 replies | 3636 views | Posted on: 02/16/2017 | Last updated: 02/16/2017

Leading businesses back 2050 Net Zero goal for buildings

by Kalyani.rc // Passive House / Sustainability Enthusiast

Three leading businesses have committed to a global target to ensure all buildings have net zero carbon emissions by 2050. Engineering firm Integral Group, international property and infrastructure gr…

Filed under: Environmental Activism,

Keywords: Environmental Policy, Net zero, Carbon Reduction, Worldwide,

0 replies | 2117 views | Posted on: 02/16/2017 | Last updated: 02/16/2017

What is a High Performance Home?

by Kalyani.rc // Passive House / Sustainability Enthusiast

"High performance homes" is a term that’s bandied around a lot. We’ve found that many people don’t really understand exactly what it means or the benefits of owning a high performance home until…

Filed under: Other Whole Building Standards,

Keywords: Design, Energy Efficiency, Resilience, High Performance Homes, Whole Life Cycle,

0 replies | 14980 views | Posted on: 02/16/2017 | Last updated: 02/16/2017

 

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