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President Trump has frozen four important rules that were created to promote greater energy efficiency, and this seems to be step one of a larger plan to cut into environmental protections/budgets. Ac…
Study Links Green Buildings to Higher Cognitive Function
Can better thinking and better health be found in green-certified buildings? New research says yes. Both indoors and out, the built environment plays a critical role in our overall health and well-bei
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The Scottish government has taken the first steps to heavily cutting the country’s reliance on North Sea oil and gas after calling for 50% of Scotland’s entire energy needs to come from renewables…
Do you ever find yourself wondering what policies are in place for Green Building across the nation? The United States Green Building Council (USGBC) has recently released a resource to help with t…
All Dutch trains now run 100% on wind power
Electric trains have always been a relatively sustainable mode of transport, with much lower emissions than cars, but as of the 1st of January, 2017, all electric train rides in the Netherlands have b…
U.S. Building Sector Emissions Down Again!
The 2030 Challenge, which initially began in 2005, is ALL about lowering U.S. building sector energy consumption so that by the year 2030, all buildings/developments/renovations will be carbon neutral…
Join hundreds of architects and supporters of green building practices and policies. Sign on to a letter written by the AIA Committee on the Environment Advisory Group. "Mr. Pruitt’s hearing too…
Bhutan - not just carbon neutral, but carbon negative!
Bhutan, a small nation between China and India, with a population of 750,000 has set some impressive environmental benchmarks. Bhutan is not merely carbon neutral, it’s also a carbon sink - making …
A different kind of commute: single-seat automaker aims to break into the electric car market
Jerry Kroll, a race-car driver by trade and the CEO of Electra Meccanica, aims at bringing a single-seat electric car to the global electric car market in 2017. "Most people drive by themselves in …
Tesla Gigafactory: What it means for solar energy?
Tesla's Gigafactory out in Nevada has been creating a stir in the news recently, and with good reason. Their goal? Running the battery production facility with zero fossil fuel consumption. In ord…
Green Spaces Promote Safer Neighborhoods
I came across this the other day. I thought it was interesting because there is some cynicism involved with taxpayer money going into green spaces because hey think the spending on parks has a poor re…
Wow, Check out this Sea Change Map of Boston in 2050 and 2100
See what happens in 2050 and in 2100 generally, and with a major flood event. We've got some climatechange mitigation work to do. http://seachange.sasaki.com/ Thanks Mike Duclos for point…
NEWHAB - Network for Energy, Water, and Health in Affordable Buildings - Seeks Managing Director
The Network for Energy, Water, and Health in Affordable Buildings works to expand healthy, efficient housing for all by leveraging the relationships between individuals, sectors, and policies. We d…
City of Providence -Building Energy Advisor Position
City of Providence - Building Energy Advisor The City of Providence, in partnership with the City Energy Project, seeks to retain a Building Energy Advisor to work in the Office of Sustainability. …
Post Election '16: What Can You Do?
On Tuesday, November 11th, climate change and the environment seemed to become casualties of what had been the most bizarre and stressful U.S. Presidential election of recent times. Political and econ…
Understatement of the year: "The 2016 national election will profoundly alter the landscape for sustainable businesses. From ballot initiatives on higher wages and carbon taxes, to changes in which p…
Green Building Initiative - Administrative Services Coordinator, Account Manager/Client Support
The GBI has two positions available: Administrative Services Coordinator The Green Building Initiative (GBI) seeks a detail-oriented administrative services coordinator to support its high-funct…
Director of Administration, Center for Green Buildings and Cities, Harvard University
Director of Administration, Center for Green Buildings and Cities Harvard University Cambridge, MA Admin - Facilities Management Posted: 10/14/2016 Type: Full Time School/Unit: Harvard Gradu…
Help Build What’s Next - Washington, DC November 8, 1:30-4:30 google 25 Massachusetts Ave NW Washington, DC 20001 Are you a Sustainable Building Leader, or... Do you Want to be? Check …
Blue vs. Red: Who Will Solve America's Climate Problems?
As November 2nd approaches, Democrats and Republicans face an election day that follows quite an eventful election season of emotions and surprises, with the least surprising being the extreme divide …
Passive House & Prefabricated Homes: The Way Forward?
With evolving building standards, certifications and processes, there has never been a better time for architects, contractors, consultants, and supply companies to unite and create a truly green futu…
Behavioural Energy Management (BEM) Webinar - Saturday October 1, 12:15- 1:15 PM EDT
Behavioural Energy Management (BEM) Webinar Saturday October 1, 2016 from 12:15- 1:15 PM EDT What if the people using your buildings – staff, administrators, even students – became part of you…
LISC NYC and Two Shades of Green created a Green and Healthy Property Management Guide that provides detailed steps to bring green and healthy practices to existing affordable housing buildings. The G…
Florida Voters add Solar Tax Break to State Constitution, More to Come - via the Miami Herald
In the primary election on August 30th, Florida's voters overwhelmingly approved (70%!!) an amendment to the Florida Constitution which exempts solar and other renewable energy devices on business and…
Florida Voters add Solar Tax Break to State Constitution, More to Come - via the Miami Herald
In the primary election on August 30th, Florida's voters overwhelmingly approved (70%!!) an amendment to the Florida Constitution which exempts solar and other renewable energy devices on business and…
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