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Green Building Tour, High Performance, Zero Energy Ready Home, Part of "Building Science for Carpenters" Series, 8/27, Weston, MA

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Building Science for Carpenters: Peers, Beers, and Networking

High Performance House Tour

Steven Snider of Green Phoenix Development is providing a tour of his Highland Street High Per

Filed under: Massachusetts

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: Energy Star,LEED Platinum,High Performance Homes,LEED platinum Home,EPA Indoor airPLUS,DOE Zero Energy Ready

0 replies | 1823 views | Posted on: 08/15/2019 | Last updated: 08/15/2019

Certified Passive House Designer/Consultant (CPHD/C) - Online Training, March 30-April 3, New York, NY

by abu417 // Climate Connoisseur. Eco-Maniac. Solar Sommelier.

Please note: This training will be given online only and not in person. Instructions to follow once you have signed up. All days and times remain the same.

 

With 5 days of in-class instruc

Filed under: Certifications/Labels and Transparency

Related to: Education ,Certifications/Labels and Transparency ,Energy Management

New York Green Building Group

Keywords: Passive House,Resilience,Energy Grid

0 replies | 1569 views | Posted on: 03/14/2020 | Last updated: 03/17/2020

Sustainable Business: How to make a Profit and an Impact, March 10, Denver, CO

by AbbieKnight

Hear from ethical entrepreneurs, B Corporations and experts in corporate sustainability who will share their insights into how businesses can positively impact their communities. Find out why doing go

Filed under: Colorado

Colorado High Performance and Passive House Building Group

Keywords: Sustainable Business Network,Social Networking,Environmental Impact

0 replies | 1075 views | Posted on: 02/24/2020 | Last updated: 02/25/2020

Gulf Coast: LEED Green Associate Exam Study Session, April 18, Houston (Now Online!)

by mkilmartin // Intern


About this Event

For the last 15 years, Gensler has welcomed in thousands of clients, college students, community leaders, building owners and designers to take its free LEED Green Associate Exam


Filed under: Education

Texas Green Building

0 replies | 2091 views | Posted on: 02/02/2020 | Last updated: 03/21/2020

Site Visit with Connecticut Passive House - Tour an Insulated Concrete Form (ICF) Passive House, January 30, 4 pm, Westport, CT

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

KLAR Studio welcomes CTPH to tour an Insulated Concrete Form (ICF) Passive House in the making. Join KLAR representative Nate Bowler with Paul Gudas, of Skyview Builders and KLAR princi

Filed under: Connecticut

Connecticut Green Building

0 replies | 1074 views | Posted on: 01/22/2020 | Last updated: 01/22/2020

2020 Las Vegas International Builders Show (IBS), January 21-23, Las Vegas, NV

by mkilmartin // Intern

All Homes Start Here: Exhibits

The 2020 Builders' Show will bring together more than 1,400 top manufacturers and suppliers from around the globe in 600,000 net square feet of exhibit space

Filed under: Trade Shows and Events

Emerging Green Professionals

0 replies | 1775 views | Posted on: 12/31/2019 | Last updated: 01/02/2020

Webinar: Innovation in Food Rescue Today Leads to Food Security Tomorrow, January 21, 1 pm ET

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

The impact of food waste is undeniable.  Here in the US alone, more than 72B pounds of food is wasted, not including food wasted in the home, and this is in a country where more than 36 million p

0 replies | 4325 views | Posted on: 12/06/2019 | Last updated: 12/06/2019

Greenbiz 20, February 4-6, Scottsdale, AZ

by mkilmartin // Intern

GreenBiz 20 is the premier annual event for more than 1,500 sustainability leaders and practitioners — from the business world, government agencies, academia and NGOs — to connect and expl

Filed under: Events

Solar Energy and Green Building

Keywords: Green Building,Environmental Actvitism,Government Policy,Green Energy

0 replies | 1332 views | Posted on: 11/18/2019 | Last updated: 11/18/2019

(Now Online!) Women in Green: Culture of Courage, Built Environment Plus, March 30, Boston, MA

by Built Environment Plus (Formerly USGBC Massachusetts)

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Monday, March 30th, 2020 from 9:00 AM to 10:30 AM
This event will now be held remotely through Zoom web conferencing

IMPORTANT UPDATE: In response to COVID-19, th


Massachusetts Green Builders

0 replies | 2706 views | Posted on: 11/05/2019 | Last updated: 03/23/2020

RW Kern Center Living Building Tour, November 20, 10:30-11:30 am, Amherst, MA

by Kern Center // 17th Certified Living Building

Come explore the R.W. Kern Center, one of just 17 certified Living Buildings in the world. See how rainwater is collected, filtered, and treated to supply the building’s potable water. Check out

Filed under: Living Building Challenge

0 replies | 1009 views | Posted on: 10/22/2019 | Last updated: 10/22/2019

Greener and Healthier: Establishing a Green Cleaning Program, November 5, Pittsburgh, PA

by abu417 // Climate Connoisseur. Eco-Maniac. Solar Sommelier.

Ensuring a clean and safe learning environment is a top priority for schools that can make good financial sense AND protect the health of students, staff and custodians. Small changes to cleaning

North American Association for Environmental Education (NAAEE), 16th Research Symposium and 48th Annual Conference October 15-19, Lexington, Kentucky

by colby_parkinson

NAAEE’s 16th Research Symposium and 48th Annual Conference will convene over 1,000 formal and nonformal environmental education professionals under the theme of “Educating for a Just and S

Filed under: Education

Related to: Education ,Sustainable Communities and Developments

Keywords: Social Equity,Sustainable Development,Kentucky

0 replies | 844 views | Posted on: 09/27/2019 | Last updated: 09/27/2019

EEBA's High Performance Home Summit, October 1 - 3, Denver, Colorado

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Join EEBA in the Mile-High City of Denver, October 1 - 3, 2019 for a High Performance Home Summit focused on providing the tools and networking that builders, raters, analysts, and architects need to

Filed under: Colorado

Colorado High Performance and Passive House Building Group

0 replies | 1133 views | Posted on: 09/17/2019 | Last updated: 09/17/2019

(NESEA Building Energy Session) Building Blocks for Green Master Planning: A Hands-on Introduction to LEED ND Tuesday, March 8 - 2-5 pm

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Building Blocks for Green Master Planning: A Hands-on Introduction to LEED ND Tuesday, March 8, 2016 - 2-5 pm Presenters: Kimberly Vermeer Casey Studhalter This engaging, hands-on work…

Filed under: Massachusetts

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: Building Energy

0 replies | 699 views | Posted on: 01/26/2016 | Last updated: 01/26/2016

Passive House Massachusetts Symposium, October 15 @ 9 am - 5pm, Boston

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Passive House Massachusetts Symposium: Passive House is Here to Stay District Hall, in the Innovation District 75 Northern Ave Boston, MA The Passive House Massachusetts Symposium addresses …

Filed under: Massachusetts

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: Massachusetts,Passive House

0 replies | 995 views | Posted on: 10/03/2016 | Last updated: 10/03/2016

FREE: Great Looking Resource by LISC NY: Green & Healthy Property Management, A Guide for Multifamily Buildings

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

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…

Filed under: Green Building and Green Living Books

Equity and Green Building

Keywords: Multifamily,Green Homes,Healthy Homes,LISC,Green Retrofit Initiative

0 replies | 3706 views | Posted on: 09/12/2016 | Last updated: 09/12/2016

The Solar Impulse Legacy

by JackSawyer // Student

The Solar Impulse, a solar powered airplane that travelled around the world in 16 months, may not transform the airline industry just yet, but one of the immediate legacy's this feat will leave is an …

Filed under: Energy

Keywords: Solar Energy,Solar Impulse,Airplane,Legacy

0 replies | 1687 views | Posted on: 08/15/2016 | Last updated: 08/15/2016

July 23rd: FREE Hands-On Home Efficiency Workshop - Learn About the Latest from the Best

by EmmamHowe // Marketing/Green Policy Development

It's home improvement season and we have an unequaled opportunity for you all. On Saturday, July 23rd, John Avenson of the National Renewable Energy Laboratory and Todd Collins of AE Building Systems…

Food for Thought: "Dear President Obama: Film Screening July 21ST: 7-9 pm

by Higgins_James // Student

The film takes a cross-country look at drilling, highlighting its variety of contaminations, the stories of its victims, the false promise of an economic boom, with a focus on clean energy solutions t…

Pennsylvania Sustainability Group

Keywords: Pennsylvania

0 replies | 817 views | Posted on: 07/12/2016 | Last updated: 07/12/2016

Brexit: Environmental Uncertainty In the UK

by EmmamHowe // Marketing/Green Policy Development

The passing of the Brexit referendum marks a blaring environmental conundrum: how will Brexit effect green business and green building in the UK? The EU regulations on the environment and energy effic…

ENERGY STAR Multi-Family High Rise Training Session, June 29, 1:30-4 pm - New Haven, Connecticut

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

June 29 ENERGY STAR Multi-Family High Rise Training Session Wednesday June 29, 1:30 to 4pm EnergizeCT Center 122 Universal Drive North North Haven, CT Join Energize Connecticut, in partn…

Filed under: Connecticut

Connecticut Green Building

0 replies | 800 views | Posted on: 06/24/2016 | Last updated: 06/24/2016

NYSERDA seeks a Senior Project Manager in Albany or NYC

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Senior Project Manager, NY-Sun - Albany or NYC Office From the NYSERDA Site: The New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) seeks a Senior Project Manager for the NY-Sun…

Filed under: Green Building Jobs

New York Green Building Group

Keywords: NYSERDA

0 replies | 1363 views | Posted on: 06/10/2016 | Last updated: 06/10/2016

Webinar: The Future of the Suburban City, Thursday, Apr 28, 2016 1:15 PM - 2:15 PM EDT

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

The Future of the Suburban City Thursday, Apr 28, 2016 1:15 PM - 2:15 PM EDT Places that grew up based on the automobile and the single-family home need to dramatically change and evolve. But subu…

Equity and Green Building

0 replies | 494 views | Posted on: 04/26/2016 | Last updated: 04/26/2016

The SEED Summit for Social Enterprise, "Growing Businesses with Impact" - April 29 and 30

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Jointly hosted by Social Enterprise Greenhouse and Brown University, The SEEED Summit is a leading national conference for social entrepreneurs, impact investors and community leaders committed to soc…

Filed under: Other - Green Building Events

Rhode Island Green Building

Keywords: Social Enterprise Greenhouse,Brown University

0 replies | 1006 views | Posted on: 03/02/2016 | Last updated: 03/02/2016

Boulder Valley School District Launches Net-Zero Energy Buildings Project - Over 50 Buildings!

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Via Clean Technica, originally via Rocky Mountain Institute: The Boulder Valley School District (BVSD) is launching a program to have its portfolio of over 50 school buildings transition to net-zer…

Colorado High Performance and Passive House Building Group

Keywords: Energy Efficiency,Green Schools

0 replies | 1661 views | Posted on: 02/14/2016 | Last updated: 02/14/2016

 

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