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VW and Vehicles Expo, December 6, Cocoa, FL

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

An event focused on Florida's Volkswagen Mitigation Plan and alternative fuel vehicle technology.


About this Event:

  • Morning State Plan update and alt fuel technology sessions
  • Meet wit

Filed under: Trade Shows and Events

Related to: Transportation

Florida Green Building Group

Keywords: Government Policy,Florida,Electric Vehicles

0 replies | 1366 views | Posted on: 11/01/2019 | Last updated: 11/01/2019

Acoustics & Health, a Live CEU Webinar Presented by Kirei, May 22, 11 am EST

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

We’ve mastered grandma’s sourdough recipe and our gardens are blooming. As we continue to work from home and the world begins to reopen, we’re focused on learning and preparing for t

Filed under: Health and Air Quality

Buildings and Our Health - News and Information

Keywords: Healthy Building,Health,Acoustics

0 replies | 877 views | Posted on: 05/19/2020 | Last updated: 05/19/2020

Floating Solar Energy Forum 2020, May 6, New Delhi, India

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

India’s First and Exclusive Forum Floating Solar Energy Forum: India brings the biggest platform for nodal agencies, solar project developers, EPC players, module manufacturers and many other st

Filed under: Energy

India Green Building

Keywords: Floating Solar,Floating Solar Energy

0 replies | 1114 views | Posted on: 05/02/2020 | Last updated: 05/02/2020

En-ROADS Workshop (group simulator): How Can Economic Stimulus Packages Help Address Climate Change? April 22, 7 am, 2pm, or 10 pm EDT

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

En-ROADS Workshop: How Can Economic Stimulus Packages Help Address Climate Change?

APRIL 22, 2020 - 7:00 AM TO 8:00 AM
APRIL 22, 2020 - 2:00 PM TO 3:00 PM
APRIL 22, 2020 - 10:00 PM TO 11:00 PM



Filed under: Climate Change

Keywords: Climate Change,Earth Day

0 replies | 1418 views | Posted on: 04/18/2020 | Last updated: 04/18/2020

2020 Spring WasteWise Webinar, "Back to Basics," Thursday, April 16, 10 am

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

RecyclingWorks in Massachusetts is hosting a webinar on Thursday, April 16, 2020 in place of the postponed in-person 2020 WasteWise Forum.

The tentative focus for this webinar is ‘B

Filed under: Waste Management and Collection/Recycling

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: Recycling,Waste Management,Facilities,RecyclingWorks Massachusetts

0 replies | 1444 views | Posted on: 04/03/2020 | Last updated: 04/03/2020

International Living Future Institute - Online Global Happy Hour, Fridays 3-5 pm

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

The International Living Future Institute has issued an offer and a call to gather!  

"Talk Living Buildings, sustainability, and regenerative design with other advanced practit

0 replies | 788 views | Posted on: 03/20/2020 | Last updated: 03/20/2020

Solar Roofs Ahmedabad, Gujarat 2020, Ahmedabad, India, March 20

by Veer Mudambi // Journalist - Writing Green

The event is a business platform for India’s rooftop scale solar sector. The companies which will be participating this year include: solar rooftop project developers, solar rooftop EPC companie

Filed under: Solar Energy

India Green Building

0 replies | 1919 views | Posted on: 03/06/2020 | Last updated: 03/07/2020

USGBC Northeast Florida 2020 Leadership Awards, March 4, Jacksonville

by mkilmartin // Intern

The U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) Northeast Florida is committed to a sustainable, prosperous future through LEED, the leading program for green buildings and communities worldwide.  With c

Filed under: Events

Florida Green Building Group

0 replies | 917 views | Posted on: 02/20/2020 | Last updated: 02/21/2020

PHIUS Certified Passive House Builder Training, March 29-April 2, Chicago, IL

by mkilmartin // Intern

Become a PHIUS Certified Passive House Builder (CPHB)

Superinsulation, airtight envelopes, high-performance window installation, site management, component sourcing—passive house construction

Filed under: Education

Illinois Green Building Group

0 replies | 1871 views | Posted on: 01/29/2020 | Last updated: 02/01/2020

EBC 14th Annual Construction and Demolition Materials Management Regional Summit, 1/30, 7:15am-12pm, Framingham MA

by mkilmartin // Intern

The EBC 14th Annual Construction and Demolition (C&D) Materials Management Summit continues to be the primary industry forum that explores the state of the industry in New England. C&D materia

Filed under: Health and Air Quality

Massachusetts Green Builders

0 replies | 1444 views | Posted on: 01/17/2020 | Last updated: 01/22/2020

LowC3 Conference, October 5-6 (Now Online!)

by mkilmartin // Intern

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Event organizers are planning to host this event in Lexington in fall 2020.  Stay tuned for new dates.  

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The University of Kentuc

Filed under: Cleantech

Developing Technologies

Keywords: Green Building,Concrete,Kentucky,Green Construction

0 replies | 1482 views | Posted on: 12/20/2019 | Last updated: 09/12/2020

FREE WEBINAR: Powering Your Home With Solar Energy, December 10, 7:00PM CST

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

Find out how you can shine with solar energy, even if you do not always get direct sunlight. In this discussion with an Illinois Solar Energy Association Solar Ambassador, you will learn:

  • How so

Filed under: Solar Energy

Related to: Solar Energy

Illinois Green Building Group

Keywords: Solar,Solar Energy,Free webinar

0 replies | 746 views | Posted on: 12/04/2019 | Last updated: 12/04/2019

All-Day LEED for Homes Workshop, December 10, Grand Rapids, MI

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

LEED certification is the most well-known green rating system in the world, but how does the new version work with residential spaces such as homes and multifamily?

Join as they take you

Putting a Price on Carbon, June 9, 6-7:30 pm, Amherst, Massachusetts

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Mary Jo Maffei of "Climate Action Now" will discuss using carbon pricing to incentivize shifting from fossil fuels to things like locally-made biodiesel. Appetizers are on your host - guests cover …

Filed under: Massachusetts

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: Energy,Carbon Pricing,Masachusetts

0 replies | 844 views | Posted on: 06/08/2016 | Last updated: 06/08/2016

Green Spaces Promote Safer Neighborhoods

by PatPrince317 // Lifelong Learner and Green Energy Aficionado

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…

Filed under: Municipal Initiatives

0 replies | 2095 views | Posted on: 01/05/2017 | Last updated: 10/13/2017

TiE Boston Deep Dive: Carbon Capture Use & Storage, Monday December 5, 6-9 pm, Cambridge

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

TiE Boston Deep Dive: Carbon Capture Use & Storage Monday, December 05, 2016 - 6 - 9 pm MIT 35 Ames St Building 66, Room 110 Cambridge , MA 02142 See map: Google Maps Learn about the curre…

Filed under: Massachusetts

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: Climate Change,Carbon,Greenhouse Gases,TiE Boston

0 replies | 706 views | Posted on: 12/01/2016 | Last updated: 12/01/2016

NYSERDA On-Site Power Conference & Expo - Integrating Combined Heat and Power, Solar PV, and Energy Storage, Dec 7-8, NY

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

NYSERDA On-Site Power Conference & Expo Integrating Combined Heat and Power, Solar PV, and Energy Storage December 7 & 8 New York Hilton Midtown 1335 6th Ave, between 53rd and 54th CONFER…

Filed under: New York

New York Green Building Group

Keywords: NYSERDA

0 replies | 964 views | Posted on: 11/08/2016 | Last updated: 11/29/2016

ABX Boston November 15th to 17th - Highlighting USGBC MA Green Building Focused Sessions

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Architecture Boston Expo is November, 15-17! November 15th to 17th What a great list! Check out these ABX Sessions sponsored by the USGBC Massachusetts: For more information about ABX: http://

Filed under: Massachusetts

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: BSAAIA,ABX 2016

0 replies | 1061 views | Posted on: 10/20/2016 | Last updated: 10/20/2016

New Buildings Institute Forum: Getting to Zero - National Forum, October 12-13, Denver, Colorado

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

New Buildings Institute Forum: Getting to Zero - National Forum October 12-13 Grand Hyatt Denver, Colorado The 2016 Getting to Zero National Forum will present three jam-packed days of tours, wor…

Filed under: Colorado

Colorado High Performance and Passive House Building Group

Keywords: Net zero,New Buildings Institute

0 replies | 895 views | Posted on: 09/26/2016 | Last updated: 09/26/2016

The Exponential Growth of Electric Vehicle Adoption

by JackSawyer // Student

The rise of electric car companies like Tesla, growing fears of climate change, and tougher policies on emissions have culminated in a growing attention on the electric vehicle industry. And the EV in…

Filed under: Electric Vehicles

Keywords: Fossil Fuel Industry,Renewable Energy,Electric Vehicles,Battery

0 replies | 1749 views | Posted on: 09/02/2016 | Last updated: 09/02/2016

Plastic vs. Reusable Bags: Which Bag Is Best?

by EmmamHowe // Marketing/Green Policy Development

Did you know that you need to reuse a canvas bag 171 times to mitigate the environmental impacts over a plastic bag? But now, due to the looming threat of climate change and the overfilling of our …

Filed under: Environment

Related to: Education ,Government Agencies and Initiatives ,Other Green Building - Other,Information and Resources

Keywords: Green Home,Environmental Actvitism,Sustainable Living,Reusable Bags,Susty

0 replies | 18928 views | Posted on: 08/03/2016 | Last updated: 08/03/2016

Green Festival Expo: SEPTEMBER 16-18 Los Angeles

by Higgins_James // Student

Green Festival is back in LA for our 6th year! Join the Green Festival Marketplace by exploring over 250 exhibitors, learning from over 50 inspirational speakers, indulging in some delicious vegan or …

California Green Building

Keywords: Sustainable Living,Green Living

0 replies | 1093 views | Posted on: 07/19/2016 | Last updated: 07/19/2016

July 14th & August 11th: Nature Storytime for Sprouts - Individual Classes

by EmmamHowe // Marketing/Green Policy Development

Children ages 3-6 and their adult caregivers are invited to join Duke Farms in Hillsborough Township, NJ for a 90 minute nature themed monthly program. Each month Duke Farms' “sprouts” will use th…

Land Science Educator Network: Now Accepting Applications for the 2016-2017 School Year!

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

LandScience: Urban Planning Through a Virtual Internship!! 2016 - 2017 School Year Apply Now Mass Audubon and the University of Wisconsin are currently looking for environmental educators and o…

Filed under: Green Building Jobs

Rhode Island Green Building

Keywords: Mass Audubon,University of Wisconsin

0 replies | 1181 views | Posted on: 07/01/2016 | Last updated: 07/01/2016

June 22nd: Energy Connections: State Efficiency Standards And Their Business Impact

by EmmamHowe // Marketing/Green Policy Development

EVENT DETAILS Many states, including Colorado, have energy efficiency resource standards that set specific long-term targets for electric utility’s energy savings. We’ll hear from several multi…

 

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