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Boston GreenFest - August 16-18, 2019 - FREE!

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Boston GreenFest is a grassroots effort organized by the Foundation for a Green Future and its dedicated team of community volunteers.  Our goal is to educate and empower people to crea

Filed under: Massachusetts

Massachusetts Green Builders

0 replies | 3607 views | Posted on: 03/27/2019 | Last updated: 03/27/2019

Free Webinar: Getting a Handle on Clean Hydrogen, March 5, 11am EST

by Hani // Social media manager

Using hydrogen as an energy carrier is gaining momentum as successful innovation, industry interest, and federal investment align. Join this webinar to explore the clean hydrogen landscape, learn abou

Filed under: Webinars

0 replies | 450 views | Posted on: 02/16/2024 | Last updated: 02/16/2024

Finding Paths Forward: Ideas for When We Disagree in the Green Building Industry

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

It was energizing to receive quite a few positive responses to Rate It Green’s New Year’s email.  Some people were appreciative of our efforts to bring the green building community to

Filed under: Other Green Building - Other

0 replies | 559 views | Posted on: 01/28/2024 | Last updated: 08/23/2024

Free Webinar: Elements of a Whole House Assessment: The Home Energy Audit Explained, February 13, 9-11am EST

by Hani // Social media manager

Measured Home Performance is different from other approaches to saving energy and making money in the home improvement industry. The principal difference is the measured results of home perf

Filed under: Webinars

0 replies | 557 views | Posted on: 01/05/2024 | Last updated: 01/05/2024

Free Webinar: Batteries: Options and Implementation for a Building’s Energy Storage System, January 24, 10-11:15 am PST

by Hani // Social media manager

Whether you’re interested in resiliency and cost savings for a home or simply meeting energy codes for new construction, understanding battery storage is increasingly important for the building

Filed under: Webinars

California Green Building

0 replies | 820 views | Posted on: 12/07/2023 | Last updated: 12/07/2023

Free Better Buildings Webinar: Storing and Saving: Using Thermal Energy Storage in Commercial Buildings, December 19, 11 am EST

by samanthaklein // Intern

Thermal energy storage can contribute to both energy savings and load flexibility in buildings and is an effective way to improve your building’s system and loads. Join this webinar to learn mor

Filed under: Webinars

Keywords: Energy Efficiency,Energy Storage,Thermal Energy,Commercial Buildings

0 replies | 658 views | Posted on: 11/22/2023 | Last updated: 11/22/2023

GPRO Fundamentals of Building Green, Online, December 6, 9 am - 2 pm ET

by lc // Associate, Education O&D at Urban Green Council

Course overview

In GPRO Fundamentals of Building Green, you will learn how to see buildings differently and discover strategies to make them efficient, healthy and resilient.

What you&

Related to: Education ,Continuing Education Programs,Online Courses

New York Green Building Group

Keywords: Green Building,AIA credits,GPRO,GPRO Certification,Urban Green Council

0 replies | 604 views | Posted on: 11/08/2023 | Last updated: 11/09/2023

Free Hands-ON Training: Off-Grid Solutions with MREA, Custer, Wisconsin, November 10-11

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

During this 2-Day Hands-on Training, participants will build and commission an Off-Grid/Stationary single or split-phase system that consists of inverter/charger, solar charge controller, power distri

Wisconsin Green Building Group

0 replies | 436 views | Posted on: 10/27/2023 | Last updated: 10/27/2023

2023 New England Home Performance Conference & Trade Show, November 7 - 8, Springfield, Massachusetts

by Hani // Social media manager

Join this November for our 2023 New England regional event! This two-day conference will deliver the latest region-specific updates and information to home performance and weatherization professionals

Massachusetts Green Builders

0 replies | 542 views | Posted on: 10/10/2023 | Last updated: 10/30/2023

2023 San Diego Green Building Conference, October 27, 8:00am - 6pm, San Diego, California

by Hani // Social media manager

Building Positive: Cultivating a Regenerative Future. Buy your tickets here!

The 9th annual San Diego Green Building Conference & Expo (SDGBCE23) will take place on Friday, October 27, 2023 at

California Green Building

0 replies | 654 views | Posted on: 09/25/2023 | Last updated: 09/25/2023

Free Webinar: Tackling Trade-Offs: Middle Income Housing & Decarbonization, September 27, 9:30-11 am PST

by Hani // Social media manager

California’s housing ecosystem is full of both daunting challenges and inspiring aspirations.

Our state’s lack, and under production, of middle income housing (defined as 80 - 120 perce

California Green Building

0 replies | 968 views | Posted on: 09/09/2023 | Last updated: 09/09/2023

Living Product Expo 19, October 8-10, Nashville, TN

by AidanAnthony // Intern

Living Future believe that spaces should not only be beautiful, but they should also be healthy. At Living Product Expo 19, connect with 700+ industry leaders who are all part of a movement

Filed under: Trade Shows

Developing Technologies

Keywords: green technology,nashville,trade show,expo,living product

0 replies | 5162 views | Posted on: 05/19/2019 | Last updated: 05/20/2019

Green House Fest 2019, May 5, Brookline, MA

by AbbieKnight

Green House Fest offers an opportunity to visit Brookline homes and homeowners who use heat pumps for heating and cooling, induction stoves for cooking, electric cars, solar panels, urban food gardens

Filed under: Massachusetts

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: Walking tour,Green house

0 replies | 1280 views | Posted on: 04/28/2019 | Last updated: 04/28/2019

MIT's Conversation on Climate Change Committee is now hiring a part-time Communications Assistant

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

The MIT Climate Change Conversation Committee seeks a talented and passionate Media Assistant to support a community-wide dialogue on the role of climate change at MIT. The Climate Change Conversation…

Massachusetts Green Builders

0 replies | 534 views | Posted on: 11/23/2014 | Last updated: 11/23/2014

Solar Power Finance and Investment Summit, March 19-21 in San Diego, CA

by AbbieKnight

The Solar Power Finance & Investment Summit is recognized as the leading gathering place for the industry’s deal-makers. Each year, senior-level solar and financial executives ming

Filed under: California

California Green Building

Keywords: investments,Solar Energy,Green Building Finance

0 replies | 1803 views | Posted on: 03/01/2019 | Last updated: 03/01/2019

FREE WEBINAR: Innovations in Hand Dryers: Improvements and Impacts on Sustainability, Wednesday, December 11, 2019 - 12:00pm to 1:00pm EST

by GreenCE Sustainable Design and Construction

In this one-hour course, we’ll discuss the evolution of electric hand dryers and how today’s high-speed, energy efficient dryers minimize impacts on the environment while providing a speed

Filed under: Continuing Education Courses

Keywords: Energy Efficiency,Sustainability,Hand Dryers

0 replies | 579 views | Posted on: 01/31/2019 | Last updated: 01/31/2019

FREE WEBINAR: Hydrophobic Coatings: Improve Sustainability and Reduce Maintenance Costs, Wednesday, October 9, 2019 - 12:00pm to 1:00pm EDT

by GreenCE Sustainable Design and Construction

In this one hour course, we will evaluate hydrophobic coating as a solution for many common problems encountered during the life-cycle of a building. Some of the easily recognized benefits of a protec

Filed under: Webinars

Keywords: Sustainability,coatings,hydrophobic

0 replies | 2009 views | Posted on: 01/18/2019 | Last updated: 01/23/2019

NAPHN 2019 Conference & Expo, June 27 - 28: Build The World We Want: Implementing Low Carbon Solutions, NY NY

by NAPHN Admin // Passive House Enthusiast

North American Passive House Network is partnering with New York Passive House to bring you the largest gathering of professionals working with Passive House technology in the United States

Filed under: Certifications/Labels and Transparency

0 replies | 1537 views | Posted on: 01/03/2019 | Last updated: 06/03/2019

Webinar: FREE Understanding Window and Door Hurricane / Impact Requirements, December 13 1PM,

by Yishan

Earn 1 AIA HSW credit. This course will provide an introduction to hurricane design criteria and impact requirements for windows and the building envelope.  The course will also address how

Filed under: Webinars

0 replies | 1318 views | Posted on: 11/28/2018 | Last updated: 11/28/2018

NCSE 2019 Annual Conference: Sustainable Infrastructure and Resilience, Jan 7-10, Washington DC

by Aditya

The National Council for Science and the Environment works with scientists, educators, policymakers, business leaders, and officials at all levels of government to inform environmental policy and deci

Filed under: Sustainable Communities and Developments

Keywords: Sustainable Infrastructure,Sustainable Living,Sustainability,Resilience

0 replies | 1552 views | Posted on: 11/13/2018 | Last updated: 11/13/2018

Electric Vehicle Lunch & Learn event - August 27th! 11:45-1:45 pm

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Join SemaConnect, CBRE, and USGBC MA on Get Charged 2015 Summer Tour's Boston stop, an interactive Electric Vehicle Lunch & Learn event on August 27th! The event is FREE for all attendees within th…

Filed under: Massachusetts

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: Green Building,Massachusetts,Boston,EV

0 replies | 1285 views | Posted on: 08/17/2015 | Last updated: 08/17/2015

Nonprofit Energy Summit

by btfalcon71 // Architect, Sustainable Design Professional

The Sustainable Energy Fund has put together this event throughout Pennsylvania to educate decision makers on energy management options and how to reduce energy costs for your nonprofit organization. …

Filed under: Events

Pennsylvania Sustainability Group

0 replies | 750 views | Posted on: 06/19/2015 | Last updated: 06/19/2015

Hull Wind Turbine Summer Cruise with Mass Energy - Friday June 19th 1-5pm

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

The Hull Summer Cruise sets sail on June 19th from Rowes Wharf in Boston! This event is open to the public. Get your tickets by June 11th! We'll charter the M/V Freedom and take a one hour cruise d…

Filed under: Massachusetts

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: Massachusetts,Environment,Wind energy,Mass Energy Consumers Alliance,Hull,Wind Turbine

0 replies | 1190 views | Posted on: 05/19/2015 | Last updated: 05/19/2015

Safe, Affordable, Comfortable, GREEN housing for 552 Academy Street Residents in Inwood New York

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Once condemned as unsafe, 553 Academy Street in Inwood NY is now a completed successful renovation and a Green Enterprise Community Building. This story in Multi-Housing News caught my attention be…

USGBC MA Residential Green Building Committee Meeting 3/9, 5:45 pm

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Join us for the next RGBC meeting Monday, February 9, at 50 Milk St. in Boston (15th Floor). The Residential Green Building Committee is focused on improving the housing stock of the Commonwealth b…

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: USGBC Massachusetts,Byggmeister

0 replies | 740 views | Posted on: 03/06/2015 | Last updated: 03/06/2015

 

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