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USGBC Build it Better - Jersey, City, 2019, September 12, Liberty House, Jersey City, New Jersey

by MVillere

This is USGBC's premier, signature event for the Middle Atlantic and New England Regions hosted at Liberty House in Jersey City, NJ in a beautiful ballroom with a spectacular view of NYC

New Jersey Greenbuilding Group

0 replies | 2114 views | Posted on: 07/24/2019 | Last updated: 08/02/2019

Getting to LEED Zero Energy and LEED Zero Carbon - Los Angeles Workshop, February 28

by mkilmartin // Intern

How do you take LEED and your high performing building to the next level to mitigate the impacts of climate change?

This new workshop shows you how LEED Zero supports the goals of LEED and expands

Filed under: Certifications/Labels and Transparency

California Green Building

0 replies | 1473 views | Posted on: 02/19/2020 | Last updated: 02/19/2020

Microsoft Pledges to Go Carbon Negative by 2030 Including a $1 Billion Climate Innovation Fund

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Microsoft took an impressive climate leadership position this week when the company announced a promise to remove all of the carbon the company has ever put in the atmosphere directly or by consumptio

Filed under: Climate Change

Keywords: Climate Change,Microsoft,Climate Leadership,Carbon Negative

0 replies | 2796 views | Posted on: 01/27/2020 | Last updated: 02/07/2023

USGBC Massachusetts, Annual General Meeting, January 28, 6pm, Boston

by Built Environment Plus (Formerly USGBC Massachusetts)

Once a year, USGBC MA comes together to celebrate the volunteers, members, and successes that make the USGBC MA community amazing! Ring in the new year with food and drinks and an awards ceremony fo

Filed under: Massachusetts

Massachusetts Green Builders

0 replies | 1089 views | Posted on: 01/13/2020 | Last updated: 07/31/2020

Bloomberg Sustainable Business Summit: Singapore 2020, February 12, 12:30pm-5pm

by mkilmartin // Intern

After five years convening C-suite executives, influential investors, and innovative thought leaders in North America and Europe, Bloomberg’s signature Sustainable Business Summit series will co

Filed under: Green Living

Green Building Advocacy

Keywords: Pollution,Waste Management,Developing Tech,Singapore,Sustainable Business,ESG

0 replies | 1763 views | Posted on: 12/20/2019 | Last updated: 12/20/2019

GPRO Operations and Maintenance Essentials, December 16-17, Pittsburgh, PA

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

GPRO is a comprehensive international training and certificate program that teaches the people who build, renovate and maintain buildings the principles of sustainability combined with trade-specific

Building Resilience: Resilient Water Systems, December 3, Los Angeles, CA

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

Access to clean drinking water is a fundamental human right. California’s water system faces a variety of challenges, from drought to an aging water infrastructure, to changes in precipitation.

Energy Upgrade Workshop, December 4, North Port, FL

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

Join for this 1-hour workshop where you'll learn energy, water, and cost saving strategies at home. Attendees will receive a free Do It Yourself Energy Saving Kit (one per household) that includes

Filed under: Energy

Related to: Education ,Electrical

Florida Green Building Group

Keywords: Energy,Energy Savings,Power

0 replies | 1477 views | Posted on: 10/31/2019 | Last updated: 10/31/2019

2019 Green Energy Contractor Conference, November 7, Rocky Hill, CT

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

Connect, collaborate, and grow the green energy industry in Connecticut.

Filed under: Energy

Related to: Energy Management

Connecticut Green Building

Keywords: Green Energy,Connecticut Passive House

0 replies | 1209 views | Posted on: 10/18/2019 | Last updated: 10/18/2019

Greening the Grid: Bringing Canadian Renewables to NYC, 10/23, 6pm, New York, NY

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

New York City needs a greener grid to reduce building emissions and help drive compliance with its ambitious new building emissions law. And with Indian Point nuclear power plant scheduled to clo

Filed under: New York

New York Green Building Group

0 replies | 1091 views | Posted on: 10/04/2019 | Last updated: 10/04/2019

Sustainable Opportunity: Echoing Green, Fellowship Applications are Now Open

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Echoing Green offers a full-time, two-year Fellowship aimed at supporting social impact leaders by connecting them with the tools, resources, and communities they need to bring their ideas to lif

Filed under: Green Building Jobs

0 replies | 1284 views | Posted on: 09/25/2019 | Last updated: 09/25/2019

Clean Energy-Powered Affordable Housing Startup in Chicago: 548 Capital LLC

by AbbieKnight

Robert "A.J." Patton and Erica Johnson, childhood friends who grew up in low-income communities, recently launched 548 Capital LLC, a company that aims to provide better quality and mor

Filed under: Green Affordable Housing

Illinois Green Building Group

Keywords: Affordable Housing,Energy Efficiency,Solar

0 replies | 6950 views | Posted on: 09/08/2019 | Last updated: 02/08/2023

Great American Tiny House Show, September 14-15, Raleigh, NC

by Gina Pryciak // Student

On display will be Tiny Homes, Container Homes, Modular Homes and Portable Structures. Additional exhibits will include building equipment, tools, supplies, real estate brokers, accessories, trav

Filed under: Tiny Houses

Keywords: Tiny Houses

0 replies | 1174 views | Posted on: 08/07/2019 | Last updated: 08/07/2019

Energy Day of Action at the State House: November 10th- Starts at 10 am

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Energy Day of Action: November 10 November 10 is a critical day in our fight to ensure our elected officials move us toward a clean and just energy economy. On the 10th, a bill proposing to give…

Filed under: Massachusetts

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: Environment,Pipeline,Kinder Morgan,Toxics Action Network

0 replies | 836 views | Posted on: 11/05/2015 | Last updated: 11/05/2015

USGBC MA - Residential Green Building Committee Meeting - Monday, August 8 - Open to All (Please rsvp)

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Join the USGBC MA Residential Green Building Committee on Monday, August 8, 5:45-8 pm. GUEST SPEAKER: Michael Chavez, Enterprise Rose Fellow on Greening the Fairmont Corridor. Michael works with th…

Filed under: Massachusetts

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: Massachusetts,Residential Green Building

0 replies | 962 views | Posted on: 08/02/2016 | Last updated: 08/02/2016

Corporations are Becoming Major Players in Renewable Energy Growth - PPAs are a Key Factor

by JackSawyer // Student

With the Paris Agreement having set aggressive climate goals and the price of renewable energy getting cheaper, more and more corporations are adopting clean energy in order to become more economical …

Filed under: Energy

Keywords: Climate Change,Energy,clean energy,Renewable Energy,Paris Agreement,Power Purchase Agreement,Corporations,Externalities

0 replies | 1428 views | Posted on: 07/18/2016 | Last updated: 07/26/2016

Volkswagen to Redirect its Focus onto the Electric Vehicle Market

by JackSawyer // Student

Volkswagen, the car manufacturer that was caught for cheating emission tests last year, plans to redirect its business into the electric vehicle market. By targeting this segment, Volkswagen is attemp…

Filed under: Environment

Keywords: Errors and Emissions,Electric Vehicles,cars,vehicles,market,Volkswagen,Batteries,Electric Batteries,company

0 replies | 1619 views | Posted on: 07/10/2016 | Last updated: 07/10/2016

BREAKING NEWS: MA Senate Energized To PASS Omnibus Energy Bill

by EmmamHowe // Marketing/Green Policy Development

Yesterday evening, in an unprecedented unanimous 39-0 vote, the Massachusetts Senate passed their version of the Omnibus energy bill. The bill requires utilities to solicit long-term contracts for at …

COP21: Will The Agreement Remain a Climate Change Success Story?

by EmmamHowe // Marketing/Green Policy Development

As the negative impacts of climate change become more imminent and dire, it becomes necessary for all countries to band together in the fight against climate change. The 2015 COP21 convention gives us…

Earth Day Weekend Green Building Open House - Brighton, MA, April 23, 11:30 am - 12:30 pm

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Earth Day Weekend Open House - Brighton, MA Saturday, April 23 at 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM 33 Champney St, Brighton, MA 02135 Just a minute walk from Oak Square, Brighton, you'll be able to see the …

Filed under: Massachusetts

Massachusetts Green Builders

0 replies | 511 views | Posted on: 04/13/2016 | Last updated: 04/13/2016

NESEA Pro Tour with Two Data Geeks on Martha's Vineyard, Friday April 1, 1-5 pm

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Pro Tour with Two Data Geeks Friday, April 1 - 1-5 pm Martha's Vineyard, MA CEUs: 2.5 AIA LU/HSW, Pending approval $25 for NESEA Members, $35 for Non-members Spend a day on Martha’s Viney…

Filed under: Massachusetts

Related to: Electrical Component Recycling

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: Green Building,Pro Tour

0 replies | 658 views | Posted on: 03/14/2016 | Last updated: 03/14/2016

Sustainable Communities and Campuses Conference: April 15 Hampshire College, April 16, Northampton, MA

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Sustainable Communities and Campuses Conference April 15 - 16, Hampshire College, Northampton, MA The annual Sustainable Communities and Campuses Conference connects stakeholders from municipaliti…

Filed under: Massachusetts

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: Campus Sustainability

0 replies | 687 views | Posted on: 02/24/2016 | Last updated: 02/24/2016

Greater Philly Passive House Association (GPPHA) Monthly Meeting - February 10 6:15 - 8:15 pm

by btfalcon71 // Architect, Sustainable Design Professional

Greater Philly Passive House Association (GPPHA) Monthly Meeting Next Meeting: February 10, 6:15 pm When: Second Wednesday every month, 6:15 - 8:15PM Where: IEI Group offices, 428 N. 2nd St. Phi…

Filed under: Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania Sustainability Group

Keywords: Passive House

0 replies | 989 views | Posted on: 02/05/2016 | Last updated: 02/05/2016

How Do We Save The World From Environmental Catastrophe?

by NSchepis // Student at Bridgewater State

Humans should leverage the motives of profit to save the planet. That’s what Rick Fedrizzi, the CEO and founding chair of the USGBC, which developed the most widely used green building rating system…

Filed under: Other Green Building - Other

0 replies | 544 views | Posted on: 01/23/2016 | Last updated: 01/23/2016

Stores Phase Out Flame Retardant Furniture - Chemicals Linked to Cancer, Obesity and Low IQ

by Stella Ng'oma // Green building enthusiast

Stores are phasing out flame retardant furniture as 97% of Americans are said to be living with toxic chemicals in their bodies. It is shocking to learn that most of the furniture that has been use…

Filed under: Furniture

Keywords: Flame Retardants,Toxicity,Furniture

0 replies | 1051 views | Posted on: 12/03/2015 | Last updated: 12/03/2015

 

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