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New Solar Cell Produces Burnable Fuel

by JackSawyer // Student

A new solar cell breakthrough at the University of Illinois at Chicago (UIC) has the potential to expedite our adoption of solar significantly as it fixes a serious shortcoming that plagues current ce…

Filed under: Energy

Keywords: Renewable Energy,University of Illinios at Chicago,Breakthrough,Photosynthetic,Fuel

0 replies | 1326 views | Posted on: 08/03/2016 | Last updated: 08/03/2016

2020 USGBC Texas Gulf Cost Kickoff: An Evening with the New Regional Council, February 11, Houston, TX

by AbbieKnight

Meet the 2020 leadership for the USGBC Texas Gulf Coast Region on Tuesday, February 11th.

Caroline Kostak, will present the USGBC priorities for the local region for 2020-2021, and some new and ret

Filed under: Other - Green Building Events

Texas Green Building

Keywords: English associates Architects,kick-off

0 replies | 1124 views | Posted on: 01/29/2020 | Last updated: 02/03/2020

Illinois Green Alliance Annual Meeting & Volunteer Celebration, January 30, Chicago

by mkilmartin // Intern

Join the Illinois Green Alliance for the Annual Meeting & Volunteer Celebration as we gather Illinois' leading green building professionals to celebrate advances in green building in 2019

Filed under: Fundraising

Illinois Green Building Group

0 replies | 1114 views | Posted on: 01/17/2020 | Last updated: 01/17/2020

(New Dates!) EGLE - Great Lakes Water Infrastructure Conference, December 1-3, Novi MI

by mkilmartin // Intern

INFRASTRUCTURE – the pipes, pumps, wires, and technology – is the unseen backbone supporting our modern lives, but investment has lagged nationwide and much of it is aging.  The commu

Filed under: Green Living

Michigan Green Building

Keywords: Green Building,Sustainable Infrastructure,Drinking Water,Michigan,Great Lakes

0 replies | 1747 views | Posted on: 12/20/2019 | Last updated: 03/27/2020

NCSE 2020 Annual Conference January 6–9, Washington, D.C.

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

The NCSE 2020 Annual Conference engages more than 800 leaders from the sciences, education, government, policy, business, and civil society to foster a dialogue across these sectors on environmental p

Filed under: Environment

Related to: Other Green Building - Other

Keywords: Environment,Policy,Science

0 replies | 1013 views | Posted on: 12/04/2019 | Last updated: 12/04/2019

USGBC-LA's 15th Annual Green Gala, December 11, Los Angeles CA

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

This year's theme is driven by the most important value of our industry: community

Filed under: Industry Organizations and Associations

Related to: Other

California Green Building

Keywords: USGBC,Annual Gala

0 replies | 1566 views | Posted on: 11/16/2019 | Last updated: 11/16/2019

11th Annual Southeast Florida Regional Climate Leadership Summit, December 3-5, Key West, FL

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

The Southeast Florida Regional Climate Compact was created in 2010 by Broward, Miami-Dade, Monroe and Palm Beach counties to coordinate and collaborate on climate change action across county lines and

Filed under: Events

Related to: Education ,Trade Shows and Events ,Information and Resources

Florida Green Building Group

Keywords: Climate Change,Social Networking,collaboration

0 replies | 1525 views | Posted on: 11/01/2019 | Last updated: 11/01/2019

The Greenbuilding Brasil International Conference and Expo, November 25, São Paulo, Brasil

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

The Greenbuilding Brasil International Conference and Expo exposes attendees to a strong multidisciplinary conference with the presence of leaders in the construction market. There

Filed under: Builders/Contractors

Brasil Green Building

Keywords: Green Building,USGBC,Brasil,International

0 replies | 1801 views | Posted on: 10/20/2019 | Last updated: 10/20/2019

Women in Cleantech & Sustainability "WCS Talks" @ Google, November 2, Sunnyvale, CA

by AbbieKnight

WCS Talks is a TED-style event featuring the brightest minds and most inspiring stories of the clean economy metamorphosis occurring all over the world. The annual event features both women and men fr

Filed under: California

California Green Building

Keywords: Women in Energy,Social Networking,Women in Clean Energy

0 replies | 1610 views | Posted on: 10/06/2019 | Last updated: 10/11/2019

Sustainable Job Opportunity: Project Director, A Better City

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Project Director, A Better City (ABC)

The applicant will manage A Better City’s Transportation Dividend Implementation Plan under a two year Barr Foundation grant, a multi-faceted project on

Filed under: Green Building Jobs

0 replies | 626 views | Posted on: 09/25/2019 | Last updated: 09/25/2019

2019 PA Energy Efficiency Conference, September 26-27, Harrisburg, PA

by AbbieKnight

At PAEE 2019, energy efficiency industry members will convene for two days of valuable networking and dynamic discussions about developing policy, emerging technology trends, and the future of energy

Filed under: Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania Sustainability Group

Keywords: Energy Efficiency,networking,Electrification

0 replies | 1249 views | Posted on: 09/11/2019 | Last updated: 09/11/2019

NAR Green Designation, Pleasanton, CA, September 16 and 17 (2-Day Training)

by AidanAnthony // Intern

More homebuyers are demanding green and energy-saving features in their next homes. Are you prepared to assist them? Gain a competitive advantage and learn how to become your clients’ go-to reso

Filed under: California

California Green Building

0 replies | 1186 views | Posted on: 08/11/2019 | Last updated: 08/14/2019

Best Practice Forum: Plastic Disruptors - The Business Case for Zero Waste: August 21, Philadelphia, PA

by AidanAnthony // Intern

Best Practice Forums are a series of workshops from SBN that use member case studies to create meaningful opportunities to learn, connect, and build a better business. Join on August 21st for a d

Filed under: Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania Sustainability Group

0 replies | 1144 views | Posted on: 07/25/2019 | Last updated: 07/26/2019

Text Your Ideas to Imagine the Best Boston in 20103! (No idea too big or too small)

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Mayor Walsh has launched the community engagement process for Imagine Boston 2030 with a Textizen mobile platform. The platform will allow people to use technology already in their pocket to engage wi…

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: Green Building,Boston,Green Neigborhoods,Affordable Homes

0 replies | 944 views | Posted on: 11/11/2015 | Last updated: 11/11/2015

Rethinking the Way We Eat: Disposable, Edible Spoons

by EmmamHowe // Marketing/Green Policy Development

As a society on the go, we’re constantly running from one event to the next, and it often happens that we’re out and about during peak meal or snack times. So we’ll either bring food with us to …

Interfaith Sustainability Summit: Thursday, July 21, 8:30 AM-12:30 PM - Chicago, IL

by Higgins_James // Student

The Conservation and Sustainability Interfaith Partnership (CSIP) invites you to attend their summit to empower faith-based groups to improve the efficiency of institutions and facilities involved. …

Illinois Green Building Group

Keywords: Energy Efficiency,Sustainable Living,Energy Conservation

0 replies | 1512 views | Posted on: 07/11/2016 | Last updated: 07/14/2016

The Land and Science Educator Network is Now Taking Applications for the 2016-17 School Year

by Higgins_James // Student

Land and Science Educator Network: Urban Planning Through a Virtual Internship!! - Land Science is a virtual internship for middle and high school students funded by the National Science Foundation…

Filed under: Green Building Jobs

Connecticut Green Building

Keywords: Green Jobs

0 replies | 1298 views | Posted on: 07/01/2016 | Last updated: 07/01/2016

JUNE 29th: Colorado: Connecting The Cleantech Dots

by EmmamHowe // Marketing/Green Policy Development

CCIA and CU Boulder invite you to attend Connecting the Cleantech Dots: Careers and Cluster Building In Colorado WHEN: Wednesday, June 29 1:30 to 6:30 p.m. REGISTER HERE: https://events.r20.con

Impact Investing in CleanTech, Wednesday June 15 6-9 pm

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Impact Investing in CleanTech Wednesday, June 15, 2016 - 6 to 9 pm Massachusetts Clean Energy Center 63 Franklin Street 3rd Floor Boston , MA 02110 Awareness of climate challenges has been gr…

Filed under: Massachusetts

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: Massachusetts,Cleantech,MassCEC,Impact Investing

0 replies | 1525 views | Posted on: 06/08/2016 | Last updated: 06/08/2016

Green Rhode Island: Sustainable Product Showcase, April 21, 5:30-8:30 pm, Providence

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

AIA Rhode Island, and IIDA New England Chapter Present: Green Rhode Island Design Showcase, Thursday, April 21, 2016 from 5:30 PM to 8:30 PM Roger Williams Park Botanical Center 100 Elmwood A…

Rhode Island Green Building

0 replies | 633 views | Posted on: 04/20/2016 | Last updated: 04/20/2016

A Better City's State of the Built Environment June 7, 8 am - 1 pm - Seaport Boston

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

A Better City's State of the Built Environment June 7, 8 am - 1 pm Seaport Boston Hotel A Better City is leading a new initiative on the State of the Built Environment in Greater Boston. We will …

Filed under: Massachusetts

Massachusetts Green Builders

0 replies | 1352 views | Posted on: 03/16/2016 | Last updated: 03/16/2016

HEET Needs Your Help at a Massachusetts Gas Leak Map-a-thon, March 19, 1-4 pm - Great Volunteer Opportunity

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Gas Leak Map-a-thon Saturday March 19th, 1 pm to 4 pm 108 Hancock St, Somerville (3 blocks from Porter Sq T-stop on the red line) In March, utilities in Massachusetts will report data on the loca…

Filed under: Massachusetts

Massachusetts Green Builders

0 replies | 700 views | Posted on: 02/28/2016 | Last updated: 02/28/2016

Clean Technology & Energy: Advancing Third-World Resiliency, @ Tech Sandbox February 16, 5:30-8:30 pm

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Clean Technology & Energy: Advancing Third-World Resiliency February 16, 5:30-8:30 pm Tech Sandbox 105B South Street Hopkinton, MA 01748 Entrepreneurs are on the lookout for new markets i…

Filed under: Massachusetts

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: Energy,Cleantech,Tech Sandbox

0 replies | 1006 views | Posted on: 02/06/2016 | Last updated: 02/06/2016

Water Conservation: Xeriscape Incentive Program, Efficiency Works Training 2/24/16

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Colorado Green Bulding Guild - Xeriscape Incentive Program Training Workshop February 24, 2016 Help promote water-efficient landscape by learning about our new Xeriscape Incentive Program (XIP)…

Filed under: Colorado

Colorado High Performance and Passive House Building Group

Keywords: Xeriscape,Colorado Green Building Guild

0 replies | 961 views | Posted on: 01/26/2016 | Last updated: 01/26/2016

Why is 2 degrees so important regarding Climate Change?

by NSchepis // Student at Bridgewater State

What's So Special About 2˚? The COP21 climate change conference is one of many crucial milestones and meetings on a path to the implementation of plans to reach targets for sustainable developmen…

Filed under: Climate Change

Keywords: Climate Change

0 replies | 1014 views | Posted on: 12/07/2015 | Last updated: 12/07/2015

 

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