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GPRO Fundamentals of Green Building Training, September 20, Los Angeles, CA

by AidanAnthony // Intern

The construction industry is moving quickly towards greener, high-performing buildings, creating increased demand across the country for sustainable building skills.

This course teaches the basics

Filed under: Events

California Green Building

0 replies | 1167 views | Posted on: 08/26/2019 | Last updated: 08/26/2019

Online Course: Crushing the Code, New York State -- Commercial Buildings, December 13

by samanthaklein // Intern

Crushing the Code: New York State (Commercial) is an online course that prepares building and design professionals in New York State to comply with the many requirements in the 2020 ECCCNYS and d

Filed under: Webinars

New York Green Building Group

Keywords: Energy Efficiency,Building Codes,Upstate New York,Commercial Buildings

0 replies | 738 views | Posted on: 11/29/2022 | Last updated: 11/30/2022

Healthy Materials: Material Transparency and Implementation in Projects, March 12, Denver, CO

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Join USGBC Colorado to review the basics of healthy materials disclosures and details for choosing healthier materials in your next green building project.

This interdisciplinary session will revie

Colorado High Performance and Passive House Building Group

0 replies | 955 views | Posted on: 02/27/2020 | Last updated: 02/27/2020

Hitchcock Center Living Building Tour, March 4, 4 pm, Amherst, MA

by Jessica Schultz // Living Building Coordinator

Did you know the Hitchcock Center is a Living Building? It is the 23rd building in the world and the 4th in Massachusetts to achieve the Certified Living Building designation! It is designed to model

Filed under: Living Building Challenge

Massachusetts Green Builders

0 replies | 1702 views | Posted on: 02/04/2020 | Last updated: 02/11/2020

Mold, Radon, and Lead in Schools: 1,000 Hours Grant Workshop, March 10, Pittsburgh, PA

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

In a year, a student will spend an average of 1,000 hours within a school building. Creating the healthiest, safest school building for students is GBA's highest priority as school facility p

Filed under: Green Schools

Related to: Other,Education

Pennsylvania Sustainability Group

Keywords: Green Schools,Green Building Advocacy,Green Building Alliance

0 replies | 1315 views | Posted on: 01/24/2020 | Last updated: 01/24/2020

ProGreen EXPO, February 5-7, Denver, CO

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

ProGreen EXPO is the only green industry conference in the Rocky Mountain Region of its kind. More than 6,000 green industry professionals gather every year at the Colorado Convention Center in Denver

Filed under: Trade Shows and Events

Related to: Trade Shows and Events

Colorado High Performance and Passive House Building Group

Keywords: Colorado,Green Industry

0 replies | 1285 views | Posted on: 01/04/2020 | Last updated: 01/04/2020

The Energy Expo, February 12 & 13, Miami, Florida

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

The Energy Expo -

Presenting equipment, technologies, products & know-how for the solar, energy storage, energy efficiency, smart buildings and clean transportation industries. 

Filed under: Trade Shows and Events

Florida Green Building Group

0 replies | 1874 views | Posted on: 12/11/2019 | Last updated: 12/11/2019

Hitchcock Center Living Building Tour, December 13, 4pm, Amherst, MA

by Jessica Schultz // Living Building Coordinator

Did you know the Hitchcock Center is a Living Building? It's the 23rd in the world and the 4th in Massachusetts! It is designed to model systems in nature, it’s net zero energy and water, ha

Filed under: Living Building Challenge

Massachusetts Green Builders

0 replies | 1185 views | Posted on: 11/22/2019 | Last updated: 11/26/2019

USGBC Palm Beach Presents the JUST Label, Wednesday, 11/13, 11:30 am - 1pm, West Palm Beach, FL

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Join USGBC Palm Beach and leading industry professionals as we explore the JUST Label, given to organizations dedicated to improving social equity in their organizations by the International Living Fu

Florida Green Building Group

0 replies | 715 views | Posted on: 11/08/2019 | Last updated: 11/08/2019

Regenerative Earth Summit: Soil + Water + Climate, October 29-30, Boulder, CO

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

​Join At The Epicenter for the third annual Regenerative Earth Summit (RES19) - a unique convening of global leaders from across industry sectors, agriculture, academia and civic service. RES19 is o

Filed under: Environmental Activism

Colorado High Performance and Passive House Building Group

Keywords: Water,Climate,Soil,regenerative design

0 replies | 875 views | Posted on: 10/26/2019 | Last updated: 10/26/2019

Urban Green Gala 2019, November 13, New York, NY

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

Celebrate New York City's green building community at the 2019 Urban Green Gala!

Filed under: New York

New York Green Building Group

Keywords: New York

0 replies | 1190 views | Posted on: 10/10/2019 | Last updated: 10/10/2019

Home Efficiency Forum 2019, October 17-18, Portland, Oregon

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

Home Efficiency Forum gives Northwest building experts a chance to break new ground in high-efficiency building practices. The 2019 theme is Expanding Opportunities. Join for two days of trainings, ne

Filed under: Events

Related to: Architects ,Builders/Contractors ,Designers,Engineering

Keywords: Green Building,Energy Efficiency,Construction,Portland,Oregon,Home Efficiency

0 replies | 663 views | Posted on: 09/30/2019 | Last updated: 10/01/2019

Colorado Green Schools Summit, October 30, Arvada, CO

by USGBC - United States Green Building Council

The USGBC Green Schools Summit is the Mountain Region's only conference dedicated to convening green building industry professionals, school decision makers, educators, and parents to further advance

Colorado High Performance and Passive House Building Group

0 replies | 1495 views | Posted on: 09/18/2019 | Last updated: 09/18/2019

Webinar: "The Road Past Paris: What Happened at COP 21 Climate and Where Do We Go From Here?” Dec 15, 10 am EST

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Webinar: "The Road Past Paris: What Happened at the COP 21 Climate Talks and Where Do We Go From Here?” December 15, 2015 10-11 AM EST World Resources Institute will host a global webinar to …

Filed under: Webinars

Keywords: Climate Change,COP21,World Resources Institute

0 replies | 827 views | Posted on: 12/13/2015 | Last updated: 12/13/2015

Check out an EV FREE Saturday 9/17 at Sustainable Wellesley's Drive Electric Week Celebration

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Are you considering going electric? Sustainable Wellesley invites you to the Drive Electric Week celebration on Saturday, September 17th from 9-11am in the parking lot at the Wellesley Farmers’ …

Filed under: Massachusetts

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: Electric Vehicles,Sustanability

0 replies | 746 views | Posted on: 09/14/2016 | Last updated: 09/14/2016

Eastern RI Conservation District Community Garden Walking Tour - 9.1.16, 5 pm, Middletown

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

join the Eastern RI Conservation District for a walking tour of a community garden hosted by Aquidneck Community Table 9.1.16 at 5pm off Elizabeth Lane, Middletown, RI 20842. The tour will be led by …

Filed under: Rhode Island

Rhode Island Green Building

0 replies | 874 views | Posted on: 08/30/2016 | Last updated: 08/30/2016

Food Waste Progress: Key Companies Embracing“Ugly” Produce

by EmmamHowe // Marketing/Green Policy Development

Food waste has become a major problem in the United States. According to the Natural Resources Defense Find, up to 40% of all food in the U.S. is tossed in the trash. Though some food is composted, mo…

Composting 101: Tips for Everyday Composting at Home (You Can Do It!)

by EmmamHowe // Marketing/Green Policy Development

Green Tips For Composting At Home: If you’re thinking about taking up more green living practices, composting can be a great place to start. While composting may seem mysterious or complicated, i…

Filed under: Environment

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

Keywords: Green Home,Environment,Sustainable Living,Green Living,Nature Conservation,Conservation,Composting

0 replies | 8662 views | Posted on: 07/13/2016 | Last updated: 11/03/2016

Portsmouth Public Library Green Building Event - USGBC NH, September 29, 7 pm

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Portsmouth Public Library Green Building Event - USGBC NH Thursday, September 29, 7 PM Portsmouth Library 175 Parrott Ave Portsmouth, New Hampshire 03801 Join the USGBC NH for an exciting ev…

Filed under: New Hampshire

New Hampshire Green Building

Keywords: Green Building,New Hampshire,Portsmouth

0 replies | 723 views | Posted on: 07/07/2016 | Last updated: 07/07/2016

Dubai Sets Ambitious Goals To Go Green

by EmmamHowe // Marketing/Green Policy Development

After a recent convening of the Dubai Supreme Council of Energy, it seems that Dubai is committed to invest in green energy. In fact, Dubai will be the first city in the Middle East and North Africa (…

Solar Prices Drop as Project Numbers Continue to Grow

by Higgins_James // Student

Over the past fiscal year, the U.S. solar industry has grown dramatically as we move into 2016. With over 135,000 installations emerging in the first half of 2015, we now see a new installation every …

Filed under: Solar

0 replies | 2766 views | Posted on: 06/13/2016 | Last updated: 10/08/2017

LiveStream - The Energy Gang Live: A Candid Take On The Clean Energy Transition, May 4, 6:30-9:30 pm

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

The Energy Gang Live: A Candid Take On The Clean Energy Transition, May 4, 6:30-9:30 pm This event in New York is sold out - but you can attend online! Come listen to a lively conversation and deb…

Filed under: Webinars

0 replies | 618 views | Posted on: 05/03/2016 | Last updated: 05/03/2016

Vote Solar Petition - Join 100 Massachusetts Representatives to Demand Raising the Caps on Net Metering

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Vote Solar Petition - Don’t Let the Sun Set on Solar in Massachusetts! It has been a year since an unnecessary cap on one of our most important solar programs, net metering, started slamming…

Massachusetts Green Builders

0 replies | 392 views | Posted on: 03/26/2016 | Last updated: 03/26/2016

CleanTech Open Northeast New York Kickoff Party - March 22, 7 pm

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

CleanTech Open Northeast New York Kickoff Party - March 22, 7 pm Urban Future Lab 15 MetroTech Center Brooklyn, NY Get ready for an awesome night of cleantech community networking leading up t…

Filed under: New York

New York Green Building Group

0 replies | 810 views | Posted on: 03/02/2016 | Last updated: 03/03/2016

Did You Know that Oakland, CA has a Green Building Resource Center?

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Oakland California's Green Building Resource Center Open 8am - 4 pm Monday- Friday Closed Holidays and Weekends. From the City of Oakland's Green Building Resources Page: Located next to…

California Green Building

Keywords: Green Building Resource Center,Oakland, California

0 replies | 967 views | Posted on: 02/18/2016 | Last updated: 02/18/2016

 

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