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FREE WEBINAR: Daylighting by Design, Tuesday, December 16, 2019 - 12:00pm to 1:00pm EST

by GreenCE Sustainable Design and Construction

This course discusses the benefits of a thoughtfully- designed light control system and how to make it work for your project's natural-lighting and shading needs. The discussion emphases implement

Filed under: Webinars

Keywords: Lighting,canopies,shading

0 replies | 2110 views | Posted on: 01/18/2019 | Last updated: 03/05/2019

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

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

Massachusetts Clean Energy Center, Vocational Internship Program - Registration is Open for the 2019-2020 School Year!

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

The Massachusetts Clean Energy Center has launched a new program to support the development of clean energy companies in MA. The Massachusetts Clean Energy Vocational Internship Program (VIP) helps pr

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: MassCEC,Internships

0 replies | 1494 views | Posted on: 07/31/2019 | Last updated: 07/31/2019

Understanding and Overcoming Zoning Obstacles for Tiny Houses (Article Posted)

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Hi everyone - 

I wanted to make sure to link to Gina's article, "Tiny Houses - Understanding and Overcoming Zoning Obstacles."  I think she makes a good argument that i

Filed under: Tiny Houses

Tiny Houses

Keywords: Tiny Houses,Tiny Homes,Zoning,Simple Living

0 replies | 887 views | Posted on: 07/20/2019 | Last updated: 07/20/2019

Screening of Carbon Drawdown Now! Turning Buildings into Carbon Sinks: Northampton, MA July 10, 2019, 5-7pm

by AidanAnthony // Intern

Join the Western Mass Green Consortium for a screening + discussion of the keynote address from NESEA's 2019 BuildingEnergy Boston conference. Presenters Chris Magwood (Endeavour Ce

Filed under: Massachusetts

Massachusetts Green Builders

0 replies | 478 views | Posted on: 06/28/2019 | Last updated: 06/28/2019

India’s Renewable Investments Near $20 Billion

by ella.nielsen44 // Student

India’s renewable energy exceeded that of traditional fossil fuel-based power production for the first time in 2017. India’s renewable investment also reached about $20 billion in renewabl

Filed under: India

Keywords: investments,India,Renewable energy markets

0 replies | 1965 views | Posted on: 06/17/2019 | Last updated: 02/09/2023

Lunch and Learn - From Sustainable to Circular: How the Right Materials Can Make Green Buildings Greener, June 17, Minneapolis, MN

by Gina Pryciak // Student

Global support for the circular economy is gathering momentum -- and the building industry is quickly beginning to embrace its principles. But what is it? And how can your material choices transform t

Filed under: Other - Green Building Events

Keywords: Green Building,Sustainability,Circular Economy

0 replies | 708 views | Posted on: 06/06/2019 | Last updated: 06/06/2019

Participate in DOE's 50001 Ready Program - Central Texas

by ejohn // Communications & Event Coordinator for SPEER

SPEER has received a grant and is implementing a pilot program in the Central Texas region. It’s an opportunity to participate in DOE’S 50001 Ready free of charge through this grant. This

Filed under: Green Facilities

Keywords: Energy Efficiency,Energy Savings,Energy Bill,Energy Management,energy management system

0 replies | 1007 views | Posted on: 05/24/2019 | Last updated: 05/24/2019

Prefab & Passive House: A Builder's Response to Climate Change, May 30, Branford, CT

by AbbieKnight

Chris Corson, founder and Technical Director of Ecocor High Performance Building of Maine, will discuss the benefits of pre-fabricated, panelized construction in Passive House buildings and how we can

Filed under: Connecticut

Connecticut Green Building

Keywords: Passive House,Panelized construction

0 replies | 1868 views | Posted on: 04/28/2019 | Last updated: 04/28/2019

IMPACT Sustainable Development Conference, USGBC Minnesota, April 9, St Paul

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

The annual IMPACT conference is the leading event for sustainable development in the Midwest. Drawing hundreds of building professionals, the conference features the latest updates for LEED, green bus

Filed under: Events

0 replies | 1280 views | Posted on: 03/27/2019 | Last updated: 03/27/2019

Tri State Energy Conference, April 2-4, New York, NY

by ella.nielsen44 // Student

Local governments from New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut are independently building opportunities to switch to clean energy.

  • New York is one of the most active community solar markets in the

Filed under: New York

New York Green Building Group

Keywords: Solar,Renewable Energy,Community Solar

0 replies | 1673 views | Posted on: 03/04/2019 | Last updated: 03/06/2019

mindful Materials Boston, February 27, 8 - 10am

by mindful MATERIALS

If we change the way products are made and the way buildings are designed, we can positively impact the health of the population and the planet.

Please come to learn about how the Mindful Materials

Filed under: Certifications/Labels and Transparency

Massachusetts Green Builders

0 replies | 1388 views | Posted on: 02/03/2019 | Last updated: 04/05/2019

Take a Protailor Green Building Pro Tour 3/20 with NESEA, Placetailor

by Northeast Sustainable Energy Association (NESEA)

Join NESEA for a Boston-area Green Building Pro Tour hosted by Placetailor. This Pro Tour will showcase two different projects, including the Hawthorne Youth Community Center and the Lamartine Lofts,

Filed under: Events

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: NESEA,Placetailor,Green Building Tour,Deep Energy Retrofit,Multifamily

0 replies | 1370 views | Posted on: 03/12/2015 | Last updated: 04/08/2021

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

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

Climate March in Support of Paris COP21 Talks - More important than Ever - Nov 28-29

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

On the eve of the biggest U.N summit of the decade in Paris, the climate movement is taking to the streets. With climate change in the global spotlight, this is our chance to help set an ambitious age…

Filed under: Environmental Activism

Keywords: Climate Change,350.org,Climate March

0 replies | 841 views | Posted on: 11/22/2015 | Last updated: 11/22/2015

Environmental Movie Premier Event in Boston - "Keep Jumbo Wild" - Free! November 1, 7:30 PM. Presented by Patagonia and Sweetwater Films

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Patagonia Presents a film by Sweetgrass Productions: Keep Jumbo Wild Sunday, November 1st Doors: 7:30 pm, Film 8 pm FREE! Join Patagonia Ambassador Pep Fujas for the Boston premiere of Jum…

Filed under: Massachusetts

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: Environment,Habitat Preservation,Development,British Columbia

0 replies | 1134 views | Posted on: 10/28/2015 | Last updated: 10/28/2015

Philadelphia's Comcast Center is expected to be the tallest LEED-Certified Building in the US

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Philadelphia continues to make green building progress, placing 14th of 30 markets on the 2015 Green Building Adoption Index, by CBRE Group Inc. and Maastricht University. According to a report by…

Pennsylvania Sustainability Group

Keywords: Green Building,Philadelphia,Green Office Space

0 replies | 1197 views | Posted on: 10/04/2015 | Last updated: 10/04/2015

Massachusetts Residents: Send a Letter to Support the new Mass Power Forward program!

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Send an email to Governor Baker and your State Representatives to support Mass Power Forward, a statewide coalition committed to securing energy policy that supports local renewable energy, keeps ener…

Filed under: Environmental Activism

Related to: Services

Keywords: Climate Change,Renewable Energy,Mass Power Forward

0 replies | 1115 views | Posted on: 09/09/2015 | Last updated: 09/09/2015

Google's Project Sunroof Helps You See if Solar Panels are Right for You

by NathanKashdan // Student

Google has just released their Project Sunroof, which utilizes Google Maps to see how much money you will save by installing solar panels on your roof. This is done by first analyzing how much sun wil…

Filed under: Solar

0 replies | 910 views | Posted on: 08/19/2015 | Last updated: 08/19/2015

Sustainable Wellesley - at the July Jubilation this Saturday, July 17th 8:30 am - 4:30 pm

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Join Sustainable Wellesley this Saturday July 18th between 8:30 am and 4:30 pm with the Natural Resources Commission and the Sustainable Energy Committee and an electric Smart Car at the July Jubilati…

Filed under: Massachusetts

Massachusetts Green Builders

0 replies | 802 views | Posted on: 07/16/2015 | Last updated: 07/16/2015

Hotels Install Window Film to Increase Energy Efficiency

by Chelsea W. // Student

Check out this interesting article on how hotels are using low-e window film to help regulate the temperature in guest's room. After staying in humid Florida for a week, I can tell you that having a s…

NYC’s first prefab micro-unit apartment building starts to rise in Manhattan

by Chelsea W. // Student

Coming to East 27th Street in the Kips Bay section of Manhattan is prefabricated micro apartments. The housing model won the adAPT NYC Competition for its innovative design that is both eco-friendly a…

Filed under: Green Affordable Housing

Related to: Safety

New York Green Building Group

Keywords: Affordable Housing,New York,Manhattan

0 replies | 1531 views | Posted on: 05/27/2015 | Last updated: 05/27/2015

New York Energy Week 2015 Main Event!

by Chelsea W. // Student

A whole week long event taking place throughout New York City with different events “for the industry, by the industry” from June 15th-19th 2015. Click here for more information: http://nyenergywe

Filed under: New York

Related to: Trade Shows and Events

New York Green Building Group

Keywords: New York,New York Events

0 replies | 932 views | Posted on: 04/22/2015 | Last updated: 04/22/2015

 

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