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DEADLINE TOMORROW, July 8th: Food Solutions New England (FSNE) Network Leadership Institute Fall Sessions

by Higgins_James // Student

Food Solutions New England (FSNE) seeks to grow, strengthen, and diversify its network leadership across the region. They are seeking regional green thinkers and doers to participate in the first FSNE…

New Hampshire Green Building

Keywords: Sustainable Living,New Hampshire,Food Solutions New England,Food Sustainability

0 replies | 691 views | Posted on: 07/07/2016 | Last updated: 07/07/2016

Webinar - Veridian at County Farm: Accelerating the Transformation to a World of Living Communities, January 22

by mkilmartin // Intern

Veridian at County Farm is nestled on County Farm Park with 130 acres of woods, trillium-lined trails, gardens and playgrounds. It is targeted to be one of the nation’s first mixed-income net ze

Filed under: Green Living

Developing Technologies

Keywords: Green Living,sustainable farming,Education

0 replies | 1372 views | Posted on: 01/10/2020 | Last updated: 01/10/2020

Facades+AM San Francisco, January 31, 7:30 AM-4 PM, San Francisco, CA

by mkilmartin // Intern

Join Facades+ in San Francisco on January 31, 2020. The program includes three sessions covering issues unique to the region, including innovative building skins, high performance facades and the futu

Filed under: Education

California Green Building

Keywords: Green Building Education,California Events

0 replies | 1439 views | Posted on: 12/14/2019 | Last updated: 12/26/2019

2nd Annual Coastal Resiliency Symposium, December 13, 11 am, The Greene School, Narragansett, RI

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Join The Greene School for the 2nd Annual Coastal Resilience Symposium! 

12th grade students will be sharing the results from their research about the health and vitality of Rhode Is

Rhode Island Green Building

0 replies | 899 views | Posted on: 11/27/2019 | Last updated: 12/04/2019

Brooklyn Brownstone DER, December 13, Brooklyn, NY

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

Project Details

  • Units:  2
  • Type of Construction:  DER (completed July 2018)
  • Square footage: 3,000
  • 10 kw roof-mounted PV array, offsetting more than 100% of energy d

Florida-Friendly Landscaping 101, November 5, Sarasota, FL

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

This class will teach you the basics of the Florida-Friendly Landscaping Program. They will show you the nine principles that can help you have a successful, beautiful landscape while protec

Women+ in Green Happy Hour, December 10, Pittsburgh, PA

by AbbieKnight

Green Building Alliance is continuing to foster Pittsburgh’s network of Women+ in Green, celebrating the work of women and non-binary individuals in sustainability and providing a supportiv

Filed under: Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania Sustainability Group

Keywords: Women in Green,Social Networking,Happy hour

0 replies | 867 views | Posted on: 10/16/2019 | Last updated: 10/16/2019

VERGE 19 -Carbon, Circular, Energy, Transportation, October 22-24, Oakland, CA

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Fast-changing technologies and growing global risks are forcing companies and cities to become more adaptive, and business models to evolve and diversify. It’s a challenging time,

Filed under: California

California Green Building

0 replies | 1141 views | Posted on: 10/02/2019 | Last updated: 10/02/2019

Webinar, October 8 Mass Clean Energy Center's InnovateMass Program, Winter 2019 - Clean Energy Grants are Available!

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Funding Opportunities: InnovateMass and Seed Investments Program!

The Massachusetts Clean Energy Center’s InnovateMass Program is now accepting applications for the Winter 2019 round of the p

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: Mass Clean Energy Center,InnovateMass,Seed Investments Program

0 replies | 696 views | Posted on: 09/20/2019 | Last updated: 09/20/2019

Living Building Challenge 4.0 Workshop, September 20, Boston, Massachusetts

by Built Environment Plus (Formerly USGBC Massachusetts)

The Living Building Challenge is a philosophy, advocacy tool, and certification program that addresses development at all scales. LBC 4.0 is a holistic approach to high-performance building that aims

Filed under: Living Building Challenge

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: Living Building Challenge

0 replies | 1721 views | Posted on: 08/28/2019 | Last updated: 11/08/2019

Building Modular Renewable Energy Smart Homes, September 9, Palo Alto, CA

by Gina Pryciak // Student

S2A Modular is conducting a free seminar on Monday September 9th at Hilton Garden Inn Palo Alto to teach investors all about modular construction integrated with renewable energy smart home technology

Filed under: California

California Green Building

Keywords: Modular Building

0 replies | 1382 views | Posted on: 08/04/2019 | Last updated: 08/04/2019

LEED® and USGBC Recognize Global GreenTag Product Health Declaration™ (the GreenTag PhD™)

by Rate It Green Team

The presence of Global GreenTag LLC, Americas in the US market is set to be enhanced further. The certifier’s Global GreenTag PhD, Materials Transparency Certification Program (reviewed and asse

Filed under: Global GreenTag

Keywords: Transparency,Global GreenTag,Certifications

0 replies | 2105 views | Posted on: 07/23/2019 | Last updated: 03/22/2021

2019 Workshop: Better Buildings, Stronger Communities, June 26, Austin, TX

by AbbieKnight

The event, hosted by U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) and USGBC Texas, will convene local city officials and staff, along with community stakeholders, to inspire, shape, and plan next steps in sust

Filed under: Other - Green Building Events

Texas Green Building

Keywords: Texas Green Building,Sustainable City Policy

0 replies | 836 views | Posted on: 06/19/2019 | Last updated: 06/19/2019

Massachusetts Green Careers Conference, October 1st, Marlborough

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

The 7th Massachusetts Green Career Conference Marlborough Holiday Inn 265 Lakeside Avenue, Marlborough, MA, 01752 — at the intersection of I495 and Route 20. The Massachusetts Green Career Con…

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: Green Jobs,Sustainable Careers,Green Energy

0 replies | 952 views | Posted on: 09/15/2015 | Last updated: 09/15/2015

Building the SouthCoast's Clean Energy Future, Wednesday June 29, 6-7:30 pm, New Bedford

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

SouthCoast Community Energy Series: Building the SouthCoast's Clean Energy Future Wednesday, June 29, 2016 from 6 - 7:30 PM Greater New Bedford Regional Vocational-Technical High School 112…

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: Marion Institute,Toxics Action Center,Leadership SouthCoast,SouthCoast Media Group,Acadia Center

0 replies | 667 views | Posted on: 06/28/2016 | Last updated: 06/28/2016

Is Apple Going Into the Renewable Energy Industry?

by JackSawyer // Student

Apple has recently formed a subsidiary called Apple Energy, it plans to focus on Apple's renewable energy initiatives as well as potentially open up new business ventures for the tech giant. Apple has…

Filed under: Energy

Keywords: Energy,clean energy,Renewable Energy,Apple,Utilities,Waste,facebook,google,Apple Energy

0 replies | 1813 views | Posted on: 06/17/2016 | Last updated: 06/17/2016

Join the Digital Dialogue: Green Schools Summit 2016, Thursday May 26 - 11-11:45 am

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Join the Digital Dialogue: Green Schools Summit 2016 (#GreenSchools2016) Thursday May 26, 2016 11:00am to 11:45am EST As students who value the world we live in, we realize that the only way to…

Filed under: Massachusetts

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: Green Building,Green Schools

0 replies | 726 views | Posted on: 05/24/2016 | Last updated: 05/24/2016

Governor Baker signs bill lifting solar cap to 4%, and lowering Net Metering Rates.

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Governor Charlie Baker signed into law a compromise bill lifting Massachusetts' solar net metering cap and lowering remuneration rates for large-scale systems. The states net metering cap will increa…

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: Massachusetts,Solar,Net Metering,Net Metering Caps

0 replies | 900 views | Posted on: 04/11/2016 | Last updated: 04/11/2016

Merging Building Science with Health Science: The Impact of Buildings on Health, Comfort and Productivity, March 10 at 12 noon

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Merging Building Science with Health Science: The Impact of Buildings on Health, Comfort and Productivity March 10, 12:30–1:30 pm Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, FXB G-12 Join …

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: Green Building,Healthy Buildings

0 replies | 627 views | Posted on: 03/09/2016 | Last updated: 03/09/2016

Net Zero Building Tour: Dept. of Fisheries and Wildlife, February 23, Massachusetts Division of Fisheries and Wildlife, Westborough

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Net Zero Building Tour: Dept. of Fisheries and Wildlife February 23rd, 2016 1:30 - 3:30 PM Wouldn't you love to tour a LEED Platinum Zero Net Energy Building? USGBC MA presents a seminar to le…

Filed under: Massachusetts

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: Netzero,USGBC Massachusetts,Green Building Tour

0 replies | 956 views | Posted on: 02/21/2016 | Last updated: 02/21/2016

Boston’s Changing Neighborhoods How You Can Impact Your Community’s Future - February 4, 6-8 pm

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Thursday, February 4, 2016 | 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. The Bolling Building in Dudley Square, just steps from the Silver Line 2300 Washington Street, Roxbury, MA 02119 Boston is experiencing unprecedent…

Filed under: Massachusetts

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: Boston Preservation Alliance

0 replies | 537 views | Posted on: 02/01/2016 | Last updated: 02/01/2016

The International Institute for Sustainable Laboratories’ I2SL Industry Mixer, 1/12 5:30 pm

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

The International Institute for Sustainable Laboratories’ I2SL Industry Mixer January 12, 5:30 - 7:30 PM The International Institute for sustainable laboratories welcomes you to a fun night o…

Filed under: Massachusetts

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: USGBCMA,I2SL,Sustainable Building

0 replies | 1019 views | Posted on: 01/06/2016 | Last updated: 01/06/2016

Dear World Leaders: Sign an Open Letter from the Climate Reality Project

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Sign an Open Letter from the Climate Reality Project Man-made climate change is a reality. Unless we act now, temperatures will rise beyond our control. -WE NEED TO ACT ON CLIMATE CHANGE -SCIE…

Filed under: Environmental Activism

Keywords: Climate Change,COP21,Climate Reality

0 replies | 1234 views | Posted on: 11/23/2015 | Last updated: 11/23/2015

Green Building Tour: The East Village at Northeastern University, November 4th - 6pm

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Green Building Tour: The East Village at Northeastern University Join the USGBC MA Chapter for a tour at a soon-to-be LEED silver certified building at Northeastern University! The newest resid…

Filed under: Massachusetts

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: Boston,Green Building Tour,Northeastern University

0 replies | 1181 views | Posted on: 10/30/2015 | Last updated: 10/30/2015

Celebrate 25 years with Mass Recycle - October 14th, 6-9 pm

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Mass Recycle - 25th Anniversary Celebration October 14th, 6PM to 9PM Rialto Restaurant (in the Charles Hotel) 1 Bennett Street, Cambridge, MA Join MassRecycle at the Rialto in Harvard Square to …

Filed under: Massachusetts

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: Massachusetts,Recycling,MassRecycle

0 replies | 811 views | Posted on: 10/08/2015 | Last updated: 10/08/2015

 

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