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Net Zero Energy Buildings Webinar, Mass Climate Action Network (MCAN), June 19, 7-8pm

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Join Mass Climate Action (MCAN) on Wednesday, June 19th for a Net Zero Buildings webinar. Learn everything you need to know about why getting buildings to Net Zero is a huge part of the clim

Massachusetts Green Builders

0 replies | 825 views | Posted on: 06/11/2019 | Last updated: 06/11/2019

AIA Conference on Architecture & Design, June 4–7, Boston, Massachusetts

by Shivani // Social Media Manager

AIA25 is more than just a conference; it’s an invitation to inspiration. Anchored by four days of immersive learning, inspiring keynotes, architect-led tours, networking events, and the industry

Massachusetts Green Builders

0 replies | 63 views | Posted on: 04/26/2025 | Last updated: 04/26/2025

Free Webinar: Sustainable Transformations: Deep Energy Exterior Retrofits, May 1, 4pm ET

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Working towards a low-carbon built environment demands that we address our existing structures.

There is an abundance of existing buildings – and particularly existing housing – that ar

Connecticut Green Building

0 replies | 509 views | Posted on: 04/09/2025 | Last updated: 04/09/2025

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 | 1609 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 | 1305 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 | 1170 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 | 1321 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 | 7267 views | Posted on: 09/08/2019 | Last updated: 03/04/2025

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 | 1342 views | Posted on: 08/07/2019 | Last updated: 08/07/2019

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 | 2171 views | Posted on: 07/24/2019 | Last updated: 08/02/2019

First Net-Zero School In Massachusetts, August 23, 12:30-5:00pm, Cambridge, MA

by Gina Pryciak // Student

Join NESEA for a tour of a new high performance campus in Cambridge. This project is designed to be the first net zero emissions school in Massachusetts and the largest net zero emissions building in

Filed under: Massachusetts

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: Green Building,Green Schools,Net zero

0 replies | 1466 views | Posted on: 07/12/2019 | Last updated: 07/12/2019

LEED Tour – Indianapolis Public Library, East Washington branch, July 25, Indianapolis, IN

by Gina Pryciak // Student

Join USGBC Indiana for a tour of the LEED v4 Certified Indianapolis Public Library, East Washington branch. This event will engage attendees with a tour of the library and will highlight specific gree

Keywords: Green Building,LEED Building Tour

0 replies | 1067 views | Posted on: 06/25/2019 | Last updated: 06/25/2019

Webinar Series: Understanding the Living Building Challenge - Sept 22, 24, 29, and Oct 1 (Fee)

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

An in-depth introduction to the Living Building Challenge ideology and certificate process. Attendees are the green building leaders in their community: design professionals, contractors, developers, …

Filed under: Webinars

Keywords: Green Building,Living Future

0 replies | 886 views | Posted on: 09/02/2015 | Last updated: 09/02/2015

Achieving Green and Healthy Homes, June 20, 3:30-5:30pm, Pittsburgh, PA

by Gina Pryciak // Student

CCI Presents the “Stepping Up” Speaker Series event – Achieving Green and Healthy Homes: Housing as a Key Social Determinant of Health—How to Fix It!

Through lead, radon, mo

Filed under: Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania Sustainability Group

Keywords: Green Homes,Healthy Homes

0 replies | 875 views | Posted on: 06/04/2019 | Last updated: 06/04/2019

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 | 609 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 | 731 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 | 788 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 | 1075 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 | 601 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 | 1170 views | Posted on: 12/03/2015 | Last updated: 12/03/2015

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 | 930 views | Posted on: 11/05/2015 | Last updated: 11/05/2015

The Debate Over Foam

by NobleHome // Affordable, passive solar, easy to build kit houses

Since Noble Home's inception we've been using foam-insulated SIPs to build the shell of our homes. This has always been a compromise, since foam isn't as environmentally friendly as we'd like and ther…

Filed under: Insulation

Related to: Insulation

Keywords: Insulation,Foam,SIPs

0 replies | 2125 views | Posted on: 10/13/2015 | Last updated: 10/13/2015

Cleaning companies embrace environmental, health and wellness compliance

by Jason L. // LEED AP O+M

Did you know there are sustainability related certifications for cleaning companies who adopt standardized products, tools and science-based processes? Although a prerequisite for LEED criteria under…

Filed under: Cleaning Services - Commercial

0 replies | 1198 views | Posted on: 09/24/2015 | Last updated: 09/24/2015

 

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