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Eagle Valley Green Building Challenge, USGBC Colorado, Avon, October 3, 4:30-6:30pm

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Building experts from around the community will be presenting in short 5-min circuits on a green building strategy they tried and tested over the past year. It will be a night full of lessons learned,

Colorado High Performance and Passive House Building Group

Keywords: Eagle Valley Green Building Challenge

0 replies | 922 views | Posted on: 09/19/2019 | Last updated: 09/19/2019

Nixon Peabody has shared Covid-19 Guidance for Owners and Managers of Multifamily Residential Properties

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

"Owners and managers of multifamily housing properties face the same challenges that all business owners face from the Covid-19 virus—“How do I insure I can keep my business running?&

Filed under: Health and Air Quality

Buildings and Our Health - News and Information

0 replies | 1241 views | Posted on: 03/25/2020 | Last updated: 04/02/2020

(postponed - Stay Tuned for New Dates) Michigan Energy Summit, April 21, Grand Rapids, MI

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

The Michigan Energy Summit celebrates the 2019 Michigan Battle of the Buildings ‘biggest losers’ and welcomes the 2020 competitors. The full-day event brings leading building owners &

Filed under: Contests and Votes

Related to: Trade Shows and Events ,Energy Management

Michigan Green Building

Keywords: High Performance Building,Energy Ideas Contest,collaboration

0 replies | 820 views | Posted on: 03/15/2020 | Last updated: 03/21/2020

New Jersey Future - Redevelopment Forum 2020, March 6, New Brunswick, NJ

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

New Jersey Future’s annual Redevelopment Forum attracts more than 500 local and state officials, citizen activists, development professionals, architects, attorneys, planners, business lead

Filed under: New Jersey

New Jersey Greenbuilding Group

0 replies | 1016 views | Posted on: 03/02/2020 | Last updated: 03/02/2020

NEWIEE Boston's Carbon Capture and Storage Expert Panel and Networking Event, February 24, Boston, MA

by AbbieKnight

Join NEWIEE’s Boston Chapter to learn about the technology of carbon capture and sequester and upcoming carbon capture incentives. Joining will be two expert panel members:

  • Dr. Jennifer Wi

Filed under: Massachusetts

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: Climate Change,Technology,carbon capture,Sequester

0 replies | 1436 views | Posted on: 02/05/2020 | Last updated: 02/05/2020

2020 Midwest Energy Solutions Conference, February 26-28, Chicago

by mkilmartin // Intern

Once a year, MEEA invites all energy stakeholders to gather at our annual Midwest Energy Solutions Conference to raise awareness and reinforce the importance of energy efficiency in the Midwest. MES i

Filed under: Energy

Illinois Green Building Group

0 replies | 1601 views | Posted on: 01/24/2020 | Last updated: 01/24/2020

Passive House Primer at Building Energy Exchange, Friday January, 17, NYC

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Join BE-Ex for the Passive House Primer – an engaging, one-hour seminar on Passive House fundamentals and their application in the NYC market. Available as a free session at the Buildi

New York Green Building Group

0 replies | 1178 views | Posted on: 01/08/2020 | Last updated: 01/08/2020

Contracts that Promote Building Performance, January 14, 6:00 to 8:00 PM, NYC

by mkilmartin // Intern

Join Urban Green and the NYC Bar Association for a lively conversation about the future of construction contracts that will keep up with the needs of high performance projects. Because liability is ge

Filed under: Education

New York Green Building Group

Keywords: Green Building,Certification,Green Building Education,New York City

0 replies | 1178 views | Posted on: 12/14/2019 | Last updated: 12/14/2019

Global GreenTag Upgrades CarbonRATE™ Embodied Carbon Product Certification Program

by Rate It Green Team

CarbonRATE™ - a unique peer reviewed Embodied Carbon Product Certification Program - has been re-launched under the Global GreenTag International Certification Standard. According to Daniel A. H

Filed under: Global GreenTag

0 replies | 1640 views | Posted on: 11/27/2019 | Last updated: 03/22/2021

Multi-Family Housing: Under Construction Through Final Product, November 15, Northamption, MA

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

During this event, attendees will tour two projects built by hosting company Sunwood Builders: a 13-unit condominium project, which has been complete for less than six months, and a 28-unit co-housing

Filed under: Green Living

Related to: Electrical Component Recycling

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: Northeast Sustainable Energy Association - NESEA

0 replies | 1037 views | Posted on: 11/09/2019 | Last updated: 11/09/2019

WEBINAR: Understanding Water Credits in LEED, November 1

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

LEED v4 addresses water holistically, taking into account indoor use, outdoor use, specialized uses and metering. It measures all sources of water related to a building, including cooling towers, appl

Intro to EcoDistricts, USGBC Missouri, November 12, Missouri (Exact Location TBD)

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

Within the world of green rating systems, LEED provides a model for building-level sustainability, for single-entity controlled community developments, for campuses, and for cities, but it does not ha

Filed under: Certifications/Labels and Transparency

Related to: Other,Certifications/Labels and Transparency ,Education

Missouri Green Building

Keywords: USGBC,Green Building Certifications,Missouri

0 replies | 1210 views | Posted on: 10/14/2019 | Last updated: 10/15/2019

MnSEIA Gateway to Solar Conference, October 21-22, Minneapolis, MN

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

MREA will provide Solar Professional Trainings at the sixth annual MnSEIA Gateway to Solar Conference, Minnesota’s industry-led solar trade group conference that focuses on growing the

Filed under: Trade Shows and Events

Related to: Trade/Membership Organizations,Education

Keywords: Solar,Energy Policy,Regulation,Trade,Minnesota,Minneanapolis

0 replies | 852 views | Posted on: 09/30/2019 | Last updated: 09/30/2019

Why is a 2˚ Celsius increase the threshold that the Earth can handle?

by NSchepis // Student at Bridgewater State

What is so special about 2˚ Celsius? G20 world leaders, scientists and policymakers met in Paris for the COP21 this past December to discuss specific areas of special relevance, most importantly, …

Filed under: Climate Change

Keywords: Climate Change

0 replies | 989 views | Posted on: 02/01/2016 | Last updated: 02/01/2016

AIA - Energy Modeling Sessions

by aahassonjee

The American Institute of Architects in New York will be hosting sessions entitled "Demystifying Energy Modeling" to give architects training experience with the modeling process for whole buildings a…

Filed under: Energy

Related to: Architects

New York Green Building Group

Keywords: Energy Modeling

0 replies | 615 views | Posted on: 10/15/2016 | Last updated: 10/16/2016

Sustainable Business for Food, Fuel & Energy, Northeast Conference, October 25-26, Lincoln

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Sustainable Business for Food Fuel and Energy NorthEast Conference 2016 October 25 & 26 Twin River Casino 100 Twin River Road Lincoln, RI 02865 This conference will heighten your awareness…

Filed under: Rhode Island

Rhode Island Green Building

0 replies | 733 views | Posted on: 09/14/2016 | Last updated: 09/14/2016

A Turning Point in California's Clean Energy Future - Webcast - September 6th, 2016

by JackSawyer // Student

This hour long webcast will cover the proposal to phase out PG&E's production of nuclear power in California by 2025. A coalition of labor leaders, environmental groups, and Pacific Gas and Electr…

Filed under: Environmental Activism

California Green Building

Keywords: Greenbiz,California,Diablo Canyon Nuclear Power Plant,Webcast

0 replies | 850 views | Posted on: 08/31/2016 | Last updated: 08/31/2016

July 19th: USDA NRCS Summer Farm Tour Series

by EmmamHowe // Marketing/Green Policy Development

Join the USDA NRCS to visit three successful Rhode Island farm businesses with a focus on Farm Energy Programs. Topics will include: •Applying to USDA NRCS for funding and technical assistanc…

REMINDER: Apply by July 8th for the Food Solutions New England (FSNE) Network Leadership Institute!

by EmmamHowe // Marketing/Green Policy Development

Starting in Fall 2016, over 3 sessions, Food Solutions New England (FSNE) is offering a Network Leadership Institute. The Institute provides an exciting opportunity for participants to gain: - …

Boston Area Solar Energy Assciation (BASEA) 18th Annual Solar Picnic, June 18, 11 am - 3 pm, Somerville

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Boston Area Solar Energy Association 18th Annual Solar Picnic, at the Somerville Community Growing Center Saturday, June 18th 11 am - 3 pm (Solar Noon will be 12:46 PM) Somerville Community Gro…

Filed under: Massachusetts

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: Boston Area Solar Energy Association,Solar Energy

0 replies | 689 views | Posted on: 06/13/2016 | Last updated: 06/19/2016

Boston Area Solar Energy Association (BASEA) Forum - 5/12, 7 pm - Karl Rabago Speaks on The Value of Solar/Distributed Energy Resources

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Boston Area Solar Energy Association (BASEA) Forum Karl Rabago on The Value of Solar/Distributed Energy Resources May 12, 7 pm First Parish in Cambridge Unitarian Universalist; 3 Church Street…

Filed under: Massachusetts

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: Boston Area Solar Association - BASEA,Distributed Solar

0 replies | 722 views | Posted on: 05/12/2016 | Last updated: 05/12/2016

Green Schools Conference & Expo (GSCE) - March 31 - April 1, Pittsburgh

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Green Schools Conference & Expo (GSCE) - March 31 - April 1, Pittsburgh 1000 Ft. Duquesne Boulevard Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 15222 The Green Schools Conference & Expo (GSCE) brings together gr…

Filed under: Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania Sustainability Group

Keywords: Green Building,Healthy Building,USGBC,Green Schools

0 replies | 1072 views | Posted on: 03/29/2016 | Last updated: 03/29/2016

Can 'Millennial Villages' for Young Professionals Help Solve the Massachusetts Housing Crisis?

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Via BostInno and Boston.com, In the Boston area, the population of young professionals has continued to grow and compete with both each other and families for limited housing stock. The 18 to 24 …

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: Boston,Housing Crisis,Massachussets

0 replies | 900 views | Posted on: 03/08/2016 | Last updated: 03/08/2016

Local Environmental Action, 2016, Sunday, March 13th, 9 am - 5:30 pm, Northeastern University, Boston

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Toxics Action Center and Massachusetts Climate Action Network are collaborating to jointly put on the Local Environmental Action 2016, to be held at Northeastern University in Boston on March 13th. …

Filed under: Massachusetts

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: MCAN,Local Environmental Action,Toxics Action Center

0 replies | 1284 views | Posted on: 02/21/2016 | Last updated: 02/22/2016

 

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