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Catalysts of the Climate Economy - National Innovation Summit - September 6-8, Burlington, Vermont

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Innovators are powering economic success by solving the challenges presented by climate change. Catalysts of the Climate Economy is a 3-day National Innovation Summit to bring together entrepreneurs, …

Filed under: Vermont

0 replies | 584 views | Posted on: 08/14/2017 | Last updated: 08/15/2017

Webinar: Climate Mobilization Act Primer, Presented by BEExNY March 16, 1 pm EST

by samanthaklein // Intern

Get informed on New York City climate legislation and its impact on buildings. Register now for the Climate Mobilization Act Primer, a one-hour seminar examining the basic principles of the Clima

Filed under: Government Agencies and Initiatives

New York Green Building Group

Keywords: Initiatives,Policy,Government Policy,Climate Mobilization Act

0 replies | 1112 views | Posted on: 02/03/2021 | Last updated: 02/04/2021

Build A Better House Series: Renovations, Presented by Maine Indoor Air Quality Control Council, March 2 - 3

by SarahA

About the Program:  This session focuses on practical short and long-term strategies to both maximize current and future energy efficiency and minimize IAQ problems when undertaking common reside

Filed under: Health and Air Quality

Keywords: Energy Efficiency,Deep Energy Retrofit,Weatherization,Lead Paint,Radon,Renovations,Residential

0 replies | 1540 views | Posted on: 01/20/2021 | Last updated: 01/20/2021

Webinar: Massachusetts Environmental and Energy Agenda for 2021, January 20, 4 pm EST

by samanthaklein // Intern

This EBC Leadership webinar will feature Kathleen Theoharides, Secretary of the Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs (EOEEA) for the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.

For her keyn

Filed under: Government Policies

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: Energy,Energy Efficiency,Government,Policy,Environmental Activism

0 replies | 1128 views | Posted on: 12/20/2020 | Last updated: 12/20/2020

EBC Leadership - Virtual Update from the MassDEP Headquarters Leadership Team, January 7, 9 am -12 pm

by Richard Minasian // Student

This annual EBC program will feature the leadership team from the headquarters of the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection (MassDEP). The webinar will provide EBC members, municipal of

Filed under: Environment

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: Climate Change,Environmental Actvitism,Sustainability,MassDEP,Climate Solutions,EBC

0 replies | 1293 views | Posted on: 12/11/2020 | Last updated: 12/29/2020

Online Panel: Green Schools Panel: Building Collaborative Community Partnerships, December 10, 3-4:30 pm EST

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Learn from six green school experts in Florida about how to build collaborative community partnerships that support green learning

About this Event

Join us for a virtual learn green panel discus

Filed under: Green Schools

Florida Green Building Group

Keywords: Green Schools,Schools

0 replies | 655 views | Posted on: 12/01/2020 | Last updated: 12/01/2020

USGBC to Fund 500 LEED Professionals in Underserved Communities as Part of "All In" Equity Program and Strategy

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Announced at the annual Greenbuild Conference and Expo this past week, the United States Green Building Council (USGBC) plans to provide funding for 500 people in underserved communities to earn

Filed under: Advocacy

Related to: Other

Keywords: Green Building,USGBC,Equity,United States Green Building Council

0 replies | 2309 views | Posted on: 11/13/2020 | Last updated: 02/24/2021

NEWIEE’s 2020 Annual Meeting & Fall Fête, Online, November 19, 4-6 pm

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Watch The Annual Meeting Recording & Join Us For The Fall Fête Virtually

November 19th Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Sparkposium and Networking Break Out Rooms

While gath

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: New England Women In Energy and the Environment,NEWIEE

0 replies | 1109 views | Posted on: 10/26/2020 | Last updated: 10/26/2020

Webinar, Green Loan Roundtable: Emerging Green Lending Products, October 22, 12pm - 2:30pm EDT

by SarahA

Join the Greater Boston Association of REALTORS to discuss the relationship between agents, appraisers, and lenders in a green transaction.

Plug in for an informative discussion on the TH

Webinar: Deep Dive into Net Zero Water at the R.W. Kern Center, October 15, 8-10 am EDT

by SarahA

The New England Living Building Collaborative is presenting a series of webinars on how water management, water efficiency and water and energy nexus concepts can be incorporated into project planning

Filed under: Sustainable Communities and Developments

New Hampshire Green Building

Keywords: Hampshire College,Net Zero Water,Water Efficiency,R.W. Kern Center,Water Managment,Nexus

0 replies | 1128 views | Posted on: 09/27/2020 | Last updated: 09/27/2020

VIDEO: Learning about the Benefits and Experience of Wall Hung Washlet Toilets, with Toto

by Rate It Green Team


Have you been wondering about washlet toilets, but maybe you were afraid to ask?  Bill Strang of Toto explained how these toilets work during an interview with Matt Hoots at the N

Filed under: Toilets

Keywords: Water Efficiency,Bathroom Design,Bathrooms,Washlets,Toilets,Toto

0 replies | 7136 views | Posted on: 09/08/2020 | Last updated: 01/24/2023

Webinar: High Performance Residential Buildings (featuring Rockwool Insulation!), August 27, 11:30 am EST

by ROCKWOOL

The High Performance Residential Buildings webinar is an engaging one hour seminar presented by guest speaker, Chris Laumer-Giddens, co-owner of architecture and construction firm LG Squared.

Chris

Filed under: Mineral Wool Insulation

Georgia on My Mind - Green Building, Sustainable Products and Building Practices

Keywords: Green Building,High Performance Homes,ROCKWOOL

0 replies | 1261 views | Posted on: 08/22/2020 | Last updated: 12/01/2020

FREE Webinar: Residential High Performance and the Three R's: Resistance, Resilience and Recovery, Aug 19, 10 -11 am Central Time

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

High-performance, energy-efficient homes feature carefully designed strategies to maintain the integrity and functionality of the building envelope. These measures include continuous control layers to

Filed under: Resilience

Keywords: Climate Change,Sustainability,Flooding,Reslience,High-Performance,Extreme Weather,Natural Disasters,Building Envelope

0 replies | 952 views | Posted on: 08/10/2020 | Last updated: 08/10/2020

Facades+ NYC (4/6-7/17)

by aahassonjee

Join The Architect's Newspaper for Facades+ New York City. Facades+ is the leading conference on performance and design of the building envelope. The unique cross-over of attending professionals br…

Filed under: New York

New York Green Building Group

0 replies | 542 views | Posted on: 03/28/2017 | Last updated: 03/28/2017

Webinar: Solar and Environmental Justice – Putting Frontline Communities First, July 26, 11 am PST

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Renewable energy can help drive environmental benefits and economic growth for communities most impacted by climate change, pollution and underemployment. How can the solar industry work within a soci…

Filed under: Webinars

Equity and Green Building

Keywords: Environmental Justice

0 replies | 889 views | Posted on: 07/25/2017 | Last updated: 07/25/2017

What's LED Lighting Without Controls? Webinar July 20

by AbbieKnight

It's not just about how to pick the right LED lights or retrofit kits, you need to look past that and see the big picture. And what is the big picture? It's answering the questions like; how will you …

Filed under: Webinars

Related to: Timber

Keywords: LED Lighting

0 replies | 1141 views | Posted on: 07/17/2017 | Last updated: 07/17/2017

Solar for the Farm Power Hour- Solarize MCGC, July 10

by AbbieKnight

The Solarize Madison County / Glen Carbon initiative is providing an easy and affordable path to solar ownership for homes and businesses located all throughout Madison County, Illinois. Free communit…

Filed under: Events

Illinois Green Building Group

Keywords: Solar Energy

0 replies | 504 views | Posted on: 07/05/2017 | Last updated: 07/05/2017

Free Rooftop Solar Workshop, July 8, Houston

by AbbieKnight

Learn how to save money on a solar system by participating in our group purchase program. Ask your solar system installation and equipment questions of a veteran Houston area solar installer. …

Filed under: Events

Texas Green Building

Keywords: Solar Roof

0 replies | 756 views | Posted on: 06/27/2017 | Last updated: 07/18/2017

11th Annual San Diego Green Building Council Summer Social June 21st 5:30pm

by Matt Z. // Student

COME AND CELEBRATE THE START OF SUMMER AND SAN DIEGO'S GREEN BUILDING AND SUSTAINABILITY COMMUNITY WITH LIVE MUSIC, DELICIOUS HORS D'OEUVRES AND LOCAL DRINKS! For the second year in a row, we will …

Filed under: Events

California Green Building

0 replies | 629 views | Posted on: 06/14/2017 | Last updated: 06/14/2017

Eco Friendly Hand Drying Strategies June 29th 12pm-1pm EST

by Matt Z. // Student

In this one hour course, the design professional will consider hand drying strategies used in various types of restrooms including schools, restaurants, stadiums, and more. We will assess multiple str…

Filed under: Green Facilities

Keywords: Cost Effeciency,Environmental Impact

0 replies | 1741 views | Posted on: 06/02/2017 | Last updated: 06/02/2017

Congratulations to ZeroEnergy Design for Receiving Fine Homebuilding's 2017 Award for Best Energy-Smart Home

by Rate It Green Team

Rate It Green Member ZeroEnergy Design has been awarded the 2017 Award for Best Energy-Smart Home, along with Thoughtforms Corpporation, for a Net Positive Farmhouse in Lincoln, Massachusetts. The Aw…

Filed under: Company News and Highlights

Keywords: Green Building,High Performance Building,NetZero Energy

0 replies | 1035 views | Posted on: 05/25/2017 | Last updated: 05/25/2017

Landscapes for Living: A Forum on Eco-Friendly Gardening and Lawn Care, Saturday, May 13, 10:30 am - 3 pm, Wellesley

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Whether you're a beginning gardener or a long-time green thumb, you'll find inspiration and information as we explore earth-friendly ways to improve and preserve the beauty, health and habitat of our …

Filed under: Massachusetts

Massachusetts Green Builders

0 replies | 904 views | Posted on: 05/08/2017 | Last updated: 05/08/2017

USGBC MA Emerging Professionals - 2017 Annual Charles River Cleanup, April 29,

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Join EPMA on April 29th, 2017 for our Annual Earth Day Charles River Cleanup! Over 3,000 volunteers around the Boston Area come together to pick up litter, remove invasive species, and assist with par…

Filed under: Massachusetts

Massachusetts Green Builders

0 replies | 506 views | Posted on: 04/27/2017 | Last updated: 04/27/2017

Webinar: Restoring the Carbon Balance - Session 3: Policies and Financing, 5/11, 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM EDT

by Kalyani.rc // Passive House / Sustainability Enthusiast

The webinar series, Restoring the Carbon Balance, SSF is producing with LightWorks at Arizona State University, is about taking research steps now to have technologies commercially available in the ne…

Filed under: Webinars

0 replies | 620 views | Posted on: 04/06/2017 | Last updated: 04/06/2017

Position Available: Director of Communications & Development at Northeast Sustainable Energy Association (NESEA), Greenfield, Massachsetts

by Kalyani.rc // Passive House / Sustainability Enthusiast

We are looking for a dynamic superhero to join the Northeast Sustainable Energy Association staff as our Director of Communications & Development in Greenfield, MA. The ideal candidate will be as pass…

Filed under: Green Building Jobs

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: Northeast Sustainable Energy Association - NESEA,Communications

0 replies | 1250 views | Posted on: 04/05/2017 | Last updated: 04/05/2017

 

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