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Certified Green Real Estate Professional Course, June 25-26, San Francisco, CA

by Gina Pryciak // Student

Created for the National Association of Real Estate Brokers (NAREB) Realtists members, this course was created to address helping buyers improve the efficiency of their new home purchased to lower the

Filed under: California

California Green Building

Keywords: Green Building,Climate Change,Real Estate,Green Building Policy,Green Real Estate

0 replies | 1351 views | Posted on: 06/06/2019 | Last updated: 06/06/2019

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 | 1568 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 | 2024 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 | 1380 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 | 1530 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 | 1187 views | Posted on: 09/30/2019 | Last updated: 09/30/2019

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

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green

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 | 1182 views | Posted on: 09/19/2019 | Last updated: 09/19/2019

Horizon19 Global Clean Economy Summit, September 19-20, Boston, MA

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green

Presented by World Climate Limited, NECEC, and MassCEC, Horizon19 will provide an impactful and dynamic platform for key stakeholders and partnerships. Across multiple sectors, there is a growing dema

Filed under: Massachusetts

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: clean energy,Cleantech,Clean Economy

0 replies | 2375 views | Posted on: 08/28/2019 | Last updated: 08/28/2019

Emerging Professionals August Meeting, August 22, 5:30-7:30 pm, Washington, DC

by Gina Pryciak // Student

Are you a young professional in the green building or sustainability industry? Come join the USGBC NCR Emerging Professionals for our next monthly meeting to meet fellow #yopros and plan our upcoming

Filed under: Washington, DC

Emerging Green Professionals

Keywords: Emerging Green Professionals,USGBC Emerging Professionals

0 replies | 1091 views | Posted on: 07/31/2019 | Last updated: 07/31/2019

2019 Evanston Streets Alive & Green Living Festival, September 8, Evanston, IL

by AidanAnthony // Intern

On September 8, 2019, Streets Alive will take place on a mile of Main Street, from Chicago Avenue to Crown Park. The street will be open for walking, biking, playing, art and community. For this one d

Filed under: Illinois

Illinois Green Building Group

0 replies | 1346 views | Posted on: 07/22/2019 | Last updated: 07/22/2019

Building Science for Carpenters: Peers, Beers, and Networking July 30, Newton, MA

by AidanAnthony // Intern

Join other carpenters, builders, and construction professionals for an evening of networking, presentations, and discussion on building science and construction techniques for high-performance buildin

Filed under: Massachusetts

Massachusetts Green Builders

0 replies | 1084 views | Posted on: 07/03/2019 | Last updated: 07/07/2019

Zero Emissions All-Electric Multifamily Construction Guide

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green

"A Zero Emissions All-Electric Multifamily Construction Guide" showscases California’s mixed-use midrises, Atlanta’s pool-side rentals, luxury condos in Hawaii and Florida, Passi

Filed under: Guidelines, Resource Guides, Handbooks

Keywords: Multifamily,Multifamily Housing,Zero Emissions,All-Electric,Electrification

0 replies | 6077 views | Posted on: 06/17/2019 | Last updated: 02/09/2023

Oh gross - Sign this Petition to stop Organic Crops from being watered with FRACKING waste

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green

From Care2: Farmers are using fracking or oil drilling wastewater (leftover from oil/gas wells)! The USDA bans petroleum-derived fertilizers in organic standards, but the same rules don't apply to …

Filed under: Environmental Activism

Keywords: Fracking,Care2 The Petition Site

0 replies | 1513 views | Posted on: 09/10/2015 | Last updated: 09/10/2015

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

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green

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 | 1028 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

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 | 999 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

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 | 1493 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

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 | 1186 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

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 | 1604 views | Posted on: 02/21/2016 | Last updated: 02/22/2016

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 | 1301 views | Posted on: 02/01/2016 | Last updated: 02/01/2016

Webinar, 1/7: An Introduction to The Clean Power Plan -- A Home Performance View, 12-1:15 pm EDT

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green

Join Efficiency First on Thursday 1/7 for: An Introduction to The Clean Power Plan -- A Home Performance View You can add CPP to the list of acronyms that …

Filed under: Webinars

Keywords: EPA,Clean Power Plan,Efficiency First

0 replies | 1181 views | Posted on: 01/05/2016 | Last updated: 01/05/2016

Colorado USGBC Holiday Awards Gala, December 1, 5:30-7:30 pm

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green

Colorado USGBC Holiday Awards Gala December 01, 2015 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM SPACE Gallery 400 Santa Fe Drive Denver, CO Celebrate a successful year of …

Colorado High Performance and Passive House Building Group

Keywords: USGBC CO

0 replies | 857 views | Posted on: 11/22/2015 | Last updated: 11/22/2015

GreenbuildX Boston is coming! December 12th - Stay tuned for more details

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green

GreenbuildX Boston In the spirit of the USGBC National Convention, USGBC MA will be holding a one-day educational green building summit. The event is planned for Saturday, 12/12/15 from 9-6pm and w…

Filed under: Massachusetts

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: Boston,Greenbuild,GreenbuildX

0 replies | 1139 views | Posted on: 10/30/2015 | Last updated: 10/30/2015

Green Building Tour at UMASS Amherst, and USGBC Green Social - October 28! 5 - 7 pm

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green

Integrative Learning Center Tour and USGBC Green Social - October 28! 5 - 7 pm UMASS Amherst 5:00PM Tour departs from east lobby of ILC; 6:00pm Green Building Social Hour in the Physical Plan…

Filed under: Massachusetts

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: Green Building Tour,UMASS Amherst

0 replies | 1210 views | Posted on: 10/07/2015 | Last updated: 10/07/2015

 

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