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FREE Webinar: The Importance of Effective Handwashing and It's Impact on Global Health, Thursday, March 26, 12pm EDT

by GreenCE Sustainable Design and Construction

Designing public handwashing solutions that are code compliant, with reliable performance and efficiencies in water and energy use, can present several challenges to both the architect and plumbing en

Filed under: Green Facilities

0 replies | 1878 views | Posted on: 03/20/2020 | Last updated: 04/09/2020

The Just Energy Summit, September 28 - October 2

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green

Out of an abundance of caution and care for the needs and concerns of our community, the 2020 Just Energy Summit (JES2020) is now virtual, September 28-October 2, 2020*.



Filed under: Advocacy

Keywords: Energy,Social Justice,Energy Access,Equity,Energy Justice

0 replies | 1134 views | Posted on: 09/15/2020 | Last updated: 09/15/2020

Beyond Redlining Webinar Series, Exploring Historical Patterns of Racism, Presented by the American Bar Association

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green

The American Bar Association has put together a multi-part free webinar series exploring historical patterns of racism in the context of redlining by exploring the intersections of the Black Live

Filed under: Advocacy

Keywords: Real Estate,Community Development,Redlining

0 replies | 3342 views | Posted on: 08/27/2020 | Last updated: 08/27/2020

Webinar: Smart Energy Homes and Buildings 2020, August 27, 1 pm EDT

by samanthaklein // Intern

As the New England region moves towards modernizing our grids to meet the electric demands of the 21st century, it is critical that our homes and buildings also evolve and respond to the modern g

Filed under: The Smart Home

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: Energy Efficiency,Smart Buildings,Smart Homes

0 replies | 1418 views | Posted on: 08/12/2020 | Last updated: 08/13/2020

Webinar: A Deep Dive into Air Permitting - Volatile Organic Compound Rules, August 19, 10 am EDT

by samanthaklein // Intern

Volatile Organic Compounds are regulated under Part 6 and Part 7 of the state air pollution control rules. Part 6 is applicable to “existing” sources and Part 7 is applicable to “new

Webinar: EBC Water Resources - Challenges Facing our Water Resources Under a Changing Climate, July 23, 9 am EDT

by samanthaklein // Intern

This EBC Water Resources program will explore how our drinking water and coastal water resources are being affected by climate change and some of the adaptation and resiliency measures local states an

Filed under: Webinars

New Hampshire Green Building

Keywords: Climate Change,Water Supply,Water Efficiency,EBC Water Resources Committee

0 replies | 1431 views | Posted on: 07/14/2020 | Last updated: 07/14/2020

USGBC Big South Presents: Measuring Resilience with RELi, July 21, 11am-12:30pm

by AbbieKnight

USGBC’s Big South communities present how RELi measures resilience in buildings, cities and communities.

Continuing Education: 1.0 GBCI CE hour (LEED-specific BD+C). Pending AIA approval

Filed under: Resilience

Keywords: LEED,Resilience,RELi

0 replies | 1808 views | Posted on: 06/26/2020 | Last updated: 06/26/2020

FREE Webinar: Introduction to Sustainable Forestry Initiative and Green Building, July 8, 12pm EST

by samanthaklein // Intern

Architects and builders choose wood because it is a superior building material. Wood is a beautiful, renewable resource that is easy to work with. It also offers numerous environmental benefits. Using

Filed under: Development

Related to: Wood,Architects ,Designers,Development,Builders/Contractors

Keywords: Wood,Forestry,Green Building Materials

0 replies | 1827 views | Posted on: 06/14/2020 | Last updated: 06/14/2020

Webinar Road to a Resilient Heartland Series: Sustainable Product Manufacturing, June 17, 1:00 PM EDT

by Richard Minasian // Student

Sustainable Product Manufacturing - Tools for Measuring Environmental Impacts

There are good reasons for a manufacturer to conduct a Life Cycle Assessment (LCA), Environmental Product Declarat

Filed under: Webinars

Green Building Advocacy

Keywords: LEED,Sustainability,Sustainable Product Manufacturing,Environmental Impacts,Building Product

0 replies | 1095 views | Posted on: 05/29/2020 | Last updated: 05/29/2020

Webinar: Improving and Prolonging the Performance of Finished Concrete Floors, May 29, 12:00 PM EDT

by Richard Minasian // Student

This overview of concrete floor basics shows participants how to get the most from finished concrete floors. Along the way it discusses levels of finish, hardening-densifying and other aspects of fini

Filed under: Webinars

Green Building Advocacy

Keywords: Webinar,Sustainability,Concrete Flooring

0 replies | 1335 views | Posted on: 05/19/2020 | Last updated: 05/20/2020

Going Electric: Retrofitting NYC's Multifamily Buildings, May 7, 9am (Online)

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green

To achieve a low-carbon future, we’ll need to transition our buildings from burning fossil fuels to using electricity for heating and hot water. This process, known as electrification, will brin

Filed under: New York

New York Green Building Group

0 replies | 1104 views | Posted on: 05/02/2020 | Last updated: 05/02/2020

Places Matter for Human Health Webcast Series (free), Discussion with Dr. Joseph G. Allen and IWBI President, Rachel Gutter, May 1 12 pm EDT

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green

Join us for a webcast discussion with assistant professor at the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, Dr. Joseph G. Allen and IWBI President, Rachel Gutter about evidence-based strategies to pri

Filed under: Health and Air Quality

Buildings and Our Health - News and Information

Keywords: International WELL Building Institute (IWBI)

0 replies | 1810 views | Posted on: 04/19/2020 | Last updated: 04/19/2020

2020 College and University Waste Management Webinar, Thursday, April 16, 2-3:30 pm

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green

RecyclingWorks in Massachusetts is hosting a webinar on Thursday, April 16, 2020 in place of the postponed in-person 2020 College & University Forum.

This webinar will provide an oppo

Filed under: Waste Management and Collection/Recycling

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: Waste Management,Green Campuses,RecyclingWorks Massachusetts

0 replies | 1555 views | Posted on: 04/03/2020 | Last updated: 04/03/2020

Free Sustainable Building Webinar: Built Positive: Help Build What's Next - Wed, Nov 30, 2016 12 - 1pm EST

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green

Wed, Nov 30, 2016 12 - 1PM EST Built Positive: Help Build What's Next Exciting webinar opportunity - mark your calendar, and register! Are you a sustainable leader in your field, or do you want…

Filed under: Webinars

Keywords: Cradle to Cradle,Building Green

0 replies | 934 views | Posted on: 09/27/2016 | Last updated: 11/29/2016

Free Event: 10th Annual Boston GreenFest, 8/11 - 8/13, Boston, MA

by Kalyani.rc // Passive House / Sustainability Enthusiast

10th Annual Boston GreenFest! Boston GreenFest is a grassroots effort organized by the Foundation for a Green Future, Inc. and its dedicated team of community volunteers. Our goal is to educate an…

Filed under: Massachusetts

Massachusetts Green Builders

0 replies | 2149 views | Posted on: 04/07/2017 | Last updated: 04/07/2017

Event: Rising Urbanists: Green Infrastructure for the 22nd Century, 4/14, 9:30 AM - 5:00 PM, Hunter College, New York

by Kalyani.rc // Passive House / Sustainability Enthusiast

Event: Rising Urbanists: Green Infrastructure for the 22nd Century Friday, April 14, 9:30 AM - 5:00 PM, Tickets: $10 Student, $25 Professional Location: Hunter College West Building 904 Lexing…

Filed under: New York

New York Green Building Group

0 replies | 1114 views | Posted on: 04/05/2017 | Last updated: 04/05/2017

Sign On - USGBC Letter to Support ENERGY STAR, WaterSense & Safer Choice

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green

USGBC Letter to Support ENERGY STAR, WaterSense & Safer Choice Sign on to Support ENERGY STAR, WaterSense & Safer Choice through USGBC's letter: "On behalf of the businesses and organizations wor…

Filed under: Advocacy

Keywords: EPA,EnergyStar,WaterSense,Safer Choice

0 replies | 2933 views | Posted on: 03/31/2017 | Last updated: 03/31/2017

Denver to require rooftop gardens to reduce heat island effect

by Kalyani.rc // Passive House / Sustainability Enthusiast

Denver’s status as one of the nation’s most intense urban heat islands has spurred a group of activists to propose a “green roofs” ballot initiative — a measure that could animate environmen…

Filed under: Government Policies

Colorado High Performance and Passive House Building Group

Keywords: Green Roofs,Urban Heat Island Effect

0 replies | 5040 views | Posted on: 03/16/2017 | Last updated: 10/13/2017

Event: “Garbage Warrior” - Film Screening, 3/31, 6:30 PM, Manhattan, NY

by Kalyani.rc // Passive House / Sustainability Enthusiast

“Garbage Warrior” - Film Screening Friday, March 31, 6:30 PM, Solar 1, 23rd St. at the East River, Manhattan Ticket: $10 “Garbage Warrior (2007) tells the inspiring story of New Mexico eco…

Filed under: New York

New York Green Building Group

Keywords: Solar,Passive House,Sustainable Housing,Recycled Materials

0 replies | 1911 views | Posted on: 03/09/2017 | Last updated: 03/09/2017

What is a High Performance Home?

by Kalyani.rc // Passive House / Sustainability Enthusiast

"High performance homes" is a term that’s bandied around a lot. We’ve found that many people don’t really understand exactly what it means or the benefits of owning a high performance home until…

Filed under: Other Whole Building Standards

Keywords: Design,Energy Efficiency,Resilience,High Performance Homes,Whole Life Cycle

0 replies | 16115 views | Posted on: 02/16/2017 | Last updated: 02/16/2017

An Overview of the NYC Retrofit Accelerator by IFMA NYC, Wed, February 8, 12:00 – 1:30 PM EST

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green

An Overview of the NYC Retrofit Accelerator by IFMA NYC, Wed, February 8, 12:00 – 1:30 PM EST The Switzer Group 3 East 54th Street New York, NY 10022 Join IFMA NYC to learn about this fre…

Filed under: New York

New York Green Building Group

Keywords: Green Building,Energy Efficiency,Retrofit,NYC Retrofit Accelerator,IFMA NYC

0 replies | 1216 views | Posted on: 02/02/2017 | Last updated: 02/02/2017

EnergyBar by Greentown Labs and Saint-Gobain, January 26, 5:30-8:30 pm, Somerville

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green

Join Greentown Labs and Saint-Gobain for Energy Bar! Thursday, January 26 5:30-8:30 PM at Greentown Labs 28 Dane Street Somerville, MA 02143 This EnergyBar will feature special announcem…

Filed under: Massachusetts

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: EnergyBar

0 replies | 1025 views | Posted on: 01/24/2017 | Last updated: 01/24/2017

MassDEP C&D Subcommittee Meeting - Tuesday, December 6 10-11:30 am, Boston

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green

Attend the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection (MassDEP) C&D Subcommittee Meeting to learn about the market influence of earning LEED V4 C&D Waste Recycling Credits. The C&D Subcommit…

Massachusetts Green Builders

0 replies | 619 views | Posted on: 12/01/2016 | Last updated: 12/01/2016

The Road to 100 Percent: A Town Hall Discussion in Boston on Monday, November 14 at 6:30 PM

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green

The Road to 100 Percent: A Town Hall Discussion in Boston Opportunities and challenges in the transition to a fully renewable energy society Monday, November 14 at 6:30-8 pm Old South Church …

Filed under: Massachusetts

Massachusetts Green Builders

0 replies | 874 views | Posted on: 11/08/2016 | Last updated: 11/08/2016

The Internet of Things - Impact on the Energy Efficiency Field - AEE-NE, November 2, 8:30am to 12:15 pm, Boxborough

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green

The Internet of Things - Impact on the Energy Efficiency Field November 2, 8:30am to 12:15 pm Cisco 500 Beaver Brook Road Boxborough, MA 01719 The internet of things (IoT) is the internetwork…

Filed under: Massachusetts

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: Internet of things,AEE-NE

0 replies | 966 views | Posted on: 10/24/2016 | Last updated: 10/24/2016

 

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