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Boston Medical Center Rooftop Farm Tour, USGBC MA, October 11, 5:30 pm, Boston, Massachusetts

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Join USGBC MA for a tour of Boston Medical Center’s rooftop farm. The roof of the hospital’s power plant building is now the largest rooftop farm in the city. The 7,000-square-fo

Filed under: Massachusetts

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: Green Building Tours

0 replies | 904 views | Posted on: 10/04/2018 | Last updated: 10/04/2018

High Performance Heating, Cooling, and Domestic Hot Water (DHW), November 17, 5-7 pm, Building Evolution Corporation, Worcester, Massachusetts (Free)

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Mitsubishi will showcase heating, cooling, and DHW technologies used in high performance buildings that reduce refrigerant use in buildings.

Mike Ragan and Chris Ouellette (Mitsubishi Electric) wil

Massachusetts Green Builders

0 replies | 672 views | Posted on: 11/08/2022 | Last updated: 11/08/2022

Free Green Building Webinar: Electric Vehicles and Residential Energy Efficiency, November 10, 1 pm ET

by samanthaklein // Intern

Electric Vehicles (EVs) are slated to increase by historic numbers and with them an historic increase in residential charging and energy use. Hear about efforts to prepare for that new reality, such a

Filed under: Webinars

Keywords: Energy Efficiency,Electric Vehicles,Residential Construction

0 replies | 1163 views | Posted on: 10/21/2022 | Last updated: 10/23/2022

USGBC First Friday Webinar: Implementing LEED v4.1: A Practitioner's Perspective, November 4, 1 pm ET

by samanthaklein // Intern

LEED v4.1 is a comprehensive revision of the rating system including new and existing buildings, recertification, and residential. It has set the strongest technical foundation possible for the organi

Filed under: Webinars

Keywords: LEED,LEED recertification

0 replies | 1271 views | Posted on: 10/04/2022 | Last updated: 10/04/2022

Virtual Event: Intro to Living Walls CEU Presentation, October 6, 12 pm ET

by samanthaklein // Intern

This one-hour program enables participants to gain an understanding of the use of different living wall systems both indoors and out, and in various climates. Attendees will discover the design consid

Filed under: Webinars

Keywords: Architecture,Installation,Technology,Living Walls

0 replies | 1325 views | Posted on: 09/09/2022 | Last updated: 09/09/2022

REV2022 Conference, Burlington, Vermont, October 27 - 28

by gracemorrison

The 2022 Renewable Energy Vermont (REV) conference, Our Clean Energy Future in a Changing World: Resilient, Inclusive, Secure will take place October 27 & 28 in South Burlington, Vermont.  RE

Developing Technologies

0 replies | 945 views | Posted on: 07/28/2022 | Last updated: 09/21/2022

Free 2022 Global Clean Energy Action Forum, Pittsburgh, PA, September 21-23

by gracemorrison

This September in Pittsburgh, the U.S. will host the first ever Global Clean Energy Action Forum. A joint convening of the 13th Clean Energy Ministerial and 7th Mission Innovation 

Pennsylvania Sustainability Group

0 replies | 1667 views | Posted on: 07/25/2022 | Last updated: 08/26/2022

Duct and Envelope Tightness (DET) Verifier Course, Atlanta, GA with Online Option, September 12-14

by gracemorrison

This three-day online course is designed to introduce the skills necessary to become a Duct and Envelope Tightness (DET) Verifier, certified to perform the diagnostic testing required for new homes by

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

0 replies | 817 views | Posted on: 07/08/2022 | Last updated: 08/26/2022

New York Adopts New Appliance Efficiency Bill and Updates Building Codes

by samanthaklein // Intern

As populations continue to increase in New York, electricity demand is on the rise. Concurrently, the state has big plans to achieve decarbonization goals. Meeting both needs is challenging and re

Filed under: Energy

New York Green Building Group

Keywords: Energy,Energy Efficiency,NYSERDA,Decarbonization,ACEEE,Appliances,Appliance Standards

0 replies | 1249 views | Posted on: 06/30/2022 | Last updated: 08/25/2022

VERGE Electrify Online Event, July 26-27

by gracemorrison

VERGE Electrify brings together early movers and technology experts to share learnings and best practices for electrifying transportation, buildings and industry — rapidly and equitably. Join th

Developing Technologies

0 replies | 1450 views | Posted on: 06/14/2022 | Last updated: 06/17/2022

Green California Schools and Community College Summit, Hybrid Event in Pasadena, California and Online, October 18

by Jonathan // Sustainability Coordinator

The Green California Schools and Community Colleges Summit will be held both virtually (on-line), and in person at the Pasadena Conference Center from 8am to 4:30pm on October 18th.

The Summit is a

Mitsubishi Electric - Plant and Training Facility Tour

by Matt Hoots // SawHorse Design + Build

In order to go All-Electric and power your house with the sun, the HVAC system needs to be electric as well.  Mitsubishi Electric is the leader in high-performance HVAC systems that are ALL E

Filed under: Green Facilities

Green Influencer ATL

0 replies | 1253 views | Posted on: 05/19/2022 | Last updated: 03/31/2023

Green Building United, 2022 Sustainability Symposium at Penn State: May 6

by samanthaklein // Intern

Green Build's 2022 12th Annual Sustainability Symposium will take place on May 6th at Penn State at the Navy Yard. This event will showcase transformative ideas, projects, and oppor

Filed under: Events

Pennsylvania Sustainability Group

Keywords: Carbon,built environment,Decarbonization

0 replies | 1081 views | Posted on: 04/18/2022 | Last updated: 04/19/2022

11th Annual Growing Sustainable Communities Conference, October 2, Dubuque, IA

by YijunW

Hosted by the City of Dubuque, Iowa and Sustainable City Network, the Growing Sustainable Communities Conference is the largest and longest standing sustainability conference in the Midwest and will b…

Filed under: Iowa

0 replies | 829 views | Posted on: 05/04/2018 | Last updated: 06/04/2018

The Colorado Green Building Guild (CGBG) Boulder Green Home Tour, Sept 29

by Phillip304 // Green Research & Development Analyst

The self-guided tour will feature several green homes in Boulder and the surrounding areas. Attendees will see both modern and traditional custom homes, remodels and multi-family projects. We are expe…

Filed under: Colorado

Colorado High Performance and Passive House Building Group

Keywords: Colorado Green Building Guild,Green Building Tours

0 replies | 1555 views | Posted on: 09/18/2018 | Last updated: 09/19/2018

Achieving Ultra-Low And Zero Energy Buildings And Portfolios In Providence, Stakeholder Workshop, September 20, 8:30am-12:30pm, Providence, RI

by Connie NBI

In this workshop we will outline best practice steps and approaches to highlight a path to ZE achievement including planning, engaging stakeholders, assessment of costs and savings and options to secu…

Top Companies Target 100% Renewable Energy: 52% of Executives Expect Half of their Offerings Achieve Low Carbon by 2028

by YijunW

According to an article written by Dexter Galvin, a global director of corporations & supply chains at CDP, there is a growing number of companies setting science-based targets to reduce greenhous

Filed under: Studies/Surveys

0 replies | 3060 views | Posted on: 08/09/2018 | Last updated: 02/14/2023

USGBC Planning Meeting, August 8, Miami, FL

by YijunW

Join the USGBC Miami Branch for our monthly planning meeting to discuss strategies for making a sustainable and resilient impact on the Miami community. We make a positive difference year after year i…

Filed under: Florida

Florida Green Building Group

0 replies | 1024 views | Posted on: 07/27/2018 | Last updated: 07/30/2018

Companies vs. Climate Change, The B2B Climate Solutions Event, October 9-10, Amsterdam

by Eileen Flynn // Student

Companies vs. Climate Change (CvCC) is a media and events company whose mission is to serve as a global forum for companies of all sizes to share best practices for solving climate change with wholly …

Filed under: Events

Keywords: Climate Change

0 replies | 921 views | Posted on: 07/17/2018 | Last updated: 09/24/2018

Transforming Sewage Sludge Into Green Energy

by YijunW

When people told me that sewage sludge can be transformed into green energy, I thought, “What are you talking about?” Yes, I get that they are both green and environmentally friendly. But

Filed under: Cleantech

0 replies | 1744 views | Posted on: 07/01/2018 | Last updated: 02/16/2023

LEED Exam Prep Course, July 25, Boston, MA

by Eileen Flynn // Student

The LEED Exam Prep Course is a comprehensive course which will prepare attendees for the Green Associate and other specialty exams. The day long curriculum is designed to cover the segments of the Gre…

Filed under: Events

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: Green Building,LEED Exam Prep

0 replies | 623 views | Posted on: 06/19/2018 | Last updated: 06/28/2018

WEFTEC Conference September 29th - October 3rd, New Orleans, Louisiana

by Eileen Flynn // Student

WEFTEC is the largest conference of its kind in North America and offers water quality professionals from around the world with the best water quality education and training available today. Also …

Filed under: Events

Developing Technologies

Keywords: Sustainability,Water

0 replies | 1002 views | Posted on: 06/10/2018 | Last updated: 06/10/2018

Sustainability Management Conference, Providence, RI, July 30 - August 1

by Eileen Flynn // Student

Learn benchmark leading practices, discover new solutions and hear hard-won accomplishments from your peers. Discover new innovative strategies companies are using to meet sustainability goals and how…

Filed under: Events

Rhode Island Green Building

Keywords: Sustainability,Green Living,Green Business,Green Economy

0 replies | 889 views | Posted on: 05/31/2018 | Last updated: 06/05/2018

2nd International Conference on Green Energy, August 12 - 14, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

by YijunW

Welcome to the official website of the 2018 2nd International Conference on Green Energy (ICOGE 2018) . The conference will be held in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia during August 12-14, 2018. ICOGE2018, as w…

Filed under: Other - Green Building Events

0 replies | 1012 views | Posted on: 05/18/2018 | Last updated: 05/18/2018

Audubon Society of Rhode Island Celebrates National Pollinator Week June 18-24; Rhode Island State House Rally June 19, Providence, RI

by YijunW

Join Audubon and learn the buzz about pollinators! Over 180,000 different plant species depend on bees, beetles, butterflies and birds. Many pollinator populations are in decline due to loss of feedin…

Filed under: Advocacy

0 replies | 432 views | Posted on: 05/11/2018 | Last updated: 05/14/2018

 

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