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Healthy Building Summit, Wellness is the Bottom Line, USGBCMA/HBS, Monday, June 24, 9am-12:30pm

by Built Environment Plus (Formerly USGBC Massachusetts)

At our 2019 Healthy Buildings Summit, we’ll learn how Harvard is turning research into action by discussing the science behind our building products and how these materials affect our bodies and the

Filed under: Massachusetts

Massachusetts Green Builders

0 replies | 2093 views | Posted on: 04/25/2019 | Last updated: 04/25/2019

Free Slipstream Webinar: Health, Safety and Comfort – The House is a System, May 30, 9-10 am CST

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Have you heard the phrase "The House is a System"? Have you ever wondered what that really means? Do you know what it takes to make a house healthy, safe, and comfortable? Join us as we iden

Wisconsin Green Building Group

0 replies | 849 views | Posted on: 05/02/2024 | Last updated: 05/02/2024

New England Women in Energy and the Environment - NEWIEE)'s 13th Annual Awards Gala, April 25, 6-9 pm, Boston, Massachusetts

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

NEWIEE’s 13th Annual Awards Gala celebrates the accomplishments of women in the energy and environment fields! The Gala draws attendees from across New England for an inspirational eve

Massachusetts Green Builders

0 replies | 721 views | Posted on: 04/16/2024 | Last updated: 04/16/2024

Bird-Friendly Building: Designing Safer Buildings for Birds, April 18, 12–1:30pm EST

by Hani // Social media manager

Every year, up to 2 billion birds die as a result of collisions with glass in the United States, a problem exacerbated by increasing light pollution around buildings and structures. In this webinar, t

Filed under: Webinars

0 replies | 501 views | Posted on: 03/30/2024 | Last updated: 04/02/2024

2024 Getting to Zero Forum, May 21-23, Charlotte, North Carolina

by Sureya Edwards

The Getting to Zero Forum is the premier event dedicated to building decarbonization. With a growing number of climate emergencies across the United States and around the world, there is no more impor

Filed under: Environment

0 replies | 1464 views | Posted on: 03/14/2024 | Last updated: 03/15/2024

HVAC System Testing for Energy Efficiency (Parts 1 & 2), March 12 & 14, 9-11:30 am PT

by Hani // Social media manager

This class presents the relevant issues and available methods for field testing heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) systems, and explores and explains the use of specific testing and dat

California Green Building

0 replies | 542 views | Posted on: 02/24/2024 | Last updated: 02/25/2024

NY State Green Building Conference, February 29 - March 1, Syracuse, NY

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

As the premier green building conference in the Northeast, our progressive advisory council has fostered our growth by consistently bringing together top green building researchers, educators, and pra

New York Green Building Group

0 replies | 753 views | Posted on: 02/05/2024 | Last updated: 02/05/2024

Free Webinar: Accessing Funding For Affordable Housing Through The Green and Resilient Retrofit Program (GRRP), January 31, 11:30am-1pm

by Hani // Social media manager

The Green and Resilient Retrofit Program (GRRP) under the Inflation Reduction Act.

This session offers valuable information for owners and sponsors of HUD-subsidized properties, discussing the Elem

Filed under: Webinars

California Green Building

0 replies | 750 views | Posted on: 01/18/2024 | Last updated: 01/18/2024

Free Webinar: DOE’s Regional Hydrogen Hubs: Climate Solution, or Climate Disaster?, January 18, 1-2pm ET

by Hani // Social media manager

In October 2023, the U.S. Department of Energy announced the recipients of the Regional Hydrogen Hubs (H2Hubs) Initiative (https://www.energy.gov/oced/regional-clean-hydrogen-hubs-0), with awards tota

Filed under: Webinars

0 replies | 886 views | Posted on: 12/21/2023 | Last updated: 12/21/2023

Free Webinar: NHS Net Zero Building Standard: Operational Energy and Carbon, December 18, 1-2 pm BST

by Hani // Social media manager

The NHS Net Zero Building Standard was published in February 2023 and applies to all projects that are at pre-Strategic Outline Business Case (SOC) on 1st October 2023. Compliance with the Standard is

Filed under: Webinars

UK Green Building

0 replies | 937 views | Posted on: 11/29/2023 | Last updated: 12/01/2023

Sustainable SITES Review and Case Study, July 31, 3:00-5:00pm, St. Louis, MO

by Gina Pryciak // Student

The Sustainable SITES Initiative (SITES) defines what a sustainable site is and elevates the value of landscapes in the built environment. The SITES v2 Rating System is a set of guidelines and perform

Filed under: Missouri

Missouri Green Building

Keywords: Design,Environment,Sustainability

0 replies | 1718 views | Posted on: 06/13/2019 | Last updated: 06/13/2019

Free Basic Residential and Commercial HVAC Systems (Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning) Seminar, June 28, Torrance, CA 8am-12:30pm

by AidanAnthony // Intern

 

Southern California Edison, an electricity supply company, is partnering with the South Bay Environmetnal Services Center for a free seminar in Torrance, CA.

This seminar teaches the basi

Filed under: California

California Green Building

Keywords: Green Home,HVAC,Seminar

0 replies | 1659 views | Posted on: 06/05/2019 | Last updated: 06/10/2019

Inspire Speakers Series: Women+ in Green, June 6, Pittsburgh, PA

by AbbieKnight

Green Building Alliance is working to elevate Pittsburgh’s network of united, powerful, Women+ in Green

Day 1 – June 6: Inspire Speakers Series Presents: Women+ in Green

GBA’s

Filed under: Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania Sustainability Group

Keywords: Women in Green,networking

0 replies | 1865 views | Posted on: 05/16/2019 | Last updated: 05/16/2019

Wind Energy

by Steven Fitzgerald // Student/Consultant

As A student we have done several different projects on renewable energy and one of them is Wind energy. Today First Wind was purchased by 2 companies "SunEdison" and "TerraForm Power" for a stagger…

Related to: Other - Green Retail

Emerging Green Professionals

0 replies | 1028 views | Posted on: 11/18/2014 | Last updated: 11/18/2014

Local Environmental Action, Led by Massachusetts Climate Action Network (MCAN) and Toxics Action Center, April 27, Worcester, MA

by AbbieKnight

Bringing together community leaders, environmental justice advocates and activists from across the region to build skills, discuss new ideas, and be inspired for the work ahead, this will be 

Filed under: Massachusetts

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: Local Environmental Action

0 replies | 2218 views | Posted on: 03/25/2019 | Last updated: 03/28/2019

Building Operator Certification: Smart Buildings Need Smart Operators

by SPEER (South-Central Partnership for Energy Efficiency as a Resource)

Did you know most buildings can cut total energy use by 5-30% while fully maintaining or improving both comfort and function? The national Building Operator Certification® (BOC) Program is the lea

Filed under: Facilities Management

Keywords: Energy Efficiency,HVAC,Lighting,Indoor Air Quality,lighting retrofits

0 replies | 6445 views | Posted on: 02/27/2019 | Last updated: 02/11/2023

FREE WEBINAR: Innovations in Hand Dryers: Improvements and Impacts on Sustainability, Wednesday, April 24, 2019 - 12:00pm to 1:00pm EDT

by GreenCE Sustainable Design and Construction

In this one-hour course, we’ll discuss the evolution of electric hand dryers and how today’s high-speed, energy efficient dryers minimize impacts on the environment while providing a speed

Filed under: Continuing Education Courses

Keywords: Energy Efficiency,Sustainability,Hand Dryer

0 replies | 838 views | Posted on: 01/31/2019 | Last updated: 01/31/2019

FREE WEBINAR: Daylighting by Design, Tuesday, August 20, 2019 - 12:00pm to 1:00pm EDT

by GreenCE Sustainable Design and Construction

This course discusses the benefits of a thoughtfully- designed light control system and how to make it work for your project's natural-lighting and shading needs. The discussion emphases implementing

Filed under: Webinars

Keywords: Lighting,Canopy,shading

0 replies | 2576 views | Posted on: 01/18/2019 | Last updated: 01/23/2019

Building Tour: The Distillery in South Boston Passive House January 31, 2019

by Phillip304 // Green Research & Development Analyst

In South Boston, there is an old rum distillery retro-fitted to be a Passive House. The Distillery North is now leasing 1-2 bedroom and studio apartments. Join USGBC MA for a behind the scenes present

Filed under: Events

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: USGBC Massachusetts,Passive House,HVAC Technology

0 replies | 2161 views | Posted on: 12/22/2018 | Last updated: 12/22/2018

Green buildings the force behind sustainable cities

by Stella Ng'oma // Green building enthusiast

Climate change remains one of the biggest global challenges likely to affect livelihoods of future generations. There are different forces behind climate change that need to be addressed, and one of t…

Filed under: Climate Change

Keywords: Green Building,Climate Change

0 replies | 1298 views | Posted on: 09/07/2015 | Last updated: 09/07/2015

You might be eligible for a Heating Equipment Replacement Rebate! - Call by August 31st

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Early Heating Equipment Replacement Rebates are back for 2015! For a limited time only, the Mass Save Sponsoring utilities and energy efficiency service providers are offering generous rebates for …

Related to: Weather Barriers

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: Mass Save,Energy Efficiency Incentives and Rebates

0 replies | 2162 views | Posted on: 08/13/2015 | Last updated: 08/13/2015

Tour NYC's One Penn Plaza's Combined Heat and Power plant!

by Chelsea W. // Student

Join GreenHomeNYC for a special tour of New York City's One Penn Plaza's Combined Heat and Power plant! 6.2 megawatts of energy produced on the 12th floor of a midtown Manhattan office building! Prope…

Filed under: Energy

Related to: Safety,Trade Shows and Events

New York Green Building Group

Keywords: Energy,Green Building Tour,New York Events

0 replies | 2132 views | Posted on: 07/10/2015 | Last updated: 07/10/2015

13th Annual CitiesAlive Green Roof & Wall Conference in NYC

by Chelsea W. // Student

Date: October 5-8, 2015 Location: New York City *Note: Early Bird registration ends June 30th Green roofs and walls have a vast but unrealized potential to address many of the fundamental challen…

Filed under: New York

Related to: Trade Shows and Events

New York Green Building Group

Keywords: New York Events

0 replies | 1656 views | Posted on: 06/17/2015 | Last updated: 06/17/2015

Book Release: [ours] Hyperlocalization of Architecture | Contemporary Sustainable Archetypes

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

[ours] Hyperlocalization of Architecture | Contemporary Sustainable Archetypes The promise of environmental architecture is here. An expansive pattern is emerging where the most innovative of cont…

Filed under: Green Building and Green Living Books

Keywords: Architecture,Sustainability,Sustainable Architecture

0 replies | 1652 views | Posted on: 04/03/2015 | Last updated: 04/03/2015

Join the local CleanTech Conversation at GreentownLab's "EnergyBar", March 5 at 5:30 pm

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Thursday, March, 5:30-8:30pm Greentown Labs - 28 Dane Street, Somerville, MA 02143 EnergyBar is a monthly event devoted to helping people in clean technology meet and discuss innovations in energy…

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: Cleantech

0 replies | 941 views | Posted on: 03/02/2015 | Last updated: 03/02/2015

 

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