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Amy
Russell MA United States Member Since: 09/14/2017
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A study released in November of 2017 produced by the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) the Clean Air Task Force (CATF) and the National Medical Association (NMA) “Fumes Across the Fence-line” shows for the first time with empirical data that pollution disproportionately affects communities of color. The 36-page study links pollutants emitted by gas or oil facilities near communi...
By Amy Last updated: 03/21/2023 + Show |
BARKitecture: 15 Solar-Powered Doghouses Inspired by the Solar Decathlon
This article was posted on the Department of Energy website. For information about the auction of these sustainable dog homes please check out the facebook page . Every dog has its day and in Denver—now a sustainable house of its own. Inspired by the Solar Decathlon 2017 houses , Denver-area architectural and engineering firms are stepping up to the challenge by designing solar doghouses to compete in the&n...
By Amy Last updated: 03/21/2023 + Show |
California phased out the inefficient incandescent light bulb as of January 1st, 2018.
California has officially retired the incandescent light bulb, more than 125 years old, as of January 1st. The new standards cover nearly all common bulbs used in homes, and require bulbs manufactured on or after January 1, 2018, sold in the state to achieve a minimum efficiency level of 45 lumens per watt, which is three times more efficient...
By Amy Last updated: 02/09/2018 + Show |
An LCA, or a Lifetime Cycle Assessment, is a multi-leveled process of calculating the lifetime environmental impact of a product or service. LCAs are a component of Environmental Product Declarations, or EPDs. LCAs are about energy, or a product's carbon footprint. The criteria for LCAs are: global warming, acidification, photochemical...
By Amy 1 reply Last updated: 02/02/2018 + Show |
What are Environmental Product Declarations, or EPDs?
An EPD, or environmental product declaration, is a method of showing the environmental impacts of a material or product in a standardized way, with both quantitative and qualitative information. EPD reports are acquired through third party organizations. EPD reports are often compared to nutrition labels, as they provide information building...
By Amy Last updated: 01/31/2018 + Show |
A Carbon Free City is Being Built from Scratch in Colorado
Colorado is planning to build a carbon-free city from scratch. The project called Peña Station Next in Colorado will rely on solar energy, a massive lithium-ion battery, and energy efficiency schemes. The city is an experiment by Panasonic with the support of Denver and Denver county to promote zero carbon cities. The city will be built...
By Amy Last updated: 01/01/2018 + Show |
Tufts Energy Conference, Friday & Saturday, February 2nd & 3rd, Medford, MA
The Tufts Energy Conference is an annual event that brings together professionals, students, and experts from the private, public, and nonprofit sectors to discuss critical global energy issues. The conference is organized entirely by students from a broad range of backgrounds including engineering, international affairs, urban planning, and...
By Amy Event Date: 02/02/2018 + Show |
NECA 2018 Renewable Energy Conference, February 1, Auburndale (Newton), Massachusetts
Day-long conference on renewable energy issues. The Northeast Energy and Commerce Association (NECA) is New England's oldest and most broadly-based, non-profit trade association serving the competitive electric power industry.
By Amy Event Date: 02/01/2018 |
USGBC MA Annual General Meeting Wednesday, January 31, 4:30-8pm, Boston
It's time to turn the page on 2017 and get ready for an event-packed month with USGBCMA. Join USGBC to celebrate the community's success of the past year and share a story or two about the transformation of real estate. This has been a year of phenomenal growth for the Chapter and the green building industry in Massachusetts. They will be...
By Amy Event Date: 01/31/2018 + Show |
LEED Exam Prep Course January 31st Boston
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 Green Associate Exam and to lightly cover the AP specialty exams. If you have specific questions regarding a specialty exam, feel free to bring these...
By Amy Event Date: 01/31/2018 + Show |
Asthma and allergy prevalence has doubled in America over the past 30 years, and is now a Top 5 Hazard to Human Health Worldwide. It is the leading cause of ER visits and school absenteeism among children, and contributes to rising healthcare costs by improper management of the indoor environment. Additionally, the EPA estimates that we spend up...
By Amy Event Date: 01/31/2018 + Show |
Living Building Practitioner Training: Full-Day Workshop Jan 30th Boston
The Living Building Challenge asks: What if every single act of design and construction made the world a better place? Join the USGBC Massachusetts Chapter and the New England Living Building Challenge Collaborative for a day combining high-level institutional strategy towards “Getting to LBC,” and a deep investigation of the...
By Amy Event Date: 01/30/2018 + Show |
Passive House for Affordable Housing Forum January 29, 1-3 pm, Boston (Note: Venue Change!)
Passive House design is smart, durable, and can cost-effectively realize substantial long-term savings for the multifamily affordable housing sector. PHMA is co-sponsoring this event with LISC Boston and MassHousing. Join us by emailing RSVP@masshousing.com Featuring: Michelle Apigian (ICON Architecture) Hank Keating (Trinity...
By Amy 2 replies Event Date: 01/29/2018 + Show |
Intro to Living Building Challenge Jan 25, 8:30 AM – 10:00 AM, USGBC MA, Boston
Join USGBC MA for an introductory session on the newest and most rigorous standard in high performance buildings today. If you are new to the standard or have a few unanswered questions come visit this session. We will be briefly covering projects in the Commonwealth and will have mediated discussion after the comprehensive presentation. The...
By Amy Event Date: 01/25/2018 + Show |
Time: 5:15 p.m. PST (opening reception with refreshments) – 6:00 p.m. PST (keynote address begins) Location: Fowler Museum at UCLA, 308 Charles E Young Dr. N., Los Angeles, CA 90024 (event will also be webcasted live) The event is free but registration is required. Please register today to attend in person or to receive more information on...
By Amy Event Date: 01/25/2018 + Show |
Solarizing NYC’s Public Housing A BE-Ex forum, January 23, 9-10:30 am, Manhattan
The New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA) has set a goal to install 25 MW of solar capacity on its properties by 2025 to fulfill its NextGeneration Sustainability Agenda and as part of HUD’s Renew300 program. This is the single largest goal for a multi-family housing owner in the U.S. and will be met through two community shared solar...
By Amy Event Date: 01/23/2018 + Show |
Join this group to share information, news and events about making green and healthy buildings more … Join this group to share information, news and events about making green and healthy buildings more affordable and accessible for everyone. (Photo is of the E+ Housing built by Urbanica in Boston, by David L. Ryan).
Connecticut Green Building news and events. Add your news, events, questions, and comments. There's… Connecticut Green Building news and events. Add your news, events, questions, and comments. There's a lot going on, so let's get the information out there!