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Matt Z.
Student Montreal QC Canada Member Since: 04/21/2017
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Carbon Pricing: Transitioning from Fossil Fuels to Renewables
In 2016, atmospheric carbon dioxide levels exceeded 400 parts-per-million for the first time and are predicted to stay above that threshold, perhaps for the rest of our lifetime. To no surprise, 2016 was consequently the hottest year in 137 years of record keeping. The climate crisis is imminent, and while it may be too late to lower the carbon dioxide levels, they can be kept from increasing at such a high rate. A simple and straightforward...
By Matt Z. // Student Last updated: 03/23/2023 + Show |
Investing in Green Building Can Lead to Better Health and Productivity
Some clear reasons to build green include the environmental benefits as well as the lower energy costs of green buildings. However, a third main reason that may not be as obvious involves the health benefits of building green, many of which are potentially significant. Some health issues linked to building conditions are: - Chronic diseases such as asthma or COPD that are due to mold, moisture, allergens or chemical ...
By Matt Z. // Student Last updated: 03/23/2023 + Show |
Greensburg Kansas: Setting the Example for Other Cities to go 100% Renewable
In 2007, the small town of Greensburg, Kansas was hit by a devastating tornado, which destroyed most of the town and seriously damaged the rest of it. Desperately in need of reconstruction, the Greensburg community made a bold choice: to rebuild the town with sustainable construction and renewable energy in mind. At the time, Greensburg was the first town to aim for such an initiative. Its goal was to rebuild all city owned buildings bigger t...
By Matt Z. // Student Last updated: 03/24/2023 + Show |
HBN Launches HomeFree Initiative to Help Reduce Toxic Building Materials
The Healthy Building Network (HBN) introduces HomeFree, “a national initiative supporting affordable housing leaders who are improving human health by using less toxic building materials”. Everyone is affected, but low-wealth communities are disproportionately exposed to chemical hazards on the job, in their neighborhood, and in the home,...
By Matt Z. // Student Last updated: 07/27/2017 + Show |
California Continues to Cut Emissions as it Extends its Cap-and-Trade Program
California has had a cap-and-trade system up and running since 2013, and now Gov. Jerry Brown wants to extend the program to 2030. The initial program, which was meant to run until 2020, has been successfully lowering greenhouse gas emissions and cutting pollution. Additionally, if the new bill is passed, all of the carbon allowances available...
By Matt Z. // Student Last updated: 07/14/2017 + Show |
California is Paying Other States to Take Its Excess Solar Power
California’s solar power has been booming in recent years. In 2010, only 0.5% of electricity in California was produced by solar power. In 2016, solar power, from both rooftop panels and solar facilities, accounted for nearly 15% of all Californian power needs. As Jack Sawyer said in his discussion “California's Excellent Problem -...
By Matt Z. // Student 2 replies Last updated: 07/11/2017 + Show |
Green Cleaning Products: Some Alternatives to Conventional Chemicals
Today’s household cleaners contain many known harmful chemicals. Low exposure to these chemicals in properly ventilated spaces should be relatively safe; however, most people use more than just one cleaner. Just in the bathroom, for example, you need a product for the toilet, one for the mirror, one for general surfaces and maybe even some...
By Matt Z. // Student 2 replies Last updated: 07/09/2017 + Show |
Pollinators serve a very important role in agriculture. Grasses such as wheat and corn are pollinated by the wind, but most other native crops require pollination by bees or other pollinating animals. Among other important foods, these crops include broccoli, apples, oranges, onions, carrots, avocadoes, and the list continues. It is estimated that...
By Matt Z. // Student Last updated: 06/29/2017 + Show |
WEBINAR: LED Trends and Choices July 12th 11am-12:30pm Central
We’ve reached a point where costs are competitive with incumbent lighting solutions and the marketplace is embracing LED as the light source of choice. Join us to discuss current LED technologies and controls for interior and exterior lighting applications. After we take a brief look back at where LED performance has been; we’ll review current...
By Matt Z. // Student Event Date: 07/12/2017 + Show |
Central Florida Battle of the Buildings July 1st through December 31st
Commercial building owners and managers across Central Florida are invited to participate in the Central Florida Battle of the Buildings! The Central Florida Battle of the Buildings is a voluntary, fun competition to help commercial building owners and managers across Central Florida reduce energy and water consumption at their...
By Matt Z. // Student Event Date: 07/01/2017 + Show |
Eco Friendly Hand Drying Strategies June 29th 12pm-1pm EST
In this one hour course, the design professional will consider hand drying strategies used in various types of restrooms including schools, restaurants, stadiums, and more. We will assess multiple strategies, including electric hand dryers and the use of paper towels, and compare the life-cycle costs associated with each strategy under different...
By Matt Z. // Student Event Date: 06/29/2017 + Show |
Cambridge and a Net Zero Plan June 29 8:30am-10:30am
Learn more about the City of Cambridge's 25-year Net-Zero Action Plan from presenter Henrietta Davis (former Mayor of Cambridge). Join us for our Green Breakfast series with Henrietta Davis, former Mayor of Cambridge, and Seth Federspiel, the Net-Zero Energy Planner for the City of Cambridge, as they speak to the USGBC Massachusetts about...
By Matt Z. // Student Event Date: 06/29/2017 + Show |
Building Tour: Arup & Tsoi/Kobus – LEED, WELL, & FitWel in Boston June 28th 5:30pm-7:30pm
Both located at 60 Street, Arup and Tsoi/Kobus have designed their offices with sustainability and wellness in mind. Join these two leading-edge firms for a joint presentation and tour on how they each approached the design of their new spaces. The discussion will include design process overviews, comparing and contrasting requirements of LEED,...
By Matt Z. // Student Event Date: 06/28/2017 + Show |
This webinar will start with an interactive discussion about the future of cloud-based rating software. We will discuss the key capabilities and how they affect the lives of raters and providers (as described by current users). These features include more efficient rating processes, more control over libraries, enhanced support, and the potential...
By Matt Z. // Student Event Date: 06/28/2017 + Show |
GreenHomeNYC June Tour: 475 High Performance Supply House June 28th 6:30pm-8pm
Join GreenHomeNYC to discover high performance building materials at the 475 Supply House in Brooklyn. 475 helps make more durable, resilient, ecological, and energy-efficient buildings that optimize occupant comfort and health. They enable the building improvements required to dramatically reduce energy demand and address the climate crisis....
By Matt Z. // Student Event Date: 06/28/2017 + Show |
Energy Connections: The Future of Mobility from Pedestrians to Hyperloop June 28th 7:30am-9:30am MDT
Following our popular Smart Cities talk in March, we're continuing to look at the energy landscape of the future. This time, in honor of Bike to Work Day on June 28, we're discussing the future of mobility. How will we get around? From pedestrians to ultra-fast Hyperloop technology, Colorado is on the leading edge of new paradigms. Energy...
By Matt Z. // Student Event Date: 06/28/2017 + Show |
Webinar: New Hampshire's New Net Metering Tariff June 26th 12pm-1pm
This webinar will provide an overview of NH's new net metering tariff, drawing from the final Order in docket DE15-576 at the Public Utilities Commission.
By Matt Z. // Student Event Date: 06/26/2017 |
Women in Cleanweb Boston June 21st 5:30pm-7:30pm
MassCEC + GA are pairing up for the Third Annual Women in Cleanweb event, an evening panel discussion focused on bringing together the developer and cleantech communities while highlighting challenges and opportunities for women in the cleanweb industry. This is a free event open to all women and men interested in the nexus of tech and...
By Matt Z. // Student Event Date: 06/21/2017 + Show |