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Webinar - Rethink Water Heating, Tuesday, February 25, 12- 1pm EST
Posted by: Veer Mudambi
The challenge for plumbing design professionals is finding the right balance between performance and efficienc
… more...0 replies | 311 views | Posted on: 02/10/2020
Polyiso - The Next Generation Air & Water Resistive Barrier, Thursday, February 20, 12 - 1pm EST
Posted by: Allison Friedman
To educate about ‘Building Longevity and Sustainability’ and how these concepts impact making buil
… more...0 replies | 579 views | Posted on: 02/10/2020
Webinar: ENERGY STAR and Green Building Rating Systems: Wednesday, February 12, 1-2 pm
Posted by: Veer Mudambi
During this session, attendees will learn how to use EPA tools and resources to help meet requirements for gre
… more...0 replies | 791 views | Posted on: 02/06/2020
Posted by: Allison Friedman
In this one hour course, we will evaluate hydrophobic coating as a solution for many common problems encounter
… more...0 replies | 851 views | Posted on: 02/05/2020
Posted by: Allison Friedman
The Massachusetts Clean Energy Center has launched a new program to support the development of clean
… more...0 replies | 149 views | Posted on: 02/03/2020
Posted by: Allison Friedman
So my son wants a new rug for his room, and we need a new rug in the basemet, preferably a thick one since thi
… more...0 replies | 612 views | Posted on: 01/31/2020
Greenbuild Europe, March 24-25, Dublin, Ireland
Posted by: U.S. Green Building Council
Greenbuild Europe offers a forum for the green building community to unite, change lives, revolutionize busine
… more...0 replies | 316 views | Posted on: 01/28/2020
Green Schools Conference & Expo, March 2-4, Portland Oregon
Posted by: Allison Friedman
The Green Schools Conference & Expo brings together all the players involved in making green schools
… more...0 replies | 261 views | Posted on: 01/27/2020
Microsoft Pledges to Go Carbon Negative by 2030 Including a $1 Billion Climate Innovation Fund
Posted by: Allison Friedman
Microsoft took an impressive climate leadership position this week when the company announced a promise to rem
… more...0 replies | 780 views | Posted on: 01/27/2020
Google's Henderson, Nevada Data Center to be Powered by a $1 Billion Solar Farm
Posted by: Allison Friedman
Google’s new data center in Henderson, Nevada will be powered largely by a $1 billion solar farm.
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Most Recent Group Posts
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Jumping in to the JUST Certification, February 26, St. Louis, MO
Posted by: abu417
Group: Missouri Green Building
JUST is a voluntary disclosure tool developed by the International Living Future Institute (ILFI) intended to
… more...0 replies | 159 views | Posted on: 02/15/2020
Posted by: Veer Mudambi
Group: Massachusetts Green Builders
Join the Environmental Business Council of New England, Inc. and the UMass Boston Climate Adaptation Forum to
… more...0 replies | 416 views | Posted on: 02/11/2020
Talking Trash to Save Money: A Guide on Planning Efficient Waste Streams, Boston, MA, March 3rd
Posted by: Veer Mudambi
Group: Massachusetts Green Builders
When architects fail to plan for several waste streams, that building manager can expect to pay up to three ti
… more...0 replies | 186 views | Posted on: 02/11/2020
Women in Green: Community Lunch, February 27, Boston, MA
Posted by: Veer Mudambi
Group: Massachusetts Green Builders
Instead of packing lunch for work, why not join the USGBC MA for our Women in Green: Community Lunch! On Thurs
… more...0 replies | 368 views | Posted on: 02/11/2020
Renewable Energy & Efficiency Business Association (REEBA) Roundtable, February 25, Hartford, CT
Posted by: Veer Mudambi
Group: Connecticut Green Building
REEBA will host a meet and greet with Chairman Marissa P. Gillett of the Public Utilities Regulatory Authority
… more...0 replies | 199 views | Posted on: 02/11/2020
Posted by: Allison Friedman
Group: California Green Building
At quarterly thought leadership events, USGBC-LA works to highlight local sustainability issues, have an infor
… more...0 replies | 345 views | Posted on: 02/11/2020
Posted by: Allison Friedman
Group: Massachusetts Green Builders
The MetroWest Climate Solutions Group,will offer two March sessions on tackling climate change. These free ses
… more...0 replies | 123 views | Posted on: 02/10/2020
Posted by: AbbieKnight
Group: Massachusetts Green Builders
Join NEWIEE’s Boston Chapter to learn about the technology of carbon capture and sequester and upcoming
… more...0 replies | 580 views | Posted on: 02/05/2020
Providence Green Drinks, February 20, Providence, RI
Posted by: AbbieKnight
Group: Rhode Island Green Building
Join on Thursday, February 20 as social change organization Capital Good Fund speaks about impact in
… more...0 replies | 552 views | Posted on: 02/05/2020
Posted by: mkilmartin
Group: New York Green Building Group
For 35 years BuildingsNY has been the leading event for NYC building professionals, including Building Owners,
… more...0 replies | 199 views | Posted on: 02/04/2020
Most Popular Discussions
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I need a fabulous water-based poly or other eco floor coating
Posted by: Allison Friedman
I need a recommendation for a water-based poly. When I mentioned using a more environmentally friendly floor … more...
15 replies | 4447 views | Posted on: 05/13/2015
Posted by: StyroHome
If you attempt to build a "GREEN" home almost anywhere in America fo probably will run head-on to the Invisibl… more...
7 replies | 1885 views | Posted on: 10/08/2015
use of linoleum flooring in bathrooms
Posted by: Christine O.
Does anyone have any practical experience with linoleum, such as Marmoleum, in a bathroom? The general contrac
… more...7 replies | 2283 views | Posted on: 08/21/2017
Posted by: Steven Fitzgerald
The EPA Clean Power Plan is the nation’s first comprehensive effort to reduce carbon pollution from electric… more...
6 replies | 2084 views | Posted on: 05/01/2015
Posted by: Louwrens van der Walt
Is there a company that supplies detailed drawings / specifications for the various green construction methods
… more...6 replies | 872 views | Posted on: 03/14/2019
Please help my Mother-In-Law with a simple Intro to MDF products :)
Posted by: Allison Friedman
My mother-in-law is building a new home, and she wants an introduction to the difference between MDF and "real… more...
4 replies | 2595 views | Posted on: 05/06/2015
How do you determine how "green" a cabinet is?
Posted by: Jonathan Cabinet Representative
When looking at purchasing cabinetry for you home or business, what do you look for? I look for domestically … more...
3 replies | 1940 views | Posted on: 06/04/2015
Posted by: Allison Friedman
Mass Energy and People's Power & Light are offering a discount and rebate program that allows people to buy an… more...
3 replies | 1238 views | Posted on: 12/07/2016
NESEA's BuildingEnergy Boston Conference & Expo - March 7-9, Boston
Posted by: Allison Friedman
New England Sustainable Energy Association (NESEA) BuildingEnergy Boston Conference & Expo March 7-9, Boston… more...
3 replies | 1171 views | Posted on: 01/06/2017
Posted by: StacySinclair
I hope you will check out my latest blog for USGBC-LA: http://usgbc-la.org/blog/spotlight-on-sustainability-wh… more...
3 replies | 576 views | Posted on: 04/26/2017
Most Popular Groups
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A place to discuss local green building issues and events with your colleagues from Massachusetts. Feel free … more...
49 members | 828 discussions
Join our group to share affordable green housing information, news and events. (Photo is of the E+ Housing … more...
19 members | 49 discussions
This is a group for students and professionals who are new to green building. Use this space to connect with o… more...
18 members | 17 discussions
Come here to interact with others from New York State! Discuss local green building issues and events with you… more...
15 members | 350 discussions
This is a place to discuss California green building issues and events. Please post your news, events, questio… more...
13 members | 277 discussions
There is so much green building going on in Florida, we needed a group to cover it all! This group is a place … more...
12 members | 81 discussions
Connecticut Green Building news and events. Add your news, events, questions, and comments. There's a lot goi… more...
12 members | 56 discussions
Colorado High Performance and Passive House Building Group
Colorado is the perfect environment to build high performance building that are cost effective and comfortable… more...
11 members | 95 discussions
We are on the edge of incredible technologies. Quantum physics will soon allow molecular surgery that will p… more...
11 members | 30 discussions
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