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A different kind of commute: single-seat automaker aims to break into the electric car market

by Kalyani.rc // Passive House / Sustainability Enthusiast

Jerry Kroll, a race-car driver by trade and the CEO of Electra Meccanica, aims at bringing a single-seat electric car to the global electric car market in 2017. "Most people drive by themselves in …

Filed under: Electric Vehicles,

Keywords: Electric Vehicles, Electra Meccanica, Single-seat car,

0 replies | 2201 views | Posted on: 01/17/2017 | Last updated: 01/20/2017

Tesla Gigafactory: What it means for solar energy?

by ChristinaC // Marketing Student

Tesla's Gigafactory out in Nevada has been creating a stir in the news recently, and with good reason. Their goal? Running the battery production facility with zero fossil fuel consumption. In ord…

Filed under: Solar Energy ,

Keywords: Renewable Energy, Solar Energy,

0 replies | 4468 views | Posted on: 01/11/2017 | Last updated: 01/11/2017

Green Spaces Promote Safer Neighborhoods

by PatPrince317 // Lifelong Learner and Green Energy Aficionado

I came across this the other day. I thought it was interesting because there is some cynicism involved with taxpayer money going into green spaces because hey think the spending on parks has a poor re…

Filed under: Municipal Initiatives,

0 replies | 2014 views | Posted on: 01/05/2017 | Last updated: 10/13/2017

Wow, Check out this Sea Change Map of Boston in 2050 and 2100

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

See what happens in 2050 and in 2100 generally, and with a major flood event. We've got some climatechange mitigation work to do. http://seachange.sasaki.com/ Thanks Mike Duclos for point…

Filed under: Climate Change,

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: Climate Change, Boston, Flooding,

0 replies | 4552 views | Posted on: 12/15/2016 | Last updated: 12/15/2016

NEWHAB - Network for Energy, Water, and Health in Affordable Buildings - Seeks Managing Director

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

The Network for Energy, Water, and Health in Affordable Buildings works to expand healthy, efficient housing for all by leveraging the relationships between individuals, sectors, and policies. We d…

Filed under: Green Building Jobs,

Equity and Green Building

Keywords: Affordable Housing, Healthy Housing, Green Jobs, NEWHAB,

0 replies | 1343 views | Posted on: 12/15/2016 | Last updated: 12/15/2016

City of Providence -Building Energy Advisor Position

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

City of Providence - Building Energy Advisor The City of Providence, in partnership with the City Energy Project, seeks to retain a Building Energy Advisor to work in the Office of Sustainability. …

Filed under: Green Building Jobs,

Rhode Island Green Building

Keywords: Green Building Jobs, Green Jobs, Building Energy Advisor,

0 replies | 1366 views | Posted on: 11/30/2016 | Last updated: 11/30/2016

Post Election '16: What Can You Do?

by aahassonjee

On Tuesday, November 11th, climate change and the environment seemed to become casualties of what had been the most bizarre and stressful U.S. Presidential election of recent times. Political and econ…

Filed under: Government Policies,

Keywords: Climate Change, election 16, what you can do,

0 replies | 914 views | Posted on: 11/28/2016 | Last updated: 11/28/2016

Webinar: 11/15 American Sustainable Business Council: What Does the Election mean for Sustainable Business? 2-3 pm EST

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Understatement of the year: "The 2016 national election will profoundly alter the landscape for sustainable businesses. From ballot initiatives on higher wages and carbon taxes, to changes in which p…

Filed under: Webinars,

0 replies | 956 views | Posted on: 11/14/2016 | Last updated: 11/14/2016

Green Building Initiative - Administrative Services Coordinator, Account Manager/Client Support

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

The GBI has two positions available: Administrative Services Coordinator The Green Building Initiative (GBI) seeks a detail-oriented administrative services coordinator to support its high-funct…

Filed under: Green Building Jobs,

Keywords: Green Building Initiative,

0 replies | 436 views | Posted on: 11/07/2016 | Last updated: 11/07/2016

Director of Administration, Center for Green Buildings and Cities, Harvard University

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Director of Administration, Center for Green Buildings and Cities Harvard University Cambridge, MA Admin - Facilities Management Posted: 10/14/2016 Type: Full Time School/Unit: Harvard Gradu…

Filed under: Green Building Jobs,

Massachusetts Green Builders

0 replies | 1345 views | Posted on: 10/17/2016 | Last updated: 10/17/2016

Help Build What’s Next - Washington DC - Workshop Series for Sustainable Building Leadership, November 8, 1:30-4:30 pm

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Help Build What’s Next - Washington, DC November 8, 1:30-4:30 google 25 Massachusetts Ave NW Washington, DC 20001 Are you a Sustainable Building Leader, or... Do you Want to be? Check …

Filed under: Washington, DC,

Keywords: Green Building, Sustainability, Cradle to Cradle, google, Building Green,

0 replies | 767 views | Posted on: 09/27/2016 | Last updated: 09/27/2016

Blue vs. Red: Who Will Solve America's Climate Problems?

by aahassonjee

As November 2nd approaches, Democrats and Republicans face an election day that follows quite an eventful election season of emotions and surprises, with the least surprising being the extreme divide …

Filed under: Government Policies,

Keywords: Climate Change, Democrat, Democratic Party, Halliburton Loophole,

0 replies | 1821 views | Posted on: 09/22/2016 | Last updated: 09/22/2016

Passive House & Prefabricated Homes: The Way Forward?

by aahassonjee

With evolving building standards, certifications and processes, there has never been a better time for architects, contractors, consultants, and supply companies to unite and create a truly green futu…

Filed under: Passive House,

Related to: Other Green Building,

Keywords: Passive House, Prefabricated Homes, EcoCor, Richard Pedranti Architect,

0 replies | 2345 views | Posted on: 09/21/2016 | Last updated: 09/22/2016

Behavioural Energy Management (BEM) Webinar - Saturday October 1, 12:15- 1:15 PM EDT

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Behavioural Energy Management (BEM) Webinar Saturday October 1, 2016 from 12:15- 1:15 PM EDT What if the people using your buildings – staff, administrators, even students – became part of you…

Filed under: Webinars,

Keywords: Energy Management,

0 replies | 570 views | Posted on: 09/14/2016 | Last updated: 09/14/2016

FREE: Great Looking Resource by LISC NY: Green & Healthy Property Management, A Guide for Multifamily Buildings

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

LISC NYC and Two Shades of Green created a Green and Healthy Property Management Guide that provides detailed steps to bring green and healthy practices to existing affordable housing buildings. The G…

Filed under: Green Building and Green Living Books ,

Equity and Green Building

Keywords: Multifamily, Green Homes, Healthy Homes, LISC, Green Retrofit Initiative,

0 replies | 3437 views | Posted on: 09/12/2016 | Last updated: 09/12/2016

Florida Voters add Solar Tax Break to State Constitution, More to Come - via the Miami Herald

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

In the primary election on August 30th, Florida's voters overwhelmingly approved (70%!!) an amendment to the Florida Constitution which exempts solar and other renewable energy devices on business and…

Filed under: Energy,

Florida Green Building Group

0 replies | 774 views | Posted on: 09/01/2016 | Last updated: 09/01/2016

Florida Voters add Solar Tax Break to State Constitution, More to Come - via the Miami Herald

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

In the primary election on August 30th, Florida's voters overwhelmingly approved (70%!!) an amendment to the Florida Constitution which exempts solar and other renewable energy devices on business and…

Filed under: Energy,

Florida Green Building Group

0 replies | 651 views | Posted on: 09/01/2016 | Last updated: 09/01/2016

Senate Bill 32 Sets Aggressive New Goal for California Emission Levels

by JackSawyer // Student

California is leading the nation in reducing greenhouse-gas emissions, and has done so through aggressive climate bills. This effective methodology looks to continue as California recently passed Sena…

Filed under: Government Policies,

California Green Building

Keywords: Renewable Energy, California, National Grid, Senate Bill 32, Grid,

0 replies | 1520 views | Posted on: 09/01/2016 | Last updated: 09/01/2016

India Committing to a Renewable Future

by JackSawyer // Student

NTPC, India’s largest electricity producer, is altering its expansion plan to include a greater emphasis on renewable energy. With a successful completion of the company’s expansion plan, NTPC wil…

Filed under: Energy,

Keywords: Solar, Renewable Energy, Development, NTPC, India,

0 replies | 950 views | Posted on: 08/22/2016 | Last updated: 08/31/2016

Clinton looks to California Regulators for Green Fuel Standards

by JackSawyer // Student

Hillary Clinton is looking to find new ways to revamp the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS), a regulation that was created in 2005 to try and promote renewable energy fuels, in order to do this she has so…

Filed under: Government Agencies and Initiatives ,

California Green Building

Keywords: Climate Change, Energy Policy, California, Hillary Clinton,

0 replies | 1268 views | Posted on: 08/08/2016 | Last updated: 08/08/2016

California’s Efficient Permit Licensing Helps Residential Solar Expand

by JackSawyer // Student

California has been leading the country in solar energy consumption and looks to continue this impressive achievement as it implements new progressive policies like “The Expedited Solar Permitting A…

Filed under: Government Agencies and Initiatives ,

California Green Building

Keywords: Renewable Energy, Solar Energy, California, Licensing,

0 replies | 1822 views | Posted on: 08/05/2016 | Last updated: 08/05/2016

Massachusetts Passes Compromise Energy Bill: “An Act to Promote Energy Diversity”

by EmmamHowe // Marketing/Green Policy Development

The Massachusetts State Legislature has devised a compromise energy bill to be sent Gov. Charlie Baker. Though significantly less specific than the original Senate draft bill, it still requires the st…

Get LEED Certified with courses at Nassau Community College!

by Chelsea W. // Student

Nassau Community College located in Garden City, NY will be offering Green Building oriented classes starting this fall! Classes include: LEED Green Associate Certification, LEED AP BD+C Exam Prep, an…

Making Sustainable Strides: Greening America's School Systems

by EmmamHowe // Marketing/Green Policy Development

In the U.S., there are more than 130,000 K-12 schools and more than 4,300 colleges and universities. Schools are at the core of our fundamental American values and culture, and though we acknowledge t…

Filed under: Education ,

Keywords: Green Building, USGBC, Green Schools, Center For Green Schools, Education Department, Green Ribbon Award Program, Three Pillars,

0 replies | 3083 views | Posted on: 07/28/2016 | Last updated: 07/28/2016

Women: Promoting Clean Energy & The Renewable Energy Revolution

by EmmamHowe // Marketing/Green Policy Development

According to the the UN’s Industrial Development Organization, approximately 1.3 billion people worldwide lack access to basic energy, for cooking, lighting and powering homes. The organization also…

 

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