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Solarize Central New York Project Coordinator - Apply by June 19th!

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

The CNY RPDB is seeking to hire a mature and poised Project Coordinator to lead the agency’s Solarize Central New York campaign. Solarize Central New York aims to increase the adoption of small-scal…

Filed under: Green Building Jobs,

New York Green Building Group

Keywords: Green Building Jobs, New York,

0 replies | 1356 views | Posted on: 06/17/2015 | Last updated: 06/17/2015

Get a Free Rain Barrel as a Syracuse Resident

by Chelsea W. // Student

Calling all residents of Syracuse, NY! Thanks to a generous grant through the Save the Rain Program, every homeowner in the City of Syracuse is entitled to a free Rain Barrel. A rain barrel is, as…

Filed under: Municipal Initiatives,

New York Green Building Group

Keywords: New York, Syracuse,

1 replies | 1943 views | Posted on: 06/16/2015 | Last updated: 06/16/2015

Boston Area Solar Energy Association Forum, Thursday June 11th - 7 pm - Maximum Solar June!

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Thursday, June 11th First Parish in Cambridge Unitarian Universalist 3 Church Street, Harvard Square Doors open at 7 p.m. Presentation at 7:30 p.m. Forum: New MIT Study — "The Future of Sol…

Filed under: Massachusetts,

Keywords: Green Building, Boston Area Solar Energy Association,

1 replies | 1004 views | Posted on: 06/09/2015 | Last updated: 06/10/2015

How do you determine how "green" a cabinet is?

by Jonathan Cabinet Representative // Sustainable American manufacturing proponent

When looking at purchasing cabinetry for you home or business, what do you look for? I look for domestically manufactured cabinets where the materials are also domestically sourced. No added formald…

Filed under: Cabinetry,

Related to: Cabinetry, Wood Cabinets, Cabinetry - Other,

Keywords: madeinamerica, greenguard, nauf, domestic manufacturing, cabinet, cabinetry,

4 replies | 3087 views | Posted on: 06/04/2015 | Last updated: 06/17/2020

Saint-Gobain to Expand Partnership with YouthBuild USA, Inc.

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Saint-Gobain has announced a three-year $600,000 grant to YouthBuild USA, Inc. to support the creation of a YouthBuild school in South Africa and an extension of the company's current support of Youth…

Filed under: Green Building News,

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: Green Building, Green Jobs, YouthBuild USA, Inc., Saint-Gobain, Workforce Development,

0 replies | 1641 views | Posted on: 06/02/2015 | Last updated: 06/02/2015

NMR Group looking for a Research Associate

by Chelsea W. // Student

NMR is currently seeking candidates for a Research Associate I position. They are a small but expanding consulting firm specializing in evaluation of energy efficiency and renewable energy programs. T…

Filed under: Green Building Jobs,

Related to: Plumbing,

Emerging Green Professionals

0 replies | 1052 views | Posted on: 05/29/2015 | Last updated: 05/29/2015

Webinar: Creating Knowledge Workers for the Greener Product Marketplace; Making Scalable Solutions Sustainable: 5/28 2 pm EDT

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Thu, May 28, 2015 2 - 3 PM EDT Modeling product concepts is the start of a journey to scaling production. Environmental performance can be included every step of the way. Learn from educators with …

Filed under: Webinars,

Keywords: Sustainable Products, Green Products,

0 replies | 1159 views | Posted on: 05/27/2015 | Last updated: 05/27/2015

France Declares All New Rooftops Must Be Topped With Plants Or Solar Panels

by Chelsea W. // Student

French environmentalists cheered as France passed a law mandating all new buildings being built in commercial zones must be partially covered in either plants or solar panels. This law will stimulate …

Filed under: Green Building News,

Keywords: Government, Policy, France,

3 replies | 2455 views | Posted on: 05/27/2015 | Last updated: 06/01/2015

NYC’s first prefab micro-unit apartment building starts to rise in Manhattan

by Chelsea W. // Student

Coming to East 27th Street in the Kips Bay section of Manhattan is prefabricated micro apartments. The housing model won the adAPT NYC Competition for its innovative design that is both eco-friendly a…

Filed under: Green Affordable Housing,

Related to: Safety,

New York Green Building Group

Keywords: Affordable Housing, New York, Manhattan,

0 replies | 1396 views | Posted on: 05/27/2015 | Last updated: 05/27/2015

Survey: Help Inform the Global Construction Community On the Current Green Building Market

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

The World Green Building Council is launching a new World Green Building Trends survey in partnership with Dodge Data & Analytics. A follow up to the 2013 World Green Building Trends SmartMarket Repor…

Filed under: Studies/Surveys,

Keywords: Green Building, Survey, World Green Building Council, Building, Construction,

0 replies | 1412 views | Posted on: 05/20/2015 | Last updated: 05/20/2015

NYSERDA Energy Policy Development Leader, Albany NY

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Leader, Policy Development – NYSERDA, Albany Office (#338) The New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) is seeking a creative, self-motivated and knowledgeable individ…

Filed under: Green Building Jobs,

New York Green Building Group

Keywords: Energy, Green Jobs, NYSERDA,

0 replies | 1266 views | Posted on: 05/20/2015 | Last updated: 05/20/2015

An Introduction to HERS Ratings - Free Webinar, Thursday May 21, 2-3pm

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

"HERS ratings? HERS Index? What's this HERS thing I keep hearing about?" Whether you've heard about HERS, which stands for Home Energy Rating System, or not, if you work with homes, you owe it to y…

Filed under: Webinars,

Keywords: Green Building, Energy Efficiency, HERS Ratings,

0 replies | 1324 views | Posted on: 05/18/2015 | Last updated: 05/18/2015

LNG Contracts may Help Prevent future New England Fuel Price Spikes - What's the Environmental Impact?

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

It sounds positive that Distrigas has signed contracts with National Grid and and others to work to prevent future winter natural gas price spikes in the New England Region. We all want to work toget…

Filed under: Energy,

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: clean energy, Natural Gas, LNG, New England,

0 replies | 1076 views | Posted on: 05/11/2015 | Last updated: 05/11/2015

Environment America, Environment MA Petition to Stop Attacks on Solar

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Who would have a problem with Solar Energy? Sign the Environment America and Environment MA petition to make clear that you support Solar power. "Solar is currently one of the fastest growing …

Filed under: Environmental Activism,

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: Environment Massachusetts, Environment America,

0 replies | 1082 views | Posted on: 05/07/2015 | Last updated: 05/07/2015

Please help my Mother-In-Law with a simple Intro to MDF products :)

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

My mother-in-law is building a new home, and she wants an introduction to the difference between MDF and "real wood." I'd like to get her information from someone who is an expert in this area. Can …

Filed under: Engineered Lumber Products,

Keywords: MDF, Wood,

4 replies | 3611 views | Posted on: 05/06/2015 | Last updated: 05/13/2015

Clean Power

by Steven Fitzgerald // Student/Consultant

The EPA Clean Power Plan is the nation’s first comprehensive effort to reduce carbon pollution from electric power plants—the single largest source of global warming pollution in the U.S. It’s a…

Filed under: Government Policies,

5 replies | 3107 views | Posted on: 05/01/2015 | Last updated: 07/25/2019

“Will improving leased commercial buildings retain tenants and increase asset value?” Participate BY MAY 8 to receive study results.

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

STUDY: “Will improving leased commercial buildings retain tenants and increase asset value?” Participate BY MAY 8 to receive study results. This study, sponsored by HighPerformanceCRE.com,…

Filed under: Studies/Surveys,

Keywords: Real Estate, High Performance Building, Commercial Real Estate, CRE, Study, Survey,

0 replies | 1173 views | Posted on: 04/28/2015 | Last updated: 04/28/2015

Insights from a New Green Home - TOMORROW April 29, 2015 5 - 7 pm (Cape Cod)

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Insights from a new green home! April 29th, 5 - 7 PM USGBC Cape & Islands Interest Group No charge, all are welcome, but please RSVP. Join us to view and learn about this recently completed gr…

Filed under: Massachusetts,

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: Green Building, Green Home, Home Tour,

0 replies | 1097 views | Posted on: 04/28/2015 | Last updated: 04/28/2015

Sustainable Communities - Trends and Developments in C40 Cities - April 28

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Sustainable Communities April 28 at 11:30 am EST (4:30 pm UK) Zach Tofias will share insights about the latest developments in sustainable communities. Zach serves as the Head of the Sustainable C…

Filed under: Webinars,

Keywords: WorldGBC, C40 Cities Climate Leadership Group, Sustainable Communities Initiative,

0 replies | 894 views | Posted on: 04/23/2015 | Last updated: 04/23/2015

Safe, Affordable, Comfortable, GREEN housing for 552 Academy Street Residents in Inwood New York

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Once condemned as unsafe, 553 Academy Street in Inwood NY is now a completed successful renovation and a Green Enterprise Community Building. This story in Multi-Housing News caught my attention be…

SaveOhno.org Beta Launch - Gamified Platform For Climate Activism

by dylanhusted // Student-entrepreneur launching a nonprofit focused on climate change

Hey everyone, I'm a student at Babson College and I recently launched the public beta for my nonprofit, SaveOhno.org! 'Ohno' is a character that represents your great granddaughter, and it's up to you…

Filed under: Climate Change,

Keywords: Climate Change, Gamification,

0 replies | 1110 views | Posted on: 04/08/2015 | Last updated: 04/08/2015

Petition the EPA: Ban the Use of Chlorpyrifos - Protect Agricultural Workers and Drinking Water Supplies

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)'s recently released human health risk assessment shows that farmworkers who apply the chlorpyrifos, a widely used pesticide, or work in the field may be …

Filed under: Environmental Activism,

Keywords: EPA, Chlorpyrifos, Drinking Water, Water Supply,

0 replies | 1122 views | Posted on: 04/01/2015 | Last updated: 04/02/2015

Free Webinar: Achieving Sustainability on a Zero Dollar Budget

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Achieving Sustainability on a Zero Dollar Budget Tuesday, March 31, 2015 - 14:00 to 14:30 Hosted by Clean Footprint, LLC, this free webinar will educate those who wish to achieve sustainability wi…

Filed under: Webinars,

Keywords: Green Building, Sustainability,

0 replies | 1191 views | Posted on: 03/26/2015 | Last updated: 03/26/2015

The Mississippi River: Is Sustainable Infrastructure a Watershed Solution?

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Security and Sustainability Forum Wednesday, March 25 12 - 1:15 pm EDT Registration: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/536553242851934210 Through the efforts of several national civil …

Filed under: Webinars,

Keywords: Security and Sustainability, Webinar, Sustainable Infrastructure,

0 replies | 1020 views | Posted on: 03/23/2015 | Last updated: 03/23/2015

(Volunteer) Grantwriter for Green Streets Initiative - Boston

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Grant Writer for a sustainability/green-transportation non-profit. Must be a good writer, supportive of mission, and available during business hours at least 10 hours/wk. Responsibilities include rese…

Filed under: Green Building Jobs,

Keywords: Green Jobs, Volunteer Position, Sustainable Transportation,

0 replies | 1026 views | Posted on: 03/23/2015 | Last updated: 03/23/2015

 

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