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Massachusetts Water Forum & Youth Summit, March 19 (World Water Day), The State House, Boston

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

No One Left Behind:
Water Resilience through Innovation

The 7th Annual Massachusetts Water Forum and Youth Summit is hosted by the Foundation for a Green Future along with Renewable Now Network an


Filed under: Water

Massachusetts Green Builders

0 replies | 1858 views | Posted on: 03/08/2019 | Last updated: 03/08/2019

Free Webinar: Embodied Carbon in Buildings: Tools Overview, June 13, 9-10:30 am

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

This Tools Overview session will review the wide breadth of available tools and how to select an appropriate tool for your project. Background data will be covered, and 3 or 4 tools will be explo

Massachusetts Green Builders

0 replies | 900 views | Posted on: 06/02/2023 | Last updated: 06/02/2023

Green Building Walking Tour: Women+ In Green Urban Hike, June 8, 2-4 pm, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

by Hani // Social media manager

The GBA’s Women+ in Green network for an urban hike in Downtown Pittsburgh as they explore their city’s many high-performing buildings! Following along GBA’s Green Building

Pennsylvania Sustainability Group

0 replies | 1211 views | Posted on: 05/13/2023 | Last updated: 05/13/2023

Passive House 201: Technical Aspects of Design & Construction, May 18, 3 pm ET

by samanthaklein // Intern

This session will take a deeper look into common design & construction strategies for achieving the Passive House standard.

 

Concepts will include building envelope & insulation, a

Filed under: Webinars

Keywords: Design,Construction,Passive House,Insulation,Education,Technology

0 replies | 1486 views | Posted on: 04/24/2023 | Last updated: 04/24/2023

Free CE Webinar: Multifamily Electrification: Change is Coming Fast, May 3, 12-1 pm

by Hani // Social media manager

As the planet warms—with ever-worsening heat waves, hurricanes, and wildfires—there is growing awareness of the need to curb climate-changing greenhouse gas emissions. This is why, in a fe

Michigan Green Building

0 replies | 1105 views | Posted on: 04/07/2023 | Last updated: 04/07/2023

CXEnergy, Conference & Expo In Commissioning, Energy Management, & Building Technology, May 2-5, Fort Worth, Texas

by Hani // Social media manager

CxEnergy 2023 is the premier event in commissioning, building technology, and energy management. The 30+ educational sessions, state-of-the-art expo hall, and professional net

Texas Green Building

0 replies | 1614 views | Posted on: 03/21/2023 | Last updated: 03/24/2023

Better Building by Design, April 5-6, Burlington, Vermont

by Hani // Social media manager

Better Building by Design (BBD) is a regional design and construction conference, which features interactive learning about building durability, efficiency, and value for both residential and com

0 replies | 857 views | Posted on: 03/03/2023 | Last updated: 03/07/2023

Free Webinar: Commercial Building Electrification Pathways, March 21, 2-3:30 pm ET

by Hani // Social media manager

Commercial buildings have the potential to lead the way to a decarbonized, electrified future. The passage of the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) will accelerate these efforts in states and cities acros

0 replies | 1409 views | Posted on: 02/18/2023 | Last updated: 02/18/2023

Online Course: Retrofit Now! Reducing Carbon and Complying with LL97, February 21, 22, 28 & March 1, 9 am - 12:30 pm

by Hani // Social media manager

In partnership with AIA New York, this multi-day course provides 14 CES LU|HSWs and training to make significant energy and carbon reductions in your clients’ buildings.

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New York Green Building Group

0 replies | 703 views | Posted on: 02/03/2023 | Last updated: 02/03/2023

Free PG&E Webinar, Introduction to the Passive House Standard. February 15, 9am-1pm PST

by himj // Student Of Green Building

The Introduction to the Passive House Standard guides participants through the principles and economics of the Passive House Standard with an in-depth look at enclosure insulation & thermal bridgi

Filed under: Training and Development Programs, Workshops

California Green Building

0 replies | 1858 views | Posted on: 01/16/2023 | Last updated: 01/16/2023

Sustainable Buildings Forum, June 4, 7:30-11:30am, Madison, WI

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Many firms have at least one or two showcase projects that have reached aspirational sustainable design goals. The challenge is to maintain this level of performance across a portfolio and move your b

Filed under: Wisconsin

Wisconsin Green Building Group

Keywords: Green Building

0 replies | 1406 views | Posted on: 05/24/2019 | Last updated: 05/24/2019

Next Generation Water Summit, June 12-14, Santa Fe, NM

by ella.nielsen44 // Student

The 3rd annual Next Generation Water Summit will be held on June 12-June 14, 2019. The Summit focuses on water conservation and water reuse in the arid Southwest. It brings together builders, des

Filed under: Environmental Activism

Keywords: Climate Change,Water Conservation,water reuse

0 replies | 1262 views | Posted on: 04/29/2019 | Last updated: 04/29/2019

mindful Materials – An Industry Commitment to Material Health, April 23, 7:30 - 10am, Toronto, Canada

by mindful MATERIALS

Every architect, designer and contractor looking for healthy, sustainable materials knows how challenging it can be. Finding products with the right documentation for LEEDv4.1 or WELL, assessing embod

Filed under: Product Labeling/Transparency

0 replies | 1133 views | Posted on: 04/04/2019 | Last updated: 04/05/2019

Worcester Business Journal Mass Energy Summit, October 21

by admin

Tuesday October 21, 2014: 7:30 am - 1:30 pm DCU Center 50 Foster Street Worcester http://www.masscec.com/events/worcester-business-journal-mass-energy-summit "Join WBJ for the 8th Annual …

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: Energy,Event,Massachusetts

0 replies | 1177 views | Posted on: 10/17/2014 | Last updated: 10/17/2014

Building Re-Tuning: an Energy Sustainability Series, February 27, 7:30am-3pm, Monroeville, PA

by ella.nielsen44 // Student

The Pennsylvania Technical Assistance Program (PennTAP) is offering a three-workshop Building Re-Tuning (BRT) series, reviewing a low-cost/no-cost approach to ensuring that a building is ope

Filed under: Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania Sustainability Group

Keywords: Energy Efficiency,Sustainability

0 replies | 1143 views | Posted on: 02/04/2019 | Last updated: 02/04/2019

FREE WEBINAR: Incorporating Sustainable Materials into Commercial Restroom Design, Thursday, December 19, 2019 - 12:00pm to 1:00pm EST

by GreenCE Sustainable Design and Construction

There are varied material options available for restrooms, locker rooms, and other applications. Learn about HDPE, its physical attributes, composition, design options and sustainable contributions to

Filed under: Webinars

Keywords: restrooms,locker rooms,sustainabilty

0 replies | 1461 views | Posted on: 01/18/2019 | Last updated: 01/23/2019

Certified Passive House Tradesperson Training, Jan 22-25, Pittsburgh, PA

by Eileen Flynn // Student

In our continuing effort to support healthy & high performance buildings, we are happy to bring you Passive House Tradesperson Training!  Green Building Alliance has been working with its par

Filed under: Events

Pennsylvania Sustainability Group

Keywords: Training event,Certified Passive House

0 replies | 968 views | Posted on: 01/09/2019 | Last updated: 01/13/2019

Western Water Summit (WWS), Jan 22 - 23, San Diego CA

by Yishan

Event Description:

"We’re at a turning point

Our need for water has collided with the realities of reduced water supply and increasingly threatened sources. In many areas our water ma

Filed under: California

California Green Building

0 replies | 1040 views | Posted on: 11/29/2018 | Last updated: 11/29/2018

Lunch and Learn: Microgrids and DERs in the Next Generation Energy Grid, Dec 11, 2018, Minneapolis, MN

by Aditya

Every day, new stories of challenges confronted by energy users and producers in our current rapidly changing landscape emerge. The current increased efficiency of energy in combination with expanded

Filed under: Energy

Keywords: Microgrids,Energy Grid

0 replies | 826 views | Posted on: 11/13/2018 | Last updated: 11/13/2018

5th Annual Berkshire East Wind Festival! August 9, Charlemont, MA

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

What: The 5th Annual Berkshire East Wind Festival! Where: Berkshire East Mountain Resort in Charlemont, MA When: Sunday, August 9th at 12:00 PM Are you interested in learning more about the renew…

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: Massachusetts,Wind

0 replies | 1815 views | Posted on: 07/16/2015 | Last updated: 07/16/2015

USGBC Introduces PEER: Energy Efficiency and Environment

by Chelsea W. // Student

The predominant green building governmental organization in the US has introduced a new way for consumers to see where their electricity for their building is coming from. Although they can't identify…

Filed under: Energy

Related to: Certifications/Labels and Transparency ,Government Agencies and Initiatives

Keywords: clean energy

0 replies | 1392 views | Posted on: 06/22/2015 | Last updated: 06/22/2015

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 | 1350 views | Posted on: 05/27/2015 | Last updated: 05/27/2015

USGBCMA Emerging Professionals Community Service Project - Come help with a Franklin Park Clean up: 4/25 9 am - 12 noon

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

USGBC EPMA's Earth Day Service Project April 25, 9 am - 12 noon Come join us for a clean-up at Franklin Park! As part of the Charles River Watershed Association’s (CRWA) annual Earth Day clea…

Filed under: Massachusetts

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: Boston,USGBCMA,Community Service,Franklin Park,Emerging Professionals

0 replies | 957 views | Posted on: 04/24/2015 | Last updated: 04/28/2015

Massachusetts Green Communities

by Steven_Spicer

I recently was told about a government program in which municipalities can register as 'green communities' and gain additional funding and grants for installing green initiatives and renewable energy …

Filed under: Government Agencies and Initiatives

Keywords: Massachusetts,Green Communities,Initiatives

0 replies | 1364 views | Posted on: 03/16/2015 | Last updated: 03/16/2015

December 17, Green Schools Tour - Newton North High School

by admin

Join the Massachusetts Green Building Council Green Schools Committee for a tour of Newton North High School! www.usgbcma.org/civicrm/event/info?reset=1&id=648 Tour NNHS's LEED facility and learn a…

Massachusetts Green Builders

0 replies | 625 views | Posted on: 12/16/2014 | Last updated: 12/16/2014

 

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