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Social Justice and the Solar Industry - Starting to Address the Elephant in the Room

by PatPrince317 // Lifelong Learner and Green Energy Aficionado

If states and city governments are serious about meeting their clean energy benchmarks, they must do better at reaching minority and low-income communities.  States need to take ac

Filed under: Sustainable Communities and Developments

0 replies | 9501 views | Posted on: 07/24/2019 | Last updated: 03/04/2025

Underwater Underwriting: Flood Insurance in the Age of Climate Change, Friday, February 28, Boston, MA

by Veer Mudambi // Journalist - Writing Green

Join the Environmental Business Council of New England, Inc. and the UMass Boston Climate Adaptation Forum to learn about the intersection of flood insurance, risk management, and environmental justic

Filed under: Government Policies

Massachusetts Green Builders

0 replies | 1728 views | Posted on: 02/10/2020 | Last updated: 02/11/2020

Arizona Public Service Company (APS) Announces a Commitment to Carbon-Free Energy Production by 2050

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Arizona Public Service Company (APS) CEO Jeff Guldner announced that the company will produce all electricity from carbon-free sources by 2050 and will produce 45% of power from renewable sources by 2

Filed under: Energy

Keywords: Climate Change,Utilities,Carbon-Free

0 replies | 2405 views | Posted on: 01/27/2020 | Last updated: 02/07/2023

What's New in the 2020 Stretch Energy Code? January 28, New York, New York

by AbbieKnight

he 2020 NYStretch Energy Code, which will go into effect on March 3, will significantly change how buildings in NYC are designed and constructed. Buildings constructed under NYStretch will use 11

Filed under: New York

New York Green Building Group

Keywords: Energy Code Update,NYStretch

0 replies | 1192 views | Posted on: 01/13/2020 | Last updated: 01/13/2020

Technical Visit to Xiqu Centre, January 3, Hong Kong

by mkilmartin // Intern

Located on the eastern edge of the West Kowloon Cultural District, at the junction of Canton Road and Austin Road, the Xiqu Centre is directly accessible from the Hong Kong West Kowloon Station (Expre

Filed under: Green Facilities

Developing Technologies

0 replies | 921 views | Posted on: 12/20/2019 | Last updated: 12/20/2019

2019 Urban Sustainability Tech Challenge Final Presentations, December 10, Chicago, IL

by abu417 // Climate Connoisseur. Eco-Maniac. Solar Sommelier.

The CNT Urban Sustainability Tech Challenge brings people form across Chicago together to identify urban sustainability issues and devise community-driven solutions. The theme of the 2019 Challenge is

Filed under: Sustainable Communities and Developments

Related to: Penetrants,Development

Illinois Green Building Group

Keywords: Urban Development,Technology

0 replies | 1117 views | Posted on: 12/03/2019 | Last updated: 12/03/2019

Rethinking Technologies for Regenerative Indoor Environments, December 5, Venice, Italy

by abu417 // Climate Connoisseur. Eco-Maniac. Solar Sommelier.

The 4-days Autumn 2019 COST RESTORE Training School “Rethinking technologies for regenerative indoor environment” is taking place in Venice on December 2-5th and is open to European profes

Filed under: Education

Related to: Education ,Training and Development Programs, Workshops

Keywords: green technology,Student,Teachers,Italy

0 replies | 1048 views | Posted on: 11/13/2019 | Last updated: 11/14/2019

Board of Building Regulation and Standards (BBRS) Hearing, November 5, 10 am - 1 pm, Boston

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

On Tuesday, November 5th, from 10 am-1 pm, the Board of Building Regulation and Standards (BBRS) is holding a public comment opportunity to hear from the public about the changes we want for

Massachusetts Green Builders

0 replies | 1026 views | Posted on: 10/31/2019 | Last updated: 10/31/2019

Sustainability Credential Soup, November 5, Chicago, IL

by abu417 // Climate Connoisseur. Eco-Maniac. Solar Sommelier.

Come to participate in a panel discussion to learn how to obtain sustainability credentials and advance your career. Join as they explore various credentials through their line up of panelists.

Filed under: Certifications/Labels and Transparency

Illinois Green Building Group

Keywords: Green Building Certifications,Illinois,Chicago

0 replies | 1247 views | Posted on: 10/18/2019 | Last updated: 10/18/2019

NESEA Pro Green Building Tour, 12 Building PHIUS Village in the Finger Lakes, October 25, Canandaigua, NY

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

This Pro Tour will feature an ambitious new development: a first-of-its-kind affordable housing project funded through the New York Homes and Community Renewal (HCR) Unified Funding Round in Upstate N

Filed under: New York

New York Green Building Group

0 replies | 901 views | Posted on: 10/04/2019 | Last updated: 10/04/2019

Equity in Design with USGBC Oregon- Sustainable Building Week, Oct 15, Portland, OR

by mkilmartin // Intern

As part of the Second Annual Sustainable Building Week, USGBC Oregon will host a panel on impact projects to support equity and access (Green for All). The panel will be moderated by Kimberl

Filed under: Events

Green Building Advocacy

0 replies | 884 views | Posted on: 09/25/2019 | Last updated: 09/25/2019

Drawdown Illinois Summit, Chicago, IL, September 24

by AbbieKnight

In order to truly reduce carbon across the city, region and state, every building professional and every community must be engaged in the adoption of vetted carbon drawdown strategies and solutions.&n

Filed under: Illinois

Illinois Green Building Group

Keywords: Emerging Professionals,Carbon Reduction,Green Building industry

0 replies | 1434 views | Posted on: 09/05/2019 | Last updated: 09/05/2019

Best of Greenbuild: The Missing E in LEED - Why Emotion Is the Next Frontier in Sustainable Architecture, September 18, Webinar and Jacksonville, FL

by Gina Pryciak // Student

In this interactive session, the group is engaged with preference tests and drawing exercises to introduce key concepts in cognitive science that help attendees better grasp how buildings in

Filed under: Webinars

Florida Green Building Group

0 replies | 2881 views | Posted on: 08/07/2019 | Last updated: 08/07/2019

The US Green Building Council releases profiles of Local Climate Leaders Circle that are participating in International Climate Talks, COP21 in Paris

by Stella Ng'oma // Green building enthusiast

Profiles of the Local Climate Leaders circle comprising of 9 Mayors of Atlanta, Boulder, Chula Vista, Des Moines, Grand Rapids, Oakland, Pittsburgh, Salt Lake City, and West Palm Beach, and council me…

Filed under: Climate Change

Keywords: Climate Change

0 replies | 1063 views | Posted on: 12/02/2015 | Last updated: 12/03/2015

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…

The EIA’s Annual Energy Outlook 2016: Looks Like a Bright Future for Renewables

by EmmamHowe // Marketing/Green Policy Development

Every July, the Energy Information Administration (EIA) holds an annual conference to discuss current energy technology, market, and policy issues, and this year, they presented results from their Ann…

SunEdison: Where Did It All Go Wrong? Lessons and impacts from the collapse of the world’s largest clean energy company.

by aahassonjee

SunEdison: Where Did It All Go Wrong? Lessons and impacts from the collapse of the world’s largest clean energy company. Just six months in, 2016 has been quite an exciting year: countries have …

Filed under: Energy

Keywords: clean energy,Solar,Renewable Energy,SunEdison

0 replies | 3659 views | Posted on: 07/09/2016 | Last updated: 10/08/2017

The MA Omnibus Bill: Will The Senate See A Bright Future For Renewable Energy In MA?

by EmmamHowe // Marketing/Green Policy Development

Today, Thursday, June 30th, the Massachusetts Senate is debating its version of the energy bill that passed through the MA House earlier this month. Whereas the House bill had required electrical util…

Filed under: Government Policies

Related to: Information and Resources ,Government Agencies and Initiatives ,State Agencies,State Initiatives

Keywords: Massachusetts,Solar,Wind energy,Energy Policy,Omnibus Bill,State Policy

0 replies | 1899 views | Posted on: 06/30/2016 | Last updated: 06/30/2016

A Window Into International Climate Policy

by EmmamHowe // Marketing/Green Policy Development

Since the 1970s, the climate community has worked tirelessly to establish a credible scientific basis for anthropogenic climate change. Though climate change deniers still exist, ever since the Intern…

Filed under: Government Policies

Related to: Education ,Government Agencies and Initiatives ,Information and Resources

Keywords: Climate Change,Energy Policy,COP21,climate policy,Paris Agreement,Climate News

0 replies | 3983 views | Posted on: 06/20/2016 | Last updated: 06/21/2016

SRECS: The Incentive for Commercial Buildings to Go Solar

by EmmamHowe // Marketing/Green Policy Development

As a commercial building owner, you can achieve significant short and long term savings by installing solar power. The benefits of solar include operational energy cost reductions, shrinking your carb

Filed under: Solar Incentives

Related to: Products

Keywords: Solar,SREC,Incentive

0 replies | 7771 views | Posted on: 06/02/2016 | Last updated: 05/13/2021

Heroes of Sustainability - Alliance for Sustainable Colorado, April 20, 2016 - Hyatt Regency, Denver

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Alliance for Sustainable Colorado Presents Heroes of Sustainability Award, 2016 5:30-9:30 pm 2016 Event Theme: Truth in Media Honoring Amy Goodman Host and Executive Producer, Democracy Now! …

Filed under: Colorado

Colorado High Performance and Passive House Building Group

0 replies | 818 views | Posted on: 04/13/2016 | Last updated: 04/13/2016

Tool to Estimate Refrigerator/Freezer Energy Usage

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Just learned about this database and resource for refrigerators and freezers, courtesy of Midwest Energy Performance Analytics, Inc. http://www.kouba-cavallo.com/refrig1.html Determine the ener…

Filed under: Refrigerators

Keywords: Energy Efficiency,Refrigeration,Home Energy Usage

0 replies | 2618 views | Posted on: 03/13/2016 | Last updated: 03/13/2016

GreenBiz 16 This Week - Attend the Virtual Event Feb 23-25 (Register for Access to Archives if you can't make it live)

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

GreenBiz 16 convenes this week in Phoenix, but you can listen in live to many parts of the event. Over 40 presenters, and hundreds of sustainability and technology thought leaders and professionals…

Filed under: Webinars

Keywords: Sustainability,Arizona State University,Greenbiz,Circular Economy

0 replies | 1054 views | Posted on: 02/22/2016 | Last updated: 02/22/2016

Lehigh Valley Mayors' Forum: Next Generation Sustainable Cities and Suburbs, Wed, 02/10/2016 - 11:30am - 1:30pm

by btfalcon71 // Architect, Sustainable Design Professional

Lehigh Valley Mayors' Forum: Next Generation Sustainable Cities and Suburbs Wed, 02/10/2016 - 11:30am - 1:30pm Lehigh University The Wood Dining Room, Mountaintop Campus Iacocca Hall 111 Resea…

Filed under: Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania Sustainability Group

Keywords: Sustainable Cities

0 replies | 1043 views | Posted on: 02/05/2016 | Last updated: 02/05/2016

Brownfields Development, Presented by the Mel King Institute for Community Building - February 24, 9:30 am

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Brownfields Redevelopment February 24, 2016, 9:30 am - 2pm Location: Mintz Levin One Financial Center 38th Floor Boston, MA CDCs and other developers frequently encounter contaminated lan…

Filed under: Massachusetts

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: Development,Brownfields,Mel King Institue for Community Building

0 replies | 969 views | Posted on: 01/22/2016 | Last updated: 01/22/2016

 

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