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USGBC New York Upstate: Conquer the Energy Code: Commercial - For Architects and Engineers, Nov 30, East Syracuse, NY

by Yishan

The new Energy Code is now in effect! Conquering the Energy Code: Commercial prepares architects and engineers in New York State to comply with the many new requirements in the 2015 NYS Code and desig

Filed under: Continuing Education Programs

New York Green Building Group

0 replies | 698 views | Posted on: 11/17/2018 | Last updated: 11/21/2018

Climate Disasters and the Green New Deal, September 3, 5-9 pm, New York, NY

by AidanAnthony // Intern

The increasing frequency and severity of climate disasters around the globe is a great challenge for society, academics, and policy makers. To mitigate climate change, members of Congress have propose

Filed under: New York

New York Green Building Group

0 replies | 1458 views | Posted on: 08/06/2019 | Last updated: 08/08/2019

Job Posting: NRDC, Program Assistant - Energy Efficiency for All project (EEFA) Team, Washington, DC

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

NRDC is seeking a Program Assistant (PA) to support the Energy Efficiency for All project (EEFA) team. EEFA unites people from diverse sectors and backgrounds to collectively make multifamily affordab

Filed under: Green Building Jobs

Keywords: Green Jobs

0 replies | 753 views | Posted on: 07/23/2019 | Last updated: 07/23/2019

CalGreen And Energy Codes Workshop, August 2, Fresno, CA

by AbbieKnight

In 2008, California became the first state in the nation to include mandatory green building requirements in its building code. This groundbreaking step meant that every structure built in the state &

Filed under: California

California Green Building

Keywords: Energy Code,Green Building Standards

0 replies | 1658 views | Posted on: 07/09/2019 | Last updated: 07/10/2019

ASES Solar 2019, August 5, Minneapolis, MN

by AbbieKnight

Midweast Renewable Energy Association (MREA) partners with the American Solar Energy Society in the race against time to take urgent climate action. Join at the conference, and attend one of our

Filed under: Events

Keywords: Solar,Renewable Energy

0 replies | 1070 views | Posted on: 06/19/2019 | Last updated: 06/19/2019

Household Hazardous and Electronic Waste Program, Collection Events June - September, Los Angeles County

by AbbieKnight

The Household Hazardous and Electronic Waste Collection Program (HHW) gives Los Angeles County residents a legal and cost-free way to dispose of unwanted household chemicals that cannot be disposed of

Filed under: California

California Green Building

Keywords: Ewaste

0 replies | 1707 views | Posted on: 06/03/2019 | Last updated: 06/03/2019

Greentown Labs Demo Day 2019, Somerville, MA, June 7

by AbbieKnight

Join on Friday, June 7 for the unique opportunity to explore the Global Center for Cleantech Innovation, meet the growing startup community, and hear from impressive keynote speake

Filed under: Massachusetts

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: Cleantech,Innovation,Technology

0 replies | 1979 views | Posted on: 05/11/2019 | Last updated: 05/11/2019

Clean Energy Career Day, Hosted by Massachusetts Clean Energy Center, April 26, Boston, MA

by AbbieKnight

Join MassCEC and Northeastern University at a free event for all Massachusetts college students! Find a paid internship as you network with cutting-edge clean energy companies and atten

Filed under: Massachusetts

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: networking,Clean Energy companies

0 replies | 1270 views | Posted on: 04/09/2019 | Last updated: 04/10/2019

Residential Energy Services Network 2019 (RESNET) Conference, Feb 25-27 in New Orleans, LA

by AbbieKnight

The 2019 RESNET Building Performance Conference is the premier national forum on home energy ratings, existing home retrofits, building codes and energy policy.

The RESNET Building Performance Conf

Filed under: Events

Keywords: Energy Policy,Retrofit,Home Energy Rating

0 replies | 1073 views | Posted on: 02/08/2019 | Last updated: 02/08/2019

PHAUS Webinar: Passive House Marketing 101 on January 30th, 12-1pm

by AbbieKnight

This webinar will help prepare attendees to address the unique, but solvable, challenges of marketing and selling passive houses. James Geppner, Executive Director of Erase40.org, will talk

Filed under: Webinars

Keywords: Passive House,Marketing,PHAUS

0 replies | 2303 views | Posted on: 01/22/2019 | Last updated: 01/22/2019

NECEC's Emerging Trend Series - Visions for a Clean Energy Economy, Wednesday, January 30, 8:30-10:30am, Boston

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

NECEC is pleased to announce Kevin Self, Senior Vice President, Strategy, Business Development and Government Relations, Schneider Electric, as the final speaker at the upcoming Emergin

Filed under: Massachusetts

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: Clean Energy Economy

0 replies | 1216 views | Posted on: 01/16/2019 | Last updated: 01/16/2019

Climate Change, Part 3: It’s All About the Straws, Isn’t It?

by GreenCE Sustainable Design and Construction

I used to love reading dystopian fiction, particularly when the fall of humanity could be attributed mostly to climate change or a weather catastrophe. I think this was because of all the possibilitie

Filed under: Other Green Building - Other

Keywords: Climate Change,Electricity,sustainabliity

0 replies | 6209 views | Posted on: 12/03/2018 | Last updated: 02/13/2023

What is the Living Building Challenge? Nov. 6, 6-8 PM, Boston

by admin

Come find out more about the Living Building Challenge November 6th, 6 - 8 pm. 50 Milk Street, 15th Floor, Boston. The Living Building Challenge (LBC) is a building certification program; advoca…

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: Living Building Challenge

0 replies | 1075 views | Posted on: 11/04/2014 | Last updated: 11/04/2014

Certified Passive House Designer/ Consultant Course, November 12-16, New York, NY

by Yishan

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This course is for all building professionals: architects, MEP and structural engineers, builders and construction managers working in the design and construction of new build and retrofi

Filed under: Training and Development Programs, Workshops

New York Green Building Group

0 replies | 629 views | Posted on: 11/08/2018 | Last updated: 11/08/2018

Boston Area Solar Energy Association Forum Thursday 1/14. 7 pm What Does #COP21 Mean to You?

by NSchepis // Student at Bridgewater State

What Does Paris Mean to You? Thursday January 14th, 2016 Doors open at 7:00 PM Presentation begins at 7:30 PM The 2015 United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP21) delivered the historic Paris…

Filed under: Massachusetts

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: Boston Area Solar Energy Association,NESEA

0 replies | 1423 views | Posted on: 01/09/2016 | Last updated: 01/11/2016

Greentown Labs EnergyBar! Thursday, December 3 5:30pm - 8:30pm

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Greentown Labs EnergyBar! Thursday, December 3 5:30pm - 8:30pm Greentown Labs 28 Dane Street, Somerville, MA 02143 About EnergyBar: EnergyBar is a monthly event devoted to helping people in…

Filed under: Massachusetts

Massachusetts Green Builders

0 replies | 872 views | Posted on: 11/30/2015 | Last updated: 11/30/2015

MIT announces new 5-year plan to address problem of climate change

by NSchepis // Student at Bridgewater State

The Massachusetts Institute of Technology will not stop investments in fossil fuel companies, going against students, faculty, and activists. University President L. Rafael Reif explains in a call wit…

Filed under: Climate Change

0 replies | 2040 views | Posted on: 10/31/2015 | Last updated: 10/31/2015

Boston Globe Editorial - Save the Solar Incentives

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

It was great to see the Boston Globe supporting solar incentives in an editorial this Sunday. The Globe points out that the town of Easton generated $200,000 for schools and roads when they put solar …

Filed under: Energy

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: Renewable Energy,Solar Power,The Boston Globe

0 replies | 1660 views | Posted on: 10/09/2015 | Last updated: 10/09/2015

California Passes Legislation to Procure 50% Renewable Energy by 2030

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

On September 11, the California legislature made history by passing SB 350, a plan to to procure at least 50 percent of the state's electricity from renewable energy sources, including wind and solar,…

Filed under: News

Keywords: Energy,Energy Efficiency,Renewable Energy,California

0 replies | 1586 views | Posted on: 09/16/2015 | Last updated: 09/16/2015

Strategies for Deploying Energy Efficient Technologies

by Chelsea W. // Student

Date: August 4th Time: 6:00 PM- 8:00 PM Location: Knoll 1330 Avenue of the Americas, 2nd Floor New York, NY 10019 Energy-efficient technologies, such as combined heat and power (CHP), solar, ge…

Filed under: Other Green Building Renewable Energy - Other

Related to: Safety

New York Green Building Group

Keywords: Energy Efficiency,New York Events

0 replies | 1345 views | Posted on: 07/27/2015 | Last updated: 07/27/2015

Living Product Expo Sepemtber 16-19, Pittsburgh, PA

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Inspiring a Materials Revolution September 16 – 18, 2015 David L. Lawrence Convention Center | 1000 Fort Duquesne Blvd. | Pittsburgh, PA Living Product Challenge is a new program that re-imag…

Pennsylvania Sustainability Group

Keywords: International Living Future Institute

0 replies | 703 views | Posted on: 06/26/2015 | Last updated: 06/26/2015

Have Dinner with 2015 NESEA Challenge Winner Spartan Giordano, May 6, 6-8 pm

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Green Building Dinner with 2015 NESEA Challenge Winner Wednesday, May 6, 2015 - 6-8 pm Yarde Tavern 3 Hadley St 01075 South Hadley, MA This event features a presentation by special guest Sparta…

Filed under: Massachusetts

Related to: Electrical Component Recycling

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: NESEA

0 replies | 1072 views | Posted on: 04/29/2015 | Last updated: 05/03/2015

(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 | 1256 views | Posted on: 03/23/2015 | Last updated: 03/23/2015

Carbon Tax Panel Discussion, Feb 4 at 5:30 pm - PrinceLobel in Boston

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Carbon Tax Panel Discussion Wednesday, February 4, 2015 - 5:30 - 10 pm Event Location Prince Lobel Tye LLP 100 Cambridge St. 02114 Boston , MA United States See map: Google Maps Join NEWIEE…

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: Carbon Tax

0 replies | 897 views | Posted on: 01/31/2015 | Last updated: 03/06/2015

 

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