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The Global Symposium on Sustainable Cities and Neighborhoods, October 23-25, Chicago, IL

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

The Global Symposium on Sustainable Cities and Neighborhoods is an event in preparation for the World Urban Forum in 2020.  It will take place in Urban October, assembling leading

Filed under: Illinois

Illinois Green Building Group

0 replies | 1453 views | Posted on: 10/03/2019 | Last updated: 10/03/2019

Free Online Event: Building a Sustainable Future: Energy-Efficient Construction Techniques, July 28, 1-4 pm

by Hani // Social media manager

Are you interested in learning about the latest sustainable building practices and energy-efficient construction techniques? Join this virtual conference that brings together industry expert

0 replies | 735 views | Posted on: 07/03/2023 | Last updated: 07/04/2023

2023 ACEEE Summer Study on Energy Efficiency in Industry, July 11-13, Detroit, Michigan

by Hani // Social media manager

Theme: Decarbonization - Turning Goals Into Achievable Action Plans.

The industrial sector accounts for a large portion—more than 25%—of total U.S. greenhouse gas emissions. Decarbonizi

Michigan Green Building

0 replies | 1187 views | Posted on: 06/12/2023 | Last updated: 06/13/2023

NESEA Green Building Pro Tour: The Largest Market-Rate Net Zero Complex in the US, June 16, 1-5 pm, Rotterdam NY

by NESEA // Northeast Sustainable Energy Association

Join NESEA for a tour of Solara Phase 3, a low embodied carbon, market-rate, net zero multifamily complex in Rotterdam, NY. The complex, including the first two phases, will be the largest market

New York Green Building Group

0 replies | 1272 views | Posted on: 05/31/2023 | Last updated: 08/07/2024

Online Course with Yestermorrow Design/Build School: Green Home Design & Details, 4 Sessions June 7-28, 7-9 pm

by Hani // Social media manager

This online workshop will help you make the leap from standard market-driven construction to a quality "green" home. They will discuss site design, building envelope design, climatic de

0 replies | 1273 views | Posted on: 05/11/2023 | Last updated: 05/11/2023

The “Perfect Wall” defined and demonstrated

by Matt Hoots // Rate It Green Admin

We keep using the term “perfect wall” when describing the various control layers on the #1920sMakoverATL deep enegy retrofit and learning house.  This concept does deserve to be unpac

Filed under: #1920sMakeoverATL

Keywords: Insulation,Walls,Building Envelope,Air Barriers,The Perfect Wall,1920sMakeoverATL,Moisture Barriers,Control layers,Cladding

0 replies | 5488 views | Posted on: 04/23/2023 | Last updated: 04/28/2023

Yestermorrow Online Course, Healthy Building Materials, 4 Wednesday Sessions, 7-9 pm ET, May 1-31

by samanthaklein // Intern

Healthy Building Materials will take a dive into the broken promise of the statement “better living through chemistry.” 

Through assigned reading, case studies, videos and discussi

Filed under: Online Courses

Keywords: Healthy Building,Healthy Building Materials,Materials,Design,Design Tools

0 replies | 1492 views | Posted on: 04/06/2023 | Last updated: 04/06/2023

Government Decarbonization Summit, USGBC Maryland, National Capital Region, and Virginia: April 26, 8:30am-5pm, Arlington, Virginia

by Hani // Social media manager

The Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 is a historic down payment on deficit reduction to fight inflation, invest in domestic energy production and manufacturing, and reduce carbon emissions by roughly 4

0 replies | 794 views | Posted on: 03/18/2023 | Last updated: 03/19/2023

Resilience, Ecology, and Access at the Water's Edge, Online, April 5, 3-4 pm

by Hani // Social media manager

WEDG® (Waterfront Edge Design Guidelines) is the gold standard for resilient, ecologically sound, and accessible projects that touch the water's edge. WEDG is a national rating system that has

Connecticut Green Building

0 replies | 1121 views | Posted on: 03/03/2023 | Last updated: 03/03/2023

"Going Green" is cool again?

by Matt Hoots // Rate It Green Admin

Observations at the 2023 International Builder's Show.

I noticed a new theme at the International Builder's Show this year.  All exhibitors made a point to tell me about their innovati

Filed under: Appliances

0 replies | 2489 views | Posted on: 02/18/2023 | Last updated: 04/10/2023

Dallas Build Expo, March 17-18, Dallas, TX

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

Build Expo provides the building and construction industry an unrivaled environment to meet a lot of your buyers all in one place. By attending, you have the chance to meet with exhibitors and check o

Filed under: Trade Shows and Events

Related to: Architects ,Builders/Contractors ,Designers,Other

Texas Green Building

Keywords: USGBC Texas,Build Expo USA

0 replies | 1949 views | Posted on: 11/10/2019 | Last updated: 11/22/2019

Sustainable Communities Workshop, November 14, Sarasota, FL

by AbbieKnight

The 14th Annual Sustainable Communities Workshop, "Growing Greener Generations," will bring the community together to discuss sustainability priorities.

Expert speakers will provide up-to

Filed under: Florida

Florida Green Building Group

Keywords: Sustainable Communities

0 replies | 1462 views | Posted on: 10/28/2019 | Last updated: 10/28/2019

Energy Efficiency in the Healthcare Industry, November 22, 2:30-4:30pm, Chicago, IL

by mkilmartin // Intern

Hospitals in the Chicago area are implementing carbon drawdown solutions through holistic energy efficiency studies. 

Join Illinois Green Alliance, People's Gas Energy Efficiency

Filed under: Green Facilities

Illinois Green Building Group

Keywords: Green Building,Green Hospitals

0 replies | 1430 views | Posted on: 10/18/2019 | Last updated: 10/18/2019

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 | 2090 views | Posted on: 10/31/2015 | Last updated: 10/31/2015

The 2019 Green Building Festival, Simple versus Complex: Building in a Changed Climate, October 8, Toronto, ON, Canada

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

The building industry has more challenges to meet than ever before and according to the IPCC, we have 12 years to cut carbon emissions almost in half. Simultaneously we need to design for the extremes

0 replies | 786 views | Posted on: 09/23/2019 | Last updated: 09/23/2019

Webinar: An Important Vote for the Climate: 2021 IECC Proposals To Know About, Thursday, September 19, 10–11:30am PDT / 1–2:30pm EDT

by Connie NBI

Join us for a webinar on the 2021 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC) update process. During this 90-minute session, experts will outline the best opportunities for achieving substantial ene

Filed under: Information and Resources

Related to: Information and Resources ,Other Green Building - Other

Keywords: Building Codes,Energy Codes

0 replies | 2348 views | Posted on: 08/29/2019 | Last updated: 08/31/2019

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 | 1561 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 | 819 views | Posted on: 07/23/2019 | Last updated: 07/23/2019

Women in Cleanweb - Tuesday, June 28, 2016 - 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM, General Assembly, Boston

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Women in Cleanweb Tuesday, June 28, 2016 - 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM General Assembly 51 Melcher St Boston , MA 02210 MassCEC + GA are pairing up for the Second Annual Women in Cleanweb event, an ev…

Filed under: Massachusetts

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: Cleanweb,Women in Green

0 replies | 1102 views | Posted on: 05/26/2016 | Last updated: 07/23/2016

3 Agawam Power providers Pay $8.5 Million in fines for Tampering with Pollution Equipment in Violation of the Clean Air Act

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Berkshire Power Co., and plant operator Power Plant Management Services, and former plant operator EthosEnergy Power Plant Services have agreed to pay $8.5 million in fines for deliberately tampering …

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: Clean Air Act,Federal Energy Regulatory Commission,Berkshire Power Company

0 replies | 885 views | Posted on: 04/12/2016 | Last updated: 04/12/2016

LED Lighting Upgrade of TD Garden in Boston Completed by Osram Sylvania

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Did you know that the TD Garden has undergone a significant LED lighting retrofit? The project, implemented by SYLVANIA Lighting Solutions of Wilmington, MA, included an audit and survey of the exist…

Filed under: LED Lighting

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: LED,Lighting,Retrofit

0 replies | 2596 views | Posted on: 03/11/2016 | Last updated: 03/11/2016

Vanguard Series @USGBC MA: E+, Key ​Secrets to ​Success with Net Positive Development Part 1: Residential, March 2, 8:30 am, Boston

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Vanguard Series: E+, Key ​Secrets to ​Success with Net Positive Development Part 1: Residential, March 2, 8:30 am, Boston March 2, 8:30 am-1:30 pm 50 Milk St, 14th Floor "Dali" Conf Room Bos…

Filed under: Massachusetts

Related to: Software

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: Green Building,Energy,Net Positive,Residential Construction

0 replies | 1004 views | Posted on: 02/21/2016 | Last updated: 02/21/2016

2016 ACI New York Regional Home Performance Conference - February 9-10, Saratoga Springs, NY

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

The 2016 ACI New York Regional Home Performance Conference is coming to Saratoga Springs, NY on Feb. 9-10! Mark your calendar and make your plans to join us for an exciting experience, from the be…

Filed under: New York

New York Green Building Group

Keywords: Energy Efficiency,Home Performance

0 replies | 1554 views | Posted on: 02/05/2016 | Last updated: 02/05/2016

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 | 1576 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 | 995 views | Posted on: 11/30/2015 | Last updated: 11/30/2015

 

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