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Boston Area Solar Energy Association: Movie Night at Kendall Square Cinema: Tuesday, April 19, 7 pm: "Catching the Sun!"

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Boston Area Solar Energy Association presents: "Catching the Sun!" Movie Night at Kendall Square Cinema 7 pm Tuesday, April 19 In place of BASEA Forum, usually held on the second Thursda…

Filed under: Massachusetts

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: Boston Area Solar Energy Association,NESEA,Solar Energy,Catching the Sun

0 replies | 1098 views | Posted on: 04/05/2016 | Last updated: 04/05/2016

USGBC Florida: Green Apple Day of Service: Dunbar Elementary Garden Build Out, November 3, Tampa, FL

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

This year, they will be building a school garden from scratch! They'll need as many volunteers as possible. Please show up and bring friends/family for a great day of working hard and gi

Filed under: Green Schools

Related to: Education ,Builders/Contractors ,Other

Florida Green Building Group

Keywords: Community Events,Green Schools,USGBC Florida,Volunteer

0 replies | 972 views | Posted on: 10/27/2019 | Last updated: 10/27/2019

MEEA: 10th Annual Midwest Building Energy Codes Conference, November 12-14, Omaha, NE

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

The Midwest Building Energy Codes Conference brings together stakeholders from across the Midwest to discuss how best to promote the adoption and raise compliance with building energy codes across the

Filed under: Government Policies

Keywords: Energy Codes,Omaha,Nebraska

0 replies | 1309 views | Posted on: 10/14/2019 | Last updated: 10/14/2019

A Bright Future Ahead: Cost-Effective Solar in Illinois, October 15, 5:30pm, Chicago

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Thanks to programs like Illinois Solar For All and the Adjustable Block Program, available through the Future Energy Jobs Act, solar power in Illinois is becoming more affordable t

Filed under: Illinois

Illinois Green Building Group

0 replies | 959 views | Posted on: 10/02/2019 | Last updated: 10/02/2019

Building an Accessory Dwelling Unit on Your Property in Portland, Oregon, Saturday October 5

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

The goal for this class is to help you, the homeowner, build an Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) that will augment your property, maximize your space, and add flexibility to your life. This class will he

Filed under: Green Affordable Housing

Keywords: Accessory Dwelling Units,ADUs

0 replies | 876 views | Posted on: 09/19/2019 | Last updated: 09/20/2019

Video Conference: Urban Planning and Architectural Design for Sustainable Development, November 19-20

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

The 4th edition of the international conference on Urban Planning and Architectural Design for Sustainable Development (UPADSD) will be discussing the concept of sustainable development that has

Filed under: Webinars

Keywords: Sustainable Development

0 replies | 2449 views | Posted on: 08/28/2019 | Last updated: 08/28/2019

Visible Green Home® The P2 Passive House: A Building Revolution Final Tour, August 24, Ann Arbor, MI

by Gina Pryciak // Student

The Visible Green Home® Tour is very excited to present a new event seriesPHIUS+2015 Passive House. This new home construction project in Ann Arbor is the first in the State to

Filed under: Events

Michigan Green Building

Keywords: Green Building Tour,Passive House

0 replies | 1296 views | Posted on: 07/31/2019 | Last updated: 07/31/2019

Michigan Agriculture and Environmental Education Workshop for Educators MONDAY, AUGUST 5, 2019 Novi, MI

by AidanAnthony // Intern

This workshop is provided for formal K–12 educators and non-formal educators (e.g., nature center staff, 4H and scout leaders, and other outdoor educators) and will feature plenary sessions and

Filed under: Other - Green Building Events

Michigan Green Building

0 replies | 1097 views | Posted on: 07/05/2019 | Last updated: 07/05/2019

Green Buildings for Policy Makers, June 27, 6:00-7:00pm, Newton, MA

by Gina Pryciak // Student

Newton's new multifamily buildings can benefit the environment--or not. This workshop will bring city decision-makers up to speed on current green building practices.

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Filed under: Massachusetts

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: Green Building,Green Building Policy,Passive House,Passive House Massachusetts

0 replies | 1281 views | Posted on: 06/06/2019 | Last updated: 06/06/2019

Greenbuild Mexico, June 18-19, Mexico City

by AbbieKnight

Mexico City is a global leader in sustainability and Greenbuild Mexico is the premiere forum uniting a green building community around changing lives, revolutionizing business and addressing pressing

Filed under: Events

Keywords: Greenbuild,Human Nature,Mexico

0 replies | 1191 views | Posted on: 05/26/2019 | Last updated: 05/26/2019

MA Board of Building Regulation and Standards (BBRS), Public Comment Hearing, 10am-1pm, Boston

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

On Tuesday, May 7th, 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 buil

Filed under: Advocacy

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: Building Codes,Zero Energy

0 replies | 1287 views | Posted on: 05/02/2019 | Last updated: 05/09/2019

MATERIALIZE Workshop Series Denver, May 15, 2-7pm, Denver

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Spend an inspiring afternoon with MATERIALS!

LEARN & SHARE with industry peers

Manufacturers | Specifiers | Architects | Designers | Engineers | Owners | Contractors

The MATERIALIZE

Filed under: Certifications/Labels and Transparency

Colorado High Performance and Passive House Building Group

0 replies | 1603 views | Posted on: 04/05/2019 | Last updated: 04/05/2019

USGBC MA is Hiring - Marketing and Graphics Associate

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Job Summary

The Marketing and Graphics Associate is a full-time position responsible for managing all organizational communications, graphics, and related marketing technology. The position will cu

Filed under: Green Building Jobs

Massachusetts Green Builders

0 replies | 1217 views | Posted on: 03/12/2019 | Last updated: 03/26/2019

WELL AP credential

by Jason L. // LEED AP O+M

In response to advocating a more holistic approach to sustainable buildings, the USGBC is partnering with the WELL Building Institute to develop a new professional accreditation called the WELL AP. T…

Filed under: Green Building Jobs

0 replies | 1275 views | Posted on: 06/01/2015 | Last updated: 06/01/2015

Western Massachusetts Green Consortium (WMGC) - Green Night with Speed Networking, March 9

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Green Night is THIS Wednesday, March 9 at 5pm. Platform Sports Bar 125A Pleasant Street, Northampton, MA Join us for an evening of networking, information sharing, and a Tech Minute (learn a…

Filed under: Massachusetts

Massachusetts Green Builders

0 replies | 611 views | Posted on: 03/08/2016 | Last updated: 03/08/2016

Contagious Urbanization: How Suburbs are Embracing Mixed-Use and Density, March 1, 2016, 7:30 am - 10:30 pm

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Contagious Urbanization: How Suburbs are Embracing Mixed-Use and Density March 1, 2016, 7:30 am - 10:30 pm The Union League 140 S. Broad Street Philadelphia, PA United States Changing demogr…

Filed under: Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania Sustainability Group

Keywords: Urbanization,Mixed-Use

0 replies | 864 views | Posted on: 02/21/2016 | Last updated: 02/21/2016

What is The Living Building Challenge?

by NSchepis // Student at Bridgewater State

The Living Building Challenge (LBC) is an international sustainable building certification program, created in 2006 by the International Living Future Institute, as a part of the Cascadia Green Buildi…

Filed under: Living Building Challenge

Keywords: Living Building Challenge,Green Building Certifications

0 replies | 1729 views | Posted on: 02/01/2016 | Last updated: 02/01/2016

EnergyBar at Greentown Labs in Somerville, 1/7 5:30 - 8:30 pm

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Greentown Labs, EnergyBar! Thursday, January 7th, 2015 5:30pm - 8:30pm Greentown Labs 28 Dane Street, Somerville, MA 02143 About EnergyBar: EnergyBar is a monthly event devoted to helping…

Filed under: Massachusetts

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: Greentown Labs

0 replies | 1090 views | Posted on: 01/06/2016 | Last updated: 01/06/2016

Public comment period (Until Dec 23rd) on the draft Statewide Greenhouse Gas Emissions Level: 1990 Baseline and 2020 Business As Usual (BAU)

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

MassDEP Greenhouse Gas Stakeholders: The DEP will hold a public comment period on the Statewide Greenhouse Gas Emissions Level: 1990 Baseline and 2020 Business As Usual (BAU) Projection Update. …

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: MassDEP,Greenhouse Gas Emissions

0 replies | 951 views | Posted on: 11/23/2015 | Last updated: 01/06/2016

Petition: Tell the Department of Justice: We Need to Investigate ExxonMobil

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Petition: Tell the Department of Justice: WE NEED TO INVESTIGATE EXXONMOBIL Over the course of nearly forty years, ExxonMobil contributed millions of dollars to think-tanks and politicians that h…

Filed under: Environmental Activism

Keywords: Climate Change,ExxonMobil,Justice

0 replies | 1153 views | Posted on: 10/30/2015 | Last updated: 10/30/2015

American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy Report: Energy Efficiency Key to Resiliency Strategies

by Stella Ng'oma // Green building enthusiast

Energy efficiency is said to be an important component of any resilient strategy. Energy efficient buildings have the ability to withstand emergencies such as power outage or heating disruption. A rec…

Filed under: Resilience

Keywords: Energy Efficiency,Resiliency,American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy

0 replies | 1217 views | Posted on: 10/07/2015 | Last updated: 10/07/2015

NESEA Pro Tour, 2 Living Building Challenge Projects at Hampshire College in Amherst: Sept 18 1-5:30pm

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Join NESEA and Wright Builders, Inc. on a Pro Tour of two projects under construction on the Hampshire College campus in Amherst, MA, designed to meet the rigorous standards of the Living Building Cha…

Filed under: Massachusetts

Related to: Electrical Component Recycling

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: Green Building,Living Building Challenge,NESEA,Pro Tour

0 replies | 1028 views | Posted on: 09/10/2015 | Last updated: 09/10/2015

Growing Sustainable Communities Conference, Oct 6 - 7 - Dubuque, Iowa

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

The Growing Sustainable Communities Conference consists of two days of education, inspiration and collaboration on topics of interest to anyone who cares about the convergence of economic prosperity, …

Filed under: Iowa

0 replies | 807 views | Posted on: 08/23/2015 | Last updated: 08/23/2015

Job Opening: The Green Engineer, Project Manager for Sustainable Design Consulting

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Project Manager for Sustainable Design Consulting The Green Engineer, Inc., seeks an individual with a passion for sustainable building design and construction to join our team as a Project Manager…

Filed under: Green Building Jobs

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: Green Building Jobs

0 replies | 1522 views | Posted on: 07/21/2015 | Last updated: 07/21/2015

ConEdison presents coolNYC- Win prizes just for using your AC!

by Chelsea W. // Student

ConEdison is partnering with ThinkEco for an amazing program called coolNYC. All you have to do is register, monitor your AC through a web-enabled device, participate in coolNYC events, and you could …

Filed under: HVAC Instrumentation and Controls

Related to: Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning (HVAC),HVAC Instrumentation and Controls

New York Green Building Group

Keywords: New York,ConEdison

0 replies | 1914 views | Posted on: 06/24/2015 | Last updated: 06/24/2015

 

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