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EBC Energy Resources Program: Update from the Massachusetts Clean Energy Center Leadership, May 18, Boston, MA

by YijunW

This EBC Energy Resources Program will feature leadership from the Massachusetts Clean Energy Center (MassCEC) who will provide an update on programs and initiatives for 2017. The keynote speaker is C…

Filed under: Massachusetts

Massachusetts Green Builders

0 replies | 633 views | Posted on: 05/02/2018 | Last updated: 05/02/2018

Live Online Demo: Everything to do with Walls for Higher Performance, May 25, 12 - 2 pm

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

During this session, your hosts at GreenHome Institute will discuss the five control layers in the wall assemblies from where we were to where we are going, including heat transfer, moisture

Michigan Green Building

0 replies | 1015 views | Posted on: 05/17/2022 | Last updated: 05/17/2022

The WELL Summit, April 10-12, Scottsdale, Arizona

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Join WELL power users and the next wave of leaders committed to anchoring their organizational strategies in health. The WELL Summit will provide a deep dive into WELL strategies, showcase best practi

0 replies | 978 views | Posted on: 03/24/2022 | Last updated: 03/25/2022

Webinar: The Race To Decarbonization In Massachusetts, March 29, 12 pm

by samanthaklein // Intern

As Massachusetts races to decarbonize, we need an electric grid that is maximizing the benefits of electric vehicles, energy efficiency programs, and renewable energy. In mid-2021, the Massachusetts D

Filed under: Energy

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: Massachusetts,Energy Efficiency,Renewable Energy,Electric Vehices,Decarbonization

0 replies | 1325 views | Posted on: 03/03/2022 | Last updated: 03/03/2022

Lead Testing - Green Building Myth Busting, and DIY vs Professional Testing

by Rate It Green Team


Lead Testing for Tile and Plumbing Fixtures 


When most of us think about lead testing, we’re typically thinking that lead might be in paint.  But did you know that lead can be i


Filed under: Health and Air Quality

Keywords: Lead Paint,Lead,Lead Testing,Bath tubs,Plumbing Fixtures,Health,Safety,Myth Busting

0 replies | 7320 views | Posted on: 02/03/2022 | Last updated: 09/01/2023

Online: Emerging Trends Series: Regional Offshore Wind Strategies, January 20, 10-11:30 AM EST

by Richard Minasian // Student

The northeastern United States has a pipeline of over 22 gigawatts of Offshore Wind projects off of our coasts and the first large scale project has commenced construction. If our region is going to m

Filed under: Energy

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: Energy,clean energy,Energy Efficiency,Wind energy,Wind,Offshore Wind

0 replies | 1776 views | Posted on: 01/04/2022 | Last updated: 01/04/2022

The National Association of Home Builders (NAHB), International Builders' Show® (IBS), February 8-10, Orlando, Florida

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

The National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) International Builders' Show® (IBS) is a premier, once-a-year event that connects, educates and improves the residential co

Florida Green Building Group

Keywords: National Association of Home Builders (NAHB),NAHB,IBS,International Builders Show

0 replies | 2535 views | Posted on: 12/08/2021 | Last updated: 12/08/2021

Free Webinar: Factoring in Electrification - Designs for a Renewable Energy Grid, December 8, 12 pm EDT

by samanthaklein // Intern

Electrification is the buzzword du jour for decarbonization, and it’s pushing policymakers to rethink how they structure everything, from local codes, to energy models, to how they incentive pro

Filed under: Energy

Connecticut Green Building

Keywords: Renewable Energy,High Performance Building,Decarbonization,Electrification

0 replies | 1415 views | Posted on: 11/23/2021 | Last updated: 11/24/2021

International Passive House Open Days, November 5-7

by samanthaklein // Intern

The International Passive House Open Days are a great opportunity to learn about Passive House and energy efficient buildings. Get in contact with current owners and learn first-hand what it

Filed under: Sustainable Communities and Developments

Keywords: Energy Efficiency,Passive House,Technology

0 replies | 2339 views | Posted on: 10/15/2021 | Last updated: 10/15/2021

AIA Connecticut Conference and Expo 2021, October 18-19

by samanthaklein // Intern

The 2021 Connecticut Architecture Conference + Expo (CACX '21) is the largest premier educational event for architects in the state of Connecticut.

This year’s conference offers attendees

Filed under: Architects

Connecticut Green Building

Keywords: Architecture,Education,Connecticut,Professionals,Network

0 replies | 1777 views | Posted on: 09/27/2021 | Last updated: 09/27/2021

Webinar: GreenPoint Rated New Home, September 29-30, 8 am PST / 11 am EDT

by samanthaklein // Intern

Overview

This 8-hour course covers the policies, processes and program requirements unique to the New Home rating system. It addresses current trends in new construction and illustrates the role of

Filed under: Green Living

Keywords: Energy Efficiency,Water Conservation,Ventilation,Building Envelope

0 replies | 1472 views | Posted on: 09/03/2021 | Last updated: 09/03/2021

Hybrid Conference: ASES Solar 2021: Empowering a Sustainable Future, August 3 - 6

by SarahA

ASES SOLAR 2021 is the American Solar Energy Society’s 50th annual National Solar Conference and will be our first ever hybrid conference, with the options to attend in person or online. The hyb

The CleanEnviro Summit Singapore (CESS), 'Transforming Tomorrow's Cities with Clean Environment Solutions', July 8 - 12, Marina Bay Sands, Singapore

by YijunW

Themed 'Transforming Tomorrow's Cities with Clean Environment Solutions', the CleanEnviro Summit Singapore (CESS) 2018 is a global platform for industry and government leaders to share practical, repl…

Filed under: Other - Green Building Events

0 replies | 809 views | Posted on: 05/11/2018 | Last updated: 05/11/2018

Solid Waste Conference, 2018 SWANA Wastecon, August 20 - 23, Nashville, TN

by Oyin

Wastecon 2018: Featuring the Best in Solid Waste The World Congress is the biggest annual event organized by the Solid Waste Association of North America (SWANA). WASTECON 2018 will connect leadi…

Filed under: Events

0 replies | 1837 views | Posted on: 10/22/2017 | Last updated: 04/17/2018

Limelight, featuring the Road to Greenbuild, Illinois Green Alliance/USGBC, May 15, Chicago

by GreenWorldAlliance // Sustainability news and change agent organization

Illinois Green’s annual Limelight celebration and fundraiser is May 15! The awards reception and fundraiser brings together an amazing mix of nearly 500 of the region’s top industry leaders workin…

Filed under: Fundraising

Illinois Green Building Group

0 replies | 1577 views | Posted on: 04/25/2018 | Last updated: 04/26/2018

Free RecyclingWorks Compost Workshop, June 1, 12:30 - 5:00 pm, Greenfield, MA

by YijunW

RecyclingWorks in Massachusetts is hosting a no-cost Practical Skills Compost Workshop with emphasis on composting food materials. This half-day workshop will focus on operator competency in compost s…

Massachusetts Green Builders

0 replies | 1205 views | Posted on: 04/13/2018 | Last updated: 04/13/2018

NESEA Pro Green Building Tour - May 4, Far Rockaways, NY

by AbbieKnight

CEUs: 3.0 AIA LU/HSW pending; certificates of attendance provided to all attendees Units: 101 Square Footage: 109,000 Type of construction: New Energy Generated Onsite: 100% Resiliency features, …

Filed under: New York

Related to: Electrical Component Recycling

New York Green Building Group

Keywords: Sustainable Living,Resilience

0 replies | 2100 views | Posted on: 03/22/2018 | Last updated: 03/22/2018

Power monitoring and submetering 101- March 13, 14 - 2 locations in WI -

by Yishan

Want to reduce energy and operational costs, improve power and equipment reliability and minimize expensive downtime? Whether you’re a facility manager or business executive, of course you do. Join …

Filed under: Green Affordable Housing

Wisconsin Green Building Group

0 replies | 1108 views | Posted on: 03/04/2018 | Last updated: 06/25/2018

California phased out the inefficient incandescent light bulb as of January 1st, 2018.

by Amy

California has officially retired the incandescent light bulb, more than 125 years old, as of January 1st. The new standards cover nearly all common bulbs used in homes, and require bulbs manufactured…

Filed under: Government Policies

Keywords: Energy Efficiency,California,LED Lighting,incandescent bulbs,light bulbs

0 replies | 1824 views | Posted on: 02/09/2018 | Last updated: 02/09/2018

Living Building Practitioner Training: Full-Day Workshop Jan 30th Boston

by Amy

The Living Building Challenge asks: What if every single act of design and construction made the world a better place? Join the USGBC Massachusetts Chapter and the New England Living Building Ch…

Filed under: Massachusetts

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: Living Building Challenge,USGBCMA

0 replies | 1769 views | Posted on: 01/04/2018 | Last updated: 01/09/2018

Discovering the benefits of going solar

by Theresa // Renewables Lover

It can’t be denied that there are a lot of benefits people can get when they use home solar panels. First of all, people can save money when using home solar panels because their operating cost is …

Filed under: Environmental Activism

Solar Energy and Green Building

0 replies | 1660 views | Posted on: 11/27/2017 | Last updated: 11/27/2017

Silicon Valley Energy Summit 2018, June 22, Stanford, CA

by Oyin

The Silicon Valley Energy Summit provides workable ideas by exploring best practices with insights about upcoming energy technologies, markets and policies. Founded in 2000, Sustainable Silicon…

Filed under: Events

California Green Building

0 replies | 1280 views | Posted on: 11/05/2017 | Last updated: 04/18/2018

3rd Clean Energy Finance Europe 2018, 21-22 March, Frankfurt, Germany ( venue will be confirmed approximately 4-6 weeks before the event)

by Oyin

The conference will look at the global and European clean energy finance markets, as well the main drivers amongst end-products. The event will also take an in-depth look into trends & innovation a…

Filed under: Events

0 replies | 1259 views | Posted on: 11/02/2017 | Last updated: 11/02/2017

3rd Solar India Expo 2018, May 23 - 25, New Delhi, India

by Oyin

Exhibitions India Group is organising the 3rd edition of Solar India 2018 expo which will be held at Pragati Maidan, New Delhi from 23-25 May 2018. The theme of the exhibition and conference is â…

Filed under: Events

India Green Building

0 replies | 1550 views | Posted on: 10/28/2017 | Last updated: 10/28/2017

Sustainability Job Opportunity: Full-Time Media Coordinator, The Western Organization of Resource Councils (WORC) - Montana

by Oyin

The Western Organization of Resource Councils (WORC) is seeking a Media Coordinator who is experienced, capable, energetic, well-organized, a strategic thinker, and driven by a vision of a better worl…

Filed under: Green Building Jobs

0 replies | 732 views | Posted on: 10/25/2017 | Last updated: 10/31/2017

 

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