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Conquering the Energy Code for Architects and Engineers: Residential, November 16, 2018 9am-5pm, Brooklyn, NY

by Yishan

CONQUERING THE ENERGY CODE FOR ARCHITECTS AND ENGINEERS: RESIDENTIAL
NOVEMBER 16, 2018
9:00 AM TO 5:00 PM

The new Energy Code is now in effect! Conquering the Energy Code: Residential prepares ar



Filed under: Training and Development Programs, Workshops

New York Green Building Group

0 replies | 830 views | Posted on: 11/09/2018 | Last updated: 11/09/2018

Partners for Green Places Informational Workshop, July 10, 9:30-11:00am, Sarasota, FL

by Gina Pryciak // Student

Interested in saving your nonprofit money by investing in energy efficiency upgrades? The County and City of Sarasota have secured grant funding to create financial savings for area human services or

Filed under: Florida

Florida Green Building Group

0 replies | 1189 views | Posted on: 06/26/2019 | Last updated: 06/26/2019

Gaining Momentum on Efficiency: Next Steps in the 2021 IECC Update, FREE Webinar, June 25, 10 am PDT / 1 PM EDT

by Connie NBI

Join us on June 25 to hear about the status of residential and commercial energy efficiency proposals for the 2021 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC). This 90-minute session will feature ex

Filed under: Government Policies

Keywords: Energy Codes,IECC,Energy Code Update

0 replies | 1635 views | Posted on: 06/19/2019 | Last updated: 06/19/2019

The 2019 New Energy Solutions Conference, June 27, Newton, MA

by Gina Pryciak // Student

The Institute for Innovation and Sustainability in collaboration with the Northeast Electrochemical Energy Storage Cluster, ACTION and the Hydrogen Energy Center is pleased to host the 2019 New Energy

Filed under: Massachusetts

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: Energy,Energy Storage

0 replies | 1800 views | Posted on: 06/10/2019 | Last updated: 06/10/2019

USGBC-LA Quarterly Thought Leadership Series: Construction Waste & Materials, June 19, Los Angeles, CA

by Gina Pryciak // Student

This is the first event in a new quarterly thought leadership series from USGBC-LA where we will highlight a local sustainability issue, have an informed discussion amongst industry leaders on action

Filed under: California

California Green Building

Keywords: Construction,Construction Waste

0 replies | 1518 views | Posted on: 06/03/2019 | Last updated: 06/03/2019

3-Day GRIHA V Training Program, Nagpur, India, June 10-12

by AbbieKnight

A three-day intensive training programme is being organized by GRIHA Council on 10th to 12th June, 2019 in Nagpur to give a detailed understanding of the GRIHA (Green Rating for Integrated Habitat Ass

Filed under: India

India Green Building

Keywords: Energy Efficiency,GRIHA,sustainable building materials

0 replies | 1648 views | Posted on: 05/13/2019 | Last updated: 05/13/2019

Forum on Climate-Ready Buildings and Community Resilience in Affordable Housing, May 10, Boston, MA

by AbbieKnight

Hear from national and local resiliency experts and multifamily affordable housing developers about how they are preparing buildings and communities for extreme weather events, sea level rise, power o

Filed under: Massachusetts

Equity and Green Building

Keywords: Affordable Housing,Community Resilience,Climate-Ready Buildings

0 replies | 1889 views | Posted on: 04/10/2019 | Last updated: 04/11/2019

Health and Wellness Roundtable: Flame Retardants, March 27, Boston

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

With Governor Baker’s veto of the recent bill banning certain flame retardants, it's clear that we must continue to educate and engage all members of the product supply chain. Join USGBC AT

Filed under: Massachusetts

Massachusetts Green Builders

0 replies | 1426 views | Posted on: 03/18/2019 | Last updated: 03/18/2019

100% Clean Energy by 2045? How You Can Help! February 28th in San Francisco, CA

by AbbieKnight

In September 2018, Governor Brown passed Senate Bill 100, that amended the renewable energy goals setting the mark of 100% Renewable Energy by 2045.

This mandate to completely eliminate carbon poll

Filed under: California

California Green Building

Keywords: clean energy,Energy Efficiency,Sustainable Living

0 replies | 1241 views | Posted on: 02/11/2019 | Last updated: 02/11/2019

Comprehensive Green Roof: Beyond Extensive and Intensive, February 11, 8:30-11 am, Boston

by ella.nielsen44 // Student

Learn how to maximize the environmental, social and financial benefit from green roofs. The decade-old U.S. green roof market is largely based on German technology. Advanced understanding has led

Filed under: Other Green Building - Other

Massachusetts Green Builders

0 replies | 1528 views | Posted on: 01/24/2019 | Last updated: 01/25/2019

FREE WEBINAR Hydrophobic Coatings: Improve Sustainability and Reduce Maintenance Costs, Wednesday, February 27, 2019 - 12:00pm to 1:00pm EST

by GreenCE Sustainable Design and Construction

In this one hour course, we will evaluate hydrophobic coating as a solution for many common problems encountered during the life-cycle of a building. Some of the easily recognized benefits of a protec

Filed under: Webinars

Keywords: coatings,hydrophobic

0 replies | 2188 views | Posted on: 01/16/2019 | Last updated: 01/16/2019

Erie Emerging 2030 District: Energy Efficiency Workshop, Dec 20, Erie, PA

by Aditya

This is the third in a series of bi-monthly workshops offered by the Erie Emerging 2030 District to help educate downtown organizations and businesses about energy efficiency opportunities.

Filed under: Energy

Pennsylvania Sustainability Group

Keywords: clean energy,Energy Efficiency,Sustainability

0 replies | 1550 views | Posted on: 12/05/2018 | Last updated: 12/05/2018

Women in Green: Sustaining Your Health, USGBC New York Upstate, December 11, Syracuse, NY

by Yishan

Join WCNY + Premier Events + U.S. Green Building Council NY Upstate for our inaugural event Women in Green: Sustaining Your Health

Self-care, wellness, and health are paramount for any woman.

Filed under: New York

New York Green Building Group

0 replies | 1152 views | Posted on: 11/17/2018 | Last updated: 11/17/2018

Healthy Materials Summit - Boston/Cambridge 11/14

by admin

Healthy Materials Summit November 14 - 7:30 am - 12 noon 5 Cambridge Center, Cambridge MA The goal of this summit is to inspire and empower institutional and commercial leaders, designers and bui…

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: Healthy Building Materials

0 replies | 1066 views | Posted on: 11/09/2014 | Last updated: 11/09/2014

Climate Change, Part 1: It’s All About the Straws, Isn’t It?

by GreenCE Sustainable Design and Construction

Climate change is happening, despite the differing opinions and facts surrounding it. It’s become quite the divisive topic, eliciting passionate debates. It’s easy to understand why those

Filed under: Other Green Building - Other

Keywords: Climate Change,Manufacturing,Sustainable Building

0 replies | 4099 views | Posted on: 11/02/2018 | Last updated: 02/14/2023

Introduction to Fitwel Tuesday, October 30, 8:30-10 am, Boston, MA

by Aditya

Fitwel is a building rating system for commercial interiors and both multi-tenant and single-tenant existing buildings that provides guidelines on how to design and operate healthier buildings. Fitwel

Filed under: Green Living

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: Green Building,Healthy Building,Rating Systems,Fitwel

0 replies | 1323 views | Posted on: 10/22/2018 | Last updated: 10/24/2018

HVAC technology enhancements for energy conservation, 10/4, De Pere, WI

by AbbieKnight

Join to learn how to get the largest energy savings in your commercial buildings. HVAC as a single system is 45-70% of a building’s energy use—making it the biggest energy user and a

Filed under: Wisconsin

Wisconsin Green Building Group

Keywords: Green Building,HVAC Technology

0 replies | 1092 views | Posted on: 09/26/2018 | Last updated: 09/27/2018

We Need to Ban Fracking on Public Lands - Sign now (Petition)

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Sign Credo's Petition to Ban Fracking on Public Land! The scale of drilling and fracking on public lands is enormous. By the end of 2014, oil and gas companies had leases on over 34 million acres o…

Filed under: Environmental Activism

Keywords: Energy,Fracking,Department of the Interior,Petition,CREDO

0 replies | 1148 views | Posted on: 10/17/2015 | Last updated: 10/17/2015

Community Solar NY Solarize Round II - Emphasize Accessbility for Low and Moderate Income Consumers. Learn more at a Sept 22 Webinar

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

NYSERDA Opens Second Round of Solarize Campaigns to Make Solar More Accessible to Residents and Businesses under REV The New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) announced…

Filed under: Webinars

New York Green Building Group

0 replies | 1099 views | Posted on: 09/17/2015 | Last updated: 09/17/2015

Colorado Green Building Guild - Tiny Houses, September 8, 12-1:30 pm

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Colorado Green Building Guild September Brown Bag Series: Tiny Houses September 8, 12-1:30 pm This lecture will be targeted towards professionals in the green building industry and to homeowners…

Filed under: Colorado

Colorado High Performance and Passive House Building Group

Keywords: Green Building,Tiny Houses

0 replies | 1543 views | Posted on: 08/28/2015 | Last updated: 08/28/2015

Here's How NY Wants to Lead the Renewable Energy Revolution

by Chelsea W. // Student

An article by The Washington Post takes a closer look into what NY's plans are for becoming one of the leading states in what many call the "Renewable Energy Revolution". The solution: local micro pow…

Filed under: Government Policies

Related to: Sustainable Communities and Developments ,Safety

New York Green Building Group

Keywords: Renewable Energy,New York,Government Policy

0 replies | 1722 views | Posted on: 07/27/2015 | Last updated: 07/27/2015

Support Solar Energy in Massachusetts - VoteSolar Petition

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Help VoteSolar Get the word out, and let Governor Baker know you support solar energy in Massachusetts! "Massachusetts is one of our nation’s solar leaders with enough installed to power more tha…

Filed under: Environmental Activism

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: Massachusetts,Solar Energy,Governor Baker

0 replies | 1993 views | Posted on: 06/27/2015 | Last updated: 06/27/2015

Western MA Green Consortium Meeting - Building Codes - June 10, 5 pm

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

The Western Mass Green Consortium's monthly Green Night information and networking event is coming up TOMORROW NIGHT on Wednesday, June 10 at 5:00 pm in the Clarion Hotel, Northampton. We are excite…

Filed under: Massachusetts

Related to: Cast Stone,Weather Barriers

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: Green Building,MassSave,NEEP,Building Codes

0 replies | 1267 views | Posted on: 06/09/2015 | Last updated: 06/09/2015

Massachusetts Community & Campus Sustainability Conference, April 16, Devens

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

The Pursuit of Sustainable Living Massachusetts Community & Campus Sustainability Conference April 16, 2015 8 am - 4:30 pm Devens Common Center, Devens, MA The annual Sustainable Communities …

Filed under: Massachusetts

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: Green Building,Sustainable Living,Campus Sustainability,Sustainable Communities

0 replies | 1382 views | Posted on: 03/24/2015 | Last updated: 03/24/2015

BULLITT FOUNDATION - Deep Green Program Manager (Seattle)

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

THE BULLITT FOUNDATION - Deep Green Program Manager The Bullitt Foundation seeks a talented, high-energy new staff member to join its Seattle-based team. Operating from the Bullitt Center, the new …

Filed under: Green Building Jobs

Keywords: Green Building,Green Building Jobs,Program Manager,Seattle

0 replies | 1503 views | Posted on: 02/02/2015 | Last updated: 02/02/2015

 

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