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Tiny House Fest, "Reimagining Human Spaces," October 27 (and tours on 10/26), Mad River Valley, Sugarbush, Warren, Vermont

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

The VISION of the fest is that the energy and values of existing, area enterprise be harnessed to generate attainable tiny housing options, and community spaces that support a prosperous reg

0 replies | 912 views | Posted on: 10/08/2019 | Last updated: 10/10/2019

Schneider’s Home Energy Management System (HEMS) - One App Can Do It All

by Rate It Green Team


Green Builder Matt Hoots of Sawhorse, Inc. continues to be impressed with Schneider’s systems to make home energy management integrated and seamless to operate.  In tis video, Matt in

Filed under: Energy Management

Keywords: Energy Efficiency,Energy Savings,Electrification,Home Energy Management Systems (HEMS),HEMS,Energy Management Systems (EMS)

0 replies | 577 views | Posted on: 08/13/2025 | Last updated: 08/13/2025

Free webinar: Climate action's connective tissue - Synergies between building and product decarbonization

by srusti_ithal // Founders' Associate

A decarbonized building sector needs decarbonized supply chains, and vice versa. To strengthen connections between buildings and supply chains, the industry needs a robust data infrastructure connecti

Filed under: Software

Keywords: LCA,Embodied Carbon,Operational Carbon,whole building life cycle assessments,Early Phase design

0 replies | 338 views | Posted on: 07/22/2025 | Last updated: 07/22/2025

Free Webinar: Lessons From the Biggest Carbon Removal Purchases This Year, July 10, 1 pm ET

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

2024 marks the biggest year yet for carbon dioxide removal (CDR), with more tonnes and offtake agreements inked than ever before. Join Microsoft and Carbon Direct as they unveil new criteria for Crite

0 replies | 336 views | Posted on: 06/26/2025 | Last updated: 06/26/2025

(Canceled) Creating Spaces for Pollinators and Hummingbirds, March 26, Smithfield, RI

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

The pollinators of the world are losing ground at an alarming rate. Discover what you can do on your property to encourage, assist, and help to save pollinators. You will look at food, nesting, and sh

Filed under: Environment

Related to: Training and Development Programs, Workshops,Information and Resources

Rhode Island Green Building

Keywords: Rhode Island,Gardening,Pollinators

0 replies | 1080 views | Posted on: 03/09/2020 | Last updated: 03/20/2020

7th Annual CxEnergy Conference & Expo (Now Virtual), April 6-9

by mkilmartin // Intern

Virtual CxEnergy (More Info Coming Soon!)

The 7th annual CxEnergy Conference & Expo, April 6-9, 2020 in San Diego, provides more topical, in-depth educational presentations than ever for c

Filed under: Energy

California Green Building

0 replies | 1704 views | Posted on: 02/21/2020 | Last updated: 03/27/2020

Green Heating And Cooling With Heat Pumps In West Concord, February 29, Concord, MA

by mkilmartin // Intern

Electrifying your home’s heating system with a heat pump is one of the most effective ways to reduce your overall carbon footprint and make your home more comfortable. Learn about cold-climate a

Filed under: Education

Massachusetts Green Builders

0 replies | 1975 views | Posted on: 01/31/2020 | Last updated: 02/01/2020

Zero Waste Events: Tips & Tools, February 12, Pittsburgh, PA

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

Join for an introduction to Zero Waste.  Speaker Kara Magoolaghan will present on the TRUE Zero Waste Rating System, how it relates to facility operations, and give anecdotal examples for ho

Global Conference on Agriculture and Horticulture, September 10-12, 2020

by Lydia Wagner AGRI 2020 // AGRI 2021

Magnus Group takes a huge gratification to welcome you for “Global Conference on Agriculture and Horticulture” AGRI 2020 scheduled during September 10-12, 2020 in Paris, France.

 Agriculture

Filed under: Education

0 replies | 759 views | Posted on: 12/26/2019 | Last updated: 01/06/2020

Solar and Energy Storage Northeast, February 19-20, Boston, MA

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

Solar and Energy Storage Northeast is the largest forum for professionals dedicated to the integration of solar, storage, and additional renewable energy assets like wind energy and electric vehicle i

Filed under: Solar Energy

Related to: Energy Management

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: Boston,Solar Energy,Energy Storage

0 replies | 3250 views | Posted on: 12/05/2019 | Last updated: 12/05/2019

Turf Removal Class, Part of the Landscape Transformation Series, January 25, Torrance, CA

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

Learn how to remove your turf and succesfully convert your landscape into a sustainable rought-tolerant garden. The classes will help you understand and meet rebate program requirements.

 

Filed under: Government Policies

California Green Building

Keywords: Landscape,Turf Removal

0 replies | 1570 views | Posted on: 11/16/2019 | Last updated: 11/18/2019

LEED 201: Core Concepts & Strategies & LEED Green Associate Exam Preparation with USGBC NJ, November 14-15, Edison

by MVillere

DATE & TIME:
Nov 14th and 15th, 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM BOTH DAYS

(Check-in at 8:45 AM)

AVAILBLE IN-PERSON
IN-PERSON LOCATION: Associated Construction Contractors of NJ Offices
91 Fieldc


Filed under: Education

0 replies | 911 views | Posted on: 11/04/2019 | Last updated: 11/04/2019

Living Building Challenge 4.0: Pittsburgh, December 12 Pittsburgh, PA

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

The Living Building Challenge is a philosophy, advocacy tool, and certification program that addresses development at all scales. LBC 4.0 is a holistic approach to high-performance building that aims

Renewable Energy Standards—Mitigating Global Warming

by alicia2390 // Admin

Our crazy weather lately has me thinking about global warming, and about possible solutions. Did you know that the United States produces 25% of global warming greenhouse gases, even though we have o…

Filed under: Climate Change

0 replies | 796 views | Posted on: 03/01/2016 | Last updated: 03/01/2016

Green California, Schools and Community Colleges, Oct 16-17, Pasadena California

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

The Summit is an annual meeting place for stakeholders from every part of the green school “ecosystem.” It’s an opportunity to meet the men and women who design and manage green scho

Filed under: Education

Related to: Facilities Management,Government Agencies and Initiatives ,Energy Management

California Green Building

Keywords: clean energy,Green Schools,Social Networking

0 replies | 1461 views | Posted on: 09/25/2019 | Last updated: 09/25/2019

Help Build What’s Next - Illinois - Workshop Series for Sustainable Building Leadership, November 8, 1:30-4:30 pm, Chicago

by EmmamHowe // Marketing/Green Policy Development

Help Build What’s Next - Chicago, Illinois November 14, 1:30-4:30 google 320 N Morgan St Chicago, IL 60607 Are you a Sustainable Building Leader, or... Do you Want to be? Check out thi…

Filed under: Illinois

Illinois Green Building Group

Keywords: Green Building,Healthy Building,Sustainability,google,cradle2cradle,BuildingGreen

0 replies | 1455 views | Posted on: 09/27/2016 | Last updated: 09/27/2016

14th International Conference on Green Buildings- Mumbai, IND (10/6-8)

by aahassonjee

The 14th International Conference on Green Buildings will be held at the Hotel Grand Hyatt in Mumbai, India on from October 6-8 this year! Registration and accommodation information can be found he…

Filed under: Events

India Green Building

0 replies | 618 views | Posted on: 09/12/2016 | Last updated: 09/12/2016

Electric Car Charging Stations Surpass Gas Stations in Japan

by JackSawyer // Student

A survey conducted by Nissan has found that there are now more electric charging stations than gas stations in Japan. The survey revealed that there are more than 40,000 electric stations in compariso…

Filed under: Transportation

Keywords: Survey,Japan,Electric Vehicles,Charging stations,nissan

0 replies | 2239 views | Posted on: 08/09/2016 | Last updated: 08/09/2016

TOMORROW: Green Tour of Village Elementary School

by EmmamHowe // Marketing/Green Policy Development

The USGBC NJ Green Schools Committee in collaboration with the NJ School Boards Association is pleased to present an educational tour of the Village Elementary School addition project in the West Wind…

The First US Climate Change Refugees - A New Reality

by EmmamHowe // Marketing/Green Policy Development

To many Americans, the idea of “climate refugees” and displacement due to rising sea levels and changing environmental conditions seems like an impossible fantasy that only happens in far off Isla…

The US Must Combat Food Waste Now

by EmmamHowe // Marketing/Green Policy Development

If you had to take a guess of how much food produced in America is wasted, what would it be? 5%? Maybe 15%? Believe it or not, 40% of all food produced in America is wasted according to a widely cited…

Will The Sun Shine on Tesla’s Acquisition of SolarCity?

by EmmamHowe // Marketing/Green Policy Development

The cleantech-savvy vanguard, Elon Musk of Tesla Motors, recently offered to buy his cousin Lyndon Rive's company, SolarCity, in an unexpected deal that values the solar installer at more than $2.5 bi…

Filed under: News

Related to: Information and Resources

Keywords: Cleantech,Solar,Renewable Energy,Tesla,Elon Musk,SolarCity,Green News

0 replies | 3069 views | Posted on: 06/22/2016 | Last updated: 06/22/2016

Sumer BBQ - Get to Know the USGBC MA! Thursday, June 23, 5:30 pm- Cambridge, MA

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

USGBC Massachusetts, Summer BBQ Thursday, June 23, 5:30 pm North Point Park - 6 Museum Way, Cambridge, MA 02141 Come join the USGBC MA Chapter for a Summer Networking Event! There will be craft…

Filed under: Massachusetts

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: USGBC MA

0 replies | 853 views | Posted on: 06/08/2016 | Last updated: 07/23/2016

USGBCMA Emerging Professionals - Annual Earth Day Charles River Cleanup - April 30th - All are Welcome!

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

USGBCMA Emerging Professionals - Annual Earth Day Charles River Cleanup April 30, - 9 am (some information suggests 8 am?) Join the EPMA's on April 30th, 2016 for our Annual Earth Day Charles Riv…

Filed under: Massachusetts

Massachusetts Green Builders

0 replies | 623 views | Posted on: 04/21/2016 | Last updated: 04/21/2016

Special Event to Celebrate a New Netzero home for Marine Corps Veteran Marc Ewings and his Family, Worcester, MA - April 1, 1-3 pm

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Special Event to Celebrate a New Netzero home for the Ewings April 1, 2016, 1-3 pm 79 Kendig Street Worcester, MA Introductions by Tim Firment of Habitat for Humanity, MetroWest/Greater Worceste…

Filed under: Massachusetts

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: Massachusetts,National Grid,Habitat for Humanity,Worcester

0 replies | 2334 views | Posted on: 03/20/2016 | Last updated: 03/20/2016

 

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