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Solar Roundtable, December 17 @ 8:00 am - 9:30 am, Boston MA

by Yishan

USGBC MA’s mission is to drive sustainable and regenerative design, construction, and operation of the built environment. The only way to accomplish our mission is to collaborate with community

Filed under: Energy

Massachusetts Green Builders

0 replies | 884 views | Posted on: 11/09/2018 | Last updated: 11/14/2018

Free Green Building Webinar: Mastering Daylight, December 27, 12 - 1 pm EST

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

This course discusses the benefits of a thoughtfully-designed light control system and how to make it work for your project’s daylighting and design needs. The discussion emphasizes implementing

Keywords: Daylighting,Daylight

0 replies | 2472 views | Posted on: 11/10/2022 | Last updated: 11/10/2022

Green Building United: 2022 Groundbreaker Awards, November 17, Philadelphia, PA

by samanthaklein // Intern

The 2022 Groundbreaker Awards honors our area’s outstanding teams and leaders committed to a sustainable, healthy, and resilient built environment. 

Nominations are now op

Filed under: Events

Pennsylvania Sustainability Group

Keywords: Sustainable Communities,Urban Resilience,Green Building Awards

0 replies | 1224 views | Posted on: 10/21/2022 | Last updated: 10/23/2022

2019 Southeast Building Conference, August 1-2, Kissimmee, FL

by AidanAnthony // Intern

The Southeast Building Conference (SEBC), hosted by the Florida Home Builders Association (FHBA), is the largest building industry trade show in the southeast. The SEBC includes educational progr

Filed under: Florida

Florida Green Building Group

0 replies | 1896 views | Posted on: 06/11/2019 | Last updated: 06/15/2019

Assembly Row – Montaje Apartments, USGBC MA Green Building Tour, June 11, 5:30-7:00 pm, Somerville, MA

by Built Environment Plus (Formerly USGBC Massachusetts)

Learn about the benefits, design elements, installation considerations, and maintenance requirements of two green roofs in Assembly Square on this green roof tour led by OMNI Ecosystems and Recover Gr

Filed under: Massachusetts

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: Green Building,Sustainability,Green Roofs

0 replies | 1330 views | Posted on: 06/04/2019 | Last updated: 07/31/2020

AWEA Wind Power, May 20-23, Houston, TX

by AbbieKnight

The wind industry was founded by visionaries and continues to embody an innovative and entrepreneurial spirit. And the industry has always recognized the value of working together with partners that h

Filed under: Events

Texas Green Building

Keywords: Wind energy,Sustainability

0 replies | 874 views | Posted on: 05/15/2019 | Last updated: 05/15/2019

2019 Annual Public Meeting: Stellar EM&V, May 21, Providence, RI

by AbbieKnight

Stellar is the new awesome. Stellar evaluation, measurement, and verification supports goals, policies, and programs for the energy efficiency industry in our region, and helps carry us into the futur

Filed under: Rhode Island

Rhode Island Green Building

Keywords: energy resilience

0 replies | 1105 views | Posted on: 04/11/2019 | Last updated: 04/11/2019

CALGreen Seminars, April 12, 10am-4pm, Oakland, CA

by ella.nielsen44 // Student

CALGreen 2019: Challenges and Mandatory Changes

This two-hour session will help you understand the latest revisions to CALGreen (Title 24, part 11), the nation’s first mandatory green bu

Filed under: California

California Green Building

Keywords: Building Codes,CALGreen,green technology

0 replies | 1261 views | Posted on: 03/22/2019 | Last updated: 03/22/2019

Better Buildings Workshop, February 23, 1-3 pm, Hitchcock Center for the Environment, Amherst, MA

by Jessica Schultz // Living Building Coordinator

Buildings are responsible for a huge slice of our climate pollution, but we have the solutions. Join us from 1-3:00 pm on February 23rd for the chance to learn how you can help make buildings bet

Filed under: Government Policies

Massachusetts Green Builders

0 replies | 901 views | Posted on: 02/21/2019 | Last updated: 02/22/2019

Better Building Codes: Getting to Passive House & Net Zero, Passive House MA Meeting, February 12, Boston MA

by ella.nielsen44 // Student

Join Passive House MA for their February meeting, focusing on the next major area of Passive House policy change in MA - building codes. A collection of presenters will discuss the process to update c

Filed under: Massachusetts

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: Building Codes,Passive House Massachusetts,Net zero

0 replies | 1252 views | Posted on: 01/29/2019 | Last updated: 01/31/2019

FREE WEBINAR: Incorporating Sustainable Materials into Commercial Restroom Design, Thursday, May 2, 2019 - 12:00pm to 1:00pm EDT

by GreenCE Sustainable Design and Construction

There are varied material options available for restrooms, locker rooms, and other applications. Learn about HDPE, its physical attributes, composition, design options and sustainable contributions to

Filed under: Webinars

Keywords: restrooms,locker rooms,sustainabilility

0 replies | 1310 views | Posted on: 01/17/2019 | Last updated: 01/17/2019

Appraisal Institute's FREE Guide to Valuing Green Buildings and Homes

by Aditya

Did you know that the Appraisal Institute published and offers a Commercial Green and Energy Efficient Addendum? This document provides a unique framework for assisting appraisers to va

Filed under: Appraisers

0 replies | 4196 views | Posted on: 12/14/2018 | Last updated: 03/04/2025

Solar & Storage Finance April 1 - 2, 2019, Austin Downtown, TX

by Yishan

SEIA predicts an additional 4,671 MW of new solar installations over next 5 years in Texas, ranking the state second in the USA for growth after California. In the last 3-months of 2017, Texas added 2

Filed under: Events

Texas Green Building

0 replies | 1741 views | Posted on: 11/23/2018 | Last updated: 11/23/2018

Understanding the LEED Integrative Process Credit in LEED v4, November 19, 12 noon - 1 pm (Cambridge - Attend in person)

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Understanding the LEED Integrative Process Credit in LEED v4, November 19, 12 noon - 1 pm LEED Fellow John Boecker describes (in a pre-recorded webinar) what the IP credit means, how to take advantage…

Massachusetts Green Builders

0 replies | 592 views | Posted on: 11/16/2014 | Last updated: 11/16/2014

2018 HELIX Summit, December 07, 2018, Providence , RI

by Yishan

Please join for our third annual Home Energy Labeling Information eXchange (HELIX) Summit this December 7 in Providence, Rhode Island. NEEP is also organizing a reception on the evening prior to

Filed under: Events

Rhode Island Green Building

0 replies | 790 views | Posted on: 11/02/2018 | Last updated: 11/28/2018

New England Women in Energy and the Environment (NEWIEE) Annual Meeting and Fall Fête, November 13, 4:30-8:30 pm, Boston

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

2018 NEWIEE Fall Fête and Annual Meeting

Please join New England Women in Energy and the Environment (NEWIEE) for its Annual Meeting of members and Fall Fête. At this year’s event

Filed under: Massachusetts

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: New England Women In Energy and the Environment,NIEWEE

0 replies | 998 views | Posted on: 10/23/2018 | Last updated: 10/23/2018

USGBCA MA, Green Building Showcase, October 25, 5:30-8:30pm, UMass Boston

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

The USGBC MA community works hard to advance sustainable and regenerative design, construction, and operation of the built environment. Once a year, we gather to celebrate industry success and innovat

Filed under: Massachusetts

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: Green Building Showcase

0 replies | 1398 views | Posted on: 10/04/2018 | Last updated: 10/04/2018

Accessible Design, Universal Design, and Social Equity--are we hitting the mark?

by GreenCE Sustainable Design and Construction

I'm new to the sustainable industry, and have been exploring ideas that are new to me but probably not all the experts. Recently, I posted a blog exploring accessible, universal, and equitable des

Filed under: Other Green Building - Other

0 replies | 3263 views | Posted on: 09/19/2018 | Last updated: 02/14/2023

Webinar - Mission Possible! Southern California Prop 39 ZNE School Retrofit Pilot Case Studies, September 27

by Connie NBI

This one-hour webinar will highlight two ZNE school retrofit projects – one at a district scale and another at a community college. Featured projects include Garden Grove School District and San Ber…

Filed under: Webinars

Related to: Information and Resources

California Green Building

Keywords: California,Green Schools,Zero Net Energy,Sustainable Schools,ZNE,zero net energy schools

0 replies | 1217 views | Posted on: 08/29/2018 | Last updated: 09/01/2018

Solar Decathlon 2015! October 8-11 and 15-18 - Winner Announced October 17

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

U.S. Department of Energy Solar Decathlon 2015! October 8-11 and 15-18 27 Schools, 16 Teams! The U.S. Department of Energy Solar Decathlon challenges collegiate teams to design, build, and op…

Filed under: Solar Decathlon

Keywords: Green Building,Energy Efficiency,Solar Decathlon

0 replies | 1478 views | Posted on: 09/03/2015 | Last updated: 09/03/2015

SaveOhno.org is in MIT's Climate CoLab finals!

by dylanhusted // Student-entrepreneur launching a nonprofit focused on climate change

My social venture, SaveOhno.org, is 1 of 4 teams to get this far in the competition, out of 75 total. The top 2 compete for $10,000 this fall! If you have 30 seconds, it'd be a HUGE help if you vote f…

Filed under: Environmental Activism

0 replies | 1019 views | Posted on: 08/04/2015 | Last updated: 08/04/2015

The Future of Energy Policy in NYS Event - July 10th

by Chelsea W. // Student

Join Greening USA in their Green Bag Lunch Series, a monthly forum that bring experts together to develop better practices in community sustainability. This upcoming session will feature Jessica Azula…

Filed under: New York

Related to: Trade Shows and Events ,Safety

New York Green Building Group

Keywords: New York Events

0 replies | 1197 views | Posted on: 06/16/2015 | Last updated: 06/30/2015

Environment America, Environment MA Petition to Stop Attacks on Solar

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Who would have a problem with Solar Energy? Sign the Environment America and Environment MA petition to make clear that you support Solar power. "Solar is currently one of the fastest growing …

Filed under: Environmental Activism

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: Environment Massachusetts,Environment America

0 replies | 1419 views | Posted on: 05/07/2015 | Last updated: 05/07/2015

High Performance New Construction and Solar Homes Seminar, April 9th

by Mark413

You're invited to the High Performance New Construction and Solar Homes Seminar hosted by MassCEC and Mass Save. This event will focus on the Massachusetts Residential New Construction Program, high p…

Filed under: Massachusetts

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: Energy Efficiency,Solar,High Performance Building

0 replies | 1539 views | Posted on: 03/30/2015 | Last updated: 04/02/2015

Rally to Save Cape Wind! Saturday, February 28th on Boston Common at 1 pm

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Join the Better Future Project Saturday to call on Marcy Reed, President of National Grid in MA, to reinstate the contracts with Cape Wind and invest in wind turbines, not gas pipelines. For Massa…

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: Energy,Massachusetts,Cape Wind,Alt Energy,Wind

0 replies | 1127 views | Posted on: 02/23/2015 | Last updated: 03/06/2015

 

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