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Carbon Taxes, Presented by MetroWest Climate Solutions Group, First Parish in Wayland, March 10, 7:30pm

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

The MetroWest Climate Solutions Group,will offer two March sessions on tackling climate change. These free sessions will be cosponsored by Mass Audubon and hosted by First Parish in Wayland (225 Bosto

Filed under: Climate Change

Massachusetts Green Builders

0 replies | 1286 views | Posted on: 02/10/2020 | Last updated: 02/10/2020

Turning Vision into Reality at the Etna Center for Community (ECO), in Etna, Pennsylvania, April 9, 9-10:30 am ET

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

In 2017, former Etna Borough Councilwoman Megan Tuñón and her husband held the historic Ochse Building on the 341-343 block of Butler Street under conservatorship until the Etn

Pennsylvania Sustainability Group

0 replies | 573 views | Posted on: 03/25/2025 | Last updated: 03/25/2025

Free Webinar: Retrofit Solutions Webinar Series - Innovative Gas Technologies & the Role of Utilities in a Clean Energy Future, April 2, 12 pm CT

by Shivani // Social Media Manager

As the energy sector moves toward a low-carbon future, both electric and gas utilities will play a critical role in ensuring safe, reliable, and affordable energy solutions. This virtual session will

0 replies | 682 views | Posted on: 03/07/2025 | Last updated: 03/07/2025

Accelerating the Circular Economy, April 29 - May 1, Denver, Colorado

by Shivani // Social Media Manager

Circularity is the premier gathering of professionals advancing solutions for the circular economy. Focused on accelerating systems change, Circularity empowers attendees to rethink how we make, sell,

Colorado High Performance and Passive House Building Group

0 replies | 1120 views | Posted on: 02/07/2025 | Last updated: 03/15/2025

Sustainable Enterprise Conference of Sonoma, March 27, California

by Shivani // Social Media Manager

The Sustainable Enterprise Conference, guided by Sustainable North Bay, is a testament to the power of collaboration in advancing sustainability. Through its alignment with the One Planet Living

California Green Building

0 replies | 860 views | Posted on: 01/21/2025 | Last updated: 01/21/2025

Green Schools Conference, March 3-4, Orlando, Florida

by Shivani // Social Media Manager

The Green Schools Conference (GSC) brings together everyone involved in creating and advocating for green schools, with a focus on those leading their schools and school systems toward whole-school su

Florida Green Building Group

0 replies | 841 views | Posted on: 12/31/2024 | Last updated: 01/01/2025

Canary Live Houston at Greentown Labs, Houston, Texas, January 30, 5 - 10pm

by Shivani // Social Media Manager

Canary Media is excited to bring this live event series to Houston on Thursday, January 30, 2025 from 5:00–9:00 pm at Greentown Labs. Topics include industrial decarbonizatio

Texas Green Building

0 replies | 914 views | Posted on: 12/05/2024 | Last updated: 02/03/2025

Free Webinar: For the Birds: Energy Co-Benefits of Bird-Friendly Buildings, December 10, 11 am - 12 pm ET

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Enhancing energy efficiency through building envelope technologies doesn’t just improve building performance – it can also play a key role in protecting bird populations. Join this webinar

0 replies | 645 views | Posted on: 11/18/2024 | Last updated: 11/18/2024

Balanced Ventilation for Better Health, Comfort & Energy Efficiency: IAQ, OAQ, Ventilation and Filtration, Online, November 14, 9 am-1 pm PT

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

More and more buildings are being constructed with high-performance building envelopes. For these buildings, a well-designed and installed ventilation system is a must. Dan Perunko of Balance Point Ho

California Green Building

0 replies | 506 views | Posted on: 10/31/2024 | Last updated: 10/31/2024

International Well Building Institute (IWBI) - Free Places Matter Webcast Series - Part 4: Mental Resilience, April 15, 12 pm EST

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

PLACES MATTER FOR
Mental Resilience

Cultivating resilience through mindful practice

With managers looking for new ways to support their teams virtually, parents becoming teachers overnight, une


Filed under: Health and Air Quality

Buildings and Our Health - News and Information

Keywords: Healthy Building,Health,Healthy Buildings,Mental Health,Wellness

0 replies | 1618 views | Posted on: 04/11/2020 | Last updated: 04/19/2020

FREE Webinar - Daylighting by Design, April 7, 12pm EDT

by GreenCE Sustainable Design and Construction

This course discusses the benefits of a thoughtfully- designed light control system and how to make it work for your project's natural-lighting and shading needs. The discussion emphases implementing

Filed under: Education

Emerging Green Professionals

0 replies | 1685 views | Posted on: 03/26/2020 | Last updated: 04/09/2020

Air-Source Heat Pumps, Mini-Splits, and Heat Pump Water Heaters Seminar, April 24, Natick, MA (*Now a Webinar)

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

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As a result of recent health and safety concerns regarding the COVID-19 virus, this seminar will also be offered as a live webinar.

To register for the online webinar, please foll

Filed under: Education

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: Heat Pumps,Minisplit,Course

0 replies | 2404 views | Posted on: 03/15/2020 | Last updated: 03/21/2020

Event: Advocacy Summit: Passive House as the Platform for Net-Zero, Electrification and Carbon-Free Buildings, March 10, Boston

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

(For more information, see the event post in our MA Green Builders Group, or on our open green Building Calendar: https://www.rateitgreen.com/green-building-resources/sustainable-building-events/

Equity and Green Building

0 replies | 563 views | Posted on: 03/03/2020 | Last updated: 03/03/2020

Building the SouthCoast's Clean Energy Future, Wednesday June 29, 6-7:30 pm, New Bedford

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

SouthCoast Community Energy Series: Building the SouthCoast's Clean Energy Future Wednesday, June 29, 2016 from 6 - 7:30 PM Greater New Bedford Regional Vocational-Technical High School 112…

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: Marion Institute,Toxics Action Center,Leadership SouthCoast,SouthCoast Media Group,Acadia Center

0 replies | 850 views | Posted on: 06/28/2016 | Last updated: 06/28/2016

(New Dates!) Facilities & Campus Energy, The American Institute of Architects, Washington D.C., September 8-9, 2021

by mkilmartin // Intern

Out of an abundance of caution due to COVID-19 for the health and safety of all, RSC has re-scheduled of the Summit. Speakers are in the process of being re-confirmed for the new dates. 

Filed under: Green Facilities

Green Building Advocacy

0 replies | 1455 views | Posted on: 01/24/2020 | Last updated: 02/06/2021

Webinar - Veridian at County Farm: Accelerating the Transformation to a World of Living Communities, January 22

by mkilmartin // Intern

Veridian at County Farm is nestled on County Farm Park with 130 acres of woods, trillium-lined trails, gardens and playgrounds. It is targeted to be one of the nation’s first mixed-income net ze

Filed under: Green Living

Developing Technologies

Keywords: Green Living,sustainable farming,Education

0 replies | 1602 views | Posted on: 01/10/2020 | Last updated: 01/10/2020

Facades+AM San Francisco, January 31, 7:30 AM-4 PM, San Francisco, CA

by mkilmartin // Intern

Join Facades+ in San Francisco on January 31, 2020. The program includes three sessions covering issues unique to the region, including innovative building skins, high performance facades and the futu

Filed under: Education

California Green Building

Keywords: Green Building Education,California Events

0 replies | 1632 views | Posted on: 12/14/2019 | Last updated: 12/26/2019

GTM Webinar: 3 Ways Cellular PV System Monitoring Will Improve Your Bottom Line (12/8 @ 2PM EST)

by aahassonjee

Gaining insight and control over your PV installations is crucial to ensure profitability and customer satisfaction in an uncertain solar market. With many options to choose from, one proven way is mi…

Filed under: Webinars

New York Green Building Group

0 replies | 727 views | Posted on: 11/28/2016 | Last updated: 11/29/2016

Passive House Days New York Passive House, Open House at 153rd St, Sunday November 13, 3 pm, #NYC

by aahassonjee

Passive House Days New York Passive House Open House November 13, 3 pm, #NYC 542W 153rd St New York, NY As part of the annual Passive House Days in New York series, an open house will be held …

Filed under: New York

New York Green Building Group

0 replies | 631 views | Posted on: 11/03/2016 | Last updated: 11/09/2016

Green Building Service Opportunity in Boston, November 19: Help Weatherize with YouthBuild Boston and USGBCMA, this Thanksgiving Season

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

YouthBuild Boston and the USGBC MA Residential Green Building Committee MA Chapter 2016 Winterization Service Project Saturday, November 19 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM 27 Centre Street Boston, MA 021…

Filed under: Massachusetts

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: Green Building,Boston,Community Service,Weatherization,YouthBuild USA, Inc.,YouthBuild Boston

0 replies | 1428 views | Posted on: 10/17/2016 | Last updated: 11/02/2016

Refuge Sustainable Building Center is Hiring - Bozeman, Montana

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Refuge Sustainable Building Center - Bozeman, Montana This position would require approximately 25 hours per week which would include 2 Saturdays each month and half days 4 - 5 days a week. Re…

Filed under: Green Building Jobs

Keywords: Green Building Jobs,Green Jobs

0 replies | 1312 views | Posted on: 09/15/2016 | Last updated: 09/15/2016

Senate Bill 32 Sets Aggressive New Goal for California Emission Levels

by JackSawyer // Student

California is leading the nation in reducing greenhouse-gas emissions, and has done so through aggressive climate bills. This effective methodology looks to continue as California recently passed Sena…

Filed under: Government Policies

California Green Building

Keywords: Renewable Energy,California,National Grid,Senate Bill 32,Grid

0 replies | 1898 views | Posted on: 09/01/2016 | Last updated: 09/01/2016

How to Succeed with Commissioning: Tools, Best Practices & Overcoming Barriers, Thursday, July 28, 2016

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

How to Succeed with Commissioning . . . Tools, Best Practices & Overcoming Barriers Thursday, July 28, 2016 ST. Louis Science Center 5050 Oakland Avenue St. Louis, MO 63110 - Examine commiss…

Filed under: Missouri

Missouri Green Building

Keywords: Building Commissioning

0 replies | 962 views | Posted on: 07/28/2016 | Last updated: 07/28/2016

July 16th: Build a Bog Bridge Training and Workday

by EmmamHowe // Marketing/Green Policy Development

Join the Nature Conservancy in New Hampshire for their Build a Bog Bridge Training and Workday! ABOUT THE EVENT: The bog bridges in the Manchester Cedar Swamp are in dire need of a facelift! The Na…

DEADLINE TOMORROW, July 8th: Food Solutions New England (FSNE) Network Leadership Institute Fall Sessions

by Higgins_James // Student

Food Solutions New England (FSNE) seeks to grow, strengthen, and diversify its network leadership across the region. They are seeking regional green thinkers and doers to participate in the first FSNE…

New Hampshire Green Building

Keywords: Sustainable Living,New Hampshire,Food Solutions New England,Food Sustainability

0 replies | 908 views | Posted on: 07/07/2016 | Last updated: 07/07/2016

 

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