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USGBCMA and organicArchitect Present: New Approaches to Designing Net Zero Buildings, 1/12 8:30 am - 12 noon

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

New Approaches to Designing Net Zero Buildings January 12, 8:30 AM through 12 PM This workshop will teach you how to achieve net zero energy on your projects. You will learn new ways to convince y…

Filed under: Massachusetts

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: Green Building,Netzero,organicArchitect

0 replies | 1392 views | Posted on: 01/06/2016 | Last updated: 01/06/2016

Seattle City Light - Energy Efficiency as a Service, August 29, 9:30-11:30am, Seattle, WA

by Gina Pryciak // Student

Please join Seattle City Light for a free event where you will be walked through the program details of the new Energy Efficiency as a Service (EEaS) pilot and have the opportunity to ask any que

Filed under: Energy

Keywords: Energy Efficiency

0 replies | 848 views | Posted on: 08/04/2019 | Last updated: 08/06/2019

New York Passes Climate Climate & Community Protection Act - 5th State to Target 100% Clean Energy

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

New York just passed the Climate Climate & Community Protection Act with a commitment to reach 100 percent carbon-free electricity by 2040 and economy-wide, net-zero carbon emissions by 2050

Filed under: Climate Change

Keywords: Climate Change,clean energy,Renewable Energy,New York,Legislation,100% Renewable Energy

0 replies | 3756 views | Posted on: 07/23/2019 | Last updated: 02/09/2023

South: Historic Preservation + LEED in King William, July 24, San Antonio, TX

by AbbieKnight

USGBC Texas South Region is hosting at tour of a historic home in the King William Neighborhood.

The house at the corner of King William and Turner was built in 1863 and was added on several time b

Texas Green Building

0 replies | 1008 views | Posted on: 07/07/2019 | Last updated: 07/07/2019

Central Europe Towards Sustainable Building, July 2-4, Prague, Czech Republic

by Gina Pryciak // Student

Central Europe towards Sustainable Building Prague 2019 (CESB19) event will be a part of 2019 international Sustainable Built Environment conference series convened under auspices of the four int

Keywords: Green Building,Climate Change,Architecture,Energy Efficiency,Sustainability,Sustainable Building

0 replies | 968 views | Posted on: 06/13/2019 | Last updated: 06/13/2019

“Glavel could replace plastic foam below grade“

by Glavel, Inc

GLAVEL, INC., is a Vermont based company that specializes in manufacturing light-weight aggregate from recycled glass. Recently featured in TreeHugger, Glavel seeks to provide high performance, non-to

Filed under: Green Living

Keywords: Green Building,Passive House,Insulation,Vermont,Green Building Materials,Recycled Materials,PassiveHaus,Glass,Glavel

0 replies | 1434 views | Posted on: 06/05/2019 | Last updated: 06/17/2019

Sanitation Districts of Los Angeles County's Facilities Tour, June 8, 9-11:30, Wittier, California

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

The Sanitation Districts invite you to tour our facilities in Whittier and learn what happens to your sewage and trash.  

People from over 100 countries have toured Sanitation Districts&#

Filed under: California

California Green Building

Keywords: Waste Management,Sanitation

0 replies | 1757 views | Posted on: 05/17/2019 | Last updated: 05/17/2019

California Building Codes: Setting the Pace for Sustainability Workshop, May 15, Sacramento, CA

by ella.nielsen44 // Student

Code experts from the relevant state agencies will highlight key issues, address implementation strategies and answer questions concerning the 2019 Code. Find out what might be coming in future code u

Filed under: California

California Green Building

Keywords: Sustainability,Building Codes,California

0 replies | 1664 views | Posted on: 04/25/2019 | Last updated: 04/27/2019

Saving Energy with Daylighting Design

by GreenCE Sustainable Design and Construction

In a previous five-part series, Climate Change: It’s All About the Straws, Isn’t it?, I explored the five main things that are effecting climate change, according to Bill Gates. He li

Filed under: Energy

Keywords: Energy Conservation,Daylighting

0 replies | 11109 views | Posted on: 03/25/2019 | Last updated: 02/11/2023

Better Buildings, Better Bodies: Strategies for Health & Wellness Webinar, March 5th

by AbbieKnight

The buildings in which we live, work, and play have a direct impact on our mental and physical health. This webinar showcases Better Buildings partners who are implementing design strategies and bench

Filed under: Events

Keywords: Healthy Housing,Better Buildings Challenge

0 replies | 1844 views | Posted on: 02/28/2019 | Last updated: 02/28/2019

FREE WEBINAR: Innovations in Hand Dryers: Improvements and Impacts on Sustainability, Wednesday, August 28, 2019 - 12:00pm to 1:00pm EDT

by GreenCE Sustainable Design and Construction

In this one-hour course, we’ll discuss the evolution of electric hand dryers and how today’s high-speed, energy efficient dryers minimize impacts on the environment while providing a speed

Filed under: Continuing Education Courses

Keywords: Energy Efficiency,Sustainability,Hand Dryers

0 replies | 890 views | Posted on: 01/31/2019 | Last updated: 01/31/2019

FREE WEBINAR: Incorporating Sustainable Materials into Commercial Restroom Design, Thursday, September 12, 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,sustainablity

0 replies | 2119 views | Posted on: 01/18/2019 | Last updated: 08/06/2019

FREE WEBINAR: Integrative Process and Whole Canopy System Solution Design, Tuesday, January 22, 2019 - 12:00pm to 1:00pm EST

by GreenCE Sustainable Design and Construction

Canopy systems are sometimes one of those building elements that gets taken for granted or overlooked, despite the important role they play in providing coverage, shading and reduced heat gain to a bu

Filed under: Webinars

Keywords: Canopy,Integrative Design

0 replies | 2045 views | Posted on: 01/02/2019 | Last updated: 01/17/2019

Student Internship

by Steven Fitzgerald // Student/Consultant

I have received information that the USGBC Ma Chapter is looking for a Student Intern starting Mid January. I will get a full description of the job and anybody interested feel free to contact me.

Emerging Green Professionals

0 replies | 927 views | Posted on: 11/21/2014 | Last updated: 11/21/2014

Tell Congress to Support a Strong Climate Agreement in Paris!

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Tell Congress to Support a Strong Climate Agreement in Paris! From November 30 through December 11, delegations from 195 nations will gather in Paris to negotiate an agreement to reduce greenhouse …

Filed under: Environmental Activism

Keywords: Climate Change,COP21,Paris,American Sustainable Business Council

0 replies | 1409 views | Posted on: 11/23/2015 | Last updated: 11/23/2015

Energy Roundtable on Energy Equality - Friday, December 11 8:30 am - 12:30 pm

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Energy Equality: Ensuring our Energy Future Positively Impacts All Communities Friday, December 11, 2015 from 8:30 am to 12:30 pm American Association of Blacks in Energy - First annual Energy Rou…

Filed under: Massachusetts

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: Energy,Equality,Resilience,AABE Boston

0 replies | 1601 views | Posted on: 10/30/2015 | Last updated: 10/30/2015

Our Member Artaic could Use your Vote in the Interior Design BOY Awards!

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Our Member Artaic made it to the final round of the 2015 Interior Design Best Of Year Awards, and they would love your vote! Vote for Artaic in the Materials & Surfacing category and help them WIN! …

Filed under: Contests and Votes

Related to: Public Relations

Keywords: Green Building,Interior Design,Mosaic Tile

0 replies | 1336 views | Posted on: 10/08/2015 | Last updated: 10/08/2015

Know Tomorrow Climate Festival - Boston Ritz Carlton

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

The Climate Reality Project partnered with a new nonprofit, Know Tomorrow, to create a national 'Day of Action'. Boston's representation opted for an event with music, speakers, food, and more. I'll a…

Filed under: Climate Change

Massachusetts Green Builders

0 replies | 1575 views | Posted on: 09/30/2015 | Last updated: 09/30/2015

MASSCEC commits $30million for cost-effective heating and cooling systems

by Stella Ng'oma // Green building enthusiast

A positive development by Massachusetts Clean Energy Center(MassCEC) to promote use of high efficiency clean heating and cooling systems, and support the growing clean energy industry. Through a p…

Filed under: Energy

Keywords: clean energy,Massachusetts Clean Energy Center,Heating and cooling systems

0 replies | 1148 views | Posted on: 09/08/2015 | Last updated: 09/08/2015

Beautycounter- Beautiful Products, Made Safely

by Chelsea W. // Student

After watching the widely known movie, An Inconvenient Truth, founder of Beautycounter, Gregg Renfrew, became very passionate about environmental health. As a wife and mother of three, she discovered …

Filed under: Health and Beauty Products

Related to: Health and Beauty Products,Cosmetics,Other Health and Beauty Products,Personal Hygiene Products

Keywords: Beauty,Cosmetics,Enviromental Health

0 replies | 3388 views | Posted on: 08/14/2015 | Last updated: 08/14/2015

7 Research-Backed Ways Your Business Will Benefit by Being More Socially Responsible

by Chelsea W. // Student

"Investments in sustainability issues are shareholder-value enhancing". In today's world, being a company that does the "right thing" and actually cares about more than just the bottom line is soon …

Filed under: Studies/Surveys

Related to: Information and Resources ,Sustainable Communities and Developments ,Studies/Surveys,News

Keywords: Social Responsibility

0 replies | 1019 views | Posted on: 07/14/2015 | Last updated: 07/14/2015

USGBCMA - Presentation at the State House on the Green Building Advocacy Platform, June 23, 9 am

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Join the USGBCMA at the Members Lounge at the State House on June 23, from 9-11 am for a Green Building Policy Forum. Massachusetts State House House Members Lounge 24 Beacon St, 3rd Floor Bost…

Filed under: Massachusetts

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: Massachusetts,USGBCMA,Green Building Policy

0 replies | 1188 views | Posted on: 06/17/2015 | Last updated: 06/17/2015

Social Equity Credits in LEED, May 28, 2015 8:30 AM-10 AM USGBC Massachusetts

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

May 28, 2015 8:30 AM-10 AM 50 Milk St, 17th Floor Hercules Conference Room Boston, MA USGBC has identified “fostering social equity” as a driving principle in its strategic plan, and in 201…

Filed under: Massachusetts

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: Green Building,LEED,Social Equity

0 replies | 1531 views | Posted on: 05/15/2015 | Last updated: 05/15/2015

SaveOhno.org Beta Launch - Gamified Platform For Climate Activism

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

Hey everyone, I'm a student at Babson College and I recently launched the public beta for my nonprofit, SaveOhno.org! 'Ohno' is a character that represents your great granddaughter, and it's up to you…

Filed under: Climate Change

Keywords: Climate Change,Gamification

0 replies | 1638 views | Posted on: 04/08/2015 | Last updated: 04/08/2015

Help Cleantech Open Northeast celebrate its 10th anniversary! March 19

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Help Cleantech Open Northeast celebrate its 10th anniversary #KickoffCleanTech March 19, 2015 5:30-8:30 PM Greentown Labs, 28 Dane Street, Somerville, MA 02143 Join us for an awesome night of…

Filed under: Massachusetts

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: Cleantech Open Northeast

0 replies | 1220 views | Posted on: 03/05/2015 | Last updated: 03/05/2015

 

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