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Emerging Professionals of Massachusetts Monthly Meeting June 19th 6-7:30pm

by Matt Z. // Student

The EPMA Committee is a great venue for becoming more engaged with green building community and forming meaningful connections with colleagues across the industry. Our monthly meetings are open to any…

Filed under: Events

Massachusetts Green Builders

0 replies | 586 views | Posted on: 06/15/2017 | Last updated: 06/15/2017

Intro to Living Green Wall Gardens - A CEU Presentation (Online) by Urbanstrong, December 22, 12pm EST

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

A thriving green wall in a lobby makes a striking first impression and tends to be a conversation-starter. It is a beautiful living work of art that cools and cleans the air and has been proven to hav

Filed under: Green Roof Systems (see Landscaping)

New York Green Building Group

Keywords: Green Roofs,Green Walls,UrbanStrong,Living Walls

0 replies | 1592 views | Posted on: 12/13/2020 | Last updated: 12/13/2020

Webinar: Building Healthy Living Soil for Plant and Planet Health, December 13, 2:30-5pm EST

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

basic soil microbiology, what it does for plants and our bodies, and how to restore soil life and nourish it without tillage

About this Event

This will be an ONLINE Zoom class!

This Class wil

Filed under: Soil

Keywords: Environment,Soil,Healthy Soils,Environmental Health,Soil Health,Soil Microbiology

0 replies | 1282 views | Posted on: 12/02/2020 | Last updated: 12/02/2020

2020 U.S. C3E Women in Clean Energy Symposium and Awards, December 8 - 9, 12pm - 4:30pm EDT

by SarahA

We must move faster and smarter to transform and decarbonize our energy system. Climate change, the Covid-19 pandemic, related economic challenges, and social inequity are among the challenges we are

Filed under: Cleantech

Keywords: Climate Change,Energy,clean energy,Technology,Low Carbon,Decarbonize,No Carbon

0 replies | 1458 views | Posted on: 11/14/2020 | Last updated: 11/14/2020

The Seeds of Sustainability; Wood, Lumber & Mass Timber, Online, November 18, 1:45pm-3:15 EST

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

This seminar follows the life cycle of wood, wood fiber, and mass timber as sustainable design solutions for the built environment. A focus will be on continuous improvement considerations for project

Filed under: Lumber

Colorado High Performance and Passive House Building Group

Keywords: Wood,built environment,mass timber,Lumber

0 replies | 1385 views | Posted on: 10/29/2020 | Last updated: 10/29/2020

2020 CTGBC Green Building Awards Ceremony, Virtual Celebration, October 29, 4pm - 5:30pm

by SarahA

Join Us for the 2020 Virtual Green Building Awards Event!

See Keynote Speakers Dr. Joseph Allen & John Macomber present!

Filed under: Connecticut

Connecticut Green Building

Keywords: Green Building Awards,Healthy Buildings,Covid-19,Long Term,Virtual Celebration

0 replies | 1106 views | Posted on: 10/15/2020 | Last updated: 10/15/2020

Solar Power International, Virtual Trade Show, October 21 - 22

by SarahA

Participate in SPI, ESI, and North America Smart Energy Week from your home or office. Registration is free!

Available now: Browse exhibitors and products, with more being added daily.

Filed under: Solar Energy

Solar Energy and Green Building

Keywords: Energy Efficiency,Renewable Energy,Solar Energy,Solar Installation,Solar Power International

0 replies | 1688 views | Posted on: 09/27/2020 | Last updated: 10/05/2020

Webinar: Building Life Cycle Impact: Understanding the Impacts of Building Design, September 23, 11:45am MDT

by SarahA

The carbon impact of building materials is a critical factor in our planet’s future. Life cycle assessments (LCAs) can benefit designers and manufacturers while achieving the goals of green buil

Filed under: Energy

Keywords: Green Building,LCA,Life Cycle Analysis,Life Cycle Impact,Verdacity

0 replies | 1135 views | Posted on: 09/11/2020 | Last updated: 09/11/2020

International Webinar: Climate Change Virtual, September 18 - 19

by Sara Price

It is our pleasure to invite you for International Webinar on Climate Change

during September 18-19, 2020 with the Theme: “Exploring the possibilities to overcome climate change challenges.&r

Filed under: Webinars

Keywords: Climate Change,Global Warming,Climate

0 replies | 883 views | Posted on: 08/10/2020 | Last updated: 08/10/2020

Massachusetts New Construction Webinar, Presented by Mass Save and Eversource, Wednesday, Jul 29, 10 am EDT

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

We are less than a week away from The Mass Save Commercial New Construction and Major Renovation new solutions webinar. We look forward to sharing the details of our new energy efficiency initiatives.

Related to: Weather Barriers

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: Massachusetts,Construction,Mass Save,Net zero,Zero Net Energy,ZNE,Eversource,Commercial Construction

0 replies | 1053 views | Posted on: 07/24/2020 | Last updated: 07/24/2020

USGBC Northern California Webinar: LEED Committee - Learn from Pacific Region Experts, July 28, 12 pm PST

by samanthaklein // Intern

LEED Committees are composed of expert volunteers from across the country who guide the evolution of LEED. LEED committee volunteers help develop, implement, and revise the LEED rating systems, ensuri

Filed under: Webinars

California Green Building

Keywords: LEED,USGBC,Community

0 replies | 891 views | Posted on: 07/11/2020 | Last updated: 07/11/2020

Webinar: Green Schools Roundtable: Where Do We Go From Here? July 23, 2pm EDT

by samanthaklein // Intern

2019-2020 was a school year like we've never seen before. As we watch infection rates seesaw and try to anticipate what reopening schools might look like in the Fall, this webinar intends to 

Filed under: Green Schools

Related to: Other

Keywords: USGBC,Green Schools,Covid-19

0 replies | 724 views | Posted on: 06/23/2020 | Last updated: 06/23/2020

Webinar: Decarbonizing Existing Commercial Buildings in California, June 24, 9am PDT

by samanthaklein // Intern

This session will discuss the specifics of decarbonizing existing commercial buildings as well as the more broad background on building decarbonization in California. You will learn how commercially-r

Filed under: Webinars

Related to: Builders/Contractors

California Green Building

Keywords: Green Building,California,Decarbonization

0 replies | 1106 views | Posted on: 06/09/2020 | Last updated: 06/09/2020

Green Building Job Opportunity - Help Grow an Association, and a Movement - USGBC Ohio SW Region Seeks Executive Director

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Green Building Job Opportunity: USGBC Ohio Seeks Executive Director The Regional Director position is the first line of engagement for those interested in getting involved with USGBC locally and s…

Filed under: Green Building Jobs

Keywords: Green Building Jobs,USGBC Ohio

0 replies | 1508 views | Posted on: 02/02/2017 | Last updated: 02/02/2017

Free Workshop on Home Energy Efficiency, June 10

by AbbieKnight

Join us this Saturday, June 10th for a free workshop on home energy efficiency with Renew Boston to learn how to reduce your monthly energy bills and energy use while improving the year-round comfort …

Filed under: Events

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: Energy Efficiency

0 replies | 925 views | Posted on: 06/06/2017 | Last updated: 06/06/2017

Innovation and Impact 2017 Symposium, June 14

by AbbieKnight

The Innovation and Impact Symposium focuses on emerging technologies in Mobility, Energy and the Built Environment. Join the region’s leaders from the startup, corporate, public and research communi…

Filed under: Events

California Green Building

Keywords: Energy,Environment

0 replies | 585 views | Posted on: 05/25/2017 | Last updated: 05/25/2017

BASEA Forum: MA Clean Energy Momentum: - 'Ranking State Progress' May 11th 7:00pm

by ChristinaC // Marketing Student

BASEA Forum: MA Clean Energy Momentum: - 'Ranking State Progress' May 11 | 7:00pm First Parish in Cambridge Unitarian Universalist, 3 Church Street, Harvard Square Join BASEA at their monthly mee…

Filed under: Massachusetts

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: clean energy,Leadership

0 replies | 775 views | Posted on: 05/10/2017 | Last updated: 05/10/2017

NYSERDA Forum: Panelized Construction for Architects and Designers

by aahassonjee

NYSERDA hosts Panelized Construction for Architects and Design Professionals. NYSERDA is excited to announce an expanded session in conjunction with their Efficiency Revolution series focusing on p…

Filed under: New York

0 replies | 920 views | Posted on: 04/27/2017 | Last updated: 04/27/2017

Event: Passive Architectural Design for Affordable Housing, 4/27, 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM, Chicago, IL

by Kalyani.rc // Passive House / Sustainability Enthusiast

How can passive housing design principles—which focus on energy efficiency, comfort, and minimizing environmental impact—be used in the creation of affordable housing? This question will be the…

Filed under: Illinois

Illinois Green Building Group

0 replies | 650 views | Posted on: 04/06/2017 | Last updated: 04/06/2017

Event: Make it Tight: Building Enclosure Airtightness Training, 4/11, 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM, Newton, MA

by Kalyani.rc // Passive House / Sustainability Enthusiast

Event: Make it Tight: Building Enclosure Airtightness Training Tuesday, April 11th, 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm Location: Auburndale Builders 151 Adams Street Newton, MA 02458 Ticket: $100 Join 47…

Filed under: Massachusetts

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: 475 High Performance Building Supply,Building Enclosure,Airtightness

0 replies | 655 views | Posted on: 04/05/2017 | Last updated: 04/05/2017

Nominate Green Schools Leaders for the 9th Annual Green Difference Awards 2017! Apply by April 7

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Nominate a Green Difference Maker Today! Green Schools honors and recognizes Outstanding National Environmental Education & STEM Education efforts led in our Schools & Communities through our Annua…

Filed under: Green Schools

Keywords: Green Schools,Healthy Schools

0 replies | 1034 views | Posted on: 03/29/2017 | Last updated: 03/29/2017

15th Annual New York State Green Building Conference March 30-31, 2017, Syracuse

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

15th Annual New York State Green Building Conference March 30-31, 2017 Marriott Syracuse Downtown 100 East Onondaga Street Syracuse, NY 13202 Tel: 315-474-2424 (Hotel) The 15th Annual New Yo…

Filed under: New York

New York Green Building Group

0 replies | 680 views | Posted on: 03/15/2017 | Last updated: 03/15/2017

Free Event: Reclaiming Our Estuary: The Newtown Creek Experience, 3/9, 4:00PM - 9:00PM, Queens, NY

by Kalyani.rc // Passive House / Sustainability Enthusiast

Reclaiming Our Estuary: The Newtown Creek Experience by Newtown Creek Alliance Thursday, March 9, 4:00 PM – 9:00 PM EST Location: LaGuardia Community College Little Theater in Shenker Hall …

Filed under: New York

New York Green Building Group

Keywords: Newtown Creek Alliance,Waterways,Queens

0 replies | 617 views | Posted on: 03/09/2017 | Last updated: 03/09/2017

Event: GreenCon 2017 by USGBC Central PA, Thursday, 3/16, 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM EDT, Millersville University, PA

by Kalyani.rc // Passive House / Sustainability Enthusiast

GreenCon 2017 by USGBC Central PA Thursday, March 16, 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM EDT Tickets: $10 – $120 Location: Millersville University Millersville, PA 17551 GreenCon is USGBC Central Penns…

Filed under: Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania Sustainability Group

Keywords: USGBC PA

0 replies | 956 views | Posted on: 02/24/2017 | Last updated: 02/24/2017

Germany calls for gas/diesel car ban by 2030

by Kalyani.rc // Passive House / Sustainability Enthusiast

Germany isn't content with relying on financial incentives to usher in an era of pollution-free cars. The country's Bundesrat (federal council) approved a resolution that calls for a ban on new intern…

Filed under: Electric Vehicles

Keywords: Policy,Transport,Carbon Reduction

0 replies | 2279 views | Posted on: 02/15/2017 | Last updated: 02/15/2017

 

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