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Greentown Labs Demo Day 2019, Somerville, MA, June 7

by AbbieKnight

Join on Friday, June 7 for the unique opportunity to explore the Global Center for Cleantech Innovation, meet the growing startup community, and hear from impressive keynote speake

Filed under: Massachusetts

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: Cleantech,Innovation,Technology

0 replies | 2107 views | Posted on: 05/11/2019 | Last updated: 05/11/2019

2025 Summer Study on Energy Efficiency in Industry, July 16-18, Charlotte, North Carolina

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

2025 Summer Study on Energy Efficiency in Industry theme: Industrial competitiveness and the evolving energy landscape. 

The industrial sector accounts for one-third of the United States'

0 replies | 520 views | Posted on: 06/13/2025 | Last updated: 06/13/2025

What's Your Water Footprint?, June 4, North Port, Florida

by Shivani // Social Media Manager

Discover your water footprint and how to reduce it - starting with your landscape!
Water is one of our most valuable natural resources, both here in Sarasota County and around the globe. Every produc

Florida Green Building Group

0 replies | 623 views | Posted on: 05/17/2025 | Last updated: 05/17/2025

Free Webinar: A Builder’s Perspective on Zero Net Energy, May 20, 11:30am - 1:30pm PT

by Mansi // Social Media Manager

For the contractors and trades involved in residential and small commercial projects, Zero Net Energy (ZNE), or near-ZNE, is on the rise, to meet the energy code as well as client expectations. Mike H

California Green Building

0 replies | 696 views | Posted on: 05/02/2025 | Last updated: 05/03/2025

Free PG&E Webinar: Electrify Efficiently: Electrical Panel Assessments, Examples for Heat Pump Installers, May 6, 12-1:30 pm PT

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

As more homeowners in California and around the country and word begin to electrify their homes, heat pump installers will be faced with the challenge of navigating electrical panel challeng

California Green Building

0 replies | 791 views | Posted on: 04/19/2025 | Last updated: 04/19/2025

Free Webinar: Building for the Future: Preparing for the 2025 Energy Code, April 30, 9 -11 am PT

by Shivani // Social Media Manager

The California Energy Commission has adopted the 2025 Building Energy Efficiency Standards, effective on January 1, 2026. This virtual Regional Forum offers an opportunity to delve into the latest upd

California Green Building

0 replies | 976 views | Posted on: 03/26/2025 | Last updated: 04/04/2025

Women of Carbon: Documentary Screening & Panel, March 19, 5-8 pm, Cambridge, Massachusetts

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

The Engine and Carbon Leadership Forum Boston/Northeast Hub are thrilled to co-host Boston's first public screening of Women of Carbon, a compelling documentary highlighting the women de

Massachusetts Green Builders

0 replies | 797 views | Posted on: 03/08/2025 | Last updated: 03/08/2025

USGBC California's Wildfire Education Efforts - Working to Rebuild and Prevent Future Loss and Damage

by Rate It Green Team


I wanted to take a moment to acknowledge and point people to the great work being done by USGBC California (USGBCCA) regarding wildfires, both in support of the long road to recovery for those affec

Filed under: Wildfire Safety and Resources

Keywords: Green Building,Fire Safety,Safety,Landscaping,Roofs,Wildfires,Fires,USGBC California,Defensible Landscaping,Venting

0 replies | 3361 views | Posted on: 02/10/2025 | Last updated: 03/04/2025

Fundamentals of Building Science, One Day Online Training, February 4, 9 am - 1 pm

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

This one-day training combines key elements of Southface’s Basic Building Science and Applied Building Science courses, providing a great introduction to many of the core concepts that run throu

Related to: HVAC Instrumentation and Controls

Georgia on My Mind - Green Building, Sustainable Products and Building Practices

0 replies | 598 views | Posted on: 01/23/2025 | Last updated: 02/03/2025

ADAPT Southeast Conference, March 3-4, Orlando, Florida

by Shivani // Social Media Manager

The need for sustainable, adaptable and forward-thinking buildings, communities and infrastructure is more urgent than ever. Join USGBC and hundreds of industry leaders, innovators and sustainability

Florida Green Building Group

0 replies | 649 views | Posted on: 01/02/2025 | Last updated: 01/02/2025

LEED Green Associate Training, Online, December 28,10 - 12 GMT

by Shivani // Social Media Manager

Welcome to the LEED Green Associate event! This online gathering is perfect for anyone interested in learning more about sustainable building practices and becoming LEED certified. Unlock your po

UK Green Building

0 replies | 798 views | Posted on: 12/09/2024 | Last updated: 12/17/2024

Household Hazardous and Electronic Waste Program, Collection Events June - September, Los Angeles County

by AbbieKnight

The Household Hazardous and Electronic Waste Collection Program (HHW) gives Los Angeles County residents a legal and cost-free way to dispose of unwanted household chemicals that cannot be disposed of

Filed under: California

California Green Building

Keywords: Ewaste

0 replies | 1914 views | Posted on: 06/03/2019 | Last updated: 06/03/2019

What is the Living Building Challenge? Nov. 6, 6-8 PM, Boston

by admin

Come find out more about the Living Building Challenge November 6th, 6 - 8 pm. 50 Milk Street, 15th Floor, Boston. The Living Building Challenge (LBC) is a building certification program; advoca…

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: Living Building Challenge

0 replies | 1144 views | Posted on: 11/04/2014 | Last updated: 11/04/2014

Clean Energy Career Day, Hosted by Massachusetts Clean Energy Center, April 26, Boston, MA

by AbbieKnight

Join MassCEC and Northeastern University at a free event for all Massachusetts college students! Find a paid internship as you network with cutting-edge clean energy companies and atten

Filed under: Massachusetts

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: networking,Clean Energy companies

0 replies | 1378 views | Posted on: 04/09/2019 | Last updated: 04/10/2019

Residential Energy Services Network 2019 (RESNET) Conference, Feb 25-27 in New Orleans, LA

by AbbieKnight

The 2019 RESNET Building Performance Conference is the premier national forum on home energy ratings, existing home retrofits, building codes and energy policy.

The RESNET Building Performance Conf

Filed under: Events

Keywords: Energy Policy,Retrofit,Home Energy Rating

0 replies | 1266 views | Posted on: 02/08/2019 | Last updated: 02/08/2019

PHAUS Webinar: Passive House Marketing 101 on January 30th, 12-1pm

by AbbieKnight

This webinar will help prepare attendees to address the unique, but solvable, challenges of marketing and selling passive houses. James Geppner, Executive Director of Erase40.org, will talk

Filed under: Webinars

Keywords: Passive House,Marketing,PHAUS

0 replies | 2377 views | Posted on: 01/22/2019 | Last updated: 01/22/2019

NECEC's Emerging Trend Series - Visions for a Clean Energy Economy, Wednesday, January 30, 8:30-10:30am, Boston

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

NECEC is pleased to announce Kevin Self, Senior Vice President, Strategy, Business Development and Government Relations, Schneider Electric, as the final speaker at the upcoming Emergin

Filed under: Massachusetts

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: Clean Energy Economy

0 replies | 1318 views | Posted on: 01/16/2019 | Last updated: 01/16/2019

Climate Change, Part 3: It’s All About the Straws, Isn’t It?

by GreenCE Sustainable Design and Construction

I used to love reading dystopian fiction, particularly when the fall of humanity could be attributed mostly to climate change or a weather catastrophe. I think this was because of all the possibilitie

Filed under: Other Green Building - Other

Keywords: Climate Change,Electricity,sustainabliity

0 replies | 6364 views | Posted on: 12/03/2018 | Last updated: 02/13/2023

California Passes Legislation to Procure 50% Renewable Energy by 2030

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

On September 11, the California legislature made history by passing SB 350, a plan to to procure at least 50 percent of the state's electricity from renewable energy sources, including wind and solar,…

Filed under: News

Keywords: Energy,Energy Efficiency,Renewable Energy,California

0 replies | 2024 views | Posted on: 09/16/2015 | Last updated: 09/16/2015

Strategies for Deploying Energy Efficient Technologies

by Chelsea W. // Student

Date: August 4th Time: 6:00 PM- 8:00 PM Location: Knoll 1330 Avenue of the Americas, 2nd Floor New York, NY 10019 Energy-efficient technologies, such as combined heat and power (CHP), solar, ge…

Filed under: Other Green Building Renewable Energy - Other

Related to: Safety

New York Green Building Group

Keywords: Energy Efficiency,New York Events

0 replies | 1589 views | Posted on: 07/27/2015 | Last updated: 07/27/2015

Living Product Expo Sepemtber 16-19, Pittsburgh, PA

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Inspiring a Materials Revolution September 16 – 18, 2015 David L. Lawrence Convention Center | 1000 Fort Duquesne Blvd. | Pittsburgh, PA Living Product Challenge is a new program that re-imag…

Pennsylvania Sustainability Group

Keywords: International Living Future Institute

0 replies | 830 views | Posted on: 06/26/2015 | Last updated: 06/26/2015

Have Dinner with 2015 NESEA Challenge Winner Spartan Giordano, May 6, 6-8 pm

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Green Building Dinner with 2015 NESEA Challenge Winner Wednesday, May 6, 2015 - 6-8 pm Yarde Tavern 3 Hadley St 01075 South Hadley, MA This event features a presentation by special guest Sparta…

Filed under: Massachusetts

Related to: Electrical Component Recycling

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: NESEA

0 replies | 1175 views | Posted on: 04/29/2015 | Last updated: 05/03/2015

(Volunteer) Grantwriter for Green Streets Initiative - Boston

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Grant Writer for a sustainability/green-transportation non-profit. Must be a good writer, supportive of mission, and available during business hours at least 10 hours/wk. Responsibilities include rese…

Filed under: Green Building Jobs

Keywords: Green Jobs,Volunteer Position,Sustainable Transportation

0 replies | 1352 views | Posted on: 03/23/2015 | Last updated: 03/23/2015

Carbon Tax Panel Discussion, Feb 4 at 5:30 pm - PrinceLobel in Boston

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Carbon Tax Panel Discussion Wednesday, February 4, 2015 - 5:30 - 10 pm Event Location Prince Lobel Tye LLP 100 Cambridge St. 02114 Boston , MA United States See map: Google Maps Join NEWIEE…

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: Carbon Tax

0 replies | 1152 views | Posted on: 01/31/2015 | Last updated: 03/06/2015

 

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