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Renewable Energy Summit - Building the Clean Energy Mosaic, Online, January 12-14

by Richard Minasian // Student

RENEW Wisconsin’s tenth annual Renewable Energy Summit, presented by Arch Electric and Invenergy, will be hosted virtually over three days from Tuesday, January 12th through Thursday, Janua

Filed under: Energy

Wisconsin Green Building Group

Keywords: Green Building,clean energy,Renewable Energy,technology solutions

0 replies | 1873 views | Posted on: 12/14/2020 | Last updated: 12/16/2020

The Embodied Carbon Reduction Challenge, for Massachusetts Projects over 20,000 sf, Entries due March 31, 2024

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Unlike operational carbon emissions, which can be reduced over time with building energy efficiency renovations and renewable energy, embodied carbon emissions from building materials have irreversibl

Filed under: Contests and Votes

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: Embodied Carbon

0 replies | 1562 views | Posted on: 05/15/2023 | Last updated: 05/15/2023

RE+ Southeast, May 17-18, Atlanta, Georgia

by Hani // Social media manager

RE+ Southeast brings the region’s clean energy industry together to discuss strategies, market trends in the southeast, policy updates that impact businesses, and numerous networking opportuniti

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

0 replies | 959 views | Posted on: 04/25/2023 | Last updated: 04/25/2023

Free Online Event: Greenbuild's ESG Summit, April 20, 1-2:30 ET

by Hani // Social media manager

ESG & Green Building: Concepts, Trends, and Leadership 

Green building, ESG, and sustainable finance are complementary market transformation strategies. This session will provide participa

0 replies | 1049 views | Posted on: 04/10/2023 | Last updated: 04/10/2023

Northeast Recycling Council (NERC) Spring Virtual Conference: Building a Diverse Workforce for Sustainable Materials Management, April 3-4, 1-4:15pm

by Hani // Social media manager

NERC’s Spring Conference will convene individuals across the material management supply chain to discuss paths to implement diversity, equity, and inclusion into operations with a focus on strat

0 replies | 1158 views | Posted on: 03/22/2023 | Last updated: 03/23/2023

2023 MassRecycle Conference & Trade Show, March 23, Marlborough, Massachusetts

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

The MassRecycle Conference is back for in-person for 2023. MassRecycle will be bringing a full day of education, connection, and advocacy, and we will be hosting a large audience of people from t

Massachusetts Green Builders

0 replies | 818 views | Posted on: 03/07/2023 | Last updated: 03/07/2023

Free PG&E Webinar: Electric Heat Pumps for Water Heating, March 22, 9am-12pm

by Hani // Social media manager

As the electricity supply becomes cleaner due to an increased use of renewables for generation, along with a growing number of local ordinances prohibiting gas installs in new homes, electricity becom

California Green Building

0 replies | 1601 views | Posted on: 02/20/2023 | Last updated: 02/22/2023

ASHRAE and SCANVAC HVAC Cold Climate Conference 2023, Anchorage, Alaska, March 6-8

by Hani // Social media manager

The goal of this International conference is for Built Environment engineers, practitioners, researchers, scientists, owners and government officials working in Cold Climate regions to share recent so

0 replies | 796 views | Posted on: 02/04/2023 | Last updated: 02/05/2023

Free Webinar: Decarbonizing Commercial Kitchens Webinar, February 22, 12–1 pm EST

by Hani // Social media manager

USGBC Central PA is hosting a webinar on induction cooking and the Cooking in Healthy Electrified Commercial Kitchens Rebate Program with speakers Chef Chris Galarza and Heidi Kunsch. Wednesday Februa

0 replies | 1178 views | Posted on: 01/17/2023 | Last updated: 01/19/2023

Build a Better House Training: Foundations Course, January 27, in Auburn, Maine, and Online

by samanthaklein // Intern

During the Maine Indoor Air Quality Council, participants will learn how to optimize energy efficiency measures as well as minimize the risk of moisture and indoor air quality problems in new and exis

Filed under: Events

Keywords: Indoor Air Quality,Maine Indoor Air Quality Council,Foundation

0 replies | 842 views | Posted on: 01/03/2023 | Last updated: 01/03/2023

What Makes Great (Green Building) Content?

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

I have had some super conversations recently with people who want to write real, meaningful content to represent their green building company, product or service.  One thing to note is that we&rs

Filed under: Other - Information and Resources

Keywords: Green Building,Content Guidelines,Content Advice

0 replies | 1152 views | Posted on: 01/23/2021 | Last updated: 01/25/2021

Online: Boston's Carbon Neutral Zoning Initiative, January 27, 12pm - 2pm EDT

by SarahA

The Boston Planning & Development Agency (BPDA) is developing Carbon Neutral Zoning requirements for new construction. This is a critical step towards meeting Mayor Walsh’s goal fo

Learning about Subject2Change with Jodi Smits Anderson - Sustainable Information is What We Make of It!

by Rate It Green Team


One can learn a lot from Jodi Smits Anderson in about 6 minutes! Allison Friedman and Matt Hoots recently had the privilege of talking with Jodi about her Subject2Change project, as well as

Filed under: Podcasts

Keywords: Green Building,Sustainability,Resilience,Community,Equity,Green Building Conversations,Information Sharing,Subject2Change,2bgreener

0 replies | 1875 views | Posted on: 12/23/2020 | Last updated: 01/17/2023

USGBC-LA's new blog post: Snapshots on Sustainability - Walkability is Inviting

by StacySinclair // Technical writer

"I’m reading Philip Langdon’s new book, Within Walking Distance: Creating Livable Communities for All and I’m thinking about neighborhoods. In the back of my mind is the song “Walking in LA”…

Filed under: Green Living

California Green Building

0 replies | 1289 views | Posted on: 05/11/2017 | Last updated: 05/11/2017

Green Building Energy Tour at 21 Acres Center for Local Food & Sustainable Living, December 19, 2-3 pm EST

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Get a behind the scenes look at the tools and technologies that 21 Acres' LEED Platinum-certified building uses.

Join 21 Acres for a Green Building Energy Tour, held every third Saturday of the

Filed under: Webinars

Keywords: 21 Acres,21 Acres Center for Local Food and Sustainable Living,Conscious Consumers

0 replies | 1213 views | Posted on: 12/03/2020 | Last updated: 12/03/2020

Green Building Brasil International Conference, November 16-20

by Suelen Ribeiro // Architect/ LEED GA

This is the main event in the sustainable construction of Latin America. The event brings together industry leaders, specialists, and frontline professionals dedicated to sustainable construction

Brasil Green Building

0 replies | 562 views | Posted on: 11/16/2020 | Last updated: 12/22/2021

FREE Webinar: Regenerative Insight 100 - A Two Part Series about Regenerative Development, November 19, 7-9 pm EST

by samanthaklein // Intern

In partnership with Bill Reed and Joel Glanzberg of Regenesis Group, Build it Green will be offering two 2-hour introductory workshops to address the following questions:

  • What is Regenerative De

Filed under: Development

Keywords: Design,Sustainable Communities,Development,regenerative design

0 replies | 1141 views | Posted on: 11/03/2020 | Last updated: 11/03/2020

Net Zero 2020, "Reimagine, Rebuild, Renew," Cape Cod Climate Change Collaborative, October 23

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

This year's conference theme—Jumpstarting a Clean, Green & Inclusive Economy for Cape Cod & The Islands—captures the clean energy initiatives, policies, jobs, trainin

Filed under: Energy

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: Net zero,Cape Cod Climate Change Collaborative

0 replies | 815 views | Posted on: 10/17/2020 | Last updated: 10/17/2020

HeatSmart Mass Program - Interested Communities - RFPs must be received by September 1, 2017

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

MassCEC and DOER are currently accepting community proposals for the HeatSmart Mass program, with a goal of selecting up to 4 communities or groups of communities. Each community will select one or mo…

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: HeatSmart Mass

0 replies | 1033 views | Posted on: 07/28/2017 | Last updated: 07/28/2017

RESNET Hybrid HERS Rater Training (with Classroom Component in Manchester, NH), September 11

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

The Northeast Home Energy Rating System Alliance (NEHERS) is pleased to offer HERS rater training classes in the Northeast, approximately 2-3 times per year. NEHERS hybrid HERS rater training classes …

Filed under: New Hampshire

New Hampshire Green Building

Keywords: HERS Training

0 replies | 814 views | Posted on: 07/18/2017 | Last updated: 08/15/2017

Passive House Massachusetts, July 11

by AbbieKnight

Legislature that affects architecture in Massachusetts is the focus of this active AIA Massachusetts committee. To learn more about the AIA Massachusetts Government Affairs Committee, visit architects…

Filed under: Events

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: Passive House Massachusetts

0 replies | 740 views | Posted on: 07/06/2017 | Last updated: 07/06/2017

Webinar: Best in the West Webinar Series: Risk Management in the Age of Climate Change, July 25

by AbbieKnight

Learn how the built environment can help mitigate climate change during this fourth installment of the Best in the West webinar series. LEED Fellow Scott Bowman and environmental change scientist J…

Filed under: Webinars

Related to: Other

Keywords: Climate Change

0 replies | 5077 views | Posted on: 06/27/2017 | Last updated: 07/18/2017

City of Boston E+ & Net-Positive Development Seminar

by AbbieKnight

Join John Dalzell - Senior Architect at the Boston Planning and Development Agency - for a morning introduction presentation on Boston's energy positive deep green affordable housing developments. Thi…

Filed under: Events

Related to: Other

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: Net Positive

0 replies | 1357 views | Posted on: 06/15/2017 | Last updated: 06/15/2017

Green Building Project Co-Ordinator

by AbbieKnight

Light House is seeking a dynamic project co-ordinator support green building rating and certification systems documentation projects, as well as related education, outreach, and research efforts. Thi…

Filed under: Green Building Jobs

Related to: Off-Peak Thermal Energy Storage Cooling Systems

Keywords: Green Building Jobs

0 replies | 767 views | Posted on: 06/07/2017 | Last updated: 06/07/2017

Built Green Conference 2017, September 14. Bothell, WA

by AbbieKnight

The Built Green Conference has been occurring annually for a decade with the aim of providing valuable and cutting-edge information on green building and sustainability. The conference will cover a va…

Filed under: Events

Keywords: Green Building,Sustainability

0 replies | 564 views | Posted on: 05/25/2017 | Last updated: 06/12/2017

 

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