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EEBA's High Performance Home Summit, October 1 - 3, Denver, Colorado

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Join EEBA in the Mile-High City of Denver, October 1 - 3, 2019 for a High Performance Home Summit focused on providing the tools and networking that builders, raters, analysts, and architects need to

Filed under: Colorado

Colorado High Performance and Passive House Building Group

0 replies | 1543 views | Posted on: 09/17/2019 | Last updated: 09/17/2019

Nonprofit Leadership In Green Building, March 8, 9-10:30 am, Pittsburgh

by Hani // Social media manager

Non-profit organizations are among the country’s leaders in achieving very high-performing green buildings. But why? Explore this question with Green Building Alliance and non-profit representat

Pennsylvania Sustainability Group

0 replies | 991 views | Posted on: 02/16/2023 | Last updated: 02/18/2023

Facades +, February 14, Washington, DC

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Facades+ returns to Washington, D.C. for the first time in two years on February 14. Spanning from federal government projects to Washington’s first mass timber construction, the progr

0 replies | 654 views | Posted on: 01/30/2023 | Last updated: 01/30/2023

2023 ASHRAE Winter Conference, February 4-8, Atlanta, GA

by samanthaklein // Intern

The ASHRAE Winter Conference will be held February 4-8, 2023, at the Omni Hotel at CNN Center and Building A of the Georgia World Congress Center. The AHR Expo is February 6-8 in Buildings B and C of

Climate Mobilization Act Series - The IRA Meets New York, January 24, Online and In person, NYC, 9:30-11 AM

by Rushabh // Social media manager

The Inflation Reduction Act expedites New York State’s climate transition to a clean, renewable economy with a historic investment in City and State green infrastructure. The IRA provi

0 replies | 1293 views | Posted on: 12/16/2022 | Last updated: 12/16/2022

Online Course: Crushing the Code, New York State -- Commercial Buildings, December 13

by samanthaklein // Intern

Crushing the Code: New York State (Commercial) is an online course that prepares building and design professionals in New York State to comply with the many requirements in the 2020 ECCCNYS and d

Filed under: Webinars

New York Green Building Group

Keywords: Energy Efficiency,Building Codes,Upstate New York,Commercial Buildings

0 replies | 1301 views | Posted on: 11/29/2022 | Last updated: 11/30/2022

USGBC MA Emerging Professionals Meeting, January 27, Boston

by Built Environment Plus (Formerly USGBC Massachusetts)

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

Keywords: Green Building,USGBC Massachusetts,Emerging Green Professionals,networking

0 replies | 1883 views | Posted on: 01/10/2020 | Last updated: 07/31/2020

Webinar: Innovation in Food Rescue Today Leads to Food Security Tomorrow, January 21, 1 pm ET

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

The impact of food waste is undeniable.  Here in the US alone, more than 72B pounds of food is wasted, not including food wasted in the home, and this is in a country where more than 36 million p

0 replies | 4492 views | Posted on: 12/06/2019 | Last updated: 12/06/2019

Greenbiz 20, February 4-6, Scottsdale, AZ

by mkilmartin // Intern

GreenBiz 20 is the premier annual event for more than 1,500 sustainability leaders and practitioners — from the business world, government agencies, academia and NGOs — to connect and expl

Filed under: Events

Solar Energy and Green Building

Keywords: Green Building,Environmental Actvitism,Government Policy,Green Energy

0 replies | 1786 views | Posted on: 11/18/2019 | Last updated: 11/18/2019

(Now Online!) Women in Green: Culture of Courage, Built Environment Plus, March 30, Boston, MA

by Built Environment Plus (Formerly USGBC Massachusetts)

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Monday, March 30th, 2020 from 9:00 AM to 10:30 AM
This event will now be held remotely through Zoom web conferencing

IMPORTANT UPDATE: In response to COVID-19, th


Massachusetts Green Builders

0 replies | 2928 views | Posted on: 11/05/2019 | Last updated: 03/23/2020

RW Kern Center Living Building Tour, November 20, 10:30-11:30 am, Amherst, MA

by Kern Center // 17th Certified Living Building

Come explore the R.W. Kern Center, one of just 17 certified Living Buildings in the world. See how rainwater is collected, filtered, and treated to supply the building’s potable water. Check out

Filed under: Living Building Challenge

0 replies | 1276 views | Posted on: 10/22/2019 | Last updated: 10/22/2019

Greener and Healthier: Establishing a Green Cleaning Program, November 5, Pittsburgh, PA

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

Ensuring a clean and safe learning environment is a top priority for schools that can make good financial sense AND protect the health of students, staff and custodians. Small changes to cleaning

North American Association for Environmental Education (NAAEE), 16th Research Symposium and 48th Annual Conference October 15-19, Lexington, Kentucky

by colby_parkinson

NAAEE’s 16th Research Symposium and 48th Annual Conference will convene over 1,000 formal and nonformal environmental education professionals under the theme of “Educating for a Just and S

Filed under: Education

Related to: Education ,Sustainable Communities and Developments

Keywords: Social Equity,Sustainable Development,Kentucky

0 replies | 1142 views | Posted on: 09/27/2019 | Last updated: 09/27/2019

Conquering New York's Energy Code for Residential Architects and Engineers, December 5, 9 am- 5 pm

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Conquering the Energy Code for Residential Architects and Engineers December 4, 2015 9 am to 5 pm Location: Building Energy Exchange Surrogate's Courthouse 31 Chambers Street, Suite 609 New Y…

New York Green Building Group

Keywords: New York,Energy Code

0 replies | 1099 views | Posted on: 11/20/2015 | Last updated: 11/20/2015

Green Building Tour, High Performance, Zero Energy Ready Home, Part of "Building Science for Carpenters" Series, 8/27, Weston, MA

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Building Science for Carpenters: Peers, Beers, and Networking

High Performance House Tour

Steven Snider of Green Phoenix Development is providing a tour of his Highland Street High Per

Filed under: Massachusetts

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: Energy Star,LEED Platinum,High Performance Homes,LEED platinum Home,EPA Indoor airPLUS,DOE Zero Energy Ready

0 replies | 2191 views | Posted on: 08/15/2019 | Last updated: 08/15/2019

Designing with Nature: Biophilic Design in LEED, WELL & Living Building Challenge, September 11, St. Louis, MO

by Gina Pryciak // Student

This interactive workshop with natural elements will provide a personal inspiration to biophilic design. The presenter will then lead a discussion on the impact of biophilia  on three rating stan

Filed under: Missouri

Missouri Green Building

Keywords: Living Building Challenge,LEED,biophilic design

0 replies | 1625 views | Posted on: 07/29/2019 | Last updated: 07/29/2019

GreenBuilt Home Tour! - July 23-24 From 10:00 AM-4:00 PM

by Higgins_James // Student

The 2016 GreenBuilt Home Tour features exceptional, award-winning, and nationally recognized homes throughout Illinois, which highlight attractive, affordable, and sustainable building practices. Duri…

Illinois Green Building Group

Keywords: Green Building,Green Home,Energy Star,Energy Efficiency,Sustainability

0 replies | 2060 views | Posted on: 07/14/2016 | Last updated: 07/14/2016

Brexit: Environmental Uncertainty In the UK

by EmmamHowe // Marketing/Green Policy Development

The passing of the Brexit referendum marks a blaring environmental conundrum: how will Brexit effect green business and green building in the UK? The EU regulations on the environment and energy effic…

ENERGY STAR Multi-Family High Rise Training Session, June 29, 1:30-4 pm - New Haven, Connecticut

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

June 29 ENERGY STAR Multi-Family High Rise Training Session Wednesday June 29, 1:30 to 4pm EnergizeCT Center 122 Universal Drive North North Haven, CT Join Energize Connecticut, in partn…

Filed under: Connecticut

Connecticut Green Building

0 replies | 1008 views | Posted on: 06/24/2016 | Last updated: 06/24/2016

NYSERDA seeks a Senior Project Manager in Albany or NYC

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Senior Project Manager, NY-Sun - Albany or NYC Office From the NYSERDA Site: The New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) seeks a Senior Project Manager for the NY-Sun…

Filed under: Green Building Jobs

New York Green Building Group

Keywords: NYSERDA

0 replies | 1777 views | Posted on: 06/10/2016 | Last updated: 06/10/2016

Webinar: The Future of the Suburban City, Thursday, Apr 28, 2016 1:15 PM - 2:15 PM EDT

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

The Future of the Suburban City Thursday, Apr 28, 2016 1:15 PM - 2:15 PM EDT Places that grew up based on the automobile and the single-family home need to dramatically change and evolve. But subu…

Equity and Green Building

0 replies | 643 views | Posted on: 04/26/2016 | Last updated: 04/26/2016

The SEED Summit for Social Enterprise, "Growing Businesses with Impact" - April 29 and 30

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Jointly hosted by Social Enterprise Greenhouse and Brown University, The SEEED Summit is a leading national conference for social entrepreneurs, impact investors and community leaders committed to soc…

Filed under: Other - Green Building Events

Rhode Island Green Building

Keywords: Social Enterprise Greenhouse,Brown University

0 replies | 1347 views | Posted on: 03/02/2016 | Last updated: 03/02/2016

Boulder Valley School District Launches Net-Zero Energy Buildings Project - Over 50 Buildings!

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Via Clean Technica, originally via Rocky Mountain Institute: The Boulder Valley School District (BVSD) is launching a program to have its portfolio of over 50 school buildings transition to net-zer…

Colorado High Performance and Passive House Building Group

Keywords: Energy Efficiency,Green Schools

0 replies | 2505 views | Posted on: 02/14/2016 | Last updated: 02/14/2016

(NESEA Building Energy Session) Building Blocks for Green Master Planning: A Hands-on Introduction to LEED ND Tuesday, March 8 - 2-5 pm

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Building Blocks for Green Master Planning: A Hands-on Introduction to LEED ND Tuesday, March 8, 2016 - 2-5 pm Presenters: Kimberly Vermeer Casey Studhalter This engaging, hands-on work…

Filed under: Massachusetts

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: Building Energy

0 replies | 1084 views | Posted on: 01/26/2016 | Last updated: 01/26/2016

MA Interfaith Coalition for Climate Action - Post COP21 Update, MA Attorney General's Energy Study - Dec 14th, 6:45 pm

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

MAICCA Campaign Update and Energy Briefing Monday, December 14 6:45 – 7 pm: Welcome and light refreshments 7 to 8:30 pm: Program Join us as we continue to build our interfaith movement for c…

Filed under: Massachusetts

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: Energy,Massachusetts,COP21

0 replies | 1852 views | Posted on: 12/11/2015 | Last updated: 12/11/2015

 

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