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To Reach the Global Lighting Goal we have to educate people about LEDs

by NSchepis // Student at Bridgewater State

The Global Lighting Challenge is a race to install 10 billion high-efficiency light bulbs and fixtures. The goal of the campaign is to reach a cumulative global sale of 10 billion high efficiency, hig…

Filed under: LED Lighting

Keywords: LED,Global Lighting Challenge

0 replies | 1436 views | Posted on: 02/01/2016 | Last updated: 02/01/2016

NESEA Pro Green Building Tour: ZNE Modular + Passive New Construction + DER : September 20, Burlington, VT

by AidanAnthony // Intern

Attendees of this September event will have the opportunity to tour two very different projects: a newly constructed net-zero modular small house, designed to address housing needs in the wake of extr

Filed under: Events

0 replies | 1683 views | Posted on: 08/26/2019 | Last updated: 08/26/2019

Green Drinks Fort Collins: Building Energy Challenge, August 28, 6:00-8:00pm, Fort Collins, CO

by Gina Pryciak // Student

Green Drinks Fort Collins was created in January 2007 as a way to bring together green-minded locals and provide a venue to socialize, and make connections with others in the community who care a

Filed under: Colorado

Colorado High Performance and Passive House Building Group

Keywords: Green Building,Building Energy

0 replies | 1247 views | Posted on: 07/31/2019 | Last updated: 07/31/2019

Tiny Living Festival California 2019: October 5, Richmond, CA (Event also posted in the CA Group)

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

(This event is posted on the Green Building Calendar and also in Rate It Green's California Group.) 

Tiny Living Festival California 2019: October 5, Richmond, CA:
https://www.rateitgreen

Tiny Houses

Keywords: Tiny Houses,Tiny Homes,Simple Living

0 replies | 988 views | Posted on: 07/22/2019 | Last updated: 07/22/2019

aashe Webinar: Exciting and Effective Community – Higher Education Collaborations, August 14

by AidanAnthony // Intern

Universities are looking for new ways to benefit their local communities. Communities are looking for smart solutions to constantly changing problems. Both strive to become more resilient, sustainable

Filed under: Other - Green Building Events

0 replies | 1813 views | Posted on: 06/30/2019 | Last updated: 07/07/2019

2019 New Gravity Housing Conference, August 1-2, Philadelphia, PA

by Gina Pryciak // Student

The reality of climate change will fundamentally alter the way buildings are designed, built, and operated in the coming decades.

At the same time, the need for quality affordable housing that can

Filed under: Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania Sustainability Group

Keywords: Green Building,Climate Change,Affordable Housing,Community,Housing

0 replies | 1815 views | Posted on: 06/17/2019 | Last updated: 06/20/2019

Speaker Series at Night: Constructing a Green, Global Future, June 25, 5:00-7:00pm, Austin, TX

by Gina Pryciak // Student

Kicking off Global Week, ABoR is hosting a special evening edition of our Speaker Series. Join us for cocktails as we discuss innovative green building programs that are making sustainability the

Filed under: Other - Green Building Events

Texas Green Building

Keywords: Green Building,Sustainability

0 replies | 1422 views | Posted on: 06/06/2019 | Last updated: 06/06/2019

Sustainable Buildings Forum, June 4, 7:30-11:30am, Madison, WI

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Many firms have at least one or two showcase projects that have reached aspirational sustainable design goals. The challenge is to maintain this level of performance across a portfolio and move your b

Filed under: Wisconsin

Wisconsin Green Building Group

Keywords: Green Building

0 replies | 1444 views | Posted on: 05/24/2019 | Last updated: 05/24/2019

Next Generation Water Summit, June 12-14, Santa Fe, NM

by ella.nielsen44 // Student

The 3rd annual Next Generation Water Summit will be held on June 12-June 14, 2019. The Summit focuses on water conservation and water reuse in the arid Southwest. It brings together builders, des

Filed under: Environmental Activism

Keywords: Climate Change,Water Conservation,water reuse

0 replies | 1303 views | Posted on: 04/29/2019 | Last updated: 04/29/2019

mindful Materials – An Industry Commitment to Material Health, April 23, 7:30 - 10am, Toronto, Canada

by mindful MATERIALS

Every architect, designer and contractor looking for healthy, sustainable materials knows how challenging it can be. Finding products with the right documentation for LEEDv4.1 or WELL, assessing embod

Filed under: Product Labeling/Transparency

0 replies | 1159 views | Posted on: 04/04/2019 | Last updated: 04/05/2019

Massachusetts Water Forum & Youth Summit, March 19 (World Water Day), The State House, Boston

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

No One Left Behind:
Water Resilience through Innovation

The 7th Annual Massachusetts Water Forum and Youth Summit is hosted by the Foundation for a Green Future along with Renewable Now Network an


Filed under: Water

Massachusetts Green Builders

0 replies | 1894 views | Posted on: 03/08/2019 | Last updated: 03/08/2019

Building Re-Tuning: an Energy Sustainability Series, February 27, 7:30am-3pm, Monroeville, PA

by ella.nielsen44 // Student

The Pennsylvania Technical Assistance Program (PennTAP) is offering a three-workshop Building Re-Tuning (BRT) series, reviewing a low-cost/no-cost approach to ensuring that a building is ope

Filed under: Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania Sustainability Group

Keywords: Energy Efficiency,Sustainability

0 replies | 1187 views | Posted on: 02/04/2019 | Last updated: 02/04/2019

FREE WEBINAR: Incorporating Sustainable Materials into Commercial Restroom Design, Thursday, December 19, 2019 - 12:00pm to 1:00pm EST

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,sustainabilty

0 replies | 1497 views | Posted on: 01/18/2019 | Last updated: 01/23/2019

December 17, Green Schools Tour - Newton North High School

by admin

Join the Massachusetts Green Building Council Green Schools Committee for a tour of Newton North High School! www.usgbcma.org/civicrm/event/info?reset=1&id=648 Tour NNHS's LEED facility and learn a…

Massachusetts Green Builders

0 replies | 646 views | Posted on: 12/16/2014 | Last updated: 12/16/2014

How to Transition to a Low Carbon Economy by 2030? Enter Masdar's Contest to win a Trip to Abu Dhabi's Sustainability Week in January, 2016!

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

How can we transition to a low carbon economy by 2030? Click on this link, and pen a blog post with YOUR ideas to win a trip to Abu Dhabi's Sustainability week in January, 2016! http://masdar.a

Filed under: Contests and Votes

Keywords: Climate Change,Sustainability,Carbon,Masdar

0 replies | 1436 views | Posted on: 12/22/2015 | Last updated: 12/22/2015

Building Code Update II - An Overview of Key Changes, Tuesday 12/8 12-1:30 pm

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

December Brown Bag: Building Code Update Part II - An Overview of Key Changes Tuesday, 12/8/2015 12-1:30 pm Boulder County Courthouse Annex (Caribou Room-2nd Floor) 2045 13th St. Boulder, C…

Filed under: Colorado

Colorado High Performance and Passive House Building Group

Keywords: Green Building,Building Codes

0 replies | 1009 views | Posted on: 11/22/2015 | Last updated: 11/23/2015

Flux and Partners debut the Quartz Project Open Database to help Decisonmakers Select Lower-Impact and Lower Toxicity Materials

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

There continues to be exciting collaboration around health and green building. This week at Greenbiz' VERGE Conference Flux, the Healthy Building Network, Google and Thinkstep launched the Quartz Proj…

Filed under: Certifications/Labels and Transparency

Related to: Other Cleaning Products

Keywords: Green Building,Climate Change,Healthy Building Materials,The Quartz Common Product Database,Toxicity

0 replies | 1306 views | Posted on: 10/28/2015 | Last updated: 10/28/2015

MOVIE NIGHT: Boston Area Solar Energy Association Forum: October 8. "OFF + ON The Climate Movement and The Road to Paris"

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

"Off + On: The Climate Movement and the Road Through Paris". This Thursday, October 8th First Parish in Cambridge Unitarian Universalist; 3 Church Street, Harvard Square Time: Doors open at 7:00 …

Filed under: Massachusetts

Related to: Electrical Component Recycling

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: Boston Area Solar Energy Association,Solar Energy

0 replies | 1336 views | Posted on: 10/06/2015 | Last updated: 10/06/2015

TONIGHT 9/10 - Off and On: The Climate Movement and the Road Through Paris, Brooklyn Academy of Music, 7 pm

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Off and On: The Climate Movement and the Road Through Paris Date: Thursday, September 10, 2015 - 7pm Location: Brooklyn Academy of Music Admission: Sliding Scale- Pay what you can Can't attend -…

Filed under: Climate Change

New York Green Building Group

Keywords: Climate Change,Environment,Renewable Energy,Bill McKibben,Naomi Klein

0 replies | 1523 views | Posted on: 09/10/2015 | Last updated: 09/10/2015

The 8th Annual Boston GreenFest is this weekend! August 21st-23rd, Boston City Hall Plaza - FREE!

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Boston GreenFest is the region's largest multicultural environmental music festival. Boston GreenFest is a celebration of life and possibility, providing you with ideas and experiences that can shape …

Filed under: Massachusetts

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: Massachusetts,Boston GreenFest

0 replies | 1066 views | Posted on: 08/20/2015 | Last updated: 08/20/2015

5th Annual Berkshire East Wind Festival! August 9, Charlemont, MA

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

What: The 5th Annual Berkshire East Wind Festival! Where: Berkshire East Mountain Resort in Charlemont, MA When: Sunday, August 9th at 12:00 PM Are you interested in learning more about the renew…

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: Massachusetts,Wind

0 replies | 1904 views | Posted on: 07/16/2015 | Last updated: 07/16/2015

USGBC Introduces PEER: Energy Efficiency and Environment

by Chelsea W. // Student

The predominant green building governmental organization in the US has introduced a new way for consumers to see where their electricity for their building is coming from. Although they can't identify…

Filed under: Energy

Related to: Certifications/Labels and Transparency ,Government Agencies and Initiatives

Keywords: clean energy

0 replies | 1420 views | Posted on: 06/22/2015 | Last updated: 06/22/2015

Webinar: Creating Knowledge Workers for the Greener Product Marketplace; Making Scalable Solutions Sustainable: 5/28 2 pm EDT

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Thu, May 28, 2015 2 - 3 PM EDT Modeling product concepts is the start of a journey to scaling production. Environmental performance can be included every step of the way. Learn from educators with …

Filed under: Webinars

Keywords: Sustainable Products,Green Products

0 replies | 1396 views | Posted on: 05/27/2015 | Last updated: 05/27/2015

USGBCMA Emerging Professionals Community Service Project - Come help with a Franklin Park Clean up: 4/25 9 am - 12 noon

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

USGBC EPMA's Earth Day Service Project April 25, 9 am - 12 noon Come join us for a clean-up at Franklin Park! As part of the Charles River Watershed Association’s (CRWA) annual Earth Day clea…

Filed under: Massachusetts

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: Boston,USGBCMA,Community Service,Franklin Park,Emerging Professionals

0 replies | 1003 views | Posted on: 04/24/2015 | Last updated: 04/28/2015

Massachusetts Green Communities

by Steven_Spicer

I recently was told about a government program in which municipalities can register as 'green communities' and gain additional funding and grants for installing green initiatives and renewable energy …

Filed under: Government Agencies and Initiatives

Keywords: Massachusetts,Green Communities,Initiatives

0 replies | 1415 views | Posted on: 03/16/2015 | Last updated: 03/16/2015

 

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