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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 | 1980 views | Posted on: 06/03/2019 | Last updated: 06/03/2019

2023 Decarbonization Conference for the Built Environment, October 25-27, Washington, DC

by samanthaklein // Intern

The Decarbonization Conference for the Built Environment will be an information and idea exchange, between stakeholders in the built environment industry, concerning the timely and important topic of

Filed under: Events

Keywords: Design,Construction,built environment,Decarbonization,CO2 Emissions

0 replies | 1041 views | Posted on: 09/24/2023 | Last updated: 09/25/2023

Free Webinar, Webinar: Reducing Your Concrete’s Carbon Footprint, Hosted by USGBC Mountain Region, September 21, 12:30-1:30 PT

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Learn about the history of concrete ready mixes and cement use in construction, how an increasing focus on carbon reduction has affected the industry, and how you can reduce carbon in your concrete th

Colorado High Performance and Passive House Building Group

0 replies | 1179 views | Posted on: 09/07/2023 | Last updated: 09/07/2023

SPEER Annual Policy + Industry Workshop, September 14, Austin, Texas

by Hani // Social media manager

Join SPEER members, partners, and allies for two days of energy dialogue. SPEER discuss the changing energy landscape, regional grid issues, record setting demand, demand-side solutions as well as nat

Texas Green Building

0 replies | 934 views | Posted on: 08/21/2023 | Last updated: 08/21/2023

The Electrification Course for Professionals, Free and Online, August 29, 4-6 pm

by Hani // Social media manager

This webinar is in partnership with San Diego Gas and Electric (SDG&E). Everyone’s talking about electrification, but what’s a practical way to participate in this movement? Home perfo

California Green Building

0 replies | 1085 views | Posted on: 08/02/2023 | Last updated: 08/03/2023

ICSD 2024 : 12th International Conference on Sustainable Development, 11 -12 September Rome, Italy

by icsd

European Center of Sustainable Development in collaboration with Canadian Institute of Technology will organize the 12th ICSD 2024 International Conference on Sustainable Development, with particular

Free PG&E Webinar: Assembling the Zero Carbon Home, July 25, 9am-12pm PT

by himj // Student Of Green Building

Zero-carbon homes are on the fast track to mitigate climate change. Using less energy for space conditioning and hot water production throughout the year than conventional duel-fuel systems, zero-carb

California Green Building

0 replies | 1217 views | Posted on: 06/22/2023 | Last updated: 06/22/2023

GreenFin 2023, Sustainable Finance And Investing Event, June 26-28, Boston, Massachusetts

by Hani // Social media manager

Despite ESG frameworks and rankings’ imperfections, they are impacting billions of investments. And, hundreds of trillions more are needed to realize a just transition to a decarbonized global e

Massachusetts Green Builders

0 replies | 1834 views | Posted on: 06/06/2023 | Last updated: 06/07/2023

Crushing the Code NYC: Residential, Urban Green Council, Online, June 27

by lc // Associate, Education O&D at Urban Green Council

Crushing the Code New York City: Residential is an online course that prepares design and building professionals to comply with the many requirements in the 2020 NYCECC and create more energ

Filed under: Continuing Education Courses

New York Green Building Group

0 replies | 1390 views | Posted on: 05/16/2023 | Last updated: 05/18/2023

Free Webinar: Ready, Set, Scale. A NEEP Series, May 18, 11 Am EST

by Hani // Social media manager

The Ready, Set, Scale. webinar series focuses on the mechanisms key to rapid, equitable decarbonization of the regional commercial and residential buildings sector. This series will examine strong pol

Massachusetts Green Builders

0 replies | 1521 views | Posted on: 04/26/2023 | Last updated: 04/26/2023

USGBC Arizona Spring Summit - 2023, May 4, 8am-12:30pm MST, Scottsdale, Arizona

by Hani // Social media manager

How can a simple earthen brick become a building block for community and economic development?

What is the City of Tempe's Climate Action Plan and how will it be incorporated into their 2050

0 replies | 815 views | Posted on: 04/12/2023 | Last updated: 04/12/2023

ASES Solar 2019, August 5, Minneapolis, MN

by AbbieKnight

Midweast Renewable Energy Association (MREA) partners with the American Solar Energy Society in the race against time to take urgent climate action. Join at the conference, and attend one of our

Filed under: Events

Keywords: Solar,Renewable Energy

0 replies | 1181 views | Posted on: 06/19/2019 | Last updated: 06/19/2019

LEED Green Associate Exam Prep Class, December 5th in Boston

by admin

The USGBC MA Chapter will host a day long LEED Green Associate Exam Preparation class on Friday, December 5, 2014 from 9:00AM to 5:00PM at 50 Milk Street, Boston, MA ($150 for Members, $175 for non-me…

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: LEED Exam Prep

0 replies | 1120 views | Posted on: 12/02/2014 | Last updated: 12/02/2014

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 | 2152 views | Posted on: 05/11/2019 | Last updated: 05/11/2019

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 | 1433 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 | 1329 views | Posted on: 02/08/2019 | Last updated: 02/08/2019

True Zero Waste Symposium, February 21, 8am-3pm, Pittsburgh, PA

by ella.nielsen44 // Student

Join the Pennsylvania Resource Council and their Zero Waste Pennsylvania team to learn how your business or institution can advance its solid waste and recycling goals with fiscall

Filed under: Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania Sustainability Group

Keywords: Recycling,Zero Waste,reducing waste

0 replies | 1988 views | Posted on: 02/01/2019 | Last updated: 02/01/2019

FREE WEBINAR: Improving and Prolonging the Performance of Finished Concrete Floors, Wednesday, October 23, 2019 - 12:00pm to 1:00pm EDT

by GreenCE Sustainable Design and Construction

This overview of concrete floor basics shows participants how to get the most from finished concrete floors. Along the way it discusses levels of finish, hardening-densifying and other aspects of fini

Filed under: Webinars

Keywords: Flooring,Concrete

0 replies | 1870 views | Posted on: 01/18/2019 | Last updated: 09/05/2019

Residential End Uses of Water – Research and Trends – Free CE Webinar, January 16, 12-1:15pm:

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

The Residential End Uses of Water Study, published in 2016 by the Water Research Foundation details how water is used in single-family homes across North America. This course will review American wate

Filed under: Webinars

0 replies | 1496 views | Posted on: 01/03/2019 | Last updated: 01/03/2019

Boston Globe Editorial - Save the Solar Incentives

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

It was great to see the Boston Globe supporting solar incentives in an editorial this Sunday. The Globe points out that the town of Easton generated $200,000 for schools and roads when they put solar …

Filed under: Energy

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: Renewable Energy,Solar Power,The Boston Globe

0 replies | 1923 views | Posted on: 10/09/2015 | Last updated: 10/09/2015

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 | 2077 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 | 1665 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 | 886 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 | 1219 views | Posted on: 04/29/2015 | Last updated: 05/03/2015

 

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