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USGBC-LA Student and Emerging Professionals Workshop, Nov 7, LA

by Yishan

USGBC-LA Student and Emerging Professionals  

FREE Workshop

Students and Emerging Professionals: Please join us for an interactive workshop to brainstorm ideas on engaging this group a

California Green Building

0 replies | 639 views | Posted on: 10/26/2018 | Last updated: 10/26/2018

The Heat Pump Push – How are Programs, Contractors, and the Grid Responding? Free & Online, with the Better Buildings Initiative, December 8, 1pm ET

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

The Biden Administration recently invoked the Defense Production Act to increase the production and installation of heat pumps. The International Energy Agency projects the installed heat pump st

0 replies | 1269 views | Posted on: 11/16/2022 | Last updated: 11/16/2022

Crushing the Code NYC: Commercial, Online, November 15

by Urban Green Council

Crushing the Code New York City: Commercial is a course that prepares design and building professionals to comply with the many requirements in the 2020 NYCECC and create more energy-efficie

Filed under: Energy

New York Green Building Group

0 replies | 1236 views | Posted on: 10/28/2022 | Last updated: 11/15/2022

Grand Rapids Clean Energy Forum, June 28, 10am-3pm, Grand Rapids, MI

by Gina Pryciak // Student

Join an array of local partners on June 28 for a Grand Rapids Clean Energy Forum to elevate voices in the clean energy movement.

At this forum, there will be an open and honest discussion on t

Filed under: Energy

Michigan Green Building

Keywords: clean energy,Renewable Energy

0 replies | 1189 views | Posted on: 06/05/2019 | Last updated: 06/05/2019

Innovative Financing Strategies for High-Performance Affordable Housing, June 10, Boston, MA

by AbbieKnight

Join for a community conversation on how we can achieve deeper energy savings and integrate clean energy technologies into multifamily affordable housing.

Hear from lenders, subsidy providers,

Filed under: Massachusetts

Equity and Green Building

Keywords: Affordable Housing,High Performance Building,Financing Strategies

0 replies | 2085 views | Posted on: 05/19/2019 | Last updated: 05/19/2019

Earth Day and the Sustainability Industry

by GreenCE Sustainable Design and Construction

I was a sophomore in high school, in the early 90s, when I first heard about Earth Day. I jumped on the tree hugging movement gladly, and adopting the “Reduce, Reuse, Recycle” phrase as my

Filed under: Other Green Building - Other

Keywords: Sustainability,Earth Day,AEC Industry

0 replies | 2659 views | Posted on: 04/25/2019 | Last updated: 04/26/2019

California Energy Code 2019 and CALGreen 2019: Challenges and Mandatory Changes, March 15th

by AbbieKnight

California Energy Code 2019: Challenges and Mandatory Changes

This three-hour session will bring you up to date on changes to the Energy Code (Title 24, Part 6) for residential and non-residen

Filed under: California

California Green Building

Keywords: Energy Codes,Green Building Standards

0 replies | 2079 views | Posted on: 02/28/2019 | Last updated: 02/28/2019

FREE WEBINAR: Polyiso - The Next Generation Air & Water Resistive Barrier, Tuesday, October 1, 2019 - 12:00pm to 1:00pm EDT

by GreenCE Sustainable Design and Construction

To educate about ‘Building Longevity and Sustainability’ and how these concepts impact making buildings more energy efficient. The course examines how foil-faced polyiso continuous insulat

Filed under: Continuing Education Courses

Keywords: Energy Efficiency,Sustainability,Insulation

0 replies | 1017 views | Posted on: 01/31/2019 | Last updated: 05/20/2019

FREE WEBINAR: Integrative Process and Whole Canopy System Solution Design, Tuesday, September 24, 2019 - 12:00pm to 1:00pm EDT

by GreenCE Sustainable Design and Construction

Canopy systems are sometimes one of those building elements that gets taken for granted or overlooked, despite the important role they play in providing coverage, shading and reduced heat gain to a bu

Filed under: Webinars

Keywords: canopies,architectural canopies,shading

0 replies | 2518 views | Posted on: 01/18/2019 | Last updated: 01/23/2019

3rd Global Congress on Plant Biology and Biotechnology, March 11 - 13, Singapore

by Plant Biology 2019 // To disseminate the research and advancements in Plant Biology and Biotechnology

Magnus Group is pleased to invite you to participate in the ‘3rd Global Congress on Plant Biology and Biotechnology (GPB 2019)’ during March 11-13, 2019 at&nb

0 replies | 1024 views | Posted on: 01/03/2019 | Last updated: 01/04/2019

REI - Renewable Energy Initiative Luncheon, Thursday, December 13, RI

by Yishan

2018 REI Annual Holidy Luncheon

Please join REI for our 2018 annual holiday luncheon to celebrate the accomplishments by various energy and other sustainability sectors in Rhode Island, and to shar

Filed under: Events

Rhode Island Green Building

0 replies | 1060 views | Posted on: 11/28/2018 | Last updated: 11/28/2018

15th International Conference on Environmental, Cultural, Economic and Social Sustainability, January 17-19, Vancouver, BC, Canada

by Aditya

The Fifteenth International Conference on Environmental, Cultural, Economic & Social Sustainability features research addressing the following annual themes.

  • THEME 1: ENVIRONMENTAL

Filed under: Sustainable Communities and Developments

Keywords: Sustainable Living,Sustainable Communities,Sustainability

0 replies | 1619 views | Posted on: 11/13/2018 | Last updated: 11/26/2018

Webinar: Americans’ Changing Views of Renewable Energy Policies, Dec 04

by Yishan

For ten years, the University of Michigan and Muhlenberg College have conducted the National Surveys on Energy and Environment (NSEE), which explore Americans’ attitudes towards energy and clima

Filed under: Webinars

Massachusetts Green Builders

0 replies | 2117 views | Posted on: 11/03/2018 | Last updated: 11/03/2018

USGBC-MA, 3rd Annual Member Recognition Event/Holiday Season Gathering

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Join the USGBC-MA for a a fun and relaxing evening where we are able to thank our members, recognize organization leaders, and reflect on all the great accomplishments of the past year. This event …

Filed under: Massachusetts

Massachusetts Green Builders

0 replies | 1798 views | Posted on: 12/05/2012 | Last updated: 03/06/2015

Do you use biophilic design in your projects?

by GreenCE Sustainable Design and Construction

In 1925, Henry Beston wrote The Outermost House, in which he chronicled a year spent alone on a Cape Cod beach. His solitary time revealed truths relevant to nature, including human nature. Besto

Filed under: Other Green Building - Other

Keywords: sustainable design,biophilic design

0 replies | 6216 views | Posted on: 10/10/2018 | Last updated: 02/14/2023

AWEA Offshore WINDPOWER 2018 Conference, Oct 16 - 17, Washington DC

by Aditya

U.S. offshore wind is here! Now let's build it to last.

The offshore wind industry, key stakeholders, the federal government, and states across the U.S. are working hard to get more steel in th

Filed under: Energy

Keywords: Wind energy

0 replies | 1337 views | Posted on: 09/26/2018 | Last updated: 09/26/2018

The 2018 Renewable Energy Markets Conference, Oct 9-11, Houston, Texas

by Aditya

The annual Renewable Energy Markets conference convenes a broad spectrum of industry professionals who are rapidly transforming the global clean energy marketplace. Now in its 23rd year, REM remains t…

Filed under: Energy

Texas Green Building

Keywords: clean energy,Sustainability,Renewable energy markets,Marketing,Trading

0 replies | 2223 views | Posted on: 08/31/2018 | Last updated: 08/31/2018

Susan Solomon - Climate Change and The Reasons for Climate Gridlock, Wednesday September 30, 5:45 pm

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Susan Solomon - Climate Change and The Reasons for Climate Gridlock Wednesday, September 30, 2015, 5:45-8:45 pm Where: Cuisine En Locale, 156 Highland Ave, Somerville, MA 02143 This talk aims to…

Filed under: Massachusetts

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: Climate Change,Greenhouse Gases

0 replies | 1728 views | Posted on: 09/08/2015 | Last updated: 09/08/2015

August 18: The Reality of a Net Zero Home, at TechSandbox, Hopkinton

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

The Reality of a Net Zero Home “Net Zero” is when you create as much energy as you use/need. Let's see how this is possible while still living in a world of electronics, cold weather, and lif…

Filed under: Massachusetts

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: Netzero

0 replies | 1476 views | Posted on: 08/17/2015 | Last updated: 08/17/2015

Does the Department of Energy have a bias against Renewable Energy?

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Via Credo Mobile: Tell the Department of Energy: Stop the bias against renewable energy. Every year, the US DOE releases the Annual Energy Outlook, a report about the future of energy in America. I…

Filed under: Environmental Activism

Keywords: Solar,Renewable Energy,Wind,Department of Energy,Fossil Fuels

0 replies | 1821 views | Posted on: 07/14/2015 | Last updated: 07/16/2015

KEEA Conference 2015 - Turning Points in Energy Efficiency, October 6, Hershey

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

The Keystone Energy Efficiency Alliance (KEEA) is proud to announce the fifth annual KEEA Energy Efficiency Conference! The KEEA Conference 2015 connects energy efficiency and advanced energy experts …

Filed under: Events

Pennsylvania Sustainability Group

Keywords: Pennsylvania,Keystone Energy Efficiency Alliance

0 replies | 1375 views | Posted on: 06/18/2015 | Last updated: 06/18/2015

An Introduction to HERS Ratings - Free Webinar, Thursday May 21, 2-3pm

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

"HERS ratings? HERS Index? What's this HERS thing I keep hearing about?" Whether you've heard about HERS, which stands for Home Energy Rating System, or not, if you work with homes, you owe it to y…

Filed under: Webinars

Keywords: Green Building,Energy Efficiency,HERS Ratings

0 replies | 2051 views | Posted on: 05/18/2015 | Last updated: 05/18/2015

USGBC MA Building Tech Forum - April 22 (Earth Day!) 5 - 8 pm

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

USGBCMA Building Tech Forum On Earth Day! 4/22/2015 The USGBC MA Chapter is hosting an Earth Day Building Tech Forum Wednesday 4/22 in Boston. When: 5-8pm, Wednesday, April 22, 2015 …

Filed under: Massachusetts

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: Green Building,Earth Day,Innovation

0 replies | 1964 views | Posted on: 04/13/2015 | Last updated: 04/14/2015

Greentown Labs is Seeking an Operations Director

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

The successful candidate will be responsible for managing the day-to-day operations of the 33,000 SF lab and office of Greentown Labs and maintaining a high level of customer satisfaction by member co…

Filed under: Green Building Jobs

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: Cleantech,Green Building Jobs

0 replies | 1959 views | Posted on: 03/06/2015 | Last updated: 03/06/2015

Student Internship

by Steven Fitzgerald // Student/Consultant

Anybody looking for a Student Internship next semester let me know. The USGBC is looking for someone in mid January.

Filed under: Other - Education

0 replies | 1030 views | Posted on: 11/21/2014 | Last updated: 11/21/2014

 

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