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NECEC Strategic Partner Network Grid Modernization Summit, April 14, Boston

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Across the Northeast states have been advancing the electrical grid to handle the influx of dynamic and distributed supply from renewable energy sources and an increasingly dynamic load driven with th

Massachusetts Green Builders

0 replies | 1411 views | Posted on: 04/07/2022 | Last updated: 04/07/2022

California Green Building Conference, May 22, San Francisco, California

by Shivani // Social Media Manager

For the first time U.S. Green Building Council California is bringing California’s leading green building conference to San Francisco, where green building pros, sustainability ro

California Green Building

0 replies | 1369 views | Posted on: 03/21/2025 | Last updated: 04/02/2025

Free Webinar: How to get the Inflation Reduction Act 179D $5/SqF Deduction, March 26, 12-1 pm ET

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

The 179D Tax Deduction is a great way to help fund multifamily and commercial renovations and new construction projects by giving up to $5 per square foot for energy conservation. The deduction has be

Michigan Green Building

0 replies | 1059 views | Posted on: 03/05/2025 | Last updated: 03/05/2025

Free Webinar: Retrofitting Homes for Electrification and Decarbonization, March 18, 9 am - 1 pm PT

by Shivani // Social Media Manager

From alignment with California’s decarbonization goals and local ordinances prohibiting new gas installs, Dan Perunko of Balance Point Home Performance will outline the necessary steps to electr

California Green Building

0 replies | 1286 views | Posted on: 02/07/2025 | Last updated: 02/07/2025

Housing Opportunity Conference, February 25-26, Atlanta, Georgia

by Shivani // Social Media Manager

The Housing Opportunity Conference is a must-attend for anyone involved in affordable, workforce, mixed-income, or market-rate housing.

The event is unique in that it brings together the diverse vi

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

0 replies | 931 views | Posted on: 01/21/2025 | Last updated: 01/21/2025

Green Building Construction Tour, February 11, 3:30-5 pm, San Luis Obispo, California

by Shivani // Social Media Manager

Here’s an opportunity to visit a green building project in person, to learn more about the process and see the implementation of energy efficiency and building electrification in practice.During

California Green Building

0 replies | 810 views | Posted on: 12/31/2024 | Last updated: 02/03/2025

Free Webinar: Financials of Solar & Storage (Battery), January 15, 10am - 12pm PT

by Hani // Social media manager

Evaluating the financials of solar projects with and without battery storage can be complex. This webinar will give attendees the ability to evaluate solar decisions for their own projects with t

California Green Building

0 replies | 1217 views | Posted on: 12/04/2024 | Last updated: 12/04/2024

Research on Tap: Climate Change and Clean Energy, BU Institute for Global Sustainability, December 5, 4-6 pm, Boston, Massachusetts

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Fossil fuels have provided major benefits to populations in affordability and well-being but also created large impacts on the health of people and the planet. In the face of climate change, new and o

Massachusetts Green Builders

0 replies | 974 views | Posted on: 11/14/2024 | Last updated: 11/14/2024

Q&A With a Home Electrification Coach, Free and Online, November 13, 4:45 - 5:30 pm ET

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Join GreenHome Institute Edication Manager Brett Little and long-time member and former Board Treasurer Will Gallmeyer of Green Projects Group for a home electrification Q&A. Will is a home e

Michigan Green Building

0 replies | 636 views | Posted on: 10/25/2024 | Last updated: 10/25/2024

Online Energy Upgrade Workshop, Hosted by UF/IFAS Extension Sarasota County, August 22, 6 pm

by gracemorrison

Attend this 1-hour workshop where you'll learn energy-, water-, and cost-saving strategies at home. Attendees will receive a free Do-It-Yourself Energy Saving Kit (one per household) that includes

Buildings and Our Health - News and Information

0 replies | 825 views | Posted on: 06/15/2022 | Last updated: 07/27/2022

The 31st Annual Energy Fair, Custer, WI, June 24-26

by gracemorrison

The MREA (Midwest Renewable Energy Association) invites you to join us in this celebration and exploration of renewable energy, and sustainable living. Each year, The Fair brings 11,500+ attendee

Wisconsin Green Building Group

0 replies | 899 views | Posted on: 06/06/2022 | Last updated: 06/06/2022

Free Green Building Webinar: A Clean Slate: Hygienic Public Restroom Design with WELL v.2, June 15, 12 - 1 pm ET

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Now more than ever, public restrooms must be clean and comfortable for all users. However, exactly what that looks like has been up for debate. Join us in this one-hour course as we make the case for

0 replies | 1597 views | Posted on: 05/24/2022 | Last updated: 05/24/2022

Online Event: Wipe Out Waste: Mad Architecture Employs Radical Circularity, May 5, 12 pm EDT

by samanthaklein // Intern

A contemporary office building in Oslo is designed and built of 80% recycled materials.

A wooden railing from an old public swimming pool is transplanted as a new staircase. A ceiling grate from a

Filed under: Webinars

Keywords: Waste,Recycled Materials,Circularity,Oslo

0 replies | 1029 views | Posted on: 04/28/2022 | Last updated: 04/28/2022

Greenovate Boston, Climate Ready South Boston Open House, March 6, 6-8pm- Boston's Children's Museum

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Climate Ready Boston is the Mayor's ongoing initiative to help the City grow and prosper in the face of climate change. Protecting South Boston from sea level rise and coastal flooding is a priority. …

Filed under: Massachusetts

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: Climate Change,Climate Ready Boston

0 replies | 1066 views | Posted on: 02/28/2018 | Last updated: 02/28/2018

Free Green Building Webinar: Sustainable + Contemporary Commercial Restroom Materials, April 7, 12 pm EDT

by samanthaklein // Intern

When designing a restroom or other space, professionals are often faced with the challenge of selecting materials that function, appeal to the senses, and contribute to green building initiatives. Thi

Filed under: Green Janitorial

Keywords: Healthy Building Materials,Facilities Management,Eco Friendly Restrooms

0 replies | 1175 views | Posted on: 03/19/2022 | Last updated: 03/19/2022

Webinar: Sustainably Made in America – Sustainability in Action Roundtable, March 11, 11 am EST

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

As COVID-19 exposed critical vulnerabilities in supply chains the world over and consumers continue to feel the effects, more people are asking, “Where are my goods coming from and what are the

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

0 replies | 1333 views | Posted on: 02/26/2022 | Last updated: 02/26/2022

Free Webinar: Reducing Barriers to Department of Energy (DOE) Opportunities, January 26, 2:30 pm EST

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Are you interested in growing your small minority business with support from the Department Of Energy?

In 2022, DOE will be facilitating diversified Technical Assistance & Training Webinars to

Filed under: Green Building Jobs

Keywords: Department of Energy,Equity

0 replies | 1254 views | Posted on: 01/20/2022 | Last updated: 01/20/2022

USGBC NCR-MD Webinar: Leadership Panel: ESG, Green Building & LEED, January 26, 11:30 am EST

by samanthaklein // Intern

Leading U.S. corporations and institutions are under increasing pressure to demonstrate their progress toward Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) goals. LEED helps building owners and operators

Filed under: Government Agencies and Initiatives

Keywords: LEED,Sustainable Communities Initiative,Leadership

0 replies | 2088 views | Posted on: 12/21/2021 | Last updated: 12/22/2021

Webinar: Multifamily Passive Building - Lessons learned, May 29, 1-2 pm ET

by YijunW

Presenter: Katrin Klingenberg, PHIUS Executive Director & Co-Founder Over the past decade, awareness and understanding of passive building design methods and performance standards has grown dramati…

Filed under: Webinars

0 replies | 1448 views | Posted on: 05/19/2018 | Last updated: 05/22/2018

Harvard Study: We are Smarter in Green Buildings- Cognitive Scores Are 101 Percent Higher in Enhanced Green Building

by YijunW

Researchers from Harvard University's Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health have investigated how green buildings positively affect health and cognitive function. The research simulated indoor

Filed under: Studies/Surveys

0 replies | 5148 views | Posted on: 05/15/2018 | Last updated: 02/18/2023

The World Green Building Council Congress 2018, June 3, Toronto, Canada

by YijunW

The World Green Building Council Congress 2018 will be held in Toronto, Canada, in June, in partnership with the Canada Green Building Council’s (CaGBC) Building Lasting Change conference. Titled…

Filed under: Other - Green Building Events

0 replies | 1073 views | Posted on: 05/06/2018 | Last updated: 05/06/2018

"I​s Your Client's House Making them Sick?" Webinar, GreenHome Institute, May 2, 12-1:15 EDT (Free, Donations also accepted)

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Indoor air quality issues and smart ventilation strategies for automatically maintaining excellent air quality are presented. The cost of poor ventilation in terms of illness and productivity dioxide …

Filed under: Health and Air Quality

Keywords: Healthy Housing

0 replies | 1398 views | Posted on: 05/01/2018 | Last updated: 05/01/2018

Living Future's Workshop, Sharing Stories: Sustainability, Health and Equity in Affordable Housing, May 1, 2018, Portland, OR

by YijunW

As with most professional events, a powerful part of the Affordable Housing Summit often occurs in the minutes before and after the proceedings themselves. Participants meet, introduce themselves, and…

0 replies | 740 views | Posted on: 04/23/2018 | Last updated: 04/23/2018

Free SustainaVille Wind & Solar Tour with Handmade Candy Tasting, April 28, 10:30-12:30pm, Wrentham, MA

by YijunW

Join a free tour of wind & solar generators at Mount St. Mary's Abbey in Wrentham, MA. Saturday, April 28th - 10:30am Drive yourself, or take our free bus from Somerville High School Atrium - leav…

Massachusetts Green Builders

0 replies | 692 views | Posted on: 04/12/2018 | Last updated: 04/12/2018

Western Massachusetts Green Coalition (WMGC) Green Job Fair, April 11, Northampton

by AbbieKnight

Showcase for Businesses & Colleges Developing Green Careers Together! Sign up today to reserve a table, advertise your company & post your jobs on the Flyer! ($25 donation requested) Free Snacks!

Filed under: Massachusetts

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: Green Jobs,Green Careers

0 replies | 1585 views | Posted on: 03/14/2018 | Last updated: 03/16/2018

 

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