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Building Energy Modeling is a versatile, multipurpose tool that is used in new building and retrofit design, green certification, qualification for tax credits and utility incentives.
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In this webinar, you will learn about the strategic partnerships used by state and local governments to meet ambitious climate and energy goals through utility-scale solar investments.
How to Achieve a Smart and Sustainable Built Environment?
The built environment is the center of human life on earth – responsible for an estimated 40% of global GDP, and where we spend the majority of our work and leisure time. However, the built envi
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Webinar: The Role of Flooring in Healthy Indoor Spaces, June 30, 1 PM ET
Due to increased concerns of pandemics brought on by COVID-19, there's a strong interest in healthy indoor spaces. The need to properly clean and maintain flooring must be balanced with other indo
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Greening our Schools while focusing on health, June 14, North Haven, CT, 5 PM
Greening our school while focusing on health.
MaryBeth Smuts, PhD - “Successful Strategies for Greening Existing School Buildings” U.S. EPA Region 1- New England, Region
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Webinar: USGBC Virginia 2020 Legislative Recap, June 1, 11 AM EDT
Join USGBC’s Senior Policy Council, Liz Beardsley, and the Executive Director of the Virginia Energy Efficiency Council, Chelsea Harnish!
The 2020 session of the Virginia General Assembly was
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Zero energy school construction is a growing trend across the country. An innovative combination of internal and external champions, integrated design, energy efficiency management strategies and rene
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FREE Webinar - State Pollinator-Friendly Solar Initiatives, Hosted by CESA, May 5, 1-2:30 pm
Recognizing that solar installations can benefit from pollinator-friendly ground cover, many states have taken action to promote this promising solar PV design and management approach. In this webinar
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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. In
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Healthy Indoors, The Building Performance Workshop, and the Maine Indoor Air Quality Council recorded a series of three webinars on Friday, March 19. The webinars are now available, with no
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POSTPONED: Indoor Air Quality in Schools: Best Practices for Makerspaces and Special-Use Classrooms
Out of concern for our staff, community, and overall public health during the spread of COVID-19,
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NEWIEE and REI Present: Community Solar, March 2, 6-8 pm, Pawtucket, RI
Join New England Women in Energy and the Enironment's (NEWIEE) Rhode Island Chapter and the Renewable Energy Initiative (REI) for an evening of networking and lively discussion on the topic of Com
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The Massachusetts Clean Energy Center has launched a new program to support the development of clean energy companies in MA. The Massachusetts Clean Energy Vocational Internship Program
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350NYC Monthly Meeting - July 27th 7:00 pm-9:00 pm
350NYC is the the local affiliate of 350.org, a grassroots network of volunteer-run campaigns in over 188 countries working to solve the climate crisis. 350NYC works locally for a cleaner, greener, b…
How the Living Building Challenge Moves the Green Building Industry Forward
Being an intern at RateItGreen.com, I learned a lot of vocabulary and catchy names along the way. The things that really stuck out to
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Internship Opportunity: City of Boston’s Office of Environment, Energy, and Open Space
Internship Opportunity: City of Boston’s Office of Environment, Energy, and Open Space Pay: $18 per hour Duration: Now through June. 25-35 hours per week, based on candidate’s availability. L…
Webinar: GreenBiz: The State of Green Business 2017 - January 31, 1 pm EST
Webinar: GreenBiz: The State of Green Business 2017- January 31, 1 pm EST Join GreenBiz January 31st for the the release of the 10th annual edition of State of Green Business. Each year, the re…
USGBC MA: Building Tech Forum 2017, February 16, 5:30-8:30 pm: The Rise of the Smart Cities, Boston
Investigate the next frontier for sustainability in the urban realm: the potential of smart cities. Learn how this growing trend will benefit the agenda for sustainability. Hear from Jascha Fran…
Increasing Transparency in the Built Environment - March 30, 2017, 7:30-9:30 am - Denver
Increasing Transparency in the Built Environment March 30, 2017, 7:30-9:30 am Xcel Energy 1800 Larimer St. Denver , CO 80202 Join USGBC Colorado and the Denver Chapter of IFMA for a March 30…
Webinar: Releasing the Full Capacity of DERs (11/15 @ 2pmEST)
Today’s energy system is transitioning from the traditional electrical grid into a distributed, dynamic energy network. With the rapid integration of distributed energy resources (DERs) at the grid …
Greentown Labs EnergyBar - Wednesday, November 9, 2016 5:30 - 8:30 PM, Boston
Greentown Labs EnergyBar Wednesday, November 9, 2016 5:30 - 8:30 PM, Boston EnergyBar is Greentown Labs' monthly networking event devoted to helping people in clean technology meet and discuss inn…
You are invited to join the Western Mass Green Consortium at the upcoming Green Night October 12, 2016 5PM - 8PM. Construction & Demolition Sustainable Waste Practices Join RecyclingWorks in Mas…
SolarMango 10 Day Solar Installation Training in Mumbai
SolarMango will be hosting its SOLARINSTALL Course over a 10-day period at the IIT Bombay in Powai, Mumbai from September 17th-26th September. Registration and contact information can be found her…
India Committing to a Renewable Future
NTPC, India’s largest electricity producer, is altering its expansion plan to include a greater emphasis on renewable energy. With a successful completion of the company’s expansion plan, NTPC wil…
President Obama's Clean Energy Savings for All Plan
President Barack Obama made Environmental history on July 19th, as he announced a plan to bring more solar energy to American homes. The Clean Energy Savings for All Plan sets a monumental goal of bri…
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