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Women in Cleantech & Sustainability "WCS Talks" @ Google, November 2, Sunnyvale, CA

by AbbieKnight

WCS Talks is a TED-style event featuring the brightest minds and most inspiring stories of the clean economy metamorphosis occurring all over the world. The annual event features both women and men fr

Filed under: California

California Green Building

Keywords: Women in Energy,Social Networking,Women in Clean Energy

0 replies | 1716 views | Posted on: 10/06/2019 | Last updated: 10/11/2019

21 Acres Green Building Tour, November 17, 1- 2pm PST, Woodinville, Washington (Free)

by Hani // Social media manager

Curious about how renewable energy technologies and green buildings contribute to climate action? You will get a behind-the-scenes look at the tools and technologies utilized by our LEED Platinum-cert

0 replies | 340 views | Posted on: 11/01/2023 | Last updated: 11/01/2023

Western Springs Green Home Tour: Age in Place LEED Platinum Home, November 2, Western Springs, IL (free)

by samanthaklein // Intern

During this home tour, attendees will learn how this project focused on the owner’s desire to make their new home able to accommodate their aging needs while also prioritizing a high level of su

Filed under: Events

Illinois Green Building Group

Keywords: Energy Efficiency,Solar,Green Building Tour,High Performance,Low Carbon

0 replies | 745 views | Posted on: 10/20/2023 | Last updated: 10/20/2023

Free Webinar: Energy Usage: Your Home's Energy Usage & Your Utility Bill, (Part 1 of 3 Part Series), October 25, 4-6 pm PT

by Hani // Social media manager

This is a San Diego Gas & Electric (SDG&E) class. In part one of this three part Home Energy Series, PG&E will decipher your energy bill so you can start to reduce it or set the foundation

California Green Building

0 replies | 762 views | Posted on: 09/30/2023 | Last updated: 10/02/2023

Free Webinar: Catalyzing Sustainable Innovation and Entrepreneurship in Higher Education Ecosystems, October 11, 2:-3 pm ET

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

According to a recent Nielsen study, ~54% of Gen Z want to be entrepreneurs. Colleges and universities have taken note and are proactively tailoring their program offerings to meet the increased deman

0 replies | 467 views | Posted on: 09/16/2023 | Last updated: 09/16/2023

Free Webinar: Rewild Your Campus with the Green Grounds Certification, September 27, 2-3 pm EDT

by Hani // Social media manager

Re:wild Your Campus’s Green Grounds Certification offers a new pathway for schools to reduce synthetic pesticide usage and implement organic grounds maintenance practices. This webinar will guid

Pennsylvania Sustainability Group

0 replies | 717 views | Posted on: 08/28/2023 | Last updated: 08/28/2023

Free Webinar: Protecting the 1st Side of the Home with Effective Foundation Vapor Barriers, August 30, 12 - 1 pm MDT

by Stego Industries, LLC

Residential construction is experiencing a surge, but do you feel confident in the available product options? 

We want to help you build homes that future owners want. This 1-hour webinar will

0 replies | 886 views | Posted on: 08/12/2023 | Last updated: 08/12/2023

Free Webcast: Designing for Decarbonization, August 2, 9 am - 1 pm PT

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Want to know more about what it means to achieve “decarbonization” for your building project? Understand the definition of decarbonization, zero net energy (ZNE), and zero net carbon (ZNC)

California Green Building

0 replies | 954 views | Posted on: 07/21/2023 | Last updated: 07/21/2023

Online Course: Embodied Carbon Reduction in Buildings: Case Studies in LCA, July 25, 9-10:30 am

by Hani // Social media manager

Iterative life cycle assessment (LCA) through the course of design offers a powerful method for vetting embodied carbon reduction strategies. This session will walk through key priorities and examples

Massachusetts Green Builders

0 replies | 941 views | Posted on: 07/06/2023 | Last updated: 07/06/2023

NCSE 2020 Annual Conference January 6–9, Washington, D.C.

by abu417 // Climate Connoisseur. Eco-Maniac. Solar Sommelier.

The NCSE 2020 Annual Conference engages more than 800 leaders from the sciences, education, government, policy, business, and civil society to foster a dialogue across these sectors on environmental p

Filed under: Environment

Related to: Other Green Building - Other

Keywords: Environment,Policy,Science

0 replies | 1087 views | Posted on: 12/04/2019 | Last updated: 12/04/2019

USGBC-LA's 15th Annual Green Gala, December 11, Los Angeles CA

by abu417 // Climate Connoisseur. Eco-Maniac. Solar Sommelier.

This year's theme is driven by the most important value of our industry: community

Filed under: Industry Organizations and Associations

Related to: Other

California Green Building

Keywords: USGBC,Annual Gala

0 replies | 1738 views | Posted on: 11/16/2019 | Last updated: 11/16/2019

11th Annual Southeast Florida Regional Climate Leadership Summit, December 3-5, Key West, FL

by abu417 // Climate Connoisseur. Eco-Maniac. Solar Sommelier.

The Southeast Florida Regional Climate Compact was created in 2010 by Broward, Miami-Dade, Monroe and Palm Beach counties to coordinate and collaborate on climate change action across county lines and

Filed under: Events

Related to: Education ,Trade Shows and Events ,Information and Resources

Florida Green Building Group

Keywords: Climate Change,Social Networking,collaboration

0 replies | 1603 views | Posted on: 11/01/2019 | Last updated: 11/01/2019

The Greenbuilding Brasil International Conference and Expo, November 25, São Paulo, Brasil

by abu417 // Climate Connoisseur. Eco-Maniac. Solar Sommelier.

The Greenbuilding Brasil International Conference and Expo exposes attendees to a strong multidisciplinary conference with the presence of leaders in the construction market. There

Filed under: Builders/Contractors

Brasil Green Building

Keywords: Green Building,USGBC,Brasil,International

0 replies | 1941 views | Posted on: 10/20/2019 | Last updated: 10/20/2019

Why is 2 degrees so important regarding Climate Change?

by NSchepis // Student at Bridgewater State

What's So Special About 2˚? The COP21 climate change conference is one of many crucial milestones and meetings on a path to the implementation of plans to reach targets for sustainable developmen…

Filed under: Climate Change

Keywords: Climate Change

0 replies | 1088 views | Posted on: 12/07/2015 | Last updated: 12/07/2015

Sustainable Job Opportunity: Project Director, A Better City

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Project Director, A Better City (ABC)

The applicant will manage A Better City’s Transportation Dividend Implementation Plan under a two year Barr Foundation grant, a multi-faceted project on

Filed under: Green Building Jobs

0 replies | 680 views | Posted on: 09/25/2019 | Last updated: 09/25/2019

2019 PA Energy Efficiency Conference, September 26-27, Harrisburg, PA

by AbbieKnight

At PAEE 2019, energy efficiency industry members will convene for two days of valuable networking and dynamic discussions about developing policy, emerging technology trends, and the future of energy

Filed under: Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania Sustainability Group

Keywords: Energy Efficiency,networking,Electrification

0 replies | 1357 views | Posted on: 09/11/2019 | Last updated: 09/11/2019

NAR Green Designation, Pleasanton, CA, September 16 and 17 (2-Day Training)

by AidanAnthony // Intern

More homebuyers are demanding green and energy-saving features in their next homes. Are you prepared to assist them? Gain a competitive advantage and learn how to become your clients’ go-to reso

Filed under: California

California Green Building

0 replies | 1272 views | Posted on: 08/11/2019 | Last updated: 08/14/2019

The Land and Science Educator Network is Now Taking Applications for the 2016-17 School Year

by Higgins_James // Student

Land and Science Educator Network: Urban Planning Through a Virtual Internship!! - Land Science is a virtual internship for middle and high school students funded by the National Science Foundation…

Filed under: Green Building Jobs

Connecticut Green Building

Keywords: Green Jobs

0 replies | 1416 views | Posted on: 07/01/2016 | Last updated: 07/01/2016

JUNE 29th: Colorado: Connecting The Cleantech Dots

by EmmamHowe // Marketing/Green Policy Development

CCIA and CU Boulder invite you to attend Connecting the Cleantech Dots: Careers and Cluster Building In Colorado WHEN: Wednesday, June 29 1:30 to 6:30 p.m. REGISTER HERE: https://events.r20.con

Impact Investing in CleanTech, Wednesday June 15 6-9 pm

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Impact Investing in CleanTech Wednesday, June 15, 2016 - 6 to 9 pm Massachusetts Clean Energy Center 63 Franklin Street 3rd Floor Boston , MA 02110 Awareness of climate challenges has been gr…

Filed under: Massachusetts

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: Massachusetts,Cleantech,MassCEC,Impact Investing

0 replies | 1628 views | Posted on: 06/08/2016 | Last updated: 06/08/2016

Green Rhode Island: Sustainable Product Showcase, April 21, 5:30-8:30 pm, Providence

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

AIA Rhode Island, and IIDA New England Chapter Present: Green Rhode Island Design Showcase, Thursday, April 21, 2016 from 5:30 PM to 8:30 PM Roger Williams Park Botanical Center 100 Elmwood A…

Rhode Island Green Building

0 replies | 718 views | Posted on: 04/20/2016 | Last updated: 04/20/2016

A Better City's State of the Built Environment June 7, 8 am - 1 pm - Seaport Boston

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

A Better City's State of the Built Environment June 7, 8 am - 1 pm Seaport Boston Hotel A Better City is leading a new initiative on the State of the Built Environment in Greater Boston. We will …

Filed under: Massachusetts

Massachusetts Green Builders

0 replies | 1432 views | Posted on: 03/16/2016 | Last updated: 03/16/2016

HEET Needs Your Help at a Massachusetts Gas Leak Map-a-thon, March 19, 1-4 pm - Great Volunteer Opportunity

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Gas Leak Map-a-thon Saturday March 19th, 1 pm to 4 pm 108 Hancock St, Somerville (3 blocks from Porter Sq T-stop on the red line) In March, utilities in Massachusetts will report data on the loca…

Filed under: Massachusetts

Massachusetts Green Builders

0 replies | 758 views | Posted on: 02/28/2016 | Last updated: 02/28/2016

Clean Technology & Energy: Advancing Third-World Resiliency, @ Tech Sandbox February 16, 5:30-8:30 pm

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Clean Technology & Energy: Advancing Third-World Resiliency February 16, 5:30-8:30 pm Tech Sandbox 105B South Street Hopkinton, MA 01748 Entrepreneurs are on the lookout for new markets i…

Filed under: Massachusetts

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: Energy,Cleantech,Tech Sandbox

0 replies | 1109 views | Posted on: 02/06/2016 | Last updated: 02/06/2016

Water Conservation: Xeriscape Incentive Program, Efficiency Works Training 2/24/16

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Colorado Green Bulding Guild - Xeriscape Incentive Program Training Workshop February 24, 2016 Help promote water-efficient landscape by learning about our new Xeriscape Incentive Program (XIP)…

Filed under: Colorado

Colorado High Performance and Passive House Building Group

Keywords: Xeriscape,Colorado Green Building Guild

0 replies | 1069 views | Posted on: 01/26/2016 | Last updated: 01/26/2016

 

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