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Solar in the Sunshine State: The Basics of Solar Energy for FL Homeowners, September 24, Venice, FL

by AbbieKnight

For understanding residential solar hot water and solar photovoltaic technologies better. The discussion will cover the basics of how the technology works, considerations for calculating return o

Filed under: Florida

Florida Green Building Group

Keywords: Solar Energy,Green Building Policies,green technology

0 replies | 1333 views | Posted on: 09/05/2019 | Last updated: 09/05/2019

Gulf Coast: USGBC Texas Happy Hour - Now Virtual, April 30, 5:30-7:30pm

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

Evening with Your Regional Council & Friends

Comfort of Your Home
Login Information provide upon registration
Thursday, April 30th
5:30 - 7:30 PM 

In order to promote health and well




Filed under: Green Facilities

Texas Green Building

Keywords: Green Building Tour,Sustainability Brewery Tour,USGBC Texas

0 replies | 894 views | Posted on: 03/15/2020 | Last updated: 04/28/2020

NHS Workshop for Net Zero Hospitals, London, UK, March 19, 1 - 5 pm

by Veer Mudambi // Journalist - Writing Green

Please note, this is an invite-only event.  

The Health Infrastructure Plan (HIP) will deliver a long-term, rolling five-year programme of investment in health infrastructure, including a new

Filed under: Green Facilities

UK Green Building

0 replies | 1116 views | Posted on: 03/04/2020 | Last updated: 03/04/2020

Women in Green: Community Lunch, February 27, Boston, MA

by Veer Mudambi // Journalist - Writing Green

Instead of packing lunch for work, why not join the USGBC MA for our Women in Green: Community Lunch! On Thursday, February 27th, come meet other women in the Massachusetts, sustainable design communi

Filed under: Energy

Massachusetts Green Builders

0 replies | 1173 views | Posted on: 02/10/2020 | Last updated: 02/11/2020

Did You Know that Consumer Funding for Electric Vehicles has been Reinstated in Massachusetts?

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Great news: Rebates for electric vehicles have been reinstated in Massachusetts! 

Rebates for electric vehicles have been reinstated in Massachusetts! For the next two years, at least $27

Filed under: Electric Vehicles

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: EV,Electric Vehicles

0 replies | 1220 views | Posted on: 01/27/2020 | Last updated: 01/27/2020

The Future of Geo-Micro Districts: A Presentation and Q&A Featuring Audrey Schulman, Thursday, Jan. 23, 7 – 8:30 pm, Weston, MA

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

The MetroWest Sustainability Forum presents:

The Future of Geo-Micro Districts:
A Presentation and Q&A

Featuring Audrey Schulman
Exec. Director of HEET in Cambridge

How local communitie





Massachusetts Green Builders

0 replies | 1457 views | Posted on: 01/13/2020 | Last updated: 01/13/2020

"Transform 2020", March 24-25, Sydney, Australia

by mkilmartin // Intern

Driving change for the built environment:

Join us at TRANSFORM 2020 to drive action, innovate, collaborate, engage in deep-dive sessions and tackle how to push the conversation further for a more s

Filed under: Environment

Developing Technologies

0 replies | 1710 views | Posted on: 12/16/2019 | Last updated: 12/16/2019

AIA Kansas City & ASHRAE Kansas City - Acoustics and Green Buildings, 12/9, 11:30 am, Overland Park, Missouri

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

What considerations should be made with the new acoustical requirements in IgCC 2018, LEED v4.1, WELL, and ASHRAE 189.1? Come to the ASHRAE Lunch meeting, co-hosted with AIA Kansas City to find out mo

Filed under: Missouri

Missouri Green Building

0 replies | 737 views | Posted on: 12/03/2019 | Last updated: 12/03/2019

Zero Carbon Cascadia: Seattle and Beyond, November 20, Seattle, WA

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

Join the Cascadia Green Building Coalition in 2019 in crafting net positive carbon + energy solutions, the social impact they have, and policies to support them underway here in our bioregion. Togethe

Filed under: Builders/Contractors

Related to: Architects ,Builders/Contractors

Keywords: Green Business,Carbon neutral,Zero Carbon Buildings

0 replies | 845 views | Posted on: 11/13/2019 | Last updated: 11/13/2019

Webinar, Airtightness and Vapor Control in CLT Construction, November 19, 12pm EST

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Energy, Safety, and the Importance of Vapour Drive in Mass Timber Construction with Lueder Herms of Pro Clima

During this FREE hour-long presentation Pro Clima's Global Export Manager and R&

Filed under: Webinars

New York Green Building Group

0 replies | 2128 views | Posted on: 10/30/2019 | Last updated: 10/30/2019

Eversource’s 2019 Zero Energy Commercial Buildings Conference, 10/24, Berlin, CT

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Eversource will be hosting a Zero Energy Commercial Buildings Conference on October 24, 2019 in Berlin, CT. 

Attendees will dive into real examples of zero energy buildings presented by i

Connecticut Green Building

Keywords: CRE,Zero Energy,Commercial Buildings

0 replies | 1708 views | Posted on: 10/18/2019 | Last updated: 10/18/2019

IKEA Tour with Green Building Alliance, October 22, Pittsburgh, PA

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Join GBA for a green building tour of IKEA and take a close-up look of the 694-kW PV array on the roof and other green features of the Pittsburgh facility, and&

Filed under: Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania Sustainability Group

Keywords: Green Building Tour

0 replies | 1197 views | Posted on: 10/04/2019 | Last updated: 10/04/2019

5th Annual NY Energy Summit, October 16-18, Albany, NY

by AbbieKnight

Hear Key NY Decision-Makers Explain the Implementation of the Revolutionary CLCPA Clean Energy Goals.

The approval of New York State’s extraordinarily aggressive Climate Leadership and C

Filed under: New York

New York Green Building Group

Keywords: Clean Energy Market,Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act,CLCPA

0 replies | 1422 views | Posted on: 09/24/2019 | Last updated: 09/24/2019

Altair EcoVillage - February Discussion Group & Potluck, 2/14, Intro Session at 3:30 pm

by btfalcon71 // Architect, Sustainable Design Professional

Sunday, February 14, 2016 3:30pm 6:00pm "Altair is hosting regular informational sessions so folks can drop in, ask our members questions, and learn more about our EcoVillage plans. We have an ag…

Filed under: Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania Sustainability Group

Keywords: Sustainable Communities

0 replies | 1017 views | Posted on: 02/05/2016 | Last updated: 02/05/2016

National Workshop on "Advances in Repair and Rehabilitation of Concrete Structures" (9/22-23/16)

by aahassonjee

For registration and more info, contact S.K. Singh (Organizing Secretary, Central Building Research Institute, Roorkee, Uttarakhand) Venue: CSIR-CBRI, Roorkee Email: rr@cbri.res.in ; sksingh_cbri@…

Filed under: India

India Green Building

Keywords: India Green Building

0 replies | 818 views | Posted on: 09/21/2016 | Last updated: 09/21/2016

Boston Area Solar Energy Association (BASEA) Forum Thursday, September 8th, 7 pm - Mobilizing the Energy Revolution

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Boston Area Solar Energy Association Forum Thursday, September 8th, 7 pm Professor Mara Prentiss: Mobilizing the Energy Revolution How do we convert our entire energy supply to renewable…

Massachusetts Green Builders

0 replies | 404 views | Posted on: 09/01/2016 | Last updated: 09/01/2016

Sept 10th: WMEAC's 13th Annual Mayors’ Grand River Cleanup

by EmmamHowe // Marketing/Green Policy Development

WMEAC is proud to host the 13th Annual Mayors’ Grand River Cleanup! This event will be hosted by WMEAC on September 10th, 2016 from 8:30am until 1pm! There will be a small breakfast available before…

Filed under: Events

Related to: Other Green Building - Other,Trade Shows and Events ,Information and Resources

Michigan Green Building

Keywords: Event,Michigan,Nature Conservation,WMEAC,Grand Rapids,Cleanup,Waste Management

0 replies | 1182 views | Posted on: 07/29/2016 | Last updated: 07/29/2016

USGBC NE FLORIDA: 2016 USGBC NF GREEN CARPET FILMS-July Through January!

by EmmamHowe // Marketing/Green Policy Development

FEATURED FILMS: Tapped: Detailed and comprehensive look at the bottled water industry and its socio-environmental impacts Tue., Jul 19th, 6pm, Museum of Science and History Water Blues, Green …

Filed under: Events

Florida Green Building Group

Keywords: events,,Climate Change,Florida,USGBC Florida,Green Films,Cowspiracy,The Future of Energy,Racing To Extinction

0 replies | 1142 views | Posted on: 07/15/2016 | Last updated: 12/09/2016

AUGUST 13th: Urban Roots: NATIVE PLANTS 101: A POLLINATOR WORKSHOP WITH AMY HEILMAN & REBECCA MARQUARDT

by EmmamHowe // Marketing/Green Policy Development

Discuss the benefits of native plants for pollinators, including bees and butterflies. Pollinators are crucial for the life and health of your veggie plants! Includes hands-on component in which atten…

U.S, Canada, and Mexico Make Clean Energy Pledge for 2025

by Higgins_James // Student

The United States, Canada, and Mexico’s leaders have pledged to source 50% of their overall electricity through clean energy by 2025. President Obama, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, and Pre…

Filed under: Energy

0 replies | 1373 views | Posted on: 06/30/2016 | Last updated: 06/30/2016

EPA Methane Cut - New Regulations, and Resistance

by JackSawyer // Student

The EPA (Environmental Protection Agency) has recently finalized a new methane rule that will see heavy regulations implemented into the gas and oil sectors. Methane emissions, a greenhouse gas that t…

Keeping the Lights on with Clean, Green Energy, June 8, 12 noon, Boston

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Keeping the Lights on with Clean, Green Energy Presented by; Environmental Entrepreneurs, E4TheFuture, Climate Action Business Association Thursday, June 8, 2016 from 12:00 noon -2 pm Brown …

Filed under: Massachusetts

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: Energy,clean energy

0 replies | 1352 views | Posted on: 05/30/2016 | Last updated: 05/31/2016

Post Doctoral Fellowship: Computational Support for Energy Conscious Design & Operation - Harvard Center for Green Buildings & Cities, Cambridge, MA

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Post Doctoral Fellow: Computational Support for Energy Conscious Design & Operation Harvard Center for Green Buildings and Cities in Cambridge, MA Friday, March 11th, 2016 The Harvard Center f…

Massachusetts Green Builders

0 replies | 594 views | Posted on: 04/12/2016 | Last updated: 04/12/2016

Add Your Name to a Friend of the Court Brief to Support the Clean Power Plan

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Support the Clean Power Plan The Obama Administration’s Clean Power Plan (CPP), released in August of last year, represents the first serious attempt by the federal government to reduce greenhous…

Filed under: Environmental Activism

0 replies | 719 views | Posted on: 03/11/2016 | Last updated: 03/11/2016

COP21 Paris Climate Talks Unconference -March 29, 8:30 - 11:30 AM @USGBC MA, Boston

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

COP21 Paris Climate Talks Unconference March 29, 8:30 - 11:30 AM USGBC MA Headquarters USGBC 17th Floor "Milky Way" Boston, 02109-02109 More than 30 per cent of global greenhouse gas emission…

Filed under: Massachusetts

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: COP21

0 replies | 792 views | Posted on: 02/21/2016 | Last updated: 02/21/2016

 

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