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Sustainable Job Opportunity: Harvard University, Sustainability Manager
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Position Summary: The Sustainability Manager, reporting to the Associate Director, utilizes a change management framework with members of the University communit
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The newly revised IES (Illuminating Engineering Society) Fundamentals of Lighting series is a great technical introduction for those entering lighting and related fields, including designers, salespeo
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Seismic shifts in building energy policy and design are taking place in California, and across the country - and world. The move towards full decarbonization of the building stock has started and the
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In GPRO Fundamentals of Building Green, you will learn how to see buildings differently and discover strategies to make them efficient, healthy and resilient.
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Free Outdoor Lighting Workshop, Online, July 23, 9 am - 2:30 pm PT
Outdoor lighting is now dominated by use of LEDs and lighting controls as standard practice. LED benefits include better energy efficiency, improved quality of light and environmentally friendly
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Free EEBA Webinar: Choosing a low carbon, high performing Insulation, June 26, 3 -4 pm ET
Hempitecture CEO, Matthew Mead, provides an overview of the natural fiber insulation market that is rapidly developing to support low embodied carbon construction. Reviewing different products and str
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Flooring Sustainability Summit, July 17 - 18, Washington, DC.
The 2024 Flooring Sustainability Summit will bring together leaders from the flooring industry, architects and designers, policymakers, advocacy groups, and more for important conversations around adv
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California Green Building Conference, May 23, South Los Angeles, California
This year, the California Green Building Conference expands to all of California, bringing together advocates and companies from across the state. Join USGBC California in uniting the entire regi
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Living Future Conference 2024, May 7 - 9, Atlanta Georgia
Living Future is an impact hub for the regenerative movement. At Living Future, individuals and organizations are united by a common purpose: a deep commitment to regenerative practices and scalable i
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This webinar will explore energy-active buildings and how they are poised to revolutionize the construction industry and pave the way for a more sustainable future.
This webinar is designed for any
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This dive into the complexity of the three Building Product Disclosure and Optimization credits in LEED version 4 BD+C and ID+C provides the rationale for why product choices are so important, and the
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USGBC MA: Building Better for Trash, Recycling, and Organics, November 14, Boston, MA
This course is designed to ensure designers understand the space and electrical requirements necessary for dock space, and the internal storage of trash, recycling, organic food waste, and special mat
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Urban Green Presents Gingerbread Passive House Competition, 12/10, 6-9pm, NYC
Come to Urban Green Council's second annual Gingerbread Passive House Competition and show off your building skills!
Urban Green Council and New York Passive House members are encouraged t
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National Healthy Housing Standard - National Center for Healthy Housing
Did you know that regulations and industry practices affecting existing owner-occupied and rental housing have not kept up with knowledge about housing related disease and prevention of disease and in…
Michigan Drawdown Conference, September 25, Grand Rapids, MI
On September 25, 2019 the Michigan Community will come together in Grand Rapids to offer local solutions and opportunities for engagement on the important subject of climate change. The stakes have ne
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South Carolina’s Energy Freedom Act - Solar Boom Expected
The number of solar installations in South Carolina may more than double in the next five years with the recent passing of the Solar Energy Freedom Act, according to the Solar Energy Industries Associ
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Join the Northeast Sustainable Energy Association (NESEA) for this early autumn Pro Tour, hosted by Solar Design Associates. The tour will showcase the new Massachusetts Fish & Wildlife Headquarters,
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People's Tiny House Festival, August 2-4, Fountain, CO
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2019 People's Tiny House Festival, Fountain CO
The People's Tiny House Festival is An Event Dedicated To Engaging All Stacks Of Simple Li
Greenovate Internship: USDN Building Diversity Fellowship - Summer 2016
Global Philanthropy Partnership and the Urban Sustainability Directors Network (USDN) are pleased to announce a summer 2016 fellowship opportunity with Greenovate Boston. Fellows will receive valuable…
USGBCMA - Introduction to the Well Building Standard, March 31, 8 am - 12 noon
USGBCMA - Introduction to the Well Building Standard March 31st, 2016 8 AM - 12 PM 50 Milk St 15th Floor "Aristotle" room Boston, MA Non Member - USGBC MA Chapter $ 65 USGBC MA Chapter Me…
Free LEED v4 Green Associate Exam Prep Course - Offered by GreenCE
The Free LEED Exam Prep course is composed of 10 modules. The 10 modules include an Introduction, the LEED credit categories, and a Conclusion with exam study strategies. Each module is 3-70 minutes a…
Mass Moving on Up at #3: Top LEED State in the Nation
The U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) released its national ranking of the top states in the country for LEED green building and Massachusetts is the third state in the nation for 2015. The rankings…
Efficiency Works: What's New for 2016 - 1/27 - 8:30 - 10 am
An Efficiency Works training hosted by the Colorado Green Building Guild Join us to learn about new rebates and grants offered by Efficiency Works in 2016. Also, discover an easier way to apply for…
ArBolivia - A New Model of Plantation Forestry - CrowdFunder Campaign
Rate It Green Community Member DavidV is raising funds for ArBolivia: "ArBolivia is a unique partnership between socially motivated investors and smallholder farmers in the Bolivian Amazon, which o…
The Bullitt Center - Rate It Green's first Green Building of the Week!
Announcing Rate It Green’s first “Green Building of the Week,” the Bullitt Center in Seattle, Washington, a showcase building and leadership example to inspire and educate everyone in the green …
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