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Webinar - Veridian at County Farm: Accelerating the Transformation to a World of Living Communities, January 22

by mkilmartin // Intern

Veridian at County Farm is nestled on County Farm Park with 130 acres of woods, trillium-lined trails, gardens and playgrounds. It is targeted to be one of the nation’s first mixed-income net ze

Filed under: Green Living

Developing Technologies

Keywords: Green Living,sustainable farming,Education

0 replies | 1818 views | Posted on: 01/10/2020 | Last updated: 01/10/2020

On-Site Blower Door Training with 3C-REN, Santa Barbara, California, May 2

by Shivani // Social Media Manager

There are some basic tests which have to be performed to assist us in 3C-REN's endeavor of creating buildings that perform well. These tests also serve to inform us whether we have achieved our go

California Green Building

0 replies | 800 views | Posted on: 03/27/2025 | Last updated: 04/01/2025

Environmental League of Massachusetts (ELM), Earth Night 2025, May 1, 5:30-8 pm, Boston, Massachusetts

by Shivani // Social Media Manager

ELM’s largest event of the year is returning May 1, 2025. Massachusetts’ climate leadership matters now more than ever. At Earth Night, ELM will focus on building the crucial mom

Massachusetts Green Builders

0 replies | 691 views | Posted on: 03/15/2025 | Last updated: 04/03/2025

Alameda County, CA Small Scale Development Workshop, March 7, Fremont, California

by Shivani // Social Media Manager

The Small Scale Development Workshop on small scale real estate development is all about project formation. Organizer take a big picture view of neighborhood-based development to help attendees a

California Green Building

0 replies | 494 views | Posted on: 02/19/2025 | Last updated: 02/19/2025

Thought Leadership Series: Climate Risk & Insurance, Hybrid Event, Online and in California, March 13, 4-5:30 PT

by Shivani // Social Media Manager

As climate-related disasters intensify, they pose growing challenges for homeowners, businesses, insurers, and policymakers. This panel will explore the intersection of climate risk and insurance, wit

California Green Building

0 replies | 965 views | Posted on: 01/28/2025 | Last updated: 02/12/2025

2025 MassRecycle Conference & Trade Show, March 18, Marlborough, Massachusetts

by Shivani // Social Media Manager

The exciting and educational MassRecycle Conference is already underway for 2024! MassRecycle Conference will be hosting a large audience of people from the Solid Waste & Recycling Indus

Massachusetts Green Builders

0 replies | 1147 views | Posted on: 01/08/2025 | Last updated: 01/08/2025

Home Electrification Contractor Boot Camp, February 6-7, Oxnard, California (Free for qualified attendees)

by Shivani // Social Media Manager

This two-day course provides a robust introduction into residential building electrification. It is designed for construction trade personnel of all levels; including owners, sales managers, salespeop

California Green Building

0 replies | 944 views | Posted on: 12/16/2024 | Last updated: 02/03/2025

IAQ & Energy 2024, December 11, Augusta, Maine

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

IAQ & Energy 2024 will include all the components to design, construct, operate and repair healthy, environmentally-sustainable indoor spaces. This event offers interactive activities and res

0 replies | 620 views | Posted on: 11/22/2024 | Last updated: 11/22/2024

Electric Vehicle (EV) Charging Infrastructure for Multifamily and Commercial Properties,, 3-Part Series, Starts November 21, 12-2 pm PT

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

This three-part electric vehicle (EV) training series is intended to walk you through the EV charging infrastructure needs for multifamily and commercial properties. It will start off with an introduc

California Green Building

0 replies | 325 views | Posted on: 11/03/2024 | Last updated: 11/03/2024

Air-Source Heat Pumps, Mini-Splits, and Heat Pump Water Heaters Seminar, April 24, Natick, MA (*Now a Webinar)

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

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As a result of recent health and safety concerns regarding the COVID-19 virus, this seminar will also be offered as a live webinar.

To register for the online webinar, please foll

Filed under: Education

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: Heat Pumps,Minisplit,Course

0 replies | 2658 views | Posted on: 03/15/2020 | Last updated: 03/21/2020

Event: Advocacy Summit: Passive House as the Platform for Net-Zero, Electrification and Carbon-Free Buildings, March 10, Boston

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

(For more information, see the event post in our MA Green Builders Group, or on our open green Building Calendar: https://www.rateitgreen.com/green-building-resources/sustainable-building-events/

Equity and Green Building

0 replies | 665 views | Posted on: 03/03/2020 | Last updated: 03/03/2020

Carbon Taxes, Presented by MetroWest Climate Solutions Group, First Parish in Wayland, March 10, 7:30pm

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

The MetroWest Climate Solutions Group,will offer two March sessions on tackling climate change. These free sessions will be cosponsored by Mass Audubon and hosted by First Parish in Wayland (225 Bosto

Filed under: Climate Change

Massachusetts Green Builders

0 replies | 1448 views | Posted on: 02/10/2020 | Last updated: 02/10/2020

(New Dates!) Facilities & Campus Energy, The American Institute of Architects, Washington D.C., September 8-9, 2021

by mkilmartin // Intern

Out of an abundance of caution due to COVID-19 for the health and safety of all, RSC has re-scheduled of the Summit. Speakers are in the process of being re-confirmed for the new dates. 

Filed under: Green Facilities

Green Building Advocacy

0 replies | 1642 views | Posted on: 01/24/2020 | Last updated: 02/06/2021

Join the Digital Dialogue: Green Schools Summit 2016, Thursday May 26 - 11-11:45 am

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Join the Digital Dialogue: Green Schools Summit 2016 (#GreenSchools2016) Thursday May 26, 2016 11:00am to 11:45am EST As students who value the world we live in, we realize that the only way to…

Filed under: Massachusetts

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: Green Building,Green Schools

0 replies | 1110 views | Posted on: 05/24/2016 | Last updated: 05/24/2016

Facades+AM San Francisco, January 31, 7:30 AM-4 PM, San Francisco, CA

by mkilmartin // Intern

Join Facades+ in San Francisco on January 31, 2020. The program includes three sessions covering issues unique to the region, including innovative building skins, high performance facades and the futu

Filed under: Education

California Green Building

Keywords: Green Building Education,California Events

0 replies | 1836 views | Posted on: 12/14/2019 | Last updated: 12/26/2019

2nd Annual Coastal Resiliency Symposium, December 13, 11 am, The Greene School, Narragansett, RI

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Join The Greene School for the 2nd Annual Coastal Resilience Symposium! 

12th grade students will be sharing the results from their research about the health and vitality of Rhode Is

Rhode Island Green Building

0 replies | 1251 views | Posted on: 11/27/2019 | Last updated: 12/04/2019

Brooklyn Brownstone DER, December 13, Brooklyn, NY

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

Project Details

  • Units:  2
  • Type of Construction:  DER (completed July 2018)
  • Square footage: 3,000
  • 10 kw roof-mounted PV array, offsetting more than 100% of energy d

Green Building Service Opportunity in Boston, November 19: Help Weatherize with YouthBuild Boston and USGBCMA, this Thanksgiving Season

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

YouthBuild Boston and the USGBC MA Residential Green Building Committee MA Chapter 2016 Winterization Service Project Saturday, November 19 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM 27 Centre Street Boston, MA 021…

Filed under: Massachusetts

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: Green Building,Boston,Community Service,Weatherization,YouthBuild USA, Inc.,YouthBuild Boston

0 replies | 1623 views | Posted on: 10/17/2016 | Last updated: 11/02/2016

Refuge Sustainable Building Center is Hiring - Bozeman, Montana

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Refuge Sustainable Building Center - Bozeman, Montana This position would require approximately 25 hours per week which would include 2 Saturdays each month and half days 4 - 5 days a week. Re…

Filed under: Green Building Jobs

Keywords: Green Building Jobs,Green Jobs

0 replies | 1495 views | Posted on: 09/15/2016 | Last updated: 09/15/2016

Senate Bill 32 Sets Aggressive New Goal for California Emission Levels

by JackSawyer // Student

California is leading the nation in reducing greenhouse-gas emissions, and has done so through aggressive climate bills. This effective methodology looks to continue as California recently passed Sena…

Filed under: Government Policies

California Green Building

Keywords: Renewable Energy,California,National Grid,Senate Bill 32,Grid

0 replies | 2175 views | Posted on: 09/01/2016 | Last updated: 09/01/2016

How to Succeed with Commissioning: Tools, Best Practices & Overcoming Barriers, Thursday, July 28, 2016

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

How to Succeed with Commissioning . . . Tools, Best Practices & Overcoming Barriers Thursday, July 28, 2016 ST. Louis Science Center 5050 Oakland Avenue St. Louis, MO 63110 - Examine commiss…

Filed under: Missouri

Missouri Green Building

Keywords: Building Commissioning

0 replies | 1194 views | Posted on: 07/28/2016 | Last updated: 07/28/2016

July 16th: Build a Bog Bridge Training and Workday

by EmmamHowe // Marketing/Green Policy Development

Join the Nature Conservancy in New Hampshire for their Build a Bog Bridge Training and Workday! ABOUT THE EVENT: The bog bridges in the Manchester Cedar Swamp are in dire need of a facelift! The Na…

DEADLINE TOMORROW, July 8th: Food Solutions New England (FSNE) Network Leadership Institute Fall Sessions

by Higgins_James // Student

Food Solutions New England (FSNE) seeks to grow, strengthen, and diversify its network leadership across the region. They are seeking regional green thinkers and doers to participate in the first FSNE…

New Hampshire Green Building

Keywords: Sustainable Living,New Hampshire,Food Solutions New England,Food Sustainability

0 replies | 1120 views | Posted on: 07/07/2016 | Last updated: 07/07/2016

Building the SouthCoast's Clean Energy Future, Wednesday June 29, 6-7:30 pm, New Bedford

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

SouthCoast Community Energy Series: Building the SouthCoast's Clean Energy Future Wednesday, June 29, 2016 from 6 - 7:30 PM Greater New Bedford Regional Vocational-Technical High School 112…

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: Marion Institute,Toxics Action Center,Leadership SouthCoast,SouthCoast Media Group,Acadia Center

0 replies | 1011 views | Posted on: 06/28/2016 | Last updated: 06/28/2016

Is Apple Going Into the Renewable Energy Industry?

by JackSawyer // Student

Apple has recently formed a subsidiary called Apple Energy, it plans to focus on Apple's renewable energy initiatives as well as potentially open up new business ventures for the tech giant. Apple has…

Filed under: Energy

Keywords: Energy,clean energy,Renewable Energy,Apple,Utilities,Waste,facebook,google,Apple Energy

0 replies | 2482 views | Posted on: 06/17/2016 | Last updated: 06/17/2016

 

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