Other Green Building Discussions

‘Capturing the Value of Sustainability’ - Report Launch and Panel Debate, January 18, 8:30-10 am, London

UK Green Building

by Allison Friedman Rate It Green Admin

This event will outline the findings of the new UKGBC report and a panel of business leaders will discuss how sustainable business activities link to value and whether it is necessary to demonstrate this connection. ‘Capturing the Valu… more...

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The impact of green buildings in the Brazilian economy

Green Building,Economy,Brazil

by Suelen Ribeiro Architect/ LEED GA

Green building is gaining space in Brazilian economy, accorded with GBCB (Green Building Council Brazil), sustainable buildings account about 10% of the national construction GDP. This is significant especially since civil construction has … more...

  Filed under: Green Building Finance

Open House at AEA Chicago's Hands-On Training Lab, January 11, 3:30-7 pm

Energy Affordability

by ajay

Learn how to build more sustainable, efficient buildings in 2018. Visit AEA's Chicago Hands-on Training Lab and learn about courses and technical support for contractors working on Passive House & Net Zero Energy projects. At AEA's tra… more...

  Filed under: Illinois

The 4th Annual Energy Storage Policy Forum, Feb 14th, Washington DC

by Oyin

The Energy Storage Policy Forum continues to host the most important policy conversations that promote competitive and reliable storage across the United States. The Energy Storage Policy Forum continues to host the most important polic… more...

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WMGC - Western Massachusetts Green Night, January 10, Northampton - Energy Incentives in Western Massachusetts

WMGC

by Amy

Attend Western Massachusetts Green Night at Platform Sports Bar from 5-7pm on January 10th to learn all about Energy Efficiency Incentives in Western Massachusetts. Mark Tajima and Tom Rossmassleri of Energia in Holyoke, MA will lead a … more...

  Filed under: Massachusetts

Passive House MA Meeting, January 9, 6:30-8 pm, Boston

Boston

by Amy

Passive House January Meeting Building for an All-Renewable Future: The Passive House Primary Energy Renewable Framework Presented by Bronwyn Barry, RA, CPHD January 9, 2018 6:30 to 8 PM @ BSA Boston Join USGBC for the first meeting … more...

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Climate Adaptation Forum - Friday, January 12, Boston

Climate Change

by Amy

Risk Management Choices: Adaptation Strategies by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and the Insurance Industry Friday, January 12, 2017 Registration - 7:15 AM Program - 8:00 AM - 11:30 AM University of Massachusetts Club One Beac… more...

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Boston's "Love Your Block" Neighborhood Improvement Program - Grant Applications are Due January 22nd!

Cities,Beautification,Neighborhood Improvement

by Allison Friedman Rate It Green Admin

Are you and your neighbors looking for funds to complete a much needed community project? Apply for a Love Your Block grant! Love Your Block is a program that supports grassroots citizen engagement and leadership in Boston. They award mi… more...

  Filed under: Sustainable Communities and Developments

Solarizing NYC’s Public Housing A BE-Ex forum, January 23, 9-10:30 am, Manhattan

Solar Panels,Public housing

by Amy

The New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA) has set a goal to install 25 MW of solar capacity on its properties by 2025 to fulfill its NextGeneration Sustainability Agenda and as part of HUD’s Renew300 program. This is the single largest … more...

  Filed under: Energy

ASHRAE Boston January Meeting the 9th

ASHRAE Boston

by Amy

Technical Session Description: This course discusses the requirements of smoke control systems and the smoke modeling process that can be used to design such systems. The course dives into some common issues relating to smoke control incl… more...

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