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Next Step Living Out of Business - What does this Mean for Homeowners?
Next Step Living Out of Business - What does this Mean for Homeowners? Next Step Living announced that it would cease its operations on March 18, after running out of cash. After starting out as a…
Governor Baker signs bill lifting solar cap to 4%, and lowering Net Metering Rates.
Governor Charlie Baker signed into law a compromise bill lifting Massachusetts' solar net metering cap and lowering remuneration rates for large-scale systems. The states net metering cap will increa…
Pro Tour: Net Zero Ready Affordable Housing Community in Dennis, MA - May 6, 1-5 pm
Join NESEA for a Pro Tour of a Net Zero ready Affordable Housing Community in Dennis, MA Friday, May 6, 2016 - 1- 5pm Dennis, MA CEUs: 2.5 AIA LU/HSW, pending approval Cost: $25 for NESEA Membe…
Impact Investing in CleanTech, Wednesday June 15 6-9 pm
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…
Massachusetts Renewable Energy Policy Survival Guide
Clean energy policy in Massachusetts is focused on balancing the state's need for affordable energy with its environmental and economic needs. Decisions on policy are made by our State Representatives…
MA State House: Energized To Discuss New Energy Bill
This past Wednesday, there was tension in the Massachusetts House, as state representatives began debating a new energy bill. The bill requires MA utilities to seek out long-term contracts to purchase…
GREEN BUILDERS MA EVENT: Climate Resilient Boston by Boston Harbor Now June 27, 2016
Join Boston Harbor Now for presentations on the Climate Ready Boston and 100 Resilient Cities initiatives, followed by a focused, participatory session with the organizers of the Boston Living with Wa…
Mass Energy & PP&L's 6th Annual Clean Energy Festival: Charlemont, MA, July 31st!
Join Mass Energy, People's Power & Light, and the Center for EcoTechnology on Sunday, July 31st for a wind turbine tour, solar array tour, and mountain-top adventures at Berkshire East Mountain Resort…
June 30th: Making the Business Case for A New England Food Vision: Creating Conditions that Support Diverse Food-Related Enterprises @ SBN Boardroom
WHEN: June 30, 2016 @ 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm WHERE: SBN Boardroom, 99 Bishop Allen Dr #100, Cambridge,MA 02139, USA COST: Free! CONTACT: Food Solutions New England: http://www.foodsolutionsne.or…
June 30th: Making the Business Case for A New England Food Vision: Creating Conditions that Support Diverse Food-Related Enterprises @ SBN Boardroom
WHEN: June 30, 2016 @ 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm WHERE: SBN Boardroom, 99 Bishop Allen Dr #100, Cambridge,MA 02139, USA COST: Free! CONTACT: Food Solutions New England: http://www.foodsolutionsne.or…
The MA Omnibus Bill: Will The Senate See A Bright Future For Renewable Energy In MA?
Today, Thursday, June 30th, the Massachusetts Senate is debating its version of the energy bill that passed through the MA House earlier this month. Whereas the House bill had required electrical util…
BREAKING NEWS: MA Senate Energized To PASS Omnibus Energy Bill
Yesterday evening, in an unprecedented unanimous 39-0 vote, the Massachusetts Senate passed their version of the Omnibus energy bill. The bill requires utilities to solicit long-term contracts for at …
REMINDER: Apply by July 8th for the Food Solutions New England (FSNE) Network Leadership Institute!
Starting in Fall 2016, over 3 sessions, Food Solutions New England (FSNE) is offering a Network Leadership Institute. The Institute provides an exciting opportunity for participants to gain: - …
USGBC MA - Residential Green Building Committee Meeting - Monday, August 8 - Open to All (Please rsvp)
Join the USGBC MA Residential Green Building Committee on Monday, August 8, 5:45-8 pm. GUEST SPEAKER: Michael Chavez, Enterprise Rose Fellow on Greening the Fairmont Corridor. Michael works with th…
Massachusetts Passes Compromise Energy Bill: “An Act to Promote Energy Diversity”
The Massachusetts State Legislature has devised a compromise energy bill to be sent Gov. Charlie Baker. Though significantly less specific than the original Senate draft bill, it still requires the st…
Free High Performance Schools Webinar - 9/20, 1-2 pm - CHPS is back in Massachusetts!
CHPS is back in Massachusetts! Come learn more about using the NE-CHPS Criteria! Tuesday, September 20, 2016, 1-2PM The Collaborative for High Performance Schools (CHPS), Massachusetts Facilitie…
NESEA Pro Tour - Wayland's First Passive House, Friday, October 21, 12:30-5pm -Also: Pre-Event Demolition Focus Group Opportunity
Wayland, MA Friday, October 21, 2016 - 1pm to 5pm CEUs: 2.5 AIA LU/HSW, 2.5 GBCI, 3.5 BPI, and certificates of participation are available The tour of this 2,500 square foot home will be led by h…
Passive House Massachusetts Symposium, October 15 @ 9 am - 5pm, Boston
Passive House Massachusetts Symposium: Passive House is Here to Stay District Hall, in the Innovation District 75 Northern Ave Boston, MA The Passive House Massachusetts Symposium addresses …
USGBC MA Green Building Tour: The Distillery in South Boston Passive House- Thursday, December 1st
Green Building Tour: The Distillery in South Boston Passive House Thursday, December 1st 5:30 – 7:15 PM 516 East 2nd Street Boston, MA 02127 There's a city block in South Boston which has…
Volunteer Opportunity in Boston - Lead Paint "Lit Drop" in Codman Square - Saturday, October 29, 10:30 am - 2 pm
Lead Paint "Lit Drop" in Codman Square Saturday, October 29, 10:30 am - 2 pm The Great Hall 6 Norfolk St. Dorchester, MA 02124 From: Jessica Feldish Greenovate Boston Program Manager …
E+ Homes Open Wall High Performance Housing Tour, January 28, 1-3pm, Roxbury, Massachusetts
OPEN WALL TOUR 152 – 158 highland Street, Fort Hill Roxbury, Massachusetts Four Units of High Performance Housing Saturday, January 28th*, 11 am – 3 pm A behind the walls look at an innova…
Massachusetts Preps for US Offshore Wind Construction Boom
The Massachusetts Clean Energy Center (MassCEC), a ratepayer-funded research organization that works to accelerate the success of clean energy technologies, companies and projects in the state, last w…
Cambridge and a Net Zero Plan June 29 8:30am-10:30am
Learn more about the City of Cambridge's 25-year Net-Zero Action Plan from presenter Henrietta Davis (former Mayor of Cambridge). Join us for our Green Breakfast series with Henrietta Davis, former…
This is What LEED Platinum Living Looks Like - ZeroEnergy Design Delivers a Healthy and Green Home in a Massachusetts Suburb
When it comes to green building design, the sky really is the limit these days. Which also means that a green home can look as modern, as traditional, or whatever mix the client wants. We decided to h
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Fall WasteWise Forum, November 8th, Westborough, MA
The WasteWise forum, hosted by E.L. Harvey and Sons, will focus on keeping the recycling stream free of contamination, including expert advice from operators of materials recovery facilities (MRFs), a…