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Support Solar Energy in Massachusetts - VoteSolar Petition

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Help VoteSolar Get the word out, and let Governor Baker know you support solar energy in Massachusetts! "Massachusetts is one of our nation’s solar leaders with enough installed to power more tha…

Filed under: Environmental Activism

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: Massachusetts,Solar Energy,Governor Baker

0 replies | 1584 views | Posted on: 06/27/2015 | Last updated: 06/27/2015

Solarize CNY Kickoff Workshop

by Chelsea W. // Student

Think solar is too expensive and complicated? Solarize CNY makes switching to solar easier and more affordable than ever. Join us for our first workshop in 2015! We are on a mission to combine the pu…

Filed under: Solar Energy

Related to: Solar Energy ,Safety,Information and Resources ,Trade Shows and Events

New York Green Building Group

Keywords: Solar,New York Events,Syracuse,Solar Energy

1 replies | 1016 views | Posted on: 07/15/2015 | Last updated: 08/06/2015

Join Environment Massachusetts for a day of Solar Action on July 30th!

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Environment Massachussets July 30, Solar Day of Action! On July 30, we’re gathering at the State House and calling on state officials to lift the caps and commit to a target of 20% solar by 202…

Filed under: Massachusetts

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: Environment Massachusetts,Solar Energy

0 replies | 820 views | Posted on: 07/22/2015 | Last updated: 07/22/2015

Governor Baker Testifies in Favor of Energy Bills - Netmetering Caps, Wind Energy Hydropower

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Reports surrounding Governor Baker's testimony On Tuesday seemed reasonably positive. The Governor spoke favorably about "testing" the market for Offshore wind projects, and he also testified favor…

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: Massachusetts,clean energy,Wind energy,Solar Energy,Hydropower

0 replies | 1043 views | Posted on: 09/30/2015 | Last updated: 09/30/2015

MOVIE NIGHT: Boston Area Solar Energy Association Forum: October 8. "OFF + ON The Climate Movement and The Road to Paris"

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

"Off + On: The Climate Movement and the Road Through Paris". This Thursday, October 8th First Parish in Cambridge Unitarian Universalist; 3 Church Street, Harvard Square Time: Doors open at 7:00 …

Filed under: Massachusetts

Related to: Electrical Component Recycling

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: Boston Area Solar Energy Association,Solar Energy

0 replies | 1041 views | Posted on: 10/06/2015 | Last updated: 10/06/2015

Write your Legislator to Support ending the Cap on Solar Netmetering (MassEnvironment, Stand Up for Solar)

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

From Environment, Massachusetts: Do you agree with this statement? "Everyone who wants to power their home or business with solar energy should be able to do so." Last month, Massachusetts leg…

Filed under: Environmental Activism

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: Stand Up for Solar,Environment Massachusetts,Solar Energy,Netmetering

0 replies | 1167 views | Posted on: 12/13/2015 | Last updated: 12/13/2015

USGBC MA: Policy Podium on Net Metering - February 25, 2016 8:30-10 AM, Boston

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

USGBC MA Policy Podium: Net Metering February 25, 8:30-10 AM An open discussion with experts from the USGBC Massachusetts community of professionals about moving forward with solar and net meterin…

Filed under: Massachusetts

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: USGBC Massachusetts,Net Metering,Solar Energy

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

Boston Area Solar Energy Association: Movie Night at Kendall Square Cinema: Tuesday, April 19, 7 pm: "Catching the Sun!"

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Boston Area Solar Energy Association presents: "Catching the Sun!" Movie Night at Kendall Square Cinema 7 pm Tuesday, April 19 In place of BASEA Forum, usually held on the second Thursda…

Filed under: Massachusetts

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: Boston Area Solar Energy Association,NESEA,Solar Energy,Catching the Sun

0 replies | 839 views | Posted on: 04/05/2016 | Last updated: 04/05/2016

Catalyzing Community Solar in the Northeast - Thursday, June 9, 8:30 am - 4:30 pm

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Boston National Community Solar Partnership Catalyzing Community Solar in the Northeast Thursday, June 09 - 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM EPA Region 1 Headquarters 5 Post Office Square Suite 100 Boston…

Filed under: Massachusetts

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: Solar Energy

0 replies | 907 views | Posted on: 06/07/2016 | Last updated: 06/07/2016

Boston Area Solar Energy Assciation (BASEA) 18th Annual Solar Picnic, June 18, 11 am - 3 pm, Somerville

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Boston Area Solar Energy Association 18th Annual Solar Picnic, at the Somerville Community Growing Center Saturday, June 18th 11 am - 3 pm (Solar Noon will be 12:46 PM) Somerville Community Gro…

Filed under: Massachusetts

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: Boston Area Solar Energy Association,Solar Energy

0 replies | 615 views | Posted on: 06/13/2016 | Last updated: 06/19/2016

Dubai Sets Ambitious Goals To Go Green

by EmmamHowe // Marketing/Green Policy Development

After a recent convening of the Dubai Supreme Council of Energy, it seems that Dubai is committed to invest in green energy. In fact, Dubai will be the first city in the Middle East and North Africa (…

Solar Power Expected to see Sixfold Growth

by JackSawyer // Student

The International Renewable Energy Agency has recently come out with an encouraging prediction for solar energy - they expect it to grow sixfold by 2030. This projected growth is supported by the unde…

Filed under: Energy

Keywords: clean energy,Solar Energy,Utilities,growth

0 replies | 1206 views | Posted on: 06/28/2016 | Last updated: 06/28/2016

Report Shows California's Push for Clean Energy is on the Right Path

by JackSawyer // Student

The California Green Innovation Index has come out with a report that supplies outstanding statistics to support California's progress on its renewable energy goals. The report examined California's e…

Filed under: Industry Research Organizations

California Green Building

Keywords: clean energy,Energy Efficiency,Wind energy,Solar Energy,California,report,biomass,state,data,statistics

0 replies | 2266 views | Posted on: 07/04/2016 | Last updated: 07/04/2016

The Illinois Renewable Energy Conference - Thursday, July 21st - #ILREC

by Higgins_James // Student

The Illinois Renewable Energy Conference will feature a number of guest speakers that will focus on all areas of renewable energy along with breakout sessions that will include new information on emer…

Illinois Green Building Group

Keywords: Energy,clean energy,Wind energy,Solar Energy,biomass

0 replies | 1721 views | Posted on: 07/07/2016 | Last updated: 07/07/2016

Solar Power Hour: Solar Bloomington-Normal - July 12 6:00 PM-7:00 PM FREE!

by Higgins_James // Student

Solar Bloomington-Normal is a grassroots residential and commercial group purchasing program for solar. Solar Bloomington-Normal is a community-wide residential and commercial discount program for …

Illinois Green Building Group

Keywords: clean energy,Renewable Energy,Solar Energy

0 replies | 862 views | Posted on: 07/11/2016 | Last updated: 07/11/2016

The Power of Solar Energy to Offset Peak Electric Demand

by EmmamHowe // Marketing/Green Policy Development

The past few months, summer has been hitting the United States with full force. 2016 has slashed heat records, and temperatures over the past few months have been significantly hotter than the histori…

The EIA’s Annual Energy Outlook 2016: Looks Like a Bright Future for Renewables

by EmmamHowe // Marketing/Green Policy Development

Every July, the Energy Information Administration (EIA) holds an annual conference to discuss current energy technology, market, and policy issues, and this year, they presented results from their Ann…

President Obama's Clean Energy Savings for All Plan

by EmmamHowe // Marketing/Green Policy Development

President Barack Obama made Environmental history on July 19th, as he announced a plan to bring more solar energy to American homes. The Clean Energy Savings for All Plan sets a monumental goal of bri…

California’s Efficient Permit Licensing Helps Residential Solar Expand

by JackSawyer // Student

California has been leading the country in solar energy consumption and looks to continue this impressive achievement as it implements new progressive policies like “The Expedited Solar Permitting A…

Filed under: Government Agencies and Initiatives

California Green Building

Keywords: Renewable Energy,Solar Energy,California,Licensing

0 replies | 1775 views | Posted on: 08/05/2016 | Last updated: 08/05/2016

The Solar Impulse Legacy

by JackSawyer // Student

The Solar Impulse, a solar powered airplane that travelled around the world in 16 months, may not transform the airline industry just yet, but one of the immediate legacy's this feat will leave is an …

Filed under: Energy

Keywords: Solar Energy,Solar Impulse,Airplane,Legacy

0 replies | 1529 views | Posted on: 08/15/2016 | Last updated: 08/15/2016

Tesla Gigafactory: What it means for solar energy?

by ChristinaC // Marketing Student

Tesla's Gigafactory out in Nevada has been creating a stir in the news recently, and with good reason. Their goal? Running the battery production facility with zero fossil fuel consumption. In ord…

Filed under: Solar Energy

Keywords: Renewable Energy,Solar Energy

0 replies | 4443 views | Posted on: 01/11/2017 | Last updated: 01/11/2017

Low-cost solar solutions light thousands of homes in India

by Kalyani.rc // Passive House / Sustainability Enthusiast

India’s Energy Minister Piyush Goyal announced it is now less costly to produce electricity from the sun than from coal in the country. According to the World Energy Outlook 2016, 244 million peo…

Filed under: Energy

India Green Building

Keywords: Solar Energy,India clean energy

0 replies | 5101 views | Posted on: 02/16/2017 | Last updated: 02/16/2017

India’s solar capacity to double in 2017

by Kalyani.rc // Passive House / Sustainability Enthusiast

In 2017, India’s solar capacity is projected to double to 18 GW, with 14.2 GW of solar projects currently under development and tenders for approximately 6.3 GW are yet to be auctioned. India’s…

Filed under: Energy

India Green Building

Keywords: Solar Energy,India clean energy

2 replies | 4391 views | Posted on: 02/16/2017 | Last updated: 02/28/2017

Solar experiment lets neighbors trade energy among themselves

by Kalyani.rc // Passive House / Sustainability Enthusiast

Brooklyn is known the world over for things small-batch and local, like designer clogs, craft bourbon, and artisanal sauerkraut. Now, it is trying to add electricity to the list. In a promising exp…

Filed under: Energy

New York Green Building Group

Keywords: clean energy,Solar Energy,Brooklyn,renewables,Microgrid

0 replies | 5273 views | Posted on: 03/16/2017 | Last updated: 04/08/2017

Solar Power - Texas, June 13-14, Austin

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

With solar booming in the Lone Star state, leading the U.S. in use of renewable energy, increasing your visibility and company in the Texas market is more important than ever.The event will provide an…

Texas Green Building

Keywords: Solar Energy

0 replies | 591 views | Posted on: 06/07/2017 | Last updated: 06/07/2017