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Webinar: Creating Knowledge Workers for the Greener Product Marketplace; Making Scalable Solutions Sustainable: 5/28 2 pm EDT

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Thu, May 28, 2015 2 - 3 PM EDT Modeling product concepts is the start of a journey to scaling production. Environmental performance can be included every step of the way. Learn from educators with …

Filed under: Webinars,

Keywords: Sustainable Products, Green Products,

0 replies | 1586 views | Posted on: 05/27/2015 | Last updated: 05/27/2015

France Declares All New Rooftops Must Be Topped With Plants Or Solar Panels

by Chelsea W. // Student

French environmentalists cheered as France passed a law mandating all new buildings being built in commercial zones must be partially covered in either plants or solar panels. This law will stimulate …

Filed under: Green Building News,

Keywords: Government, Policy, France,

3 replies | 3469 views | Posted on: 05/27/2015 | Last updated: 06/01/2015

NYC’s first prefab micro-unit apartment building starts to rise in Manhattan

by Chelsea W. // Student

Coming to East 27th Street in the Kips Bay section of Manhattan is prefabricated micro apartments. The housing model won the adAPT NYC Competition for its innovative design that is both eco-friendly a…

Filed under: Green Affordable Housing,

Related to: Safety,

New York Green Building Group

Keywords: Affordable Housing, New York, Manhattan,

0 replies | 2056 views | Posted on: 05/27/2015 | Last updated: 05/27/2015

Survey: Help Inform the Global Construction Community On the Current Green Building Market

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

The World Green Building Council is launching a new World Green Building Trends survey in partnership with Dodge Data & Analytics. A follow up to the 2013 World Green Building Trends SmartMarket Repor…

Filed under: Studies/Surveys,

Keywords: Green Building, Survey, World Green Building Council, Building, Construction,

0 replies | 1789 views | Posted on: 05/20/2015 | Last updated: 05/20/2015

NYSERDA Energy Policy Development Leader, Albany NY

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Leader, Policy Development – NYSERDA, Albany Office (#338) The New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) is seeking a creative, self-motivated and knowledgeable individ…

Filed under: Green Building Jobs,

New York Green Building Group

Keywords: Energy, Green Jobs, NYSERDA,

0 replies | 1892 views | Posted on: 05/20/2015 | Last updated: 05/20/2015

An Introduction to HERS Ratings - Free Webinar, Thursday May 21, 2-3pm

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

"HERS ratings? HERS Index? What's this HERS thing I keep hearing about?" Whether you've heard about HERS, which stands for Home Energy Rating System, or not, if you work with homes, you owe it to y…

Filed under: Webinars,

Keywords: Green Building, Energy Efficiency, HERS Ratings,

0 replies | 2032 views | Posted on: 05/18/2015 | Last updated: 05/18/2015

LNG Contracts may Help Prevent future New England Fuel Price Spikes - What's the Environmental Impact?

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

It sounds positive that Distrigas has signed contracts with National Grid and and others to work to prevent future winter natural gas price spikes in the New England Region. We all want to work toget…

Filed under: Energy,

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: clean energy, Natural Gas, LNG, New England,

0 replies | 1627 views | Posted on: 05/11/2015 | Last updated: 05/11/2015

Environment America, Environment MA Petition to Stop Attacks on Solar

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Who would have a problem with Solar Energy? Sign the Environment America and Environment MA petition to make clear that you support Solar power. "Solar is currently one of the fastest growing …

Filed under: Environmental Activism,

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: Environment Massachusetts, Environment America,

0 replies | 1545 views | Posted on: 05/07/2015 | Last updated: 05/07/2015

Please help my Mother-In-Law with a simple Intro to MDF products :)

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

My mother-in-law is building a new home, and she wants an introduction to the difference between MDF and "real wood." I'd like to get her information from someone who is an expert in this area. Can …

Filed under: Engineered Lumber Products,

Keywords: MDF, Wood,

4 replies | 4483 views | Posted on: 05/06/2015 | Last updated: 05/13/2015

Clean Power

by Steven Fitzgerald // Student/Consultant

The EPA Clean Power Plan is the nation’s first comprehensive effort to reduce carbon pollution from electric power plants—the single largest source of global warming pollution in the U.S. It’s a…

Filed under: Government Policies,

5 replies | 5635 views | Posted on: 05/01/2015 | Last updated: 07/25/2019

“Will improving leased commercial buildings retain tenants and increase asset value?” Participate BY MAY 8 to receive study results.

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

STUDY: “Will improving leased commercial buildings retain tenants and increase asset value?” Participate BY MAY 8 to receive study results. This study, sponsored by HighPerformanceCRE.com,…

Filed under: Studies/Surveys,

Keywords: Real Estate, High Performance Building, Commercial Real Estate, CRE, Study, Survey,

0 replies | 1586 views | Posted on: 04/28/2015 | Last updated: 04/28/2015

Insights from a New Green Home - TOMORROW April 29, 2015 5 - 7 pm (Cape Cod)

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Insights from a new green home! April 29th, 5 - 7 PM USGBC Cape & Islands Interest Group No charge, all are welcome, but please RSVP. Join us to view and learn about this recently completed gr…

Filed under: Massachusetts,

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: Green Building, Green Home, Home Tour,

0 replies | 1913 views | Posted on: 04/28/2015 | Last updated: 04/28/2015

Sustainable Communities - Trends and Developments in C40 Cities - April 28

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Sustainable Communities April 28 at 11:30 am EST (4:30 pm UK) Zach Tofias will share insights about the latest developments in sustainable communities. Zach serves as the Head of the Sustainable C…

Filed under: Webinars,

Keywords: WorldGBC, C40 Cities Climate Leadership Group, Sustainable Communities Initiative,

0 replies | 1212 views | Posted on: 04/23/2015 | Last updated: 04/23/2015

Safe, Affordable, Comfortable, GREEN housing for 552 Academy Street Residents in Inwood New York

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Once condemned as unsafe, 553 Academy Street in Inwood NY is now a completed successful renovation and a Green Enterprise Community Building. This story in Multi-Housing News caught my attention be…

SaveOhno.org Beta Launch - Gamified Platform For Climate Activism

by dylanhusted // Student-entrepreneur launching a nonprofit focused on climate change

Hey everyone, I'm a student at Babson College and I recently launched the public beta for my nonprofit, SaveOhno.org! 'Ohno' is a character that represents your great granddaughter, and it's up to you…

Filed under: Climate Change,

Keywords: Climate Change, Gamification,

0 replies | 1721 views | Posted on: 04/08/2015 | Last updated: 04/08/2015

Petition the EPA: Ban the Use of Chlorpyrifos - Protect Agricultural Workers and Drinking Water Supplies

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)'s recently released human health risk assessment shows that farmworkers who apply the chlorpyrifos, a widely used pesticide, or work in the field may be …

Filed under: Environmental Activism,

Keywords: EPA, Chlorpyrifos, Drinking Water, Water Supply,

0 replies | 1687 views | Posted on: 04/01/2015 | Last updated: 04/02/2015

Free Webinar: Achieving Sustainability on a Zero Dollar Budget

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Achieving Sustainability on a Zero Dollar Budget Tuesday, March 31, 2015 - 14:00 to 14:30 Hosted by Clean Footprint, LLC, this free webinar will educate those who wish to achieve sustainability wi…

Filed under: Webinars,

Keywords: Green Building, Sustainability,

0 replies | 1878 views | Posted on: 03/26/2015 | Last updated: 03/26/2015

The Mississippi River: Is Sustainable Infrastructure a Watershed Solution?

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Security and Sustainability Forum Wednesday, March 25 12 - 1:15 pm EDT Registration: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/536553242851934210 Through the efforts of several national civil …

Filed under: Webinars,

Keywords: Security and Sustainability, Webinar, Sustainable Infrastructure,

0 replies | 1488 views | Posted on: 03/23/2015 | Last updated: 03/23/2015

(Volunteer) Grantwriter for Green Streets Initiative - Boston

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Grant Writer for a sustainability/green-transportation non-profit. Must be a good writer, supportive of mission, and available during business hours at least 10 hours/wk. Responsibilities include rese…

Filed under: Green Building Jobs,

Keywords: Green Jobs, Volunteer Position, Sustainable Transportation,

0 replies | 1421 views | Posted on: 03/23/2015 | Last updated: 03/23/2015

Aztec Group Inc Florida Singapore Tokyo Japan Real Estate Investments - 3 Conseils Pour Naviguer

by alexosche // writer

Agents de la connaissance de la législation actuelle et en attendant, le potentiel de profit sera cruciale pour les décisions des investisseurs d'achat - http://bit.ly/1AHGxUI

Filed under: Real Estate Agency,

0 replies | 944 views | Posted on: 03/18/2015 | Last updated: 03/18/2015

Solar Roadways - if you haven't seen this yet, you should

by Salvatore Schiano // RIG Intern

Check out the video for Solar Roadways if you haven't seen it: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qlTA3rnpgzU It raised over 2 million from an Indiegogo campaign: https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/so

Filed under: Solar Energy ,

Related to: Solar Energy ,

Keywords: Solar, Renewable Energy, Transportation,

1 replies | 1994 views | Posted on: 03/17/2015 | Last updated: 01/10/2017

Massachusetts Green Communities

by Steven_Spicer

I recently was told about a government program in which municipalities can register as 'green communities' and gain additional funding and grants for installing green initiatives and renewable energy …

Filed under: State Initiatives,

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: Massachusetts, Green Communities, Initiatives,

0 replies | 2435 views | Posted on: 03/16/2015 | Last updated: 03/16/2015

Energy and Demand Charges on Commercial Electric Bills

by PatPrince317 // Lifelong Learner and Green Energy Aficionado

Hello Everyone! As a sales rep for a renewable energy developer, I am curios to see what business owners on this site would know about their electric bills (Besides that the bill is expensive). A comm…

Filed under: Energy,

0 replies | 1167 views | Posted on: 03/13/2015 | Last updated: 06/16/2016

Greentown Labs is Seeking an Operations Director

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

The successful candidate will be responsible for managing the day-to-day operations of the 33,000 SF lab and office of Greentown Labs and maintaining a high level of customer satisfaction by member co…

Filed under: Green Building Jobs,

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: Cleantech, Green Building Jobs,

0 replies | 1942 views | Posted on: 03/06/2015 | Last updated: 03/06/2015

Environmental League of Massachusetts Seeks Development Director

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Reporting to and in partnership with the President and Executive Director, the Development Director will spearhead development efforts as ELM continues to grow. The Development Director will manage an…

Filed under: Green Building Jobs,

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: Massachusetts, Green Building Jobs,

0 replies | 2033 views | Posted on: 03/02/2015 | Last updated: 03/02/2015

 

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