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The Global Symposium on Sustainable Cities and Neighborhoods, October 23-25, Chicago, IL

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

The Global Symposium on Sustainable Cities and Neighborhoods is an event in preparation for the World Urban Forum in 2020.  It will take place in Urban October, assembling leading

Filed under: Illinois

Illinois Green Building Group

0 replies | 1350 views | Posted on: 10/03/2019 | Last updated: 10/03/2019

ICSD 2023 : 11th International Conference on Sustainable Development, 6 - 7 September Rome, Italy

by icsd

European Center of Sustainable Development in collaboration with Canadian Institute of Technology will organize the 11th ICSD 2023 International Conference on Sustainable Development, with particular

Free Webinar: Air Sealing and Insulating Existing Homes: Addressing Air Leakage and Thermal Performance in Ceilings Without Attics, March 28

by Hani // Social media manager

Testing your work is imperative to meeting or exceeding performance targets and ensuring a feedback loop is in place for continual process improvements. This four-hour course is designed to help parti

California Green Building

0 replies | 1382 views | Posted on: 02/20/2023 | Last updated: 02/22/2023

Free Webinar: It's Electric! Electrified Alternatives to Industrial Fossil Fuel Systems, March 7, 11 am

by Hani // Social media manager

Electrifying fossil fuel powered processes is a key decarbonization strategy for manufacturers. Electrification has the potential to provide other benefits too, such as higher energy efficiency, reduc

0 replies | 1146 views | Posted on: 02/06/2023 | Last updated: 02/06/2023

Solar Power Africa Expo, Cape Town, February 8-10

by samanthaklein // Intern

As a continent, Africa is undergoing steady economic growth, development and transformation. As such, activity in the renewable energy market is growing rapidly and presents huge opportunities for inv

Filed under: Events

Keywords: Energy Efficiency,Renewable Energy,Economy,Solar Power,Solar Panels

0 replies | 990 views | Posted on: 01/17/2023 | Last updated: 01/17/2023

Build a Better House Training: HVAC Course, February 10, Auburn, ME, 7:30am-5:30pm ET

by samanthaklein // Intern

During the Maine Indoor Air Quality Council, participants will learn how to optimize energy efficiency measures as well as minimize the risk of moisture and indoor air quality problems in new and exis

Filed under: Events

Keywords: Energy Efficiency,HVAC,Indoor Air Quality,Maine Indoor Air Quality Council

0 replies | 520 views | Posted on: 01/03/2023 | Last updated: 01/03/2023

Free Webinar: Sustainable & Renewable Energy, Looking Forward, and Actionable insights, January 11, 12pm ET

by Luqman // Marketer

COP 27, the United Nations climate change conference in November 2022 has been gaining a great deal of media coverage, but what does this mean for you professionally and personally? While there is now

Filed under: Webinars

New Hampshire Green Building

Keywords: Renewable Energy

0 replies | 1678 views | Posted on: 12/09/2022 | Last updated: 12/13/2022

Webinar: Electrification Station: Decarbonizing City Buildings and Fleets, December 13, 11 am ET

by samanthaklein // Intern

Cities are electrifying their municipal buildings and fleets to meet local greenhouse gas reduction goals. Learn from Better Climate Challenge partners about how electrification programs and strategie

Filed under: Webinars

Keywords: Community,Decarbonization,Electrification,Municipal Green Building

0 replies | 1020 views | Posted on: 11/23/2022 | Last updated: 11/23/2022

USGBC Colorado: Wintergreen 2020, February 19, 5-8pm, Colorado Springs, CO

by mkilmartin // Intern

Keynote Presentation:

Woodbriar Park Renovation: The Successful Integration of Stormwater Management, Community Recreation, Environmental Art, and Ecological Enhancement.

Repeated stormwater flo

Filed under: Green Living

Colorado High Performance and Passive House Building Group

Keywords: Green Building,Sustainable Living,Green Living,Clean Water

0 replies | 1883 views | Posted on: 12/16/2019 | Last updated: 12/16/2019

Greenbuild 2019 - Barack Obama’s Candid and Inspiring Keynote Conversation with Mahesh Ramanujam

by Rate It Green Team

You couldn’t ask for a better start to Greenbuild 19 than listening to Barack Obama live and in person with a few thousand colleagues, all focused with rapt attention.  So many things o

Filed under: Greenbuild

0 replies | 1120 views | Posted on: 12/01/2019 | Last updated: 12/02/2019

Dallas Build Expo, March 17-18, Dallas, TX

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

Build Expo provides the building and construction industry an unrivaled environment to meet a lot of your buyers all in one place. By attending, you have the chance to meet with exhibitors and check o

Filed under: Trade Shows and Events

Related to: Architects ,Builders/Contractors ,Designers,Other

Texas Green Building

Keywords: USGBC Texas,Build Expo USA

0 replies | 1841 views | Posted on: 11/10/2019 | Last updated: 11/22/2019

Sustainable Communities Workshop, November 14, Sarasota, FL

by AbbieKnight

The 14th Annual Sustainable Communities Workshop, "Growing Greener Generations," will bring the community together to discuss sustainability priorities.

Expert speakers will provide up-to

Filed under: Florida

Florida Green Building Group

Keywords: Sustainable Communities

0 replies | 1330 views | Posted on: 10/28/2019 | Last updated: 10/28/2019

Energy Efficiency in the Healthcare Industry, November 22, 2:30-4:30pm, Chicago, IL

by mkilmartin // Intern

Hospitals in the Chicago area are implementing carbon drawdown solutions through holistic energy efficiency studies. 

Join Illinois Green Alliance, People's Gas Energy Efficiency

Filed under: Green Facilities

Illinois Green Building Group

Keywords: Green Building,Green Hospitals

0 replies | 1328 views | Posted on: 10/18/2019 | Last updated: 10/18/2019

Greentown Labs EnergyBar! Thursday, December 3 5:30pm - 8:30pm

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Greentown Labs EnergyBar! Thursday, December 3 5:30pm - 8:30pm Greentown Labs 28 Dane Street, Somerville, MA 02143 About EnergyBar: EnergyBar is a monthly event devoted to helping people in…

Filed under: Massachusetts

Massachusetts Green Builders

0 replies | 914 views | Posted on: 11/30/2015 | Last updated: 11/30/2015

The 2019 Green Building Festival, Simple versus Complex: Building in a Changed Climate, October 8, Toronto, ON, Canada

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

The building industry has more challenges to meet than ever before and according to the IPCC, we have 12 years to cut carbon emissions almost in half. Simultaneously we need to design for the extremes

0 replies | 711 views | Posted on: 09/23/2019 | Last updated: 09/23/2019

Webinar: An Important Vote for the Climate: 2021 IECC Proposals To Know About, Thursday, September 19, 10–11:30am PDT / 1–2:30pm EDT

by Connie NBI

Join us for a webinar on the 2021 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC) update process. During this 90-minute session, experts will outline the best opportunities for achieving substantial ene

Filed under: Information and Resources

Related to: Information and Resources ,Other Green Building - Other

Keywords: Building Codes,Energy Codes

0 replies | 2163 views | Posted on: 08/29/2019 | Last updated: 08/31/2019

Climate Disasters and the Green New Deal, September 3, 5-9 pm, New York, NY

by AidanAnthony // Intern

The increasing frequency and severity of climate disasters around the globe is a great challenge for society, academics, and policy makers. To mitigate climate change, members of Congress have propose

Filed under: New York

New York Green Building Group

0 replies | 1485 views | Posted on: 08/06/2019 | Last updated: 08/08/2019

The War on Coal - How Environmentalism is Harming Its Own Cause in Appalachia

by Ian S.D.

In the Appalachian region of America, Kentucky, West Virginia, and western Pennsylvania, the economy is greatly influenced by the coal industry. This region alone produces roughly 66% of all coal in A…

Filed under: Environment

0 replies | 1462 views | Posted on: 07/07/2016 | Last updated: 07/08/2016

The TPP In A Nutshell – Too Risky for the Environment:

by EmmamHowe // Marketing/Green Policy Development

The Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) is one of the most ambitious free trade agreements ever proposed. In 2005, a similar deal, the P4 trade agreement was crafted by Brunei, Chile, New Zealand and Sing…

Women in Cleanweb - Tuesday, June 28, 2016 - 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM, General Assembly, Boston

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Women in Cleanweb Tuesday, June 28, 2016 - 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM General Assembly 51 Melcher St Boston , MA 02210 MassCEC + GA are pairing up for the Second Annual Women in Cleanweb event, an ev…

Filed under: Massachusetts

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: Cleanweb,Women in Green

0 replies | 996 views | Posted on: 05/26/2016 | Last updated: 07/23/2016

3 Agawam Power providers Pay $8.5 Million in fines for Tampering with Pollution Equipment in Violation of the Clean Air Act

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Berkshire Power Co., and plant operator Power Plant Management Services, and former plant operator EthosEnergy Power Plant Services have agreed to pay $8.5 million in fines for deliberately tampering …

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: Clean Air Act,Federal Energy Regulatory Commission,Berkshire Power Company

0 replies | 807 views | Posted on: 04/12/2016 | Last updated: 04/12/2016

LED Lighting Upgrade of TD Garden in Boston Completed by Osram Sylvania

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Did you know that the TD Garden has undergone a significant LED lighting retrofit? The project, implemented by SYLVANIA Lighting Solutions of Wilmington, MA, included an audit and survey of the exist…

Filed under: LED Lighting

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: LED,Lighting,Retrofit

0 replies | 2355 views | Posted on: 03/11/2016 | Last updated: 03/11/2016

Vanguard Series @USGBC MA: E+, Key ​Secrets to ​Success with Net Positive Development Part 1: Residential, March 2, 8:30 am, Boston

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Vanguard Series: E+, Key ​Secrets to ​Success with Net Positive Development Part 1: Residential, March 2, 8:30 am, Boston March 2, 8:30 am-1:30 pm 50 Milk St, 14th Floor "Dali" Conf Room Bos…

Filed under: Massachusetts

Related to: Software

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: Green Building,Energy,Net Positive,Residential Construction

0 replies | 848 views | Posted on: 02/21/2016 | Last updated: 02/21/2016

2016 ACI New York Regional Home Performance Conference - February 9-10, Saratoga Springs, NY

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

The 2016 ACI New York Regional Home Performance Conference is coming to Saratoga Springs, NY on Feb. 9-10! Mark your calendar and make your plans to join us for an exciting experience, from the be…

Filed under: New York

New York Green Building Group

Keywords: Energy Efficiency,Home Performance

0 replies | 1352 views | Posted on: 02/05/2016 | Last updated: 02/05/2016

Boston Area Solar Energy Association Forum Thursday 1/14. 7 pm What Does #COP21 Mean to You?

by NSchepis // Student at Bridgewater State

What Does Paris Mean to You? Thursday January 14th, 2016 Doors open at 7:00 PM Presentation begins at 7:30 PM The 2015 United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP21) delivered the historic Paris…

Filed under: Massachusetts

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: Boston Area Solar Energy Association,NESEA

0 replies | 1458 views | Posted on: 01/09/2016 | Last updated: 01/11/2016

 

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