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Living Building Challenge 4.0 Workshop, September 20, Boston, Massachusetts
The Living Building Challenge is a philosophy, advocacy tool, and certification program that addresses development at all scales. LBC 4.0 is a holistic approach to high-performance building that aims
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Free Webinar: Zero is the New Black: The Path to Carbon Neutrality, December 8, 10 am - 2 pm GMT
Buildings have one of the highest carbon footprints—they currently contribute to 30% of global annual greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and consume around 40% of the world’s energy. The const
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The MetroWest Climate Solutions Group,will offer two March sessions on tackling climate change. These free sessions will be cosponsored by Mass Audubon and hosted by First Parish in Wayland (225 Bosto
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Out of an abundance of caution due to COVID-19 for the health and safety of all, RSC has re-scheduled of the Summit. Speakers are in the process of being re-confirmed for the new dates.
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Veridian at County Farm is nestled on County Farm Park with 130 acres of woods, trillium-lined trails, gardens and playgrounds. It is targeted to be one of the nation’s first mixed-income net ze
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Facades+AM San Francisco, January 31, 7:30 AM-4 PM, San Francisco, CA
Join Facades+ in San Francisco on January 31, 2020. The program includes three sessions covering issues unique to the region, including innovative building skins, high performance facades and the futu
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2nd Annual Coastal Resiliency Symposium, December 13, 11 am, The Greene School, Narragansett, RI
Join The Greene School for the 2nd Annual Coastal Resilience Symposium!
12th grade students will be sharing the results from their research about the health and vitality of Rhode Is
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Brooklyn Brownstone DER, December 13, Brooklyn, NY
Project Details
- Units: 2
- Type of Construction: DER (completed July 2018)
- Square footage: 3,000
- 10 kw roof-mounted PV array, offsetting more than 100% of energy d
Florida-Friendly Landscaping 101, November 5, Sarasota, FL
This class will teach you the basics of the Florida-Friendly Landscaping Program. They will show you the nine principles that can help you have a successful, beautiful landscape while protec
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Women+ in Green Happy Hour, December 10, Pittsburgh, PA
Green Building Alliance is continuing to foster Pittsburgh’s network of Women+ in Green, celebrating the work of women and non-binary individuals in sustainability and providing a supportiv
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VERGE 19 -Carbon, Circular, Energy, Transportation, October 22-24, Oakland, CA
Fast-changing technologies and growing global risks are forcing companies and cities to become more adaptive, and business models to evolve and diversify. It’s a challenging time,
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Funding Opportunities: InnovateMass and Seed Investments Program!
The Massachusetts Clean Energy Center’s InnovateMass Program is now accepting applications for the Winter 2019 round of the p
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Boston’s Changing Neighborhoods How You Can Impact Your Community’s Future - February 4, 6-8 pm
Thursday, February 4, 2016 | 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. The Bolling Building in Dudley Square, just steps from the Silver Line 2300 Washington Street, Roxbury, MA 02119 Boston is experiencing unprecedent…
Refuge Sustainable Building Center is Hiring - Bozeman, Montana
Refuge Sustainable Building Center - Bozeman, Montana This position would require approximately 25 hours per week which would include 2 Saturdays each month and half days 4 - 5 days a week. Re…
Senate Bill 32 Sets Aggressive New Goal for California Emission Levels
California is leading the nation in reducing greenhouse-gas emissions, and has done so through aggressive climate bills. This effective methodology looks to continue as California recently passed Sena…
How to Succeed with Commissioning . . . Tools, Best Practices & Overcoming Barriers Thursday, July 28, 2016 ST. Louis Science Center 5050 Oakland Avenue St. Louis, MO 63110 - Examine commiss…
July 16th: Build a Bog Bridge Training and Workday
Join the Nature Conservancy in New Hampshire for their Build a Bog Bridge Training and Workday! ABOUT THE EVENT: The bog bridges in the Manchester Cedar Swamp are in dire need of a facelift! The Na…
Food Solutions New England (FSNE) seeks to grow, strengthen, and diversify its network leadership across the region. They are seeking regional green thinkers and doers to participate in the first FSNE…
Building the SouthCoast's Clean Energy Future, Wednesday June 29, 6-7:30 pm, New Bedford
SouthCoast Community Energy Series: Building the SouthCoast's Clean Energy Future Wednesday, June 29, 2016 from 6 - 7:30 PM Greater New Bedford Regional Vocational-Technical High School 112…
Is Apple Going Into the Renewable Energy Industry?
Apple has recently formed a subsidiary called Apple Energy, it plans to focus on Apple's renewable energy initiatives as well as potentially open up new business ventures for the tech giant. Apple has…
Join the Digital Dialogue: Green Schools Summit 2016, Thursday May 26 - 11-11:45 am
Join the Digital Dialogue: Green Schools Summit 2016 (#GreenSchools2016) Thursday May 26, 2016 11:00am to 11:45am EST As students who value the world we live in, we realize that the only way to…
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…
Merging Building Science with Health Science: The Impact of Buildings on Health, Comfort and Productivity March 10, 12:30–1:30 pm Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, FXB G-12 Join …
Net Zero Building Tour: Dept. of Fisheries and Wildlife February 23rd, 2016 1:30 - 3:30 PM Wouldn't you love to tour a LEED Platinum Zero Net Energy Building? USGBC MA presents a seminar to le…
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