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National Solar Tour, October 5 and 6 (and surrounding weekends) - Tour Hundreds of Houses

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

The National Solar Tour is the largest grassroots renewable energy event in the nation.  On October 5 & 6, 2019 and the surrounding weekends, hundreds of people who have gone solar

Filed under: Green Living

Keywords: National Solar Tour

0 replies | 2304 views | Posted on: 09/20/2019 | Last updated: 09/24/2019

Living Future Conference 2024, May 7 - 9, Atlanta Georgia

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Living Future is an impact hub for the regenerative movement. At Living Future, individuals and organizations are united by a common purpose: a deep commitment to regenerative practices and scalable i

Georgia on My Mind - Green Building, Sustainable Products and Building Practices

0 replies | 949 views | Posted on: 04/16/2024 | Last updated: 04/16/2024

Free Webinar: The Construction Paradigm: Energy-Active Buildings, April 18, 9 - 10 am ET, 3 -4 pm CEST

by Hani // Social media manager

This webinar will explore energy-active buildings and how they are poised to revolutionize the construction industry and pave the way for a more sustainable future.

This webinar is designed for any

Filed under: Webinars

0 replies | 646 views | Posted on: 03/29/2024 | Last updated: 03/30/2024

Women in Sustainability and Energy (WISE): Sustainable Career Showcase, April 4, 5:30 - 7:30 pm, New York, NY

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

The Women in Sustainability and Energy (WISE): Sustainable Career Showcase will highlight diverse perspectives within the energy and sustainability sector. Panelists will represent various indust

New York Green Building Group

0 replies | 537 views | Posted on: 03/14/2024 | Last updated: 03/14/2024

Free Webinar: High-Performance Home: Energy Efficiency is Only a Good Start, March 7, 2 pm ET

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Comprehensive building science, energy efficiency, and health are a great start to high-performance homes … but only a start. They ensure homes will live better and last for hundreds of years.

0 replies | 403 views | Posted on: 02/23/2024 | Last updated: 02/23/2024

Advancing Prefabrication Summit 2024, February 26-29, Denver, CO

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Advancing Prefabrication is dedicated to building faster, more safely and to a higher quality through prefab and modular.

In 2024, the event will showcase the most cutting-edge prefab app

Colorado High Performance and Passive House Building Group

0 replies | 659 views | Posted on: 02/05/2024 | Last updated: 02/05/2024

Free Webinar: Intermediate Lighting – Lighting Maintenance, February 7, 5:30-7:30 pm

by Hani // Social media manager

Lighting maintenance is important to consider at the planning stages of a new lighting project since it impacts so much of the operation and labor costs of a building over time. This class covers what

Filed under: Webinars

California Green Building

0 replies | 581 views | Posted on: 01/16/2024 | Last updated: 01/16/2024

Free Webinar: Federal Funding Opportunities and Leveraging Energy Star, January 9, 2-3 pm EST

by Hani // Social media manager

There is no shortage of funding opportunities resulting from the Inflation Reduction Act, but what applies to your commercial building and multifamily customers? EPA will shine a light on opportunitie

0 replies | 618 views | Posted on: 12/21/2023 | Last updated: 12/21/2023

Free Webinar: Green Real Estate Marketing: I Spy With My Little Eye, December 13, 3 - 5 pm PT

by Hani // Social media manager

"Green Eileen" will host a series of Green Real Estate Marketing Roundtables, with surprise energy-efficiency guests joining for some sessions. She will guide Real Estate Professionals throu

California Green Building

0 replies | 631 views | Posted on: 11/29/2023 | Last updated: 11/29/2023

NZE Living in the Hudson Valley, December 6, Cold Spring, NY

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

Project Details

  • Units:  2
  • Square Footage:  3,000
  • Type of Construction:   New - Still Under Construction
  • Onsite PV array estimated to offset 100% of on-site energy

Filed under: Builders/Contractors

Related to: Builders/Contractors ,Development,Architects

New York Green Building Group

Keywords: New York,Construction,Northeast Sustainable Energy Association - NESEA

0 replies | 1858 views | Posted on: 11/09/2019 | Last updated: 11/09/2019

USGBC Broward & Palm Beach Branches 2020 Planning Retreat, November 2, Plantation, FL

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

Join the USGBC Broward & Palm Beach Branches at their annual planning retreat. This will be a time to meet and collaborate with link-minded people who care about the sustainable built environ

Filed under: Trade Shows and Events

Related to: Other

Florida Green Building Group

Keywords: USGBC Florida,Planning,Annual Retreat

0 replies | 755 views | Posted on: 10/27/2019 | Last updated: 10/27/2019

ASLA: Conference on Landscape Architecture, November 15-18, San Diego, CA

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

The 2019 ASLA Conference on Landscape Architecture will offer more than 120 education opportunities, allowing attendees to fulfill their professional development requirements in four days. In San Dieg

Filed under: Landscape Architecture and Design

Related to: Architects ,Builders/Contractors ,Landscape Services

California Green Building

Keywords: Architecture,California,San Diego,Landscape

0 replies | 1744 views | Posted on: 10/14/2019 | Last updated: 04/03/2020

2019 Multifamily Summit, October 21-23, Tarrytown, New York

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

NYSERDA’s 2019 Multifamily Summit, a two-day interactive event, brings together multifamily industry professionals to discuss the latest trends, technologies, best practices, and regulations to

Filed under: New York

Illinois Green Building Group

0 replies | 1194 views | Posted on: 10/02/2019 | Last updated: 10/02/2019

Energy Roundtable on Energy Equality - Friday, December 11 8:30 am - 12:30 pm

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Energy Equality: Ensuring our Energy Future Positively Impacts All Communities Friday, December 11, 2015 from 8:30 am to 12:30 pm American Association of Blacks in Energy - First annual Energy Rou…

Filed under: Massachusetts

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: Energy,Equality,Resilience,AABE Boston

0 replies | 1470 views | Posted on: 10/30/2015 | Last updated: 10/30/2015

Buildings and Energy Roundtable, Hosted by USGBC MA, September 6, 9-10:30am, Boston, MA

by Built Environment Plus (Formerly USGBC Massachusetts)

The Buildings and Energy Roundtable will enable like-minded professionals to gather and explore specific issues, define actions, develop strategies and explore solutions related to energy in the green

Filed under: Massachusetts

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: Energy Efficiency,Buildings

0 replies | 1282 views | Posted on: 08/28/2019 | Last updated: 11/08/2019

Seattle City Light - Energy Efficiency as a Service, August 29, 9:30-11:30am, Seattle, WA

by Gina Pryciak // Student

Please join Seattle City Light for a free event where you will be walked through the program details of the new Energy Efficiency as a Service (EEaS) pilot and have the opportunity to ask any que

Filed under: Energy

Keywords: Energy Efficiency

0 replies | 815 views | Posted on: 08/04/2019 | Last updated: 08/06/2019

New York Passes Climate Climate & Community Protection Act - 5th State to Target 100% Clean Energy

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

New York just passed the Climate Climate & Community Protection Act with a commitment to reach 100 percent carbon-free electricity by 2040 and economy-wide, net-zero carbon emissions by 2050

Filed under: Climate Change

Keywords: Climate Change,clean energy,Renewable Energy,New York,Legislation,100% Renewable Energy

0 replies | 3687 views | Posted on: 07/23/2019 | Last updated: 02/09/2023

South: Historic Preservation + LEED in King William, July 24, San Antonio, TX

by AbbieKnight

USGBC Texas South Region is hosting at tour of a historic home in the King William Neighborhood.

The house at the corner of King William and Turner was built in 1863 and was added on several time b

Texas Green Building

0 replies | 978 views | Posted on: 07/07/2019 | Last updated: 07/07/2019

USGBC Massachusetts Residential Committee - Dual Green Building Home Tour! Concord and Newton, 11 am - 2 pm, Saturday June 4th

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

USGBC MA Residential Committee Dual Building Tour - Concord and Newton! Saturday, June 4th at 11am - 2 pm Join green building colleagues for a tour of two residential buildings. The first home i…

Filed under: Massachusetts

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: Green Building,USGBC Massachusetts,Green Home Tour

0 replies | 1182 views | Posted on: 05/23/2016 | Last updated: 05/24/2016

Webinar: Sustainability and Resiliency in the City of Pittsburgh, Thursday April 28, 1-2 pm

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

The Sustainable City Network presents: Webinar: Sustainability and Resiliency in the City of Pittsburgh Thursday, Apr 28, 2016 1- 2:00 PM EDT Grant Ervin, Chief Resilience Officer for the City …

Filed under: Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania Sustainability Group

Keywords: Resiliency

0 replies | 1006 views | Posted on: 04/07/2016 | Last updated: 04/07/2016

$1M in Grants to Support 10 Climate Research projects at Harvard Univeristy

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Ten research projects across six Harvard Schools will share over $1 million in the second round of grants awarded by the Climate Change Solutions Fund, an initiative launched in 2015 by President Drew…

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: Climate Change,Sustainability,Harvard University

0 replies | 1209 views | Posted on: 03/09/2016 | Last updated: 03/09/2016

2016 Delaware Valley DVGBC Tri-State Sustainability Symposium, Fri, 03/04/2016 - 8:00am - 4:00pm

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Fri, 03/04/2016 - 8:00am - 4:00pm Temple University Howard Gittis Student Center 1755 N 13th St, Philadelphia, PA 19122 The DVGBC Tri-State Sustainability Symposium brings together industry, univ…

Filed under: Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania Sustainability Group

Keywords: Green Building,Resiliency,Clean Power Plan,Delaware Valley,Sustaiability,Green Cleaning

0 replies | 1001 views | Posted on: 02/21/2016 | Last updated: 02/21/2016

Feb 3 Sustainability Forum Luncheon Seminar 11:30 am - 1 pm: Sustainable and Responsible Investing - Impactful Growth

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Feb 3 Sustainability Forum LUNCHEON SEMINAR: Sustainable and Responsible Investing - Impactful Growth 11:30 am - 1 pm A growing number of people believe that investors bear responsibility for the …

Filed under: Massachusetts

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: SRI,Sustainable Investing

0 replies | 784 views | Posted on: 02/01/2016 | Last updated: 02/01/2016

USGBCMA and organicArchitect Present: New Approaches to Designing Net Zero Buildings, 1/12 8:30 am - 12 noon

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

New Approaches to Designing Net Zero Buildings January 12, 8:30 AM through 12 PM This workshop will teach you how to achieve net zero energy on your projects. You will learn new ways to convince y…

Filed under: Massachusetts

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: Green Building,Netzero,organicArchitect

0 replies | 1303 views | Posted on: 01/06/2016 | Last updated: 01/06/2016

Tell Congress to Support a Strong Climate Agreement in Paris!

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Tell Congress to Support a Strong Climate Agreement in Paris! From November 30 through December 11, delegations from 195 nations will gather in Paris to negotiate an agreement to reduce greenhouse …

Filed under: Environmental Activism

Keywords: Climate Change,COP21,Paris,American Sustainable Business Council

0 replies | 1363 views | Posted on: 11/23/2015 | Last updated: 11/23/2015

 

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