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Better Building Codes: Getting to Passive House & Net Zero, Passive House MA Meeting, February 12, Boston MA

by ella.nielsen44 // Student

Join Passive House MA for their February meeting, focusing on the next major area of Passive House policy change in MA - building codes. A collection of presenters will discuss the process to update c

Filed under: Massachusetts

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: Building Codes,Passive House Massachusetts,Net zero

0 replies | 1456 views | Posted on: 01/29/2019 | Last updated: 01/31/2019

Sustainable Job Opportunity: Stormwater Training Coordinator, Audubon, RI

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Summary: The Audubon Society of Rhode Island (Audubon) is seeking a qualified candidate to oversee the launch of the Providence Stormwater Innovation Center at Roger Williams Park (Innovation Center).

Filed under: Green Building Jobs

0 replies | 822 views | Posted on: 09/25/2019 | Last updated: 09/25/2019

BuildingEnergy NYC, September 26, New York, NY

by AbbieKnight

Now in its seventh year, BuildingEnergy NYC is a conference designed by and for practitioners in the fields of high-performance building and design, energy efficiency, and renewable energy.

Filed under: New York

New York Green Building Group

Keywords: Energy Efficiency,Sustainable Living,Building Energy

0 replies | 2053 views | Posted on: 09/09/2019 | Last updated: 09/09/2019

Advanced Energy Now | West, October 16-18, Phoenix, Arizona

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

What's the path to 100% clean energy in the West? Our first annual Western Regional energy policy conference brings together business leaders and policymakers from across the region to identify wa

0 replies | 562 views | Posted on: 08/09/2019 | Last updated: 08/09/2019

Knowing Your Sustainability Story - USGBC Northern California, August 14, San Francisco, CA

by AidanAnthony // Intern

Join the U.S. Green Building Council Northern California for an interactive evening with Amanda von Almen, Head of Sustainable Built Environment for Salesforce, as she helps develop narrativ

Filed under: California

California Green Building

0 replies | 1209 views | Posted on: 07/25/2019 | Last updated: 07/25/2019

Webinar: Solar Power Hour with Citizens Utility Board, July 23 - Learn about Solar Chicagoland

by AbbieKnight

Thinking about going solar? Join the Illinois Green Alliance and Citizens Utility Board (CUB) to learn about the basics of solar and its financial implications for a

Filed under: Webinars

Illinois Green Building Group

Keywords: Solar,Solar Energy,Clean Energy Financing

0 replies | 1233 views | Posted on: 07/16/2019 | Last updated: 07/16/2019

Understanding Green Building & Community-Scale Rating Systems, Hosted by SDREP, July 8, Cajon, CA

by Gina Pryciak // Student

Attend this free session in the San Diego Regional Energy Partnership's (SDREP) Education Series: Understanding Green Building & Community-Scale Rating Systems.

This session will highl

Filed under: California

California Green Building

Keywords: Green Building,Rating Systems

0 replies | 1477 views | Posted on: 06/25/2019 | Last updated: 06/27/2019

2019 Southeast Building Conference, August 1-2, Kissimmee, FL

by AidanAnthony // Intern

The Southeast Building Conference (SEBC), hosted by the Florida Home Builders Association (FHBA), is the largest building industry trade show in the southeast. The SEBC includes educational progr

Filed under: Florida

Florida Green Building Group

0 replies | 2058 views | Posted on: 06/11/2019 | Last updated: 06/15/2019

Assembly Row – Montaje Apartments, USGBC MA Green Building Tour, June 11, 5:30-7:00 pm, Somerville, MA

by Built Environment Plus (Formerly USGBC Massachusetts)

Learn about the benefits, design elements, installation considerations, and maintenance requirements of two green roofs in Assembly Square on this green roof tour led by OMNI Ecosystems and Recover Gr

Filed under: Massachusetts

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: Green Building,Sustainability,Green Roofs

0 replies | 1523 views | Posted on: 06/04/2019 | Last updated: 07/31/2020

AWEA Wind Power, May 20-23, Houston, TX

by AbbieKnight

The wind industry was founded by visionaries and continues to embody an innovative and entrepreneurial spirit. And the industry has always recognized the value of working together with partners that h

Filed under: Events

Texas Green Building

Keywords: Wind energy,Sustainability

0 replies | 1038 views | Posted on: 05/15/2019 | Last updated: 05/15/2019

2019 Annual Public Meeting: Stellar EM&V, May 21, Providence, RI

by AbbieKnight

Stellar is the new awesome. Stellar evaluation, measurement, and verification supports goals, policies, and programs for the energy efficiency industry in our region, and helps carry us into the futur

Filed under: Rhode Island

Rhode Island Green Building

Keywords: energy resilience

0 replies | 1262 views | Posted on: 04/11/2019 | Last updated: 04/11/2019

CALGreen Seminars, April 12, 10am-4pm, Oakland, CA

by ella.nielsen44 // Student

CALGreen 2019: Challenges and Mandatory Changes

This two-hour session will help you understand the latest revisions to CALGreen (Title 24, part 11), the nation’s first mandatory green bu

Filed under: California

California Green Building

Keywords: Building Codes,CALGreen,green technology

0 replies | 1447 views | Posted on: 03/22/2019 | Last updated: 03/22/2019

Better Buildings Workshop, February 23, 1-3 pm, Hitchcock Center for the Environment, Amherst, MA

by Jessica Schultz // Living Building Coordinator

Buildings are responsible for a huge slice of our climate pollution, but we have the solutions. Join us from 1-3:00 pm on February 23rd for the chance to learn how you can help make buildings bet

Filed under: Government Policies

Massachusetts Green Builders

0 replies | 1017 views | Posted on: 02/21/2019 | Last updated: 02/22/2019

High Performance New Construction and Solar Homes Seminar, April 9th

by Mark413

You're invited to the High Performance New Construction and Solar Homes Seminar hosted by MassCEC and Mass Save. This event will focus on the Massachusetts Residential New Construction Program, high p…

Filed under: Massachusetts

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: Energy Efficiency,Solar,High Performance Building

0 replies | 1836 views | Posted on: 03/30/2015 | Last updated: 04/02/2015

Party for a Great Cause: Equinox - Vote Solar's Annual Celebration: 3/17, 6 pm, San Francisco

by alicia2390 // Admin

VOTE SOLAR'S ANNUAL CELEBRATION & FUNDRAISER, 3/17 - 6 pm Come check out a Great party for a great cause called Equinox located in San Francisco California. Vote Solar is excited to be honoring U.…

Filed under: California

California Green Building

0 replies | 1634 views | Posted on: 02/26/2016 | Last updated: 02/29/2016

WMGC Green Night - How Did Seven GREEN COMMUNITIES Do It?  Find out February 10, 5 pm - Northampton, MA

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Western Massachusetts Green Consortium, Green Night The Green Communities Act February 10 at 5pm Platform Sports Bar 125A Pleasant Street, Northampton, MA. Join us at the Platform Sports B…

Filed under: Massachusetts

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: Green Communities Act,WMGC

0 replies | 1120 views | Posted on: 02/06/2016 | Last updated: 02/06/2016

Annual Meeting - Colorado Green Building Guild - 2/3 5:30 - 8 pm

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Colorado Green Building Guild - Annual Meeting Join your fellow Guild Members at our Annual Member Meeting. You will enjoy refreshments, hear presentations from board member nominees, and meet ne…

Filed under: Colorado

Colorado High Performance and Passive House Building Group

0 replies | 1200 views | Posted on: 01/26/2016 | Last updated: 01/26/2016

Chemical Sensitivity and the New Home Building Process – Free CE Webinar, December 9, 12-1 PM EST

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Chemical Sensitivity and the new home building process – Free CE webinar December 9th, 12 - 1 pm EST Since the mid 1990’s, Green building professionals have focused on energy efficiency and gl…

Filed under: Webinars

Keywords: Green Homes,Chemical Sensitivity,Green Living

0 replies | 1333 views | Posted on: 12/07/2015 | Last updated: 12/07/2015

Building Management - Strategies for Saving Energy, Saving Money and Reducing Complaints: Wednesday November 11 1:30 pm EST

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

All-Star Building Management: New (and Old) Strategies for Saving Energy, Saving Money and Reducing Complaints Wed, Nov 11, 2015 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM EST Aeroseal welcomes Jim Newman of Newman Cons…

Filed under: Webinars

Keywords: Energy Efficiency,Building Management,Facilities Management

0 replies | 1384 views | Posted on: 11/11/2015 | Last updated: 11/11/2015

Downtown Tampa Area to become first Well Building Health and Wellness City District

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Tampa's downtown Amalie Arena will be part of the world’s first health- and-wellness city district, to be certified according to the Well Building Standard. Partners in the project include Tamp…

Filed under: WELL Building Standard

Keywords: Well Building Standard,Florida

0 replies | 1750 views | Posted on: 10/13/2015 | Last updated: 01/29/2016

Extending the Growing Season - A Green City Growers Workshop, October 8, 6:30-8 pm

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Extending the Growing Season - A Green City Growers Workshop, October 8, 6:30-8 pm 600 Windsor Pl, Somerville, MA 02143 The growing season in New England is short. In Boston, we typically grow fr…

Filed under: Massachusetts

Massachusetts Green Builders

0 replies | 995 views | Posted on: 09/24/2015 | Last updated: 09/24/2015

Solar Decathlon 2015! October 8-11 and 15-18 - Winner Announced October 17

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

U.S. Department of Energy Solar Decathlon 2015! October 8-11 and 15-18 27 Schools, 16 Teams! The U.S. Department of Energy Solar Decathlon challenges collegiate teams to design, build, and op…

Filed under: Solar Decathlon

Keywords: Green Building,Energy Efficiency,Solar Decathlon

0 replies | 1726 views | Posted on: 09/03/2015 | Last updated: 09/03/2015

SaveOhno.org is in MIT's Climate CoLab finals!

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

My social venture, SaveOhno.org, is 1 of 4 teams to get this far in the competition, out of 75 total. The top 2 compete for $10,000 this fall! If you have 30 seconds, it'd be a HUGE help if you vote f…

Filed under: Environmental Activism

0 replies | 1083 views | Posted on: 08/04/2015 | Last updated: 08/04/2015

The Future of Energy Policy in NYS Event - July 10th

by Chelsea W. // Student

Join Greening USA in their Green Bag Lunch Series, a monthly forum that bring experts together to develop better practices in community sustainability. This upcoming session will feature Jessica Azula…

Filed under: New York

Related to: Trade Shows and Events ,Safety

New York Green Building Group

Keywords: New York Events

0 replies | 1354 views | Posted on: 06/16/2015 | Last updated: 06/30/2015

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 | 1548 views | Posted on: 05/07/2015 | Last updated: 05/07/2015

 

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