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3-Day GRIHA V Training Program, Nagpur, India, June 10-12

by AbbieKnight

A three-day intensive training programme is being organized by GRIHA Council on 10th to 12th June, 2019 in Nagpur to give a detailed understanding of the GRIHA (Green Rating for Integrated Habitat Ass

Filed under: India

India Green Building

Keywords: Energy Efficiency,GRIHA,sustainable building materials

0 replies | 1653 views | Posted on: 05/13/2019 | Last updated: 05/13/2019

Zero Carbon Cascadia: Seattle and Beyond, November 20, Seattle, WA

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

Join the Cascadia Green Building Coalition in 2019 in crafting net positive carbon + energy solutions, the social impact they have, and policies to support them underway here in our bioregion. Togethe

Filed under: Builders/Contractors

Related to: Architects ,Builders/Contractors

Keywords: Green Business,Carbon neutral,Zero Carbon Buildings

0 replies | 945 views | Posted on: 11/13/2019 | Last updated: 11/13/2019

Webinar, Airtightness and Vapor Control in CLT Construction, November 19, 12pm EST

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Energy, Safety, and the Importance of Vapour Drive in Mass Timber Construction with Lueder Herms of Pro Clima

During this FREE hour-long presentation Pro Clima's Global Export Manager and R&

Filed under: Webinars

New York Green Building Group

0 replies | 2192 views | Posted on: 10/30/2019 | Last updated: 10/30/2019

Eversource’s 2019 Zero Energy Commercial Buildings Conference, 10/24, Berlin, CT

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Eversource will be hosting a Zero Energy Commercial Buildings Conference on October 24, 2019 in Berlin, CT. 

Attendees will dive into real examples of zero energy buildings presented by i

Connecticut Green Building

Keywords: CRE,Zero Energy,Commercial Buildings

0 replies | 1832 views | Posted on: 10/18/2019 | Last updated: 10/18/2019

IKEA Tour with Green Building Alliance, October 22, Pittsburgh, PA

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Join GBA for a green building tour of IKEA and take a close-up look of the 694-kW PV array on the roof and other green features of the Pittsburgh facility, and&

Filed under: Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania Sustainability Group

Keywords: Green Building Tour

0 replies | 1305 views | Posted on: 10/04/2019 | Last updated: 10/04/2019

5th Annual NY Energy Summit, October 16-18, Albany, NY

by AbbieKnight

Hear Key NY Decision-Makers Explain the Implementation of the Revolutionary CLCPA Clean Energy Goals.

The approval of New York State’s extraordinarily aggressive Climate Leadership and C

Filed under: New York

New York Green Building Group

Keywords: Clean Energy Market,Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act,CLCPA

0 replies | 1515 views | Posted on: 09/24/2019 | Last updated: 09/24/2019

Solar in the Sunshine State: The Basics of Solar Energy for FL Homeowners, September 24, Venice, FL

by AbbieKnight

For understanding residential solar hot water and solar photovoltaic technologies better. The discussion will cover the basics of how the technology works, considerations for calculating return o

Filed under: Florida

Florida Green Building Group

Keywords: Solar Energy,Green Building Policies,green technology

0 replies | 1433 views | Posted on: 09/05/2019 | Last updated: 09/05/2019

LEED Green Associate Exam Preparation Workshop, September 13, 9:00am-4:00pm, New York, NY

by Gina Pryciak // Student

Urban Green Council is partnering with GreenStep Education to bring you a LEED Green Associate Exam Preparation Workshop designed to prepare you to pass the test with confidence&nd

Filed under: New York

New York Green Building Group

Keywords: LEED Exam Prep

0 replies | 1287 views | Posted on: 08/07/2019 | Last updated: 08/07/2019

Team USGBC - 2019 Green Ride for Green Students, September 8, Saint Paul, MN

by AidanAnthony // Intern

Ride with Team USGBC in the Second Annual Green Ride for Green Students!

Join a leisurely bike tour of Saint Paul as Team USGBC raises funds to support future climate leaders. Last year was a

Filed under: Other - Green Building Events

Keywords: Green Building Bike Tour,St. Paul

0 replies | 1291 views | Posted on: 07/23/2019 | Last updated: 07/23/2019

USGBC NJ Annual Summer Social & Member Reception August 14, 5:30pm, Point Pleasant Beach

by MVillere

Join US Green Building Council New Jersey’s (USGBC NJ) for a great ocean-front networking BBQ with fellow green building & environmental professionals. Non-members welcome.

New Jersey Greenbuilding Group

Keywords: LEED,USGBC,USGBC NJ,WELL

0 replies | 1113 views | Posted on: 07/10/2019 | Last updated: 07/10/2019

Gaining Momentum on Efficiency: Next Steps in the 2021 IECC Update, FREE Webinar, June 25, 10 am PDT / 1 PM EDT

by Connie NBI

Join us on June 25 to hear about the status of residential and commercial energy efficiency proposals for the 2021 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC). This 90-minute session will feature ex

Filed under: Government Policies

Keywords: Energy Codes,IECC,Energy Code Update

0 replies | 1637 views | Posted on: 06/19/2019 | Last updated: 06/19/2019

The 2019 New Energy Solutions Conference, June 27, Newton, MA

by Gina Pryciak // Student

The Institute for Innovation and Sustainability in collaboration with the Northeast Electrochemical Energy Storage Cluster, ACTION and the Hydrogen Energy Center is pleased to host the 2019 New Energy

Filed under: Massachusetts

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: Energy,Energy Storage

0 replies | 1803 views | Posted on: 06/10/2019 | Last updated: 06/10/2019

USGBC-LA Quarterly Thought Leadership Series: Construction Waste & Materials, June 19, Los Angeles, CA

by Gina Pryciak // Student

This is the first event in a new quarterly thought leadership series from USGBC-LA where we will highlight a local sustainability issue, have an informed discussion amongst industry leaders on action

Filed under: California

California Green Building

Keywords: Construction,Construction Waste

0 replies | 1521 views | Posted on: 06/03/2019 | Last updated: 06/03/2019

Here's How NY Wants to Lead the Renewable Energy Revolution

by Chelsea W. // Student

An article by The Washington Post takes a closer look into what NY's plans are for becoming one of the leading states in what many call the "Renewable Energy Revolution". The solution: local micro pow…

Filed under: Government Policies

Related to: Sustainable Communities and Developments ,Safety

New York Green Building Group

Keywords: Renewable Energy,New York,Government Policy

0 replies | 1726 views | Posted on: 07/27/2015 | Last updated: 07/27/2015

Keeping the Lights on with Clean, Green Energy, June 8, 12 noon, Boston

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Keeping the Lights on with Clean, Green Energy Presented by; Environmental Entrepreneurs, E4TheFuture, Climate Action Business Association Thursday, June 8, 2016 from 12:00 noon -2 pm Brown …

Filed under: Massachusetts

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: Energy,clean energy

0 replies | 1496 views | Posted on: 05/30/2016 | Last updated: 05/31/2016

Post Doctoral Fellowship: Computational Support for Energy Conscious Design & Operation - Harvard Center for Green Buildings & Cities, Cambridge, MA

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Post Doctoral Fellow: Computational Support for Energy Conscious Design & Operation Harvard Center for Green Buildings and Cities in Cambridge, MA Friday, March 11th, 2016 The Harvard Center f…

Massachusetts Green Builders

0 replies | 630 views | Posted on: 04/12/2016 | Last updated: 04/12/2016

Add Your Name to a Friend of the Court Brief to Support the Clean Power Plan

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Support the Clean Power Plan The Obama Administration’s Clean Power Plan (CPP), released in August of last year, represents the first serious attempt by the federal government to reduce greenhous…

Filed under: Environmental Activism

0 replies | 759 views | Posted on: 03/11/2016 | Last updated: 03/11/2016

COP21 Paris Climate Talks Unconference -March 29, 8:30 - 11:30 AM @USGBC MA, Boston

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

COP21 Paris Climate Talks Unconference March 29, 8:30 - 11:30 AM USGBC MA Headquarters USGBC 17th Floor "Milky Way" Boston, 02109-02109 More than 30 per cent of global greenhouse gas emission…

Filed under: Massachusetts

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: COP21

0 replies | 871 views | Posted on: 02/21/2016 | Last updated: 02/21/2016

Altair EcoVillage - February Discussion Group & Potluck, 2/14, Intro Session at 3:30 pm

by btfalcon71 // Architect, Sustainable Design Professional

Sunday, February 14, 2016 3:30pm 6:00pm "Altair is hosting regular informational sessions so folks can drop in, ask our members questions, and learn more about our EcoVillage plans. We have an ag…

Filed under: Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania Sustainability Group

Keywords: Sustainable Communities

0 replies | 1127 views | Posted on: 02/05/2016 | Last updated: 02/05/2016

Passive House: Zero to Sixty, January 12, 6:30-8pm @ BSA - Passive House Massachusetts

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Passive House Massachusetts January 12, 2016 | 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM Boston Society of Architects/AIA BSA Foundation 290 Congress Street, Suite 200, Boston This meeting is free and open to all …

Filed under: Massachusetts

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: Passive House Massachusetts

0 replies | 908 views | Posted on: 01/11/2016 | Last updated: 01/11/2016

COP21 Hosts a First "Buildings Day," Recognizing the Role of the Built Environment in Climate Change

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

COP21 BUILDINGS DAY 3 December 2015 It makes a great deal of sense to recognize the role and opportunities present in the built environment for taking climate change action. Globally, buildings p…

Filed under: Climate Change

Keywords: Climate Change,COP21

0 replies | 1362 views | Posted on: 12/01/2015 | Last updated: 12/01/2015

LG Electronics honored by USGBC New Jersey for best practices in Green Building and Sustainability

by Stella Ng'oma // Green building enthusiast

LG Electronics' new LEED Platinum Building Project in Englewood Cliffs has earned the company an award from USGBC New Jersey. The USGBC New Jersey further applauded LG Electronics for being a good cor…

New Jersey Greenbuilding Group

Keywords: Green Building,LEED,Sustainable Infrastructure

0 replies | 1235 views | Posted on: 11/03/2015 | Last updated: 11/03/2015

Summer Star Trailhead House and Massachusetts Division of Fisheries and Wildlife Headquarters, USGBC MA's 2015 Green Building Award Winners

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Congratulations to The Green Engineer for the Summer Star Wildlife Sanctuary Trailhead House and to Architerra and the Massachusetts Division of Fisheries and Wildlife Headquarters in Westborough MA, …

Massachusetts Green Builders

0 replies | 747 views | Posted on: 10/11/2015 | Last updated: 10/11/2015

Community Solar NY Solarize Round II - Emphasize Accessbility for Low and Moderate Income Consumers. Learn more at a Sept 22 Webinar

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

NYSERDA Opens Second Round of Solarize Campaigns to Make Solar More Accessible to Residents and Businesses under REV The New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) announced…

Filed under: Webinars

New York Green Building Group

0 replies | 1100 views | Posted on: 09/17/2015 | Last updated: 09/17/2015

Colorado Green Building Guild - Tiny Houses, September 8, 12-1:30 pm

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Colorado Green Building Guild September Brown Bag Series: Tiny Houses September 8, 12-1:30 pm This lecture will be targeted towards professionals in the green building industry and to homeowners…

Filed under: Colorado

Colorado High Performance and Passive House Building Group

Keywords: Green Building,Tiny Houses

0 replies | 1545 views | Posted on: 08/28/2015 | Last updated: 08/28/2015

 

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