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Electric Vehicles 101, Green Energy Consumers Alliance, Online, February 24, 10 am EST

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Curious about getting an electric vehicle (EV), but not sure where to start? Join Green Energy Consumers Alliance for their popular Electric Vehicles 101 webinar to learn the basics! Topics will

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Filed under: Electric Vehicles

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: Electric Vehicles,EVs,Green Energy Consumers Alliance

0 replies | 1957 views | Posted on: 02/08/2022 | Last updated: 02/08/2022

Building Electrification Fundamentals Part 3 of a 4 Part Series: - Intro to BE Technologies, July 25, 10 am - 12 pm PT

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

The clean energy economy is upon us but what does that mean to you? Learn about the technologies utilized to turn your building into an efficient, clean and healthy space to live and work. This period

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California Green Building

0 replies | 1284 views | Posted on: 06/07/2024 | Last updated: 06/07/2024

Free Webinar by Green Builder Media: Zero Energy Modular Homes, May 29, 2 pm ET

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

You may not have noticed, but a growing number of systems-built homes are demonstrating zero energy ready homes can be built cost competitively to industry-leading quality standards. Meet one of the o

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0 replies | 839 views | Posted on: 05/16/2024 | Last updated: 05/16/2024

Free Webinar: Developers Perspective on the Passive House Process, Online and in Boston, MA, May 14, Starts at 5:30 pm in person, 6 pm Virtual

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Passive House Certification is now required for all multifamily buildings over 12,000 square feet in Boston, Cambridge, Newton, Somerville, Worcester and many other communities that have opted into th

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Massachusetts Green Builders

0 replies | 1010 views | Posted on: 04/29/2024 | Last updated: 04/30/2024

Free Webinar, Redesigning the Materials Economy to Heal People and Our Planet, April 18, 12 pm ET

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

 

Earth Month is a perfect time to talk about solutions that will heal the planet. A path towards planetary health is more urgently needed now than ever. Our current materials economy results

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0 replies | 1053 views | Posted on: 04/11/2024 | Last updated: 04/11/2024

Community Solar Forum, April 7, 9:30-11 am, Acton, MA

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Please join the Congregation Beth Elohim community as they celebrate the Department of Energy "Sunny Award for Equitable Community Solar"! And learn more about how Community Solar helps us m

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Massachusetts Green Builders

0 replies | 835 views | Posted on: 03/28/2024 | Last updated: 03/28/2024

Free Webinar: Multi-Family Domestic Hot Water, March 28, 9-11am

by Hani // Social media manager

Moving from fossil-fuel boilers to other forms of domestic hot water heating can be challenging, but it’s definitely doable. This training offers experience and strategies for providing DHW in m

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Filed under: Webinars

0 replies | 844 views | Posted on: 03/09/2024 | Last updated: 03/21/2024

Free Webinar: How One House of Worship & School Reduced Carbon by 85% with Heat Pumps, March 4, 7-8 pm ET

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Can your house of worship or non-profit achieve 85% reduction in carbon emissions? Temple Shir Tikva just did that! The Jewish Climate Action Network (JCAN) is excited to showcase their ground-br

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Massachusetts Green Builders

0 replies | 780 views | Posted on: 02/20/2024 | Last updated: 02/20/2024

International Builders' Show (IBS), February 27-29 Las Vegas, Nevada

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

The NAHB International Builders' Show (IBS) is the largest annual light construction show in the world. The 2023 show welcomed nearly 70,000 visitors from more than 100 countries. The Kitchen

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0 replies | 2668 views | Posted on: 01/30/2024 | Last updated: 02/19/2024

Advancing Energy Justice: Tools for Justice40 and Equitable Deep Decarbonization, Virtual Event, May 11-12

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Federal and state-level policy discussions are increasingly focused on achieving an equitable clean energy transition. The Biden-Harris administration's Justice40 Initiative aims to deliver a

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Filed under: Advocacy

New York Green Building Group

0 replies | 1750 views | Posted on: 04/27/2022 | Last updated: 04/27/2022

Webinar: Old Home Weatherization - Low-Cost Upgrades, May 3, 6 pm CDT

by samanthaklein // Intern

Small, low-cost updates to your older home can make big differences to your energy use and budget. There is no shortage of projects you can tackle that  will reduce energy usage, save you money,

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Filed under: Webinars

Keywords: Energy Efficiency,Weatherization,low cost,upgrade

0 replies | 1847 views | Posted on: 04/18/2022 | Last updated: 04/19/2022

Allergy Standards Certifies LG Appliances

by samanthaklein // Intern


Allergy Standards Ltd. scientifically identifies, tests, and certifies products that help optimize the indoor environment for health and wellness, with a focus on identifying products that reduc

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Filed under: Health and Air Quality

Linked to: LG Clothes Washers Linked to: Product Certications

Keywords: Health,Air Quality,Transparency,Indoor Air Quality,Wellness,Allergies,Allergens,Allergy Standards

0 replies | 3794 views | Posted on: 03/28/2022 | Last updated: 04/23/2022

Free Webinar: Green Construction: The Future of Building, March 17, 2 - 3:15 pm ET

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

The built environment is one of the greatest areas of embodied carbon emissions and a challenge to carbon-reduction efforts. A recent study indicated that new construction could consume up to 20% of t

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0 replies | 1421 views | Posted on: 03/10/2022 | Last updated: 03/10/2022

Renewable Energy & Efficiency Business Association (REEBA) - Holiday Party, Wed. 12/6, 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM EST

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Join us for an evening of networking and good cheer at REEBA's 2nd Annual Holiday Party! Bryan Garcia President and CEO of the Connecticut Green Bank will provide his 2018 outlook for renewable energy…

Filed under: Connecticut

Connecticut Green Building

0 replies | 1291 views | Posted on: 12/02/2017 | Last updated: 12/02/2017

Free Webinar: Engineering and Construction Employers Sustainability, February 3, 4 pm BST

by samanthaklein // Intern

The UK government recently announced a £12 billion “Ten Point Plan” to lead a “Green Industrial Revolution”. This event will focus on growth and opportunities for busines

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Filed under: Engineering

UK Green Building

Keywords: Construction,Green Energy,UK,engineering

0 replies | 1946 views | Posted on: 01/15/2022 | Last updated: 01/16/2022

An Introduction to NGBS Green, Green Certification for Existing Buildings, Free Webinar, January 19, 12-1pm EST

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Existing multifamily and mixed-use buildings can use the ICC-700 National Green Building Standard (NGBS) to earn green certification when the buildings are renovated to be more sustainable and efficie

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Filed under: National Green Building Standard (NGBS)

Michigan Green Building

Keywords: AprilAire,National Green Building Standard - NGBS,NGBS

0 replies | 2761 views | Posted on: 12/13/2021 | Last updated: 12/13/2021

Free Webinar: Storm windows on the inside? A new way to save energy easily, December 8, 12-1pm EST

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Learn about storm windows and a new way to save energy easily.

Inside or out, the secondary window movement is picking up as we look for ways to quickly reduce energy, improve comfort and stop heat

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Filed under: Other

Michigan Green Building

Keywords: Insulation,Windows,Storm Windows,Insulating Windows

0 replies | 2031 views | Posted on: 11/27/2021 | Last updated: 11/27/2021

What are the Most Important Green Building Features? Access to Natural light, Proximate Public Transportation, Indoor Air Quality...

by YijunW

Research has shown that the top green building office features are access to natural light, good indoor air quality, and proximate public transportation from the office and investor's perspective.

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Filed under: Studies/Surveys

0 replies | 6779 views | Posted on: 05/13/2018 | Last updated: 01/24/2019

NAEM 2018 Corporate Sustainability Conference, July 30 - August 1, Providence, RI

by YijunW

Sustainability Management Conference Agenda Register for this year's Sustainability conference to learn the latest sustainability trends, approaches, tools, and partnerships in water, greenhouse g…

Filed under: Rhode Island

Rhode Island Green Building

0 replies | 1935 views | Posted on: 05/05/2018 | Last updated: 05/05/2018

World Smart Energy Week Osaka, September 26- 28, Osaka, Japan

by YijunW

World Smart Energy Week is the world’s leading comprehensive B-to-B trade show for smart and renewable energy held twice a year in Japan (March in Tokyo and September in Osaka). The show aims to pro…

Filed under: Other - Green Building Events

0 replies | 1243 views | Posted on: 04/26/2018 | Last updated: 04/28/2018

Webinar: Hazard Mitigation Planning Fundamentals by Sustainable City Network Academy, May 9-10

by YijunW

Hazard mitigation planning is becoming increasingly important as extreme weather events continue to worsen. Every part of the world is susceptible to experiencing some type of natural or man-made haza…

Filed under: Webinars

0 replies | 907 views | Posted on: 04/13/2018 | Last updated: 04/13/2018

Environmental Leader and Energy Manager Conference, Denver, CO: May 15-17

by AbbieKnight

The Environmental Leader & Energy Manager Conference (ELEMCON) features case studies that help attendees come to grips with the ever-increasing interaction among energy, sustainability, and environmen…

Filed under: Colorado

Colorado High Performance and Passive House Building Group

Keywords: Green Building,Energy,Energy Efficiency

0 replies | 1715 views | Posted on: 04/03/2018 | Last updated: 04/03/2018

Babson's Sustainability Forum: Defining the Future, March 29, Wellesley, MA

by Krishna Vansadia

Annual Babson Sustainability Forum: 29th March 2018 Ticket Price: $30 (General Admission) $10 (Student Admission) For Registration and more info: http://sustainability.babsonforum.com/ The for…

Filed under: Energy

Massachusetts Green Builders

0 replies | 1902 views | Posted on: 03/08/2018 | Last updated: 03/09/2018

Rebuild Green Expo at Santa Rosa Veterans Hall, February 23, 2018, CA

by AbbieKnight

FREE Event for the North Bay Fire Communities Education, information, and networking focused on resilient, affordable, community-centered “green” rebuilding options for the communities affected b…

California Green Building

Keywords: Green Building,rebuilding

0 replies | 1489 views | Posted on: 02/22/2018 | Last updated: 02/22/2018

Passive House MA Meeting, January 9, 6:30-8 pm, Boston

by Amy

Passive House January Meeting Building for an All-Renewable Future: The Passive House Primary Energy Renewable Framework Presented by Bronwyn Barry, RA, CPHD January 9, 2018 6:30 to 8 PM @ BSA Bos…

Filed under: Events

Related to: Other

Keywords: Boston

0 replies | 1799 views | Posted on: 01/05/2018 | Last updated: 01/07/2018

 

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