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Building Operator Certification: Smart Buildings Need Smart Operators

by SPEER (South-Central Partnership for Energy Efficiency as a Resource)

Did you know most buildings can cut total energy use by 5-30% while fully maintaining or improving both comfort and function? The national Building Operator Certification® (BOC) Program is the lea

Filed under: Facilities Management

Keywords: Energy Efficiency,HVAC,Lighting,Indoor Air Quality,lighting retrofits

0 replies | 5955 views | Posted on: 02/27/2019 | Last updated: 02/11/2023

Living Building Challenge 4.0: Pittsburgh, December 12 Pittsburgh, PA

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

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

Tiny House Fest, "Reimagining Human Spaces," October 27 (and tours on 10/26), Mad River Valley, Sugarbush, Warren, Vermont

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

The VISION of the fest is that the energy and values of existing, area enterprise be harnessed to generate attainable tiny housing options, and community spaces that support a prosperous reg

0 replies | 892 views | Posted on: 10/08/2019 | Last updated: 10/10/2019

Green California, Schools and Community Colleges, Oct 16-17, Pasadena California

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

The Summit is an annual meeting place for stakeholders from every part of the green school “ecosystem.” It’s an opportunity to meet the men and women who design and manage green scho

Filed under: Education

Related to: Facilities Management,Government Agencies and Initiatives ,Energy Management

California Green Building

Keywords: clean energy,Green Schools,Social Networking

0 replies | 1414 views | Posted on: 09/25/2019 | Last updated: 09/25/2019

Los Angeles Better Buildings Challenge 7th Annual Building Technology Showcase, August 9, Los Angeles, CA

by Gina Pryciak // Student

Join YPE at the Los Angeles Better Buildings Challenge on August 9th, to hear from LABBC Partners on how they’ve approached these issues – the challenges they encountered, their strat

Filed under: California

California Green Building

Keywords: Building Technology

0 replies | 1213 views | Posted on: 07/29/2019 | Last updated: 07/29/2019

Solar Focus 2019: November 20-21, Baltimore, MD

by AidanAnthony // Intern

Join MDV-SEIA at its annual conference, Solar Focus. Held this year in Baltimore, Maryland to celebrate the passage of Maryland’s increased Renewable Portfolio Standards.

Solar Focus brings t

Filed under: Washington, DC

0 replies | 1797 views | Posted on: 07/18/2019 | Last updated: 08/21/2019

NextGen Homes Construction Tour, August 15, Chattanooga, TN 12pm-1pm

by AidanAnthony // Intern

Join green|spaces for the next construction tour at the NextGen Homes. This tour will feature green infrastructure and foundation. The goal of this project is to educate builders, designers, students

Filed under: Other - Green Building Events

Developing Technologies

0 replies | 1443 views | Posted on: 06/26/2019 | Last updated: 06/26/2019

Sustainable SITES Review and Case Study, July 31, 3:00-5:00pm, St. Louis, MO

by Gina Pryciak // Student

The Sustainable SITES Initiative (SITES) defines what a sustainable site is and elevates the value of landscapes in the built environment. The SITES v2 Rating System is a set of guidelines and perform

Filed under: Missouri

Missouri Green Building

Keywords: Design,Environment,Sustainability

0 replies | 1527 views | Posted on: 06/13/2019 | Last updated: 06/13/2019

Free Basic Residential and Commercial HVAC Systems (Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning) Seminar, June 28, Torrance, CA 8am-12:30pm

by AidanAnthony // Intern

 

Southern California Edison, an electricity supply company, is partnering with the South Bay Environmetnal Services Center for a free seminar in Torrance, CA.

This seminar teaches the basi

Filed under: California

California Green Building

Keywords: Green Home,HVAC,Seminar

0 replies | 1418 views | Posted on: 06/05/2019 | Last updated: 06/10/2019

Inspire Speakers Series: Women+ in Green, June 6, Pittsburgh, PA

by AbbieKnight

Green Building Alliance is working to elevate Pittsburgh’s network of united, powerful, Women+ in Green

Day 1 – June 6: Inspire Speakers Series Presents: Women+ in Green

GBA’s

Filed under: Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania Sustainability Group

Keywords: Women in Green,networking

0 replies | 1721 views | Posted on: 05/16/2019 | Last updated: 05/16/2019

Healthy Building Summit, Wellness is the Bottom Line, USGBCMA/HBS, Monday, June 24, 9am-12:30pm

by Built Environment Plus (Formerly USGBC Massachusetts)

At our 2019 Healthy Buildings Summit, we’ll learn how Harvard is turning research into action by discussing the science behind our building products and how these materials affect our bodies and the

Filed under: Massachusetts

Massachusetts Green Builders

0 replies | 1991 views | Posted on: 04/25/2019 | Last updated: 04/25/2019

Local Environmental Action, Led by Massachusetts Climate Action Network (MCAN) and Toxics Action Center, April 27, Worcester, MA

by AbbieKnight

Bringing together community leaders, environmental justice advocates and activists from across the region to build skills, discuss new ideas, and be inspired for the work ahead, this will be 

Filed under: Massachusetts

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: Local Environmental Action

0 replies | 2031 views | Posted on: 03/25/2019 | Last updated: 03/28/2019

13th Annual CitiesAlive Green Roof & Wall Conference in NYC

by Chelsea W. // Student

Date: October 5-8, 2015 Location: New York City *Note: Early Bird registration ends June 30th Green roofs and walls have a vast but unrealized potential to address many of the fundamental challen…

Filed under: New York

Related to: Trade Shows and Events

New York Green Building Group

Keywords: New York Events

0 replies | 1392 views | Posted on: 06/17/2015 | Last updated: 06/17/2015

Special Event to Celebrate a New Netzero home for Marine Corps Veteran Marc Ewings and his Family, Worcester, MA - April 1, 1-3 pm

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Special Event to Celebrate a New Netzero home for the Ewings April 1, 2016, 1-3 pm 79 Kendig Street Worcester, MA Introductions by Tim Firment of Habitat for Humanity, MetroWest/Greater Worceste…

Filed under: Massachusetts

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: Massachusetts,National Grid,Habitat for Humanity,Worcester

0 replies | 2241 views | Posted on: 03/20/2016 | Last updated: 03/20/2016

Renewable Energy Standards—Mitigating Global Warming

by alicia2390 // Admin

Our crazy weather lately has me thinking about global warming, and about possible solutions. Did you know that the United States produces 25% of global warming greenhouse gases, even though we have o…

Filed under: Climate Change

0 replies | 787 views | Posted on: 03/01/2016 | Last updated: 03/01/2016

More Electric Vehicle Rebates in Massachusetts! $2 million in rebates added!

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Electric Vehicle Rebates Get an Additional $2M (Thanks to the Sierra Club for this information!) Great news! Massachusetts has added $2M to the Massachusetts Electric Vehicle (EV) rebate program. …

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: Transportation,Electric Vehicles, EV

0 replies | 1230 views | Posted on: 02/12/2016 | Last updated: 02/12/2016

How to Build a Passive House Effectively and Affordably January 27, 9 am - 1 pm- Green Building Alliance

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

How to Build a Passive House Effectively and Affordably Green Building Alliance January 27, 9 am - 1 pm, $75 Adam Cohen has completed more large-scale, market-rate Passive House projects than an…

Filed under: Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania Sustainability Group

0 replies | 790 views | Posted on: 01/26/2016 | Last updated: 01/26/2016

Boston Area Solar Association (BASEA): Open Forum, Sign-Making and Paris COP21 Conference Update, 12/10 7 pm

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Boston Area Solar Energy Association - 'Jobs, Justice, Climate' Open Forum, Sign-Making and Paris Conference Update Dec. 10th, 7pm This Thursday at Boston Area Solar Energy Association, somethin…

Filed under: Massachusetts

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: NESEA,BASEA,COP21

0 replies | 1194 views | Posted on: 12/08/2015 | Last updated: 12/08/2015

DONG Energy Announces Plans for a Massachusetts Offshore Wind Farm

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

According to the Boston Globe, global wind developer DONG Energy is proposing the largest offshore wind farm in America, south of Martha's Vineyard. The firm could be planning as many as 100 wind

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: Massachusetts,Wind energy,DONG Energy,Deepwater Wind

0 replies | 1875 views | Posted on: 11/16/2015 | Last updated: 01/09/2019

Sign Mass Climate Action Network's (MCAN) Petition to Governor Baker: More Clean Energy!

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Sign MCAN's Petition to Governor Baker to prioritize clean energy! http://www.massclimateaction.net/more_clean_energy Excerpts: Dear Governor Baker, More local and renewable energy, inclu…

Filed under: Environmental Activism

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: clean energy,Solar,Wind,Massachusetts Climate Action Network,Governor Baker

0 replies | 1337 views | Posted on: 10/19/2015 | Last updated: 10/19/2015

Stackable Solar Homes for City Streets - Great idea from the Solar Decathlon! (via Ecobuilding)

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Check out this stackable solar entry from the New York City College of Technology. The D.U.R.A (Diverse, Urban, Resilient and Adaptable) home is an infill location meant for city streets. The team …

Filed under: Solar Decathlon

New York Green Building Group

Keywords: Solar Decathlon

0 replies | 1426 views | Posted on: 09/29/2015 | Last updated: 09/29/2015

Green buildings the force behind sustainable cities

by Stella Ng'oma // Green building enthusiast

Climate change remains one of the biggest global challenges likely to affect livelihoods of future generations. There are different forces behind climate change that need to be addressed, and one of t…

Filed under: Climate Change

Keywords: Green Building,Climate Change

0 replies | 1080 views | Posted on: 09/07/2015 | Last updated: 09/07/2015

You might be eligible for a Heating Equipment Replacement Rebate! - Call by August 31st

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Early Heating Equipment Replacement Rebates are back for 2015! For a limited time only, the Mass Save Sponsoring utilities and energy efficiency service providers are offering generous rebates for …

Related to: Weather Barriers

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: Mass Save,Energy Efficiency Incentives and Rebates

0 replies | 1795 views | Posted on: 08/13/2015 | Last updated: 08/13/2015

Tour NYC's One Penn Plaza's Combined Heat and Power plant!

by Chelsea W. // Student

Join GreenHomeNYC for a special tour of New York City's One Penn Plaza's Combined Heat and Power plant! 6.2 megawatts of energy produced on the 12th floor of a midtown Manhattan office building! Prope…

Filed under: Energy

Related to: Safety,Trade Shows and Events

New York Green Building Group

Keywords: Energy,Green Building Tour,New York Events

0 replies | 1830 views | Posted on: 07/10/2015 | Last updated: 07/10/2015

 

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