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Sustainability Credential Soup, November 5, Chicago, IL

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

Come to participate in a panel discussion to learn how to obtain sustainability credentials and advance your career. Join as they explore various credentials through their line up of panelists.

Filed under: Certifications/Labels and Transparency

Illinois Green Building Group

Keywords: Green Building Certifications,Illinois,Chicago

0 replies | 1539 views | Posted on: 10/18/2019 | Last updated: 10/18/2019

"Ask an Electric Vehicle Owner" During a FREE Webinar/Panel, Hosted by Green Energy Consumers Alliance, May 13, 12-1pm EST

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

FREE Webinar, Hosted by Green Energy Consumers Alliance:

Thinking an electric vehicle (EV) is in you future, but want to learn more about these vehicles from experienced owners? Well look no furthe

Filed under: Electric Vehicles

Keywords: EV,Electric Vehicles

0 replies | 1473 views | Posted on: 05/05/2020 | Last updated: 05/05/2020

North American Offshore Wind Market Outlook (Online) Tuesday April 28, 2020 1pm ET

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

The United States offshore wind energy market remains poised for explosive growth, with over 23 GW of new installations expected to come online by 2029. Demand is supported by robust state level offsh

Keywords: Wind energy,Wind,Offshore Wind,Offshore Wind Energy

0 replies | 1174 views | Posted on: 04/22/2020 | Last updated: 04/22/2020

Free Webcast - Healthy Indoors Show: Healthy Home, Healthy Occupants - Managing COVID-19 Challenges, Thursday 4/9, 1 pm

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Healthy Home, Healthy Occupants:  Managing COVID-19 Challenges

HI Show April 9, 2020 — Healthy Home, Healthy Occupants:  Managing COVID-19 Challenges

Contractor and con

Filed under: Health and Air Quality

Buildings and Our Health - News and Information

Keywords: Healthy Buildings,Covid-19,Healthy Indoors

0 replies | 1668 views | Posted on: 04/07/2020 | Last updated: 04/07/2020

International Well Building Institute (IWBI) - Free Webcast Series - Part 1: IWBI's Global Community Response to the Novel Coronavirus, March 26

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

This webinar is offered at BOTH 10 am and 8 pm for your convenience.    

The International Well Building Institute (IWBI) is offering a set of FREE Webcasts relate to the coronavirus

Filed under: Health and Air Quality

Buildings and Our Health - News and Information

Keywords: Healthy Building,Health,Coronavirus,Covid-19

0 replies | 2202 views | Posted on: 03/22/2020 | Last updated: 03/25/2020

(Canceled) Creating Spaces for Pollinators and Hummingbirds, March 26, Smithfield, RI

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

The pollinators of the world are losing ground at an alarming rate. Discover what you can do on your property to encourage, assist, and help to save pollinators. You will look at food, nesting, and sh

Filed under: Environment

Related to: Training and Development Programs, Workshops,Information and Resources

Rhode Island Green Building

Keywords: Rhode Island,Gardening,Pollinators

0 replies | 1286 views | Posted on: 03/09/2020 | Last updated: 03/20/2020

7th Annual CxEnergy Conference & Expo (Now Virtual), April 6-9

by mkilmartin // Intern

Virtual CxEnergy (More Info Coming Soon!)

The 7th annual CxEnergy Conference & Expo, April 6-9, 2020 in San Diego, provides more topical, in-depth educational presentations than ever for c

Filed under: Energy

California Green Building

0 replies | 1824 views | Posted on: 02/21/2020 | Last updated: 03/27/2020

Green Heating And Cooling With Heat Pumps In West Concord, February 29, Concord, MA

by mkilmartin // Intern

Electrifying your home’s heating system with a heat pump is one of the most effective ways to reduce your overall carbon footprint and make your home more comfortable. Learn about cold-climate a

Filed under: Education

Massachusetts Green Builders

0 replies | 2080 views | Posted on: 01/31/2020 | Last updated: 02/01/2020

Zero Waste Events: Tips & Tools, February 12, Pittsburgh, PA

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

Join for an introduction to Zero Waste.  Speaker Kara Magoolaghan will present on the TRUE Zero Waste Rating System, how it relates to facility operations, and give anecdotal examples for ho

Technical Visit to Xiqu Centre, January 3, Hong Kong

by mkilmartin // Intern

Located on the eastern edge of the West Kowloon Cultural District, at the junction of Canton Road and Austin Road, the Xiqu Centre is directly accessible from the Hong Kong West Kowloon Station (Expre

Filed under: Green Facilities

Developing Technologies

0 replies | 1109 views | Posted on: 12/20/2019 | Last updated: 12/20/2019

2019 Urban Sustainability Tech Challenge Final Presentations, December 10, Chicago, IL

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

The CNT Urban Sustainability Tech Challenge brings people form across Chicago together to identify urban sustainability issues and devise community-driven solutions. The theme of the 2019 Challenge is

Filed under: Sustainable Communities and Developments

Related to: Penetrants,Development

Illinois Green Building Group

Keywords: Urban Development,Technology

0 replies | 1532 views | Posted on: 12/03/2019 | Last updated: 12/03/2019

Rethinking Technologies for Regenerative Indoor Environments, December 5, Venice, Italy

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

The 4-days Autumn 2019 COST RESTORE Training School “Rethinking technologies for regenerative indoor environment” is taking place in Venice on December 2-5th and is open to European profes

Filed under: Education

Related to: Education ,Training and Development Programs, Workshops

Keywords: green technology,Student,Teachers,Italy

0 replies | 1338 views | Posted on: 11/13/2019 | Last updated: 11/14/2019

Board of Building Regulation and Standards (BBRS) Hearing, November 5, 10 am - 1 pm, Boston

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

On Tuesday, November 5th, from 10 am-1 pm, the Board of Building Regulation and Standards (BBRS) is holding a public comment opportunity to hear from the public about the changes we want for

Massachusetts Green Builders

0 replies | 1211 views | Posted on: 10/31/2019 | Last updated: 10/31/2019

Heroes of Sustainability - Alliance for Sustainable Colorado, April 20, 2016 - Hyatt Regency, Denver

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Alliance for Sustainable Colorado Presents Heroes of Sustainability Award, 2016 5:30-9:30 pm 2016 Event Theme: Truth in Media Honoring Amy Goodman Host and Executive Producer, Democracy Now! …

Filed under: Colorado

Colorado High Performance and Passive House Building Group

0 replies | 1006 views | Posted on: 04/13/2016 | Last updated: 04/13/2016

LEED for Homes vs. Passive House - What's the difference? USGBC MA, 12/15, 8:30-10 am, Boston

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

LEED for Homes vs. Passive House - What's the difference? Thu, December 15, 2016 8:30 AM – 10:00 AM EST USGBC MA 50 Milk St 16th Floor "Edison" Room Boston, MA 02109 Come to our Passive…

Filed under: Massachusetts

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: Passive House,LEED for Homes

0 replies | 2046 views | Posted on: 12/01/2016 | Last updated: 12/01/2016

Smart Water-Smart Cities: A Cleantech Event - Thursday, December 1, 5:30 - 8:30 PM

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Smart Water-Smart Cities: A Cleantech Event Thursday, December 1, 5:30 - 8:30 PM Massachusetts Clean Energy Center 63 Franklin Street 3rd Floor Boston , MA 02110 Can Smart Water Technologies…

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: Cleantech,Water

0 replies | 806 views | Posted on: 11/08/2016 | Last updated: 11/08/2016

Love This Place Energy: An Efficient Home is a Cozy Home - December 1, 4:30 pm, The Alliance Center, Denver

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Love This Place Energy: An Efficient Home is a Cozy Home December 1, 2016, 4:30-7:30 In collaboration with the Denver Office of Sustainability, the Alliance for Sustainable Colorado is kicking o…

Filed under: Colorado

Colorado High Performance and Passive House Building Group

0 replies | 936 views | Posted on: 10/31/2016 | Last updated: 10/31/2016

Help Build What’s Next - Illinois - Workshop Series for Sustainable Building Leadership, November 8, 1:30-4:30 pm, Chicago

by EmmamHowe // Marketing/Green Policy Development

Help Build What’s Next - Chicago, Illinois November 14, 1:30-4:30 google 320 N Morgan St Chicago, IL 60607 Are you a Sustainable Building Leader, or... Do you Want to be? Check out thi…

Filed under: Illinois

Illinois Green Building Group

Keywords: Green Building,Healthy Building,Sustainability,google,cradle2cradle,BuildingGreen

0 replies | 1635 views | Posted on: 09/27/2016 | Last updated: 09/27/2016

14th International Conference on Green Buildings- Mumbai, IND (10/6-8)

by aahassonjee

The 14th International Conference on Green Buildings will be held at the Hotel Grand Hyatt in Mumbai, India on from October 6-8 this year! Registration and accommodation information can be found he…

Filed under: Events

India Green Building

0 replies | 760 views | Posted on: 09/12/2016 | Last updated: 09/12/2016

Electric Car Charging Stations Surpass Gas Stations in Japan

by JackSawyer // Student

A survey conducted by Nissan has found that there are now more electric charging stations than gas stations in Japan. The survey revealed that there are more than 40,000 electric stations in compariso…

Filed under: Transportation

Keywords: Survey,Japan,Electric Vehicles,Charging stations,nissan

0 replies | 2410 views | Posted on: 08/09/2016 | Last updated: 08/09/2016

TOMORROW: Green Tour of Village Elementary School

by EmmamHowe // Marketing/Green Policy Development

The USGBC NJ Green Schools Committee in collaboration with the NJ School Boards Association is pleased to present an educational tour of the Village Elementary School addition project in the West Wind…

SunEdison: Where Did It All Go Wrong? Lessons and impacts from the collapse of the world’s largest clean energy company.

by aahassonjee

SunEdison: Where Did It All Go Wrong? Lessons and impacts from the collapse of the world’s largest clean energy company. Just six months in, 2016 has been quite an exciting year: countries have …

Filed under: Energy

Keywords: clean energy,Solar,Renewable Energy,SunEdison

0 replies | 4242 views | Posted on: 07/09/2016 | Last updated: 10/08/2017

The MA Omnibus Bill: Will The Senate See A Bright Future For Renewable Energy In MA?

by EmmamHowe // Marketing/Green Policy Development

Today, Thursday, June 30th, the Massachusetts Senate is debating its version of the energy bill that passed through the MA House earlier this month. Whereas the House bill had required electrical util…

Filed under: Government Policies

Related to: Information and Resources ,Government Agencies and Initiatives ,State Agencies,State Initiatives

Keywords: Massachusetts,Solar,Wind energy,Energy Policy,Omnibus Bill,State Policy

0 replies | 2191 views | Posted on: 06/30/2016 | Last updated: 06/30/2016

A Window Into International Climate Policy

by EmmamHowe // Marketing/Green Policy Development

Since the 1970s, the climate community has worked tirelessly to establish a credible scientific basis for anthropogenic climate change. Though climate change deniers still exist, ever since the Intern…

Filed under: Government Policies

Related to: Education ,Government Agencies and Initiatives ,Information and Resources

Keywords: Climate Change,Energy Policy,COP21,climate policy,Paris Agreement,Climate News

0 replies | 4242 views | Posted on: 06/20/2016 | Last updated: 06/21/2016

SRECS: The Incentive for Commercial Buildings to Go Solar

by EmmamHowe // Marketing/Green Policy Development

As a commercial building owner, you can achieve significant short and long term savings by installing solar power. The benefits of solar include operational energy cost reductions, shrinking your carb

Filed under: Solar Incentives

Related to: Products

Keywords: Solar,SREC,Incentive

0 replies | 8349 views | Posted on: 06/02/2016 | Last updated: 05/13/2021

 

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