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Health and Wellness Roundtable: Flame Retardants, March 27, Boston

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

With Governor Baker’s veto of the recent bill banning certain flame retardants, it's clear that we must continue to educate and engage all members of the product supply chain. Join USGBC AT

Filed under: Massachusetts

Massachusetts Green Builders

0 replies | 1513 views | Posted on: 03/18/2019 | Last updated: 03/18/2019

Free Webinar, Webinar: Reducing Your Concrete’s Carbon Footprint, Hosted by USGBC Mountain Region, September 21, 12:30-1:30 PT

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Learn about the history of concrete ready mixes and cement use in construction, how an increasing focus on carbon reduction has affected the industry, and how you can reduce carbon in your concrete th

Colorado High Performance and Passive House Building Group

0 replies | 1178 views | Posted on: 09/07/2023 | Last updated: 09/07/2023

SPEER Annual Policy + Industry Workshop, September 14, Austin, Texas

by Hani // Social media manager

Join SPEER members, partners, and allies for two days of energy dialogue. SPEER discuss the changing energy landscape, regional grid issues, record setting demand, demand-side solutions as well as nat

Texas Green Building

0 replies | 933 views | Posted on: 08/21/2023 | Last updated: 08/21/2023

The Electrification Course for Professionals, Free and Online, August 29, 4-6 pm

by Hani // Social media manager

This webinar is in partnership with San Diego Gas and Electric (SDG&E). Everyone’s talking about electrification, but what’s a practical way to participate in this movement? Home perfo

California Green Building

0 replies | 1085 views | Posted on: 08/02/2023 | Last updated: 08/03/2023

ICSD 2024 : 12th International Conference on Sustainable Development, 11 -12 September Rome, Italy

by icsd

European Center of Sustainable Development in collaboration with Canadian Institute of Technology will organize the 12th ICSD 2024 International Conference on Sustainable Development, with particular

Free PG&E Webinar: Assembling the Zero Carbon Home, July 25, 9am-12pm PT

by himj // Student Of Green Building

Zero-carbon homes are on the fast track to mitigate climate change. Using less energy for space conditioning and hot water production throughout the year than conventional duel-fuel systems, zero-carb

California Green Building

0 replies | 1215 views | Posted on: 06/22/2023 | Last updated: 06/22/2023

GreenFin 2023, Sustainable Finance And Investing Event, June 26-28, Boston, Massachusetts

by Hani // Social media manager

Despite ESG frameworks and rankings’ imperfections, they are impacting billions of investments. And, hundreds of trillions more are needed to realize a just transition to a decarbonized global e

Massachusetts Green Builders

0 replies | 1832 views | Posted on: 06/06/2023 | Last updated: 06/07/2023

Complying with Healthy Indoor Air Standards - Free "Ask Me Anything" Webinar, Hosted by R-Zero, June 1, 10 am PT, 1 pm ET

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Both the CDC and ASHRAE announced plans to mandate healthy indoor air for every occupied space in new and existing buildings, and building additions.

"ASHRAE Standard 241P, Control of Inf

0 replies | 700 views | Posted on: 05/20/2023 | Last updated: 05/20/2023

Free Green Building Webinar: HSW Considerations for Large Vertical Openings, May 24, 12 pm ET

by samanthaklein // Intern

In this one-hour course, we’ll discuss flexible spaces that use large, vertical openings and their designs and customizations that can contribute to health, safety, and welfare of the building o

Filed under: Webinars

Keywords: Healthy Building,Design,Vertical Openings

0 replies | 1193 views | Posted on: 04/30/2023 | Last updated: 05/01/2023

Free PGE&E Webinar: Window Installation Procedures to Provide Real World Performance and Prevent Water Intrusion, May 16, 9-11am

by Hani // Social media manager

Window installation defects are one of the leading causes of water and moisture-related problems in residential construction. Recent Energy codes and even Passive House require continuous insulation.

California Green Building

0 replies | 1411 views | Posted on: 04/17/2023 | Last updated: 04/17/2023

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 | 1664 views | Posted on: 06/03/2019 | Last updated: 06/03/2019

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 | 1804 views | Posted on: 05/13/2019 | Last updated: 05/13/2019

Forum on Climate-Ready Buildings and Community Resilience in Affordable Housing, May 10, Boston, MA

by AbbieKnight

Hear from national and local resiliency experts and multifamily affordable housing developers about how they are preparing buildings and communities for extreme weather events, sea level rise, power o

Filed under: Massachusetts

Equity and Green Building

Keywords: Affordable Housing,Community Resilience,Climate-Ready Buildings

0 replies | 2052 views | Posted on: 04/10/2019 | Last updated: 04/11/2019

Healthy Materials Summit - Boston/Cambridge 11/14

by admin

Healthy Materials Summit November 14 - 7:30 am - 12 noon 5 Cambridge Center, Cambridge MA The goal of this summit is to inspire and empower institutional and commercial leaders, designers and bui…

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: Healthy Building Materials

0 replies | 1153 views | Posted on: 11/09/2014 | Last updated: 11/09/2014

100% Clean Energy by 2045? How You Can Help! February 28th in San Francisco, CA

by AbbieKnight

In September 2018, Governor Brown passed Senate Bill 100, that amended the renewable energy goals setting the mark of 100% Renewable Energy by 2045.

This mandate to completely eliminate carbon poll

Filed under: California

California Green Building

Keywords: clean energy,Energy Efficiency,Sustainable Living

0 replies | 1332 views | Posted on: 02/11/2019 | Last updated: 02/11/2019

Comprehensive Green Roof: Beyond Extensive and Intensive, February 11, 8:30-11 am, Boston

by ella.nielsen44 // Student

Learn how to maximize the environmental, social and financial benefit from green roofs. The decade-old U.S. green roof market is largely based on German technology. Advanced understanding has led

Filed under: Other Green Building - Other

Massachusetts Green Builders

0 replies | 1610 views | Posted on: 01/24/2019 | Last updated: 01/25/2019

FREE WEBINAR Hydrophobic Coatings: Improve Sustainability and Reduce Maintenance Costs, Wednesday, February 27, 2019 - 12:00pm to 1:00pm EST

by GreenCE Sustainable Design and Construction

In this one hour course, we will evaluate hydrophobic coating as a solution for many common problems encountered during the life-cycle of a building. Some of the easily recognized benefits of a protec

Filed under: Webinars

Keywords: coatings,hydrophobic

0 replies | 2280 views | Posted on: 01/16/2019 | Last updated: 01/16/2019

Erie Emerging 2030 District: Energy Efficiency Workshop, Dec 20, Erie, PA

by Aditya

This is the third in a series of bi-monthly workshops offered by the Erie Emerging 2030 District to help educate downtown organizations and businesses about energy efficiency opportunities.

Filed under: Energy

Pennsylvania Sustainability Group

Keywords: clean energy,Energy Efficiency,Sustainability

0 replies | 1658 views | Posted on: 12/05/2018 | Last updated: 12/05/2018

Women in Green: Sustaining Your Health, USGBC New York Upstate, December 11, Syracuse, NY

by Yishan

Join WCNY + Premier Events + U.S. Green Building Council NY Upstate for our inaugural event Women in Green: Sustaining Your Health

Self-care, wellness, and health are paramount for any woman.

Filed under: New York

New York Green Building Group

0 replies | 1259 views | Posted on: 11/17/2018 | Last updated: 11/17/2018

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 | 1768 views | Posted on: 08/28/2015 | Last updated: 08/28/2015

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 | 1999 views | Posted on: 07/27/2015 | Last updated: 07/27/2015

Support Solar Energy in Massachusetts - VoteSolar Petition

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Help VoteSolar Get the word out, and let Governor Baker know you support solar energy in Massachusetts! "Massachusetts is one of our nation’s solar leaders with enough installed to power more tha…

Filed under: Environmental Activism

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: Massachusetts,Solar Energy,Governor Baker

0 replies | 2142 views | Posted on: 06/27/2015 | Last updated: 06/27/2015

Western MA Green Consortium Meeting - Building Codes - June 10, 5 pm

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

The Western Mass Green Consortium's monthly Green Night information and networking event is coming up TOMORROW NIGHT on Wednesday, June 10 at 5:00 pm in the Clarion Hotel, Northampton. We are excite…

Filed under: Massachusetts

Related to: Cast Stone,Weather Barriers

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: Green Building,MassSave,NEEP,Building Codes

0 replies | 1419 views | Posted on: 06/09/2015 | Last updated: 06/09/2015

Massachusetts Community & Campus Sustainability Conference, April 16, Devens

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

The Pursuit of Sustainable Living Massachusetts Community & Campus Sustainability Conference April 16, 2015 8 am - 4:30 pm Devens Common Center, Devens, MA The annual Sustainable Communities …

Filed under: Massachusetts

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: Green Building,Sustainable Living,Campus Sustainability,Sustainable Communities

0 replies | 1650 views | Posted on: 03/24/2015 | Last updated: 03/24/2015

BULLITT FOUNDATION - Deep Green Program Manager (Seattle)

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

THE BULLITT FOUNDATION - Deep Green Program Manager The Bullitt Foundation seeks a talented, high-energy new staff member to join its Seattle-based team. Operating from the Bullitt Center, the new …

Filed under: Green Building Jobs

Keywords: Green Building,Green Building Jobs,Program Manager,Seattle

0 replies | 1780 views | Posted on: 02/02/2015 | Last updated: 02/02/2015

 

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