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NECEC Strategic Partner Network Grid Modernization Summit, April 14, Boston

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Across the Northeast states have been advancing the electrical grid to handle the influx of dynamic and distributed supply from renewable energy sources and an increasingly dynamic load driven with th

Massachusetts Green Builders

0 replies | 1362 views | Posted on: 04/07/2022 | Last updated: 04/07/2022

Fundamentals of Building Science, Online Training with Southface Institute, August 6

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

This one-day training combines key elements of Southface’s Basic Building Science and Applied Building Science courses, providing a great introduction to many of the core concepts that run throu

Georgia on My Mind - Green Building, Sustainable Products and Building Practices

0 replies | 800 views | Posted on: 07/24/2024 | Last updated: 07/24/2024

Free Webinar: Academic ESG Research: Enhancing Green Building Practices in Illinois, July 22, 12-1pm

by Hani // Social media manager

Join Illinois Green for an examination of how Illinois universities are advancing cutting edge research on environmental, social, and governance (ESG) investments in the built environment.

Thi

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Illinois Green Building Group

0 replies | 896 views | Posted on: 06/27/2024 | Last updated: 06/28/2024

Planning Your Home Electrification Project – Free 2 Part Webinar Series, July 15 & 22, 4:30-6 pm PT

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

How can you make your home healthier, safer, more efficient, more comfortable and more resilient? This two-part class will equip homeowners to manage their own electrification project with a full unde

California Green Building

0 replies | 1045 views | Posted on: 06/07/2024 | Last updated: 06/07/2024

Women in Cleantech and Sustainability (WCS): NY Chapter Inaugural Event, June 26, 5:30-8 pm

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Join Women in Cleantech and Sustainability (WCS) to celebrate the launch of WSC's New York City Chapter. This event, co-chaired by Emily Porro of The Bliss Group and Kirpa Grewal of WCS, will

New York Green Building Group

0 replies | 792 views | Posted on: 05/24/2024 | Last updated: 05/24/2024

Free Webinar: Thinking Differently About Adding Light to Outdoor Nighttime Environments, May 30, 9am-10:30am

by Hani // Social media manager

In this introductory class, we learn about a new approach to outdoor lighting that takes into account reducing light pollution and minimizing lighting to use only what's needed for the lighting go

California Green Building

0 replies | 682 views | Posted on: 05/03/2024 | Last updated: 05/03/2024

RE+ Texas, May 14-15, Houston, Texas

by Hani // Social media manager

Since its debut in San Antonio, Texas in 2016, RE+ Texas has garnered the attention of industry leaders and professionals from all cross-sections of the clean energy industry. Since its inception, the

Texas Green Building

0 replies | 715 views | Posted on: 04/17/2024 | Last updated: 04/17/2024

NYC Passive Design/Build™️ Boot Camp, April 22 - 25, Brooklyn, NY

by Hani // Social media manager

4 days of in-person, hands-on, building science deep dive + optional Exam to become a PHI Certified Passive House Tradesperson (CPHT). 

At Brooklyn Navy Yard -- Dating back to the 1800s, this

New York Green Building Group

0 replies | 731 views | Posted on: 04/02/2024 | Last updated: 04/22/2024

Free Webinar: How Commercial Solar Drives Residential Demand, March 27, 5 pm ET

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Most purchasing decisions are affected by social influence, and solar panels are no exception. If you own a solar business, you’ve probably seen social influence in action between homeowners&mda

Massachusetts Green Builders

0 replies | 700 views | Posted on: 03/16/2024 | Last updated: 03/16/2024

Online Energy Upgrade Workshop, Hosted by UF/IFAS Extension Sarasota County, August 22, 6 pm

by gracemorrison

Attend this 1-hour workshop where you'll learn energy-, water-, and cost-saving strategies at home. Attendees will receive a free Do-It-Yourself Energy Saving Kit (one per household) that includes

Buildings and Our Health - News and Information

0 replies | 761 views | Posted on: 06/15/2022 | Last updated: 07/27/2022

The 31st Annual Energy Fair, Custer, WI, June 24-26

by gracemorrison

The MREA (Midwest Renewable Energy Association) invites you to join us in this celebration and exploration of renewable energy, and sustainable living. Each year, The Fair brings 11,500+ attendee

Wisconsin Green Building Group

0 replies | 836 views | Posted on: 06/06/2022 | Last updated: 06/06/2022

Free Green Building Webinar: A Clean Slate: Hygienic Public Restroom Design with WELL v.2, June 15, 12 - 1 pm ET

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Now more than ever, public restrooms must be clean and comfortable for all users. However, exactly what that looks like has been up for debate. Join us in this one-hour course as we make the case for

0 replies | 1528 views | Posted on: 05/24/2022 | Last updated: 05/24/2022

Online Event: Wipe Out Waste: Mad Architecture Employs Radical Circularity, May 5, 12 pm EDT

by samanthaklein // Intern

A contemporary office building in Oslo is designed and built of 80% recycled materials.

A wooden railing from an old public swimming pool is transplanted as a new staircase. A ceiling grate from a

Filed under: Webinars

Keywords: Waste,Recycled Materials,Circularity,Oslo

0 replies | 898 views | Posted on: 04/28/2022 | Last updated: 04/28/2022

Greenovate Boston, Climate Ready South Boston Open House, March 6, 6-8pm- Boston's Children's Museum

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Climate Ready Boston is the Mayor's ongoing initiative to help the City grow and prosper in the face of climate change. Protecting South Boston from sea level rise and coastal flooding is a priority. …

Filed under: Massachusetts

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: Climate Change,Climate Ready Boston

0 replies | 981 views | Posted on: 02/28/2018 | Last updated: 02/28/2018

Free Green Building Webinar: Sustainable + Contemporary Commercial Restroom Materials, April 7, 12 pm EDT

by samanthaklein // Intern

When designing a restroom or other space, professionals are often faced with the challenge of selecting materials that function, appeal to the senses, and contribute to green building initiatives. Thi

Filed under: Green Janitorial

Keywords: Healthy Building Materials,Facilities Management,Eco Friendly Restrooms

0 replies | 1093 views | Posted on: 03/19/2022 | Last updated: 03/19/2022

Webinar: Sustainably Made in America – Sustainability in Action Roundtable, March 11, 11 am EST

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

As COVID-19 exposed critical vulnerabilities in supply chains the world over and consumers continue to feel the effects, more people are asking, “Where are my goods coming from and what are the

Georgia on My Mind - Green Building, Sustainable Products and Building Practices

0 replies | 1280 views | Posted on: 02/26/2022 | Last updated: 02/26/2022

Free Webinar: Reducing Barriers to Department of Energy (DOE) Opportunities, January 26, 2:30 pm EST

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Are you interested in growing your small minority business with support from the Department Of Energy?

In 2022, DOE will be facilitating diversified Technical Assistance & Training Webinars to

Filed under: Green Building Jobs

Keywords: Department of Energy,Equity

0 replies | 1171 views | Posted on: 01/20/2022 | Last updated: 01/20/2022

USGBC NCR-MD Webinar: Leadership Panel: ESG, Green Building & LEED, January 26, 11:30 am EST

by samanthaklein // Intern

Leading U.S. corporations and institutions are under increasing pressure to demonstrate their progress toward Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) goals. LEED helps building owners and operators

Filed under: Government Agencies and Initiatives

Keywords: LEED,Sustainable Communities Initiative,Leadership

0 replies | 1984 views | Posted on: 12/21/2021 | Last updated: 12/22/2021

Webinar: Multifamily Passive Building - Lessons learned, May 29, 1-2 pm ET

by YijunW

Presenter: Katrin Klingenberg, PHIUS Executive Director & Co-Founder Over the past decade, awareness and understanding of passive building design methods and performance standards has grown dramati…

Filed under: Webinars

0 replies | 1376 views | Posted on: 05/19/2018 | Last updated: 05/22/2018

Harvard Study: We are Smarter in Green Buildings- Cognitive Scores Are 101 Percent Higher in Enhanced Green Building

by YijunW

Researchers from Harvard University's Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health have investigated how green buildings positively affect health and cognitive function. The research simulated indoor

Filed under: Studies/Surveys

0 replies | 5052 views | Posted on: 05/15/2018 | Last updated: 02/18/2023

The World Green Building Council Congress 2018, June 3, Toronto, Canada

by YijunW

The World Green Building Council Congress 2018 will be held in Toronto, Canada, in June, in partnership with the Canada Green Building Council’s (CaGBC) Building Lasting Change conference. Titled…

Filed under: Other - Green Building Events

0 replies | 1005 views | Posted on: 05/06/2018 | Last updated: 05/06/2018

"I​s Your Client's House Making them Sick?" Webinar, GreenHome Institute, May 2, 12-1:15 EDT (Free, Donations also accepted)

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Indoor air quality issues and smart ventilation strategies for automatically maintaining excellent air quality are presented. The cost of poor ventilation in terms of illness and productivity dioxide …

Filed under: Health and Air Quality

Keywords: Healthy Housing

0 replies | 1312 views | Posted on: 05/01/2018 | Last updated: 05/01/2018

Living Future's Workshop, Sharing Stories: Sustainability, Health and Equity in Affordable Housing, May 1, 2018, Portland, OR

by YijunW

As with most professional events, a powerful part of the Affordable Housing Summit often occurs in the minutes before and after the proceedings themselves. Participants meet, introduce themselves, and…

0 replies | 686 views | Posted on: 04/23/2018 | Last updated: 04/23/2018

Free SustainaVille Wind & Solar Tour with Handmade Candy Tasting, April 28, 10:30-12:30pm, Wrentham, MA

by YijunW

Join a free tour of wind & solar generators at Mount St. Mary's Abbey in Wrentham, MA. Saturday, April 28th - 10:30am Drive yourself, or take our free bus from Somerville High School Atrium - leav…

Massachusetts Green Builders

0 replies | 646 views | Posted on: 04/12/2018 | Last updated: 04/12/2018

Western Massachusetts Green Coalition (WMGC) Green Job Fair, April 11, Northampton

by AbbieKnight

Showcase for Businesses & Colleges Developing Green Careers Together! Sign up today to reserve a table, advertise your company & post your jobs on the Flyer! ($25 donation requested) Free Snacks!

Filed under: Massachusetts

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: Green Jobs,Green Careers

0 replies | 1487 views | Posted on: 03/14/2018 | Last updated: 03/16/2018

 

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