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Net Positive Symposium at the R. W. Kern Center: A Higher Education Event, June 19-20, Amherst, MA

by AidanAnthony // Intern

Hosted by Hampshire and Amherst Colleges, the second annual Net Positive Symposium is intended to promote networking collaborative learning, in th context of creating Living Buildings and Living

Massachusetts Green Builders

0 replies | 826 views | Posted on: 05/30/2019 | Last updated: 06/04/2019

USGBC LEED Green Associate Exam Prep Series, Spring 2023, Online, 4 Sessions Starting April 19, 5-7:30pm EDT

by Hani // Social media manager

USGBC is excited to offer this 4-session exam prep series designed to assist with your pursuit of a LEED Green Associate credential.

In this preparation you can meet with your colleagues from acros

0 replies | 1624 views | Posted on: 03/17/2023 | Last updated: 03/17/2023

Free Webinar: Electrify Efficiently: The Why and How of Home Performance for Electrification, April 4, 12-1:30 pm

by Hani // Social media manager

Join Electrify My Home (EMH) for the final session of the ‘lunch-and-learn’ webinar series focused on home electrification. The Electrify Efficiently webinar series highlights the tremendo

California Green Building

0 replies | 1187 views | Posted on: 03/01/2023 | Last updated: 03/02/2023

Leadership Lunch: Dr. Mark Berry and Jennifer Winn of Southern Company, March 14, 12-1 pm EDT, Atlanta, Georgia

by Hani // Social media manager

Southface Institute is a sustainable building nonprofit that strengthens equity and the environment by transforming residential and commercial structures at every stage of the building life cycle.

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

0 replies | 1894 views | Posted on: 02/17/2023 | Last updated: 02/18/2023

Free Online Event with Passive House Massachusetts: New Building Codes & Passive House: What Municipalities Need to Know. Feb 7, 12pm-1:30pm ET

by himj // Student Of Green Building

Massachusetts has updated it's building codes with a strengthened Stretch Code that goes into effect in 2023 - and introduced a new Specialized Opt-In Code that communities can begin opting i

Massachusetts Green Builders

0 replies | 1016 views | Posted on: 01/14/2023 | Last updated: 01/14/2023

Free Online Course (and Series): Air Sealing and Insulating Existing Homes: Developing a Workscope for Attic Efficiency Upgrades, January 25, 9-11AM

by himj // Student Of Green Building

Air sealing and insulating are foundational to high-performance homes, with numerous interactive benefits for the home and occupants. The Air Sealing and Insulating Existing Homes series will provide

0 replies | 1720 views | Posted on: 12/27/2022 | Last updated: 12/31/2022

Efficient and Healthy Schools Campaign Webinar Series: Energy Efficiency Plus Health, January 10, February 14, March 14

by samanthaklein // Intern

This is a three-part webinar series for school district staff. All three sessions must be attended. Info is as follows:

Jan 10th: What’s in Your Kit? Tools to Save Energy and Improve IEQ in S

Filed under: Webinars

Keywords: Healthy Building,Energy Efficiency,Education,Healthy Schools

0 replies | 1661 views | Posted on: 12/07/2022 | Last updated: 12/09/2022

Webinar: Helping Cities Lead By Example: the Public Buildings Portfolio Management Initiative, Thursday, September 12, 10-11am PDT/1-2pm EDT

by Connie NBI

Hundreds of cities, counties, and states around the country have set aggressive energy efficiency and climate goals. However, there is often a disconnect between these bold goals and the day-to-day op

Filed under: Webinars

Related to: Government Agencies and Initiatives ,Information and Resources ,Sustainable Communities and Developments

0 replies | 1422 views | Posted on: 08/29/2019 | Last updated: 08/31/2019

Material Strategies: What are the New Building Blocks of Sustainability? September 13, Seattle, WA

by Gina Pryciak // Student

In order to create sustainable spaces and places, we need to resolve two challenges. On the one hand, we have to mitigate the negative impact of our past and current material and product choices, thro

Filed under: Events

Keywords: Sustainability

0 replies | 914 views | Posted on: 08/04/2019 | Last updated: 08/14/2019

Job Posting: Beneficial State Foundation Positions Available: Deputy Director and Program Associate, Clean Vehicle Assistance Program

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Position Description, Deputy Director, Clean Vehicle Assistance Program:

The Deputy Director will lead the Clean Vehicle Assistance Program and potential expansion to related programs with collabor

Filed under: Green Building Jobs

Keywords: Green Jobs,Clean Vehicles,Clean Vehicle Assistance Program

0 replies | 1051 views | Posted on: 07/23/2019 | Last updated: 07/26/2019

West Michigan Sustainable Business August Forum: Sustainability at Consumers Energy with Patti Poppe, August 28, Grand Rapids

by AbbieKnight

West Michigan Sustainable Business Forum will host a luncheon and program featuring Sustainability at Consumers Energy with President and Chief Executive Officer Patti Poppe on Wednesday, August 28 at

Michigan Green Building

Keywords: clean energy,Sustainability

0 replies | 2069 views | Posted on: 07/09/2019 | Last updated: 07/10/2019

LEED Fellow Education Series: "LEEDfulness" feat. Erik Ring, June 27, Irvine, CA

by AbbieKnight

In the spirit of the recent best seller Factfulness by Hans Rosling, LEED Fellow Erik Ring, Director of Engineering at LPA, will reflect back on twenty years of LEED buildings, discuss the state of gr

Filed under: California

California Green Building

Keywords: LEED

0 replies | 1394 views | Posted on: 06/19/2019 | Last updated: 06/19/2019

Best of Greenbuild: Building the First LEED Platinum City Panel and Webinar, July 17, Jacksonville, FL

by Gina Pryciak // Student

Join USGBC Florida for the monthly Best of Greenbuild Webcast series. Greenbuild 2018 sessions will be rebroadcasted throughout the year until Greenbuild 2019 takes place November

Filed under: Webinars

Florida Green Building Group

Keywords: Green Building,Green Communities,Webinar,Sustainability,LEED Platinum,LEED for Cities

0 replies | 2362 views | Posted on: 06/07/2019 | Last updated: 06/07/2019

Massachusetts Clean Energy Day, May 5th - Activities run 12 - 4:30 pm at the State House

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Tuesday, May 5, 2015 - 12:00 to 4:30 pm Massachusetts State House 24 Beacon Street, Boston, MA Join NECEC for our 4th Annual Massachusetts Clean Energy Day on May 5 at the Grand Staircase of the …

Filed under: Massachusetts

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: Massachusetts Clean Energy Center,New England Clean Energy Council

0 replies | 1436 views | Posted on: 04/29/2015 | Last updated: 04/29/2015

3-Day GRIHA V Training Programme at Bengaluru, India, May 29-31

by AbbieKnight

A three-day intensive training programme is being organized by GRIHA Council on 29th to 31st May, 2019 in Bangalore to give a detailed understanding of the GRIHA (Green Rating for Integrated Habitat A

Filed under: India

India Green Building

Keywords: Training,GRIHA

0 replies | 1879 views | Posted on: 05/11/2019 | Last updated: 05/11/2019

An Evergreen Conversation: WELL & Fitwel, April 24, Boston, MA

by AbbieKnight

With LEED certification trending towards the industry standard, the new construction and fit-out market is also starting to focus on occupant and environmental health. The WELL and Fitwel certificatio

Filed under: Massachusetts

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: LEED,Fitwel,WELL

0 replies | 2083 views | Posted on: 04/09/2019 | Last updated: 04/09/2019

CalGreen Seminars, March 29, 10am - 4pm, SanDiego, CA

by ella.nielsen44 // Student

2019 Updates to CALGreen and the Energy Code, get prepared for the latest changes to California’s green building standards!

New Rules Forward California’s Commitment to Green Building

Filed under: California

California Green Building

Keywords: Green Building,Energy Efficiency,Energy Codes,CALGreen

0 replies | 1444 views | Posted on: 03/14/2019 | Last updated: 03/14/2019

Webinar: A Bold New Vision for Housing Policy in the U.S., Thursday, February 11, 2 pm EST

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

An Investment In Opportunity: A Bold New Vision for Housing Policy in the U.S. Thursday, February 11, 2016 2pm EST Enterprise Community Partners In early February, Enterprise will release An Inve…

Filed under: Webinars

Related to: Flushometers

Equity and Green Building

Keywords: Affordable Housing,Healthy Housing,Affordable Green Housing

0 replies | 1246 views | Posted on: 02/02/2016 | Last updated: 02/02/2016

Come Celebrate at USGBC's Annual General Meeting, 1/21/2016 5:30 PM- 7:30 PM

by NSchepis // Student at Bridgewater State

USGBC’s Annual General Meeting January 21st, 2016 5:30 PM through 7:30 PM The meeting brings the mission back to life and celebrates the progress that has been made. The USGBC will recognize the…

Filed under: Massachusetts

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: USGBCMA

0 replies | 1319 views | Posted on: 01/07/2016 | Last updated: 01/10/2016

PARIS 2015: World Leaders Must #ActOnClimate - Virtual March on Paris by Care2Petitions

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Join a virtual March on Paris, and send your message to world leaders at the COP21 Climate Change Conference. http://www.thepetitionsite.com/tell-a-friend/18318318 Due to recent tragic events, p…

Filed under: Environmental Activism

Keywords: Climate Change,COP21,Care2 Petitions

0 replies | 1605 views | Posted on: 11/24/2015 | Last updated: 11/24/2015

Issues of Controversy in Green Building Policy - Webinar Series by the International Future Living Institute

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

A series of webinars that lay the foundation for local policy efforts by exploring three hot topics in the advocacy world: December 2, 9-10am PST: Certified Wood & Green Building Examining the …

Filed under: Webinars

Keywords: Green Building,LCA,EPDs,HPDs,Declare,Certified Wood,Chemicals,Healthy Buildings

0 replies | 1377 views | Posted on: 10/31/2015 | Last updated: 11/02/2015

INhouse at the Solar Decathlon 2015

by SolarCalPoly // INhouse is an intuitive, interactive, and integrated approach to net-zero residential design in Coastal California

INhouse is intelligently designed to respond to the conditions of the climate in coastal California, such that the majority of its needs for heating, cooling, and lighting are addressed architectural…

Recycled Kitchens, Salvaged Splendor

by Chelsea W. // Student

The New York Times recently posted an article about how different organizations in New York are recycling used kitchen appliances. Organizations like Green Demolition and BIG Reuse, are in the busines…

EnerScore - Aiming to Rate every US Home on Energy Efficiency

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Congrats Brian and Kenn of Massachusetts-based Enerscore. Nice article in FastCompany! "Greater transparency in how much energy homes are wasting might provide a boost to the market. If we knew…

Filed under: Green Building News

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: Energy Efficiency,Real Estate,EnerScore,Green Homes

0 replies | 2710 views | Posted on: 07/27/2015 | Last updated: 07/27/2015

Cleantech Open Class of 2015 - 34 Companies Changing the Sustainable World

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Congratulations to Cleantech Open Northeast’s 2015 class of 34 companies developing clean technologies to rock the sustainable world: http://northeast.cleantechopen.org/en/challenge/cleantech-open-n

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: Cleantech Open Northeast,Sustainability,Greenbiz

0 replies | 2869 views | Posted on: 06/26/2015 | Last updated: 06/26/2015

 

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