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Bethesda Green's Be Green Hub Summer Pitch Event, June 17, Bethesda, MD

by AbbieKnight

The Be Green Hub identifies and nurtures green, social impact for-profit start-ups. They look for businesses aligned with their vision for a sustainable, impactful, and purposeful economy.

Joi

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Filed under: Events

Keywords: Bethesda Green,Startups,sustainable companies

0 replies | 2072 views | Posted on: 05/26/2019 | Last updated: 05/28/2019

Solar + Storage Mexico, April 17-19, Guadalajara, Jalisco

by Hani // Social media manager

SOLAR + STORAGE MEXICO is a leading exhibition specializing in the energy storage and solar technology sectors in Mexico and North America. This event presents and explores the technolo

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0 replies | 696 views | Posted on: 03/22/2024 | Last updated: 03/25/2024

Free Webinar: Home Solar: The Time is NOW! March 19, 7-8 pm ET

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

In this virtual PlugIN talk, Sam Kooharian, Energy Advisor for EnergySage, gives a quick overview of solar power and discusses why now is an optimal time for home solar installation, including he

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Massachusetts Green Builders

0 replies | 909 views | Posted on: 03/05/2024 | Last updated: 03/05/2024

Free Webinar: Getting a Handle on Clean Hydrogen, March 5, 11am EST

by Hani // Social media manager

Using hydrogen as an energy carrier is gaining momentum as successful innovation, industry interest, and federal investment align. Join this webinar to explore the clean hydrogen landscape, learn abou

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Filed under: Webinars

0 replies | 1007 views | Posted on: 02/16/2024 | Last updated: 02/16/2024

Finding Paths Forward: Ideas for When We Disagree in the Green Building Industry

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

It was energizing to receive quite a few positive responses to Rate It Green’s New Year’s email.  Some people were appreciative of our efforts to bring the green building community to

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Filed under: Other Green Building - Other

0 replies | 1369 views | Posted on: 01/28/2024 | Last updated: 08/23/2024

Free Webinar: Elements of a Whole House Assessment: The Home Energy Audit Explained, February 13, 9-11am EST

by Hani // Social media manager

Measured Home Performance is different from other approaches to saving energy and making money in the home improvement industry. The principal difference is the measured results of home perf

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Filed under: Webinars

0 replies | 1246 views | Posted on: 01/05/2024 | Last updated: 01/05/2024

Free Webinar: Batteries: Options and Implementation for a Building’s Energy Storage System, January 24, 10-11:15 am PST

by Hani // Social media manager

Whether you’re interested in resiliency and cost savings for a home or simply meeting energy codes for new construction, understanding battery storage is increasingly important for the building

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Filed under: Webinars

California Green Building

0 replies | 1343 views | Posted on: 12/07/2023 | Last updated: 12/07/2023

Free Better Buildings Webinar: Storing and Saving: Using Thermal Energy Storage in Commercial Buildings, December 19, 11 am EST

by samanthaklein // Intern

Thermal energy storage can contribute to both energy savings and load flexibility in buildings and is an effective way to improve your building’s system and loads. Join this webinar to learn mor

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Filed under: Webinars

Keywords: Energy Efficiency,Energy Storage,Thermal Energy,Commercial Buildings

0 replies | 1544 views | Posted on: 11/22/2023 | Last updated: 11/22/2023

GPRO Fundamentals of Building Green, Online, December 6, 9 am - 2 pm ET

by lc // Associate, Education O&D at Urban Green Council

Course overview

In GPRO Fundamentals of Building Green, you will learn how to see buildings differently and discover strategies to make them efficient, healthy and resilient.

What you&

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Related to: Education ,Continuing Education Programs,Online Courses

New York Green Building Group

Keywords: Green Building,AIA credits,GPRO,GPRO Certification,Urban Green Council

0 replies | 1392 views | Posted on: 11/08/2023 | Last updated: 11/09/2023

2019 Evanston Streets Alive & Green Living Festival, September 8, Evanston, IL

by AidanAnthony // Intern

On September 8, 2019, Streets Alive will take place on a mile of Main Street, from Chicago Avenue to Crown Park. The street will be open for walking, biking, playing, art and community. For this one d

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Filed under: Illinois

Illinois Green Building Group

0 replies | 1701 views | Posted on: 07/22/2019 | Last updated: 07/22/2019

Building Science for Carpenters: Peers, Beers, and Networking July 30, Newton, MA

by AidanAnthony // Intern

Join other carpenters, builders, and construction professionals for an evening of networking, presentations, and discussion on building science and construction techniques for high-performance buildin

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Filed under: Massachusetts

Massachusetts Green Builders

0 replies | 1370 views | Posted on: 07/03/2019 | Last updated: 07/07/2019

Zero Emissions All-Electric Multifamily Construction Guide

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

"A Zero Emissions All-Electric Multifamily Construction Guide" showscases California’s mixed-use midrises, Atlanta’s pool-side rentals, luxury condos in Hawaii and Florida, Passi

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Filed under: Guidelines, Resource Guides, Handbooks

Keywords: Multifamily,Multifamily Housing,Zero Emissions,All-Electric,Electrification

0 replies | 6663 views | Posted on: 06/17/2019 | Last updated: 02/09/2023

Certified Green Real Estate Professional Course, June 25-26, San Francisco, CA

by Gina Pryciak // Student

Created for the National Association of Real Estate Brokers (NAREB) Realtists members, this course was created to address helping buyers improve the efficiency of their new home purchased to lower the

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Filed under: California

California Green Building

Keywords: Green Building,Climate Change,Real Estate,Green Building Policy,Green Real Estate

0 replies | 1738 views | Posted on: 06/06/2019 | Last updated: 06/06/2019

From Emerging Green Building Professionals to Industry Leaders, Urban Green Council, NY - May 5, 6 - 8 pm

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

From Emerging Green Building Professionals to Industry Leaders - May 5, 6 - 8 pm Designtex 200 Varick Street (8th Floor) New York, NY 10014 For over 10 years, NY Urban Green's Emerging Professio…

Filed under: New York

New York Green Building Group

Keywords: Urban Green Council NY,Emerging Green Professionals

0 replies | 1695 views | Posted on: 04/26/2015 | Last updated: 04/26/2015

Solar Summit 2019, May 14-15, Scottsdale, Arizona

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Now in its 12th year, Solar Summit defines the latest industry needs for installers, developers, system manufacturers, financiers and regulators. With hundreds of high-caliber attendees, this eve

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Filed under: Events

0 replies | 982 views | Posted on: 05/01/2019 | Last updated: 05/01/2019

mindful Materials - Commit to Change Seattle, Wednesday, May 1, 7:30-9 am PDT

by mindful MATERIALS

If we change the way products are made and the way buildings are designed, we can positively impact the health of the population and the planet.

Every architect, designer and contractor looking for

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Filed under: Certifications/Labels and Transparency

0 replies | 1516 views | Posted on: 04/05/2019 | Last updated: 04/05/2019

Cleantech Open 2019 Boston Kickoff Party, March 21, 5:30pm, Somerville, MA

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Please join Cleantech Open Northeast in celebrating the launch of the 2019 Cleantech Open accelerator! Cleantech Open welcomes all entrepreneurs, students, investors, savvy technologists, and any

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Filed under: Massachusetts

Massachusetts Green Builders

0 replies | 1900 views | Posted on: 03/12/2019 | Last updated: 03/12/2019

Colorado USGBC Holiday Awards Gala, December 1, 5:30-7:30 pm

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Colorado USGBC Holiday Awards Gala December 01, 2015 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM SPACE Gallery 400 Santa Fe Drive Denver, CO Celebrate a successful year of …

Colorado High Performance and Passive House Building Group

Keywords: USGBC CO

0 replies | 1121 views | Posted on: 11/22/2015 | Last updated: 11/22/2015

GreenbuildX Boston is coming! December 12th - Stay tuned for more details

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

GreenbuildX Boston In the spirit of the USGBC National Convention, USGBC MA will be holding a one-day educational green building summit. The event is planned for Saturday, 12/12/15 from 9-6pm and w…

Filed under: Massachusetts

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: Boston,Greenbuild,GreenbuildX

0 replies | 1511 views | Posted on: 10/30/2015 | Last updated: 10/30/2015

Green Building Tour at UMASS Amherst, and USGBC Green Social - October 28! 5 - 7 pm

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Integrative Learning Center Tour and USGBC Green Social - October 28! 5 - 7 pm UMASS Amherst 5:00PM Tour departs from east lobby of ILC; 6:00pm Green Building Social Hour in the Physical Plan…

Filed under: Massachusetts

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: Green Building Tour,UMASS Amherst

0 replies | 1562 views | Posted on: 10/07/2015 | Last updated: 10/07/2015

Oh gross - Sign this Petition to stop Organic Crops from being watered with FRACKING waste

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

From Care2: Farmers are using fracking or oil drilling wastewater (leftover from oil/gas wells)! The USDA bans petroleum-derived fertilizers in organic standards, but the same rules don't apply to …

Filed under: Environmental Activism

Keywords: Fracking,Care2 The Petition Site

0 replies | 1684 views | Posted on: 09/10/2015 | Last updated: 09/10/2015

Green Energy 2015 - Conference and Expo, Sept 21- 21, Orlando Florida

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Green Energy-2015 aims to promote collaborative research network between academia and industry. Topics include Renewable Energy Systems and Sources, Energy conservation and management, Hybrid Renewabl…

Filed under: Florida

0 replies | 860 views | Posted on: 08/22/2015 | Last updated: 08/22/2015

Job Opening: The Harvard Center for Green Buildings and Cities - Post Doctoral Fellow

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Post Doctoral Fellow: Urban Planning or Design The Harvard Center for Green Buildings and Cities seeks a motivated postdoctoral fellow with a Ph.D. in urban planning or design to conduct original r…

Filed under: Green Building Jobs

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: Green Building Jobs

0 replies | 1946 views | Posted on: 07/21/2015 | Last updated: 07/21/2015

Join NESEA on a Pro Tour of the first Passive House in Wayland, MA: August 7, 1-5:30 pm

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Pro Tour of the First Passive House in Wayland, MA Friday, August 7, 2015 - 1:00pm to 5:30pm Join NESEA on a Pro Tour of the first Passive House in Wayland, MA! The tour of this 2,500 square fo…

Filed under: Massachusetts

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: NESEA,Passive House,Wayland, Massachusetts

0 replies | 2367 views | Posted on: 06/23/2015 | Last updated: 07/28/2015

NMR Group looking for a Research Associate

by Chelsea W. // Student

NMR is currently seeking candidates for a Research Associate I position. They are a small but expanding consulting firm specializing in evaluation of energy efficiency and renewable energy programs. T…

Filed under: Green Building Jobs

Related to: Plumbing

Emerging Green Professionals

0 replies | 1571 views | Posted on: 05/29/2015 | Last updated: 05/29/2015

 

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