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Brooklyn Brownstone DER, December 13, Brooklyn, NY

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

Project Details

  • Units:  2
  • Type of Construction:  DER (completed July 2018)
  • Square footage: 3,000
  • 10 kw roof-mounted PV array, offsetting more than 100% of energy d

Passive House Verification Online Workshop: What to Expect When You're Expecting a Passive House, May 21, 12 pm EST

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

This presentation focuses on the technical requirements of PHIUS verification for both single family and multifamily dwellings. While some requirements, such as blower door testing, are generally well

Filed under: Passive House

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: Passive House

0 replies | 917 views | Posted on: 05/19/2020 | Last updated: 05/19/2020

Offshore Wind Summit: Bringing the Power to Market, June 18-19 (Now Virtual)

by samanthaklein // Intern

Offshore wind is predicted to expand immensely as it transforms into a new mainstream energy source. Already a staple in Europe, this sustainable resource may attract $1 trillion of cumulative investm

Filed under: Wind

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: Wind energy,US Offshore Energy,Offshore Wind

0 replies | 1832 views | Posted on: 05/01/2020 | Last updated: 06/04/2020

Webinar - Solar + Storage: A Guide for Local Governments, Hosted by SustainableCT, April 20, 2-3pm EDT

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

The pairing of solar energy and energy storage technologies presents several opportunities of increased value for communities. This webinar provides an introduction into the topic including markets, t

Filed under: Energy

Connecticut Green Building

Keywords: Solar,Solar Energy,Energy Storage,SolSmart

0 replies | 839 views | Posted on: 04/18/2020 | Last updated: 04/18/2020

Stephanie Horowitz of ZeroEnergy Design, Interviewed by Architectural Digest on Architecture and Climate Change

by Rate It Green Team

Stephanie Horowitz, Managing Director at ZeroEnergy Design, a Rate It Green Member, was recently interviewed for an article by Elizabeth Stamp of Architectural Digest: “How the Architecture Indu

Filed under: Architects

Keywords: Green Building,Architecture,Netpositive Energy

0 replies | 2857 views | Posted on: 04/03/2020 | Last updated: 02/06/2023

Urban Green Council Summer Member Reception & Service Awards, June 4, NYC

by mkilmartin // Intern

Join Urban Green Council in recognizing the incredible contributions of our volunteers at our 2020 Service Awards and Summer Member Reception. Catch up with friends in the green building com

New York Green Building Group

0 replies | 892 views | Posted on: 03/18/2020 | Last updated: 03/18/2020

Celebrate Earth Day Online with R.W. Kern Center & NESEA, "Carbon Drawdown Now!," April 22, 5-6:30 pm

by Kern Center // 17th Certified Living Building

** To help prevent the spread of COVID-19, theseEarth Day plans are now online **

Come together and celebrate Earth Day from home with an interactive webinar presented by the R.W. Kern Center

Filed under: Events

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: Earth Day

0 replies | 1910 views | Posted on: 03/06/2020 | Last updated: 04/17/2020

Event: Advocacy Summit: Passive House as the Platform for Net-Zero, Electrification and Carbon-Free Buildings, March 10, Boston

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

(For more information, see the event post in our MA Green Builders Group, or on our open green Building Calendar: https://www.rateitgreen.com/green-building-resources/sustainable-building-events/

Equity and Green Building

0 replies | 534 views | Posted on: 03/03/2020 | Last updated: 03/03/2020

Carbon Taxes, Presented by MetroWest Climate Solutions Group, First Parish in Wayland, March 10, 7:30pm

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

The MetroWest Climate Solutions Group,will offer two March sessions on tackling climate change. These free sessions will be cosponsored by Mass Audubon and hosted by First Parish in Wayland (225 Bosto

Filed under: Climate Change

Massachusetts Green Builders

0 replies | 1244 views | Posted on: 02/10/2020 | Last updated: 02/10/2020

(New Dates!) Facilities & Campus Energy, The American Institute of Architects, Washington D.C., September 8-9, 2021

by mkilmartin // Intern

Out of an abundance of caution due to COVID-19 for the health and safety of all, RSC has re-scheduled of the Summit. Speakers are in the process of being re-confirmed for the new dates. 

Filed under: Green Facilities

Green Building Advocacy

0 replies | 1398 views | Posted on: 01/24/2020 | Last updated: 02/06/2021

Webinar - Veridian at County Farm: Accelerating the Transformation to a World of Living Communities, January 22

by mkilmartin // Intern

Veridian at County Farm is nestled on County Farm Park with 130 acres of woods, trillium-lined trails, gardens and playgrounds. It is targeted to be one of the nation’s first mixed-income net ze

Filed under: Green Living

Developing Technologies

Keywords: Green Living,sustainable farming,Education

0 replies | 1522 views | Posted on: 01/10/2020 | Last updated: 01/10/2020

Facades+AM San Francisco, January 31, 7:30 AM-4 PM, San Francisco, CA

by mkilmartin // Intern

Join Facades+ in San Francisco on January 31, 2020. The program includes three sessions covering issues unique to the region, including innovative building skins, high performance facades and the futu

Filed under: Education

California Green Building

Keywords: Green Building Education,California Events

0 replies | 1586 views | Posted on: 12/14/2019 | Last updated: 12/26/2019

2nd Annual Coastal Resiliency Symposium, December 13, 11 am, The Greene School, Narragansett, RI

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Join The Greene School for the 2nd Annual Coastal Resilience Symposium! 

12th grade students will be sharing the results from their research about the health and vitality of Rhode Is

Rhode Island Green Building

0 replies | 1001 views | Posted on: 11/27/2019 | Last updated: 12/04/2019

Is Apple Going Into the Renewable Energy Industry?

by JackSawyer // Student

Apple has recently formed a subsidiary called Apple Energy, it plans to focus on Apple's renewable energy initiatives as well as potentially open up new business ventures for the tech giant. Apple has…

Filed under: Energy

Keywords: Energy,clean energy,Renewable Energy,Apple,Utilities,Waste,facebook,google,Apple Energy

0 replies | 1959 views | Posted on: 06/17/2016 | Last updated: 06/17/2016

New York Build Expo 2017 - March 15th & 16th at Javits Center - Free event

by Kalyani.rc // Passive House / Sustainability Enthusiast

New York Build Expo 2017 Date & Time: Wednesday, March 15, 2017, 9:30 AM – Thursday, March 16, 2017, 4:30 PM Location: Jacob K. Javits Convention Center 655 West 34th Street New York, NY 100…

Filed under: New York

New York Green Building Group

Keywords: New York,Events in March,Construction Expo,Free event

0 replies | 2154 views | Posted on: 01/23/2017 | Last updated: 01/23/2017

January 9 - A "Day Against Denial" - or More Positively, FOR the Planet - 12 noon, Boston

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

January 9 - A "Day Against Denial" - or more Positively, FOR the Planet - 12 noon, Boston Multiple Locations 1. https://www.greennewton.org/event/day-against-denial/ Sen Ed Markey Boston Offi…

Filed under: Massachusetts

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: Climate Change

0 replies | 618 views | Posted on: 01/03/2017 | Last updated: 01/03/2017

Retrofit Funding Happy Hour - Hosted by WegoWise, December 8, 4-6 pm, Boston

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Retrofit Funding Happy Hour - Hosted by WegoWise Thu, December 8, 4-6 pm WegoWise 20 Ashburton Place, Suite 401 Boston, MA 02108 Join the Boston multifamily real estate community for a comp…

Filed under: Massachusetts

Massachusetts Green Builders

0 replies | 709 views | Posted on: 11/30/2016 | Last updated: 11/30/2016

New England Women in Energy and the Environment (NEWIEE), Annual Meeting and Fall Fête - Tuesday, November 15, 4:30-8:30 PM, Boston

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

New England Women in Energy and the Environment (NEWIEE) - Annual Meeting and Fall Fête Tuesday, November 15, 4:30-8:30 PM The Algonquin Club of Boston 217 Commonwealth Avenue Boston, MA 0211…

Filed under: Massachusetts

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: New England Women In Energy and the Environment

0 replies | 773 views | Posted on: 11/08/2016 | Last updated: 11/08/2016

Volunteer Opportunity in Boston - Lead Paint "Lit Drop" in Codman Square - Saturday, October 29, 10:30 am - 2 pm

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Lead Paint "Lit Drop" in Codman Square Saturday, October 29, 10:30 am - 2 pm The Great Hall 6 Norfolk St. Dorchester, MA 02124 From: Jessica Feldish Greenovate Boston Program Manager …

Filed under: Massachusetts

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: Massachusetts,Healthy Homes,Lead Paint,Dorchester

0 replies | 1001 views | Posted on: 10/20/2016 | Last updated: 10/20/2016

Green California Schools and Community Colleges - 10th Anniversary, November 2-3

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Schools play a vital role in creating a greener future. They will likely be the first place most students encounter determined efforts to conserve energy and water or to reduce waste. They can help st…

Filed under: California

California Green Building

Keywords: California,Green Schools

0 replies | 808 views | Posted on: 09/26/2016 | Last updated: 09/26/2016

Senate Bill 32 Sets Aggressive New Goal for California Emission Levels

by JackSawyer // Student

California is leading the nation in reducing greenhouse-gas emissions, and has done so through aggressive climate bills. This effective methodology looks to continue as California recently passed Sena…

Filed under: Government Policies

California Green Building

Keywords: Renewable Energy,California,National Grid,Senate Bill 32,Grid

0 replies | 1834 views | Posted on: 09/01/2016 | Last updated: 09/01/2016

How to Succeed with Commissioning: Tools, Best Practices & Overcoming Barriers, Thursday, July 28, 2016

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

How to Succeed with Commissioning . . . Tools, Best Practices & Overcoming Barriers Thursday, July 28, 2016 ST. Louis Science Center 5050 Oakland Avenue St. Louis, MO 63110 - Examine commiss…

Filed under: Missouri

Missouri Green Building

Keywords: Building Commissioning

0 replies | 915 views | Posted on: 07/28/2016 | Last updated: 07/28/2016

July 16th: Build a Bog Bridge Training and Workday

by EmmamHowe // Marketing/Green Policy Development

Join the Nature Conservancy in New Hampshire for their Build a Bog Bridge Training and Workday! ABOUT THE EVENT: The bog bridges in the Manchester Cedar Swamp are in dire need of a facelift! The Na…

DEADLINE TOMORROW, July 8th: Food Solutions New England (FSNE) Network Leadership Institute Fall Sessions

by Higgins_James // Student

Food Solutions New England (FSNE) seeks to grow, strengthen, and diversify its network leadership across the region. They are seeking regional green thinkers and doers to participate in the first FSNE…

New Hampshire Green Building

Keywords: Sustainable Living,New Hampshire,Food Solutions New England,Food Sustainability

0 replies | 856 views | Posted on: 07/07/2016 | Last updated: 07/07/2016

Building the SouthCoast's Clean Energy Future, Wednesday June 29, 6-7:30 pm, New Bedford

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

SouthCoast Community Energy Series: Building the SouthCoast's Clean Energy Future Wednesday, June 29, 2016 from 6 - 7:30 PM Greater New Bedford Regional Vocational-Technical High School 112…

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: Marion Institute,Toxics Action Center,Leadership SouthCoast,SouthCoast Media Group,Acadia Center

0 replies | 807 views | Posted on: 06/28/2016 | Last updated: 06/28/2016

 

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