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NESEA Pro Green Building Tour - Solar Powered State Agency Headquarters, September 13, Westborough, MA

by Northeast Sustainable Energy Association (NESEA)

Join the Northeast Sustainable Energy Association (NESEA) for this early autumn Pro Tour, hosted by Solar Design Associates. The tour will showcase the new Massachusetts Fish & Wildlife Headquarters,

Massachusetts Green Builders

0 replies | 1637 views | Posted on: 07/24/2019 | Last updated: 11/08/2019

Free Webinar: Using Green Benefits to Sell Homes and Projects – Free CE Webinar, May 17, 12-1 pm

by Hani // Social media manager

Green, energy-efficient, high performance, sustainable … whatever they call it, they are talking about healthier, better homes that focus more on the living experience in a home, as w

Michigan Green Building

0 replies | 749 views | Posted on: 05/05/2023 | Last updated: 05/05/2023

Online Event: Developing Leadership in Sustainability, May 2, 12 pm CT

by samanthaklein // Intern

Register for Illinois Green Alliance’s Auxiliary Board's panel, Developing Leadership in Sustainability. This session will highlight sustainability professionals in various levels

Filed under: Webinars

Illinois Green Building Group

Keywords: Emerging Professionals,Sustainable Careers,Leadership

0 replies | 1357 views | Posted on: 04/19/2023 | Last updated: 04/20/2023

Free Webinar: Building on Our Green Space, Canadian Centre for Housing Rights (CCHR), April 25, 7-8 pm ET

by Hani // Social media manager

Learn how this bill has affected housing policies and the Green Belt.

Program for adults (teens welcome)

Canadian Centre for Housing Rights (CCHR) is a non-profit organization in Canada that

0 replies | 642 views | Posted on: 04/01/2023 | Last updated: 04/03/2023

Free Green Building Webinar: Creating Flexible Spaces Using Vertical Openings, April 26, 12-1pm EDT

by Hani // Social media manager

This one-hour course discusses vertical opening systems, how they’re built, differences in operation, and typical uses for interior and exterior applications. We will also consider features that

0 replies | 832 views | Posted on: 03/15/2023 | Last updated: 03/16/2023

Southface Institute Leadership Lunch: Lindsay Baker, International Living Future Institute, February 28, 12-1 pm EST, 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. The

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

0 replies | 984 views | Posted on: 02/15/2023 | Last updated: 02/18/2023

Free Green Building Webinar: Where Sustainability Meets Innovation: Sun Shades and Canopy Systems: February 22, 12-1 pm EST

by Hani // Social media manager

This course discusses the impact of buildings on the natural environment and offers insight on designing to minimize those impacts through sun control and mastery of the elements. The discussion empha

0 replies | 1786 views | Posted on: 01/30/2023 | Last updated: 01/30/2023

Free Webinar: Intermediate Lighting Webinar: Daylighting (Mod 3), February 8, 5:30 pm PT

by samanthaklein // Intern

This 10-session course covers a range of intermediate level lighting topics for optimizing energy efficiency while maintaining quality in lighting. It is held on 10 consecutive Wednesday evenings 5:30

Filed under: Webinars

California Green Building

Keywords: Energy Efficiency,Lighting,Education,Daylighting

0 replies | 1581 views | Posted on: 01/09/2023 | Last updated: 01/19/2023

USGBC MA: Building Better for Trash, Recycling, and Organics, November 14, Boston, MA

by Built Environment Plus (Formerly USGBC Massachusetts)

This course is designed to ensure designers understand the space and electrical requirements necessary for dock space, and the internal storage of trash, recycling, organic food waste, and special mat

Filed under: Waste Management and Collection/Recycling

Related to: Other,Waste Management and Collection/Recycling

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: Boston,Recycling,USGBC MA,Waste Management

0 replies | 1859 views | Posted on: 10/18/2019 | Last updated: 11/08/2019

Urban Green Presents Gingerbread Passive House Competition, 12/10, 6-9pm, NYC

by mkilmartin // Intern

Come to Urban Green Council's second annual Gingerbread Passive House Competition and show off your building skills!

Urban Green Council and New York Passive House members are encouraged t

Filed under: Fundraising

New York Green Building Group

Keywords: Green Building,Urban Green Council NY,Passive House,NYC

0 replies | 1832 views | Posted on: 10/04/2019 | Last updated: 10/07/2019

Sustainable Job Opportunity: Harvard University, Sustainability Manager

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Duties & Responsibilities:

Position Summary: The Sustainability Manager, reporting to the Associate Director, utilizes a change management framework with members of the University communit

Filed under: Green Building Jobs

0 replies | 1604 views | Posted on: 12/09/2019 | Last updated: 12/09/2019

Michigan Drawdown Conference, September 25, Grand Rapids, MI

by AbbieKnight

On September 25, 2019 the Michigan Community will come together in Grand Rapids to offer local solutions and opportunities for engagement on the important subject of climate change. The stakes have ne

Filed under: Events

Michigan Green Building

Keywords: Climate Change,clean energy,Reduce food waste

0 replies | 1113 views | Posted on: 09/09/2019 | Last updated: 09/11/2019

South Carolina’s Energy Freedom Act - Solar Boom Expected

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

The number of solar installations in South Carolina may more than double in the next five years with the recent passing of the Solar Energy Freedom Act, according to the Solar Energy Industries Associ

Filed under: Energy

Keywords: Energy Freedom Act

0 replies | 3059 views | Posted on: 08/08/2019 | Last updated: 08/08/2019

Restoring Water Cycles to Reverse Global Warming, A Conference at Tufts, October 16-18

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Restoring Water Cycles to Reverse Global Warming Even with elevated greenhouse gases in the atmosphere, water can cool the biosphere and address destructive feedbacks in the climate system. Frid…

Massachusetts Green Builders

0 replies | 735 views | Posted on: 09/24/2015 | Last updated: 09/24/2015

People's Tiny House Festival, August 2-4, Fountain, CO

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Save the Date!
More Information Coming Soon!
2019 People's Tiny House Festival, Fountain CO

The People's Tiny House Festival is An Event Dedicated To Engaging All Stacks Of Simple Li



Filed under: Tiny Houses

Tiny Houses

Keywords: Tiny Houses

0 replies | 1890 views | Posted on: 07/15/2019 | Last updated: 07/15/2019

Responsible Commercial Real Estate Management Leadership Panel, August 1, Charlotte, NC

by Gina Pryciak // Student

"The green revolution represents opportunities for companies to position themselves strategically and gain a competitive advantage. Indeed, green buildings are likely to secure more development f

Keywords: Green Building,Real Estate,Commercial Real Estate,Green Real Estate

0 replies | 1128 views | Posted on: 06/25/2019 | Last updated: 06/25/2019

GreenerBuilder San Francisco, July 25, 8:00am-6:30pm, San Francisco, CA

by Gina Pryciak // Student

GreenerBuilder is a one-day conference and expo for green building professionals. The annual event unites all of the key players in greening Northern California’s built environment–includi

Filed under: California

California Green Building

Keywords: Green Building,Architecture,Sustainability,Zero Waste,built environment

0 replies | 1641 views | Posted on: 06/11/2019 | Last updated: 06/11/2019

Greenovate Internship: USDN Building Diversity Fellowship - Summer 2016

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Global Philanthropy Partnership and the Urban Sustainability Directors Network (USDN) are pleased to announce a summer 2016 fellowship opportunity with Greenovate Boston. Fellows will receive valuable…

Filed under: Green Building Jobs

Massachusetts Green Builders

0 replies | 1525 views | Posted on: 04/14/2016 | Last updated: 04/14/2016

USGBCMA - Introduction to the Well Building Standard, March 31, 8 am - 12 noon

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

USGBCMA - Introduction to the Well Building Standard March 31st, 2016 8 AM - 12 PM 50 Milk St 15th Floor "Aristotle" room Boston, MA Non Member - USGBC MA Chapter $ 65 USGBC MA Chapter Me…

Filed under: Massachusetts

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: Green Building,Well Building Standard

0 replies | 961 views | Posted on: 03/14/2016 | Last updated: 03/14/2016

Free LEED v4 Green Associate Exam Prep Course - Offered by GreenCE

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

The Free LEED Exam Prep course is composed of 10 modules. The 10 modules include an Introduction, the LEED credit categories, and a Conclusion with exam study strategies. Each module is 3-70 minutes a…

Filed under: Online Courses

Keywords: Green Building,Certification,USGBC,LEED V4,Green Associate

0 replies | 1927 views | Posted on: 02/24/2016 | Last updated: 02/24/2016

Mass Moving on Up at #3: Top LEED State in the Nation

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

The U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) released its national ranking of the top states in the country for LEED green building and Massachusetts is the third state in the nation for 2015. The rankings…

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: USGBCMA,LEED

0 replies | 1708 views | Posted on: 02/05/2016 | Last updated: 02/05/2016

Efficiency Works: What's New for 2016 - 1/27 - 8:30 - 10 am

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

An Efficiency Works training hosted by the Colorado Green Building Guild Join us to learn about new rebates and grants offered by Efficiency Works in 2016. Also, discover an easier way to apply for…

Filed under: Colorado

Colorado High Performance and Passive House Building Group

0 replies | 728 views | Posted on: 01/26/2016 | Last updated: 01/26/2016

ArBolivia - A New Model of Plantation Forestry - CrowdFunder Campaign

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Rate It Green Community Member DavidV is raising funds for ArBolivia: "ArBolivia is a unique partnership between socially motivated investors and smallholder farmers in the Bolivian Amazon, which o…

Filed under: Fundraising

Keywords: Rain Forest,Agriculture,Farming,Bolivia

0 replies | 1205 views | Posted on: 12/04/2015 | Last updated: 12/04/2015

The Bullitt Center - Rate It Green's first Green Building of the Week!

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Announcing Rate It Green’s first “Green Building of the Week,” the Bullitt Center in Seattle, Washington, a showcase building and leadership example to inspire and educate everyone in the green …

Filed under: Green Building of the Week

Keywords: Green Building,Commercial Real Estate,Green Office Space,The Bullitt Center,The Bullitt Foundation

0 replies | 1654 views | Posted on: 11/09/2015 | Last updated: 11/09/2015

National Healthy Housing Standard - National Center for Healthy Housing

by NSchepis // Student at Bridgewater State

Did you know that regulations and industry practices affecting existing owner-occupied and rental housing have not kept up with knowledge about housing related disease and prevention of disease and in…

Filed under: Information and Resources

0 replies | 1157 views | Posted on: 10/13/2015 | Last updated: 10/13/2015

 

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