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Wind Power: Finance & Investment Summit, San Diego, CA on February 5-7

by AbbieKnight

The Wind Power Finance & Investment Summit is widely recognized as the leading gathering place for wind industry deal makers, or as one past event attendee called it – “the h

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Filed under: California

California Green Building

Keywords: investments,finance,Wind Power

0 replies | 2170 views | Posted on: 01/22/2019 | Last updated: 01/22/2019

Free Webinar: A-B-C-Decarb for Schools - Plan, Fund, and Succeed, April 22, 9 - 11:30 am PT

by Shivani // Social Media Manager

Join experts from SCE, NBI, NAESCO nd practitioners form the fild for a hands-on workshop on operational decarbonization and net-zero schools.  Gain insights, tools, and funding strategies.

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0 replies | 1060 views | Posted on: 03/17/2025 | Last updated: 03/26/2025

Free Webinar: The Emerging Role of Water on Energy Efficiency Systems in Building Applications, March 5, 12-1pm ET

by Shivani // Social Media Manager

This webinar will still kick off examining the state of water use today, highlighting the environmental challenges we face and exploring solutions currently in play for the residential and commercial

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Michigan Green Building

0 replies | 1145 views | Posted on: 02/24/2025 | Last updated: 02/24/2025

Free Webinar: Repurposing the Shipping Container-a Solution to the Housing Crisis, February 26, 12-1pm ET

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Shipping containers are being constructed as durable, low-maintenance dwellings from recycled steel shipping containers, lower embodied carbon. They can be meticulously designed to meet diverse needs,

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Michigan Green Building

0 replies | 1205 views | Posted on: 01/31/2025 | Last updated: 02/03/2025

Tour of Southern California Edison's Energy Education Center, February 20, 11:30 am - 12:30 pm, Tulare, California

by Shivani // Social Media Manager

Are you curious about energy efficiency and how it is generated, stored, and distributed? Are you interested in learning more about the latest innovations and technologies in renewable energy? If so,

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California Green Building

0 replies | 1363 views | Posted on: 01/11/2025 | Last updated: 02/03/2025

Free Webinar: Domestic Hot Water – All-Electric Design and Construction Series, January 16, 12 - 1 pm PT

by Shivani // Social Media Manager

All-Electric Design & Construction Series

On the path to Zero Net Carbon Design, building electrification is the key to reducing operational carbon. In this course, we’ll share the nuts a

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California Green Building

0 replies | 1110 views | Posted on: 12/19/2024 | Last updated: 12/20/2024

Free Webinar: Building Systems Commissioning: Saving Money and Meeting Code, December 18, 2 - 3pm EDT

by Hani // Social media manager

Building commissioning reduces energy bills, improves comfort, reduces CO2 and other emissions, and… it’s the law. According to data from US Energy Information Administration (EIA), in 20

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Massachusetts Green Builders

0 replies | 1027 views | Posted on: 11/27/2024 | Last updated: 11/28/2024

Duct and Envelope Tightness (DET) Verification Training with Southface Institute, December 2-4

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

This three-day online course is designed to introduce the skills necessary to become a Duct and Envelope Tightness (DET) Verifier, certified to perform the diagnostic testing required for new homes by

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

0 replies | 1419 views | Posted on: 11/06/2024 | Last updated: 11/06/2024

Free Webinar: Inflation Reduction Act for Realists Part 4: Homeowner & Homebuyer Decarbonization Strategies, November 7, 12-2 pm PT

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

IRA funding is coming, bringing huge potential for energy-efficiency upgrades at an affordable cost. By understanding the programs coming, you can help maximize their savings - on both their installat

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California Green Building

0 replies | 897 views | Posted on: 10/18/2024 | Last updated: 10/18/2024

Built Environment Plus, Green Building Showcase, October 29, 4-9:30 pm, Boston, Massachusetts

by Built Environment Plus (Formerly USGBC Massachusetts)

Once a year, the Built Environment Plus community gathers to celebrate industry success in greening the built environment at its annual Green Building Showcase. Join BE+ for a night of project boards,

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Massachusetts Green Builders

0 replies | 1124 views | Posted on: 09/24/2024 | Last updated: 10/02/2024

Million Cool Roof Challenge (Solar Reflective Roofs)

by K-CEP // Initiative to Support the Kigali Amendment goals to reduce the HFC gases impact on the climate

The Million Cool Roofs Challenge is a $2 million global competition to rapidly scale up the deployment of highly solar-reflective “cool” roofs in developing countries suffering heat stress

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Filed under: Sustainable Communities and Developments

Keywords: Urban Resilience,Urban Planning,Green Roofs,Solar Roof,Cooling Technique,reflective roofs

0 replies | 4714 views | Posted on: 04/05/2019 | Last updated: 02/11/2023

Living Product Challenge in Practice, April 2, Philadelphia, PA

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

The Living Product Challenge, like the Living Building Challenge, shines a light on manufacturing practices that negatively impact our environment and human health, and provides a beacon toward how to

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Filed under: Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania Sustainability Group

0 replies | 1390 views | Posted on: 03/13/2019 | Last updated: 03/13/2019

FREE COURSE: Inferno: Protecting Buildings and People from Fire

by GreenCE Sustainable Design and Construction

FREE COURSE: Inferno: Protecting Buildings and People from Fire

1 AAA Core Learning PDH / 1 AIA HSW/LU CE Hour / 1 AIBD CE Hour / 1 GBCI General Hour for LEED Professionals / 1

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Filed under: Continuing Education Courses

Keywords: CLT - Cross Laminated Timber,mass timber,fire safe design,fire inhibitor

0 replies | 3673 views | Posted on: 02/07/2019 | Last updated: 02/11/2023

Carbon Neutral by 2050?

by Steven_Spicer

"Somerville to partner with emerging green-tech companies in effort to become carbon neutral by 2050" http://www.bizjournals.com/boston/blog/techflash/2014/10/somerville-to-partner-with-emerging-gr…

Filed under: Environment News

Related to: Environmental Activism,Environment News,Climate Change,Green Campus Initiatives,Other Consulting

0 replies | 1398 views | Posted on: 10/27/2014 | Last updated: 10/27/2014

USGBC MA Annual General Meeting, January 23, 5:30pm, Boston

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Join USGBC MA to celebrate the community’s success and look forward to our future goals. This past year we have accomplished a lot together, including launching our Green Building

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Filed under: Massachusetts

Massachusetts Green Builders

0 replies | 1769 views | Posted on: 01/11/2019 | Last updated: 01/11/2019

2019 Renewable Energy Policy Forum, March 20, 2019, Washington D.C

by Yishan

For Renewable Power Players

Entering its 16th year, ACORE's Renewable Energy Policy Forum is the only pan-renewables summit that addresses the full range of state and national policy

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Filed under: Washington, DC

0 replies | 2300 views | Posted on: 11/29/2018 | Last updated: 11/29/2018

Green Building Accelerates Around the World, Poised for Strong Growth by 2021

by Yishan

The U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) announced November 13th at Greenbuild that Dodge Data & Analytics World Green Building Trends 2018 SmartMarket Report demonstrates the s

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Filed under: Information and Resources

0 replies | 5685 views | Posted on: 11/15/2018 | Last updated: 02/14/2023

Building Your Online Presence, Nov 29, Cambridge MA

by Yishan

Come learn some compelling facts and practical how-tos about building your online presence. Director of Marketing at Vertex Engineering will be leading a presentation on the power of social media for

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Filed under: Massachusetts

Massachusetts Green Builders

0 replies | 890 views | Posted on: 11/04/2018 | Last updated: 11/04/2018

Intro to Sustainable Acoustics, Nov 29, Boston, MA

by Yishan

Acoustics is a critical component in providing a comfortable listening environment for users and is recognized by several building rating systems for sustainability and health including LEED, WELL, Fi

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Filed under: Massachusetts

Massachusetts Green Builders

0 replies | 1338 views | Posted on: 11/02/2018 | Last updated: 11/02/2018

LEED Certification and Product Specifications Update

by GreenCE Sustainable Design and Construction

The USGBC released their 3rd quarter 2018 LEED certification update. The key takeaways revolve around the achievement level, LEED rating version, and LEED rating system. Also, metrics include the coun

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Filed under: Other Green Building - Other

Keywords: LEED,LEED V4

0 replies | 2221 views | Posted on: 10/16/2018 | Last updated: 10/17/2018

Building Operator Certification (BOC) from CUNY Building Performance Lab

by Chelsea W. // Student

The CUNY Building Performance Lab will be holding a webinar information session for the Building Operator Certification (BOC) on Thursday, July 9th from 2-3pm. This event is for those who are interes…

Filed under: Training and Development Programs, Workshops

Related to: Safety

Emerging Green Professionals

0 replies | 1974 views | Posted on: 06/25/2015 | Last updated: 06/25/2015

Massachusetts Attorney General Healey Backs Lifting Net Metering Solar Caps, 6/1

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

In written testimony to the Joint Committee on Telecommunications on 6/1, Attorney General Healey recognized that solar metering caps risk slowing beneficial development. Net Metering allows electric…

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: Massachusetts,Solar,Net Metering,Alternative Energy

0 replies | 1624 views | Posted on: 06/02/2015 | Last updated: 06/02/2015

“Will improving leased commercial buildings retain tenants and increase asset value?” Participate BY MAY 8 to receive study results.

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

STUDY: “Will improving leased commercial buildings retain tenants and increase asset value?” Participate BY MAY 8 to receive study results. This study, sponsored by HighPerformanceCRE.com,…

Filed under: Studies/Surveys

Keywords: Real Estate,High Performance Building,Commercial Real Estate,CRE,Study,Survey

0 replies | 1702 views | Posted on: 04/28/2015 | Last updated: 04/28/2015

Oliver Klein to speak at the April 13th RGBC Meeting! 5:45-8 pm

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

USGBC MA Residential Building Committee Meeting 4/13 from 5:45-8 at 50 Milk St., Boston -15th floor! Oliver Klein, of 475 High Performance Building Supply, will talk to the group on how to achieve…

Filed under: Massachusetts

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: Green Building,USGBCMA

0 replies | 2258 views | Posted on: 03/20/2015 | Last updated: 03/20/2015

(Worcester) Webinar Onsite - GBRI's 10 Things to Know about LEED v4, 1/21 6 - 8 pm

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

[Worcester] Webinar - GBRI’s Ten Things You Need to Know about LEED v4 This one hour course will look at the top ten changes and additions with the latest version of the LEED rating system. We wi…

Massachusetts Green Builders

0 replies | 1213 views | Posted on: 01/21/2015 | Last updated: 03/06/2015

 

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