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Boston Sustainability Breakfast, Nov 21, Boston

by Yishan

Join Net Impact Boston's informal breakfast meetup of sustainability professionals for networking, discussion, and moral support. It's important to remind ourselves that we are not the only on

Filed under: Events

Massachusetts Green Builders

0 replies | 850 views | Posted on: 11/03/2018 | Last updated: 11/03/2018

Going Beyond Green Luncheon Series: Healthy & Efficient Buildings, August 8, Toledo, OH 11:30am-1:00pm

by AidanAnthony // Intern

Join the Toledo Lucas County Sustainability Commission and the USGBC Ohio NW Regional Team as they host quarterly luncheons focused on sustainability topics important to the region. A panel of lo

Filed under: Ohio

Green Building Advocacy

0 replies | 1414 views | Posted on: 06/26/2019 | Last updated: 07/07/2019

Modeling 101: Energy Modeling for Code Compliance, High Performance Buildings, and Building Retrofits, July 9, New York, NY

by Gina Pryciak // Student

This training provides a general overview of energy modeling, including the following:

  • The history of whole building simulation and the underlying building science

  • Applications o

Filed under: New York

New York Green Building Group

Keywords: Green Building,High Performance Building,Retrofit,Energy Codes

0 replies | 1416 views | Posted on: 06/12/2019 | Last updated: 06/12/2019

North American Passive House Network (NAPHN) Annual Conference + Expo, June 27-29, NYC, NY

by North American Passive House Network (NAPHN)

The NAPHN19 Conference will investigate how professionals and policymakers are implementing Passive House, at scale, today.

From fully certified buildings to rethinking how their work and built env

Filed under: New York

New York Green Building Group

Keywords: Passive House,NAPHN,New York Green Building

0 replies | 1043 views | Posted on: 06/04/2019 | Last updated: 08/09/2019

Portland: Manufacturers for Transparency, May 30, Portland, OR

by AbbieKnight

Manufacturers for Transparency (MfT) is co-hosting this event with the Portland Material Transparency Collaborative (PMTC) to kick-off the new manufacturers group and better understand the various &ls

Filed under: Events

Keywords: Transparency,Materials Transparency

0 replies | 1018 views | Posted on: 05/15/2019 | Last updated: 05/16/2019

Careers in Energy Today, Tomorrow, & Beyond, April 25, Boston, MA

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

IEEE PES Women in Power (WiP) and Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI) are hosting a panel discussion on April 25, 2019 5:00PM-8:00PM at WPI Seaport in Boston: Careers in Energy Today, Tomorrow,

Filed under: Green Building Jobs

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: Green Jobs

0 replies | 1079 views | Posted on: 04/20/2019 | Last updated: 04/20/2019

Latin America: Healthy Materials for Sustainable Buildings, April 4th in San Jose, Costa Rica

by AbbieKnight

The Costa Rica Collaborative hosts a panel of experts: ILFI’s James Connelly, Mohawk’s George Bandy, and Annie Bevan from Superior Essex to speak on the future of healthy materials for sus

Filed under: Events

Keywords: Sustainability,Sustainable Building

0 replies | 1052 views | Posted on: 03/25/2019 | Last updated: 03/25/2019

Resilience Workshop Series - Putting Resilience into Practice in the Workplace, March 19, 1-5 pm, Los Angeles, CA

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Resilience is the capacity to survive and thrive in the face of stressors and shocks. Learn what that means in real life, and how to become more resilient as individuals, organizations and communities

California Green Building

0 replies | 899 views | Posted on: 02/26/2019 | Last updated: 02/27/2019

Panel Discussion: The Future of Sustainable & Resilient Developments, February 7th in Miami, FL

by AbbieKnight

A panel on the Future of Sustainable and Resilient Developments.  Hear perspectives from Developers, Designers, Consultants and Lawyers.
Presented by OBMI Architecture along with ULI, AIA, USGBC

Filed under: Florida

Related to: Other

Florida Green Building Group

Keywords: Sustainable Communities,Resilient Developments

0 replies | 1369 views | Posted on: 01/30/2019 | Last updated: 01/30/2019

FREE WEBINAR: Incorporating Sustainable Materials into Commercial Restroom Design, Thursday, July 11, 2019 - 12:00pm to 1:00pm EDT

by GreenCE Sustainable Design and Construction

There are varied material options available for restrooms, locker rooms, and other applications. Learn about HDPE, its physical attributes, composition, design options and sustainable contributions to

Filed under: Webinars

Keywords: Sustainability,restrooms,locker rooms

0 replies | 1982 views | Posted on: 01/17/2019 | Last updated: 01/17/2019

REEBA Roundtable, January 18th, Hartford, CT, 7:30-9:30 am

by Eileen Flynn // Student

Join REEBA for a discussion 

with Bryan Garcia, President & CEO of the CT Green Bank and 

Co-Chair of Gov-Elect Lamont's Energy Transition Committee. 

This is an exciti

Filed under: Energy

Connecticut Green Building

Keywords: Renewable Energy

0 replies | 1779 views | Posted on: 12/19/2018 | Last updated: 12/20/2018

USGBC Wisconsin Annual Meeting & Luncheon, January 24, 10am-2pm, Madison

by Yishan

Join USGBC Wisconsin for an event not to be missed!

The formal program will kick off with USGBC Wisconsin’s Annual Meeting highlighting 2018 accomplishments and setting the stage for an excit

Filed under: Wisconsin

Wisconsin Green Building Group

0 replies | 1272 views | Posted on: 11/23/2018 | Last updated: 11/25/2018

2019 Home Performance Conference and Trade Show, Chicago, IL, April 1-4

by Yishan

The 2019 National Home Performance Conference and Trade Show is coming to the heart of Chicago, April 1 - 4, 2019. Though known as the Second City, Chicago takes a back seat to no town. Plan to join u

Filed under: Trade Shows

Illinois Green Building Group

0 replies | 3043 views | Posted on: 11/10/2018 | Last updated: 11/10/2018

Westward Group Alternative Energy Tokyo: No excuse for inaction on emissions

by kristywalls

The latest report by the United Nations panel on climate change may not offer any new surprises concerning the threats posed by global warming, but it does remind us that doing too little, or waiting …

Filed under: Other Green Building Climate Change

Related to: Other Green Building,Environmental Activism

0 replies | 870 views | Posted on: 11/17/2014 | Last updated: 11/17/2014

USGBC LA's Winter Wonderland, 14th Annual Green Gala, 12/14, Los Angeles

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

"WINTER WONDERLAND"

14th Annual Green Gala 8th Annual Sustainable Innovation Awards

USGBC-LA's activities expand the green building marketplace, cultivate sustainab

Filed under: California

California Green Building

0 replies | 1198 views | Posted on: 10/23/2018 | Last updated: 11/05/2018

Electrifying Transportation in Southern California: Opportunities and Challenges for 2030, Oct 17, Los Angeles,CA

by Aditya

Host: Los Angeles Regional Collaborative for Climate Action and Sustainability (LARC)

Sponsor: Edison International

Partners: UCLA Luskin Center for Innovation, Southern California Association o



Filed under: Electric Vehicles

California Green Building

Keywords: Transportation,Sustainability,Electric Vehicles

0 replies | 1057 views | Posted on: 10/05/2018 | Last updated: 10/05/2018

Fall WasteWise Forum, November 8th, Westborough, MA

by Phillip304 // Green Research & Development Analyst

The WasteWise forum, hosted by E.L. Harvey and Sons, will focus on keeping the recycling stream free of contamination, including expert advice from operators of materials recovery facilities (MRFs), a…

Filed under: Massachusetts

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: Massachusetts,Waste,Recycle,Waste Management

0 replies | 1469 views | Posted on: 09/23/2018 | Last updated: 09/23/2018

Massachusetts Energy Policy Rally - September 29, 12 - 5 pm - At the State House

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Massachusetts legislators are about to make a series of monumental decisions about energy policy -- the kind of decisions that come only once every few decades. Our state is poised to spend billions t…

Filed under: Massachusetts

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: Energy Policy,Mass Power Forward,clean energy,Solar,Wind

0 replies | 1276 views | Posted on: 09/27/2015 | Last updated: 09/27/2015

White House Announces NY Passive House Initiative

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

From the White House: http://1.usa.gov/1Ee0b1U For more information: http://nypassivehouse.org/white-house-announces-passive-house-initiative/ New York State Homes and Community Renewal (HCR) has …

New York Green Building Group

Keywords: Affordable Housing,clean energy,New York,NYSERDA,Passive House,White House

0 replies | 1837 views | Posted on: 09/04/2015 | Last updated: 09/04/2015

Living Product Expo in Pittsburgh

by Chelsea W. // Student

Date: September 16-18, 2015 Location: David L. Lawrence Convention Center in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania The Living Product Expo is a groundbreaking new event that will bring together leading minds…

Filed under: Trade Shows and Events

Related to: Products,Trade Shows and Events ,Other Green Building - Other

Pennsylvania Sustainability Group

Keywords: Sustainable Products,Green Products,Pennsylvania Events

0 replies | 1288 views | Posted on: 08/10/2015 | Last updated: 08/31/2015

NY Officially Bans Fracking

by Chelsea W. // Student

Last week a monumental decision was made in New York State to officially ban high-volume hydraulic fracturing (or “fracking”). Included in this decision was the release of the findings from the se…

Filed under: Environment News

Related to: Safety

New York Green Building Group

Keywords: news,New York,Fracking

0 replies | 2012 views | Posted on: 07/07/2015 | Last updated: 08/01/2016

EcoDistricts: Director of Marketing + Communications - Apply by June 19!

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

The EcoDistricts team works hard to help create just, sustainable and resilient cities and neighborhoods for all, and we appreciate your interest in helping us accelerate the EcoDistricts movement. We…

Filed under: Green Building Jobs

Keywords: Green Building Jobs

0 replies | 1050 views | Posted on: 06/17/2015 | Last updated: 02/13/2017

Deep Energy Retrofits - Lessons from the Field, May 12, 2015, 6:30-8 pm, BSA, Boston

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Deep Energy Retrofits - Lessons from the Field May 12, 2015 | 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM Price: This meeting is free and open to all Where: BSA Space, 290 Congress Street, Boston A panel of remodelers wi…

Filed under: Massachusetts

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: Massachusetts,BSA,Deep Energy Retrofits

0 replies | 1149 views | Posted on: 05/11/2015 | Last updated: 05/11/2015

2015 Greenovate Boston Community Summit! Saturday, June 6

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

2nd Annual Greenovate Boston Community Summit Saturday, June 6, 2015 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM What Are You Doing on June 6th? Save the date for the 2015 Greenovate Boston Community Summit! This ye…

Filed under: Massachusetts

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: Boston Climate Action Plan

0 replies | 1108 views | Posted on: 04/01/2015 | Last updated: 04/01/2015

Green Burial: Organic Biodegradable Pods can help Loves ones Become Trees. Do you want this? Discuss!

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Trade in that coffin for an Organic Burial "Pod" that help people become nutrients for new and growing trees? This is an idea Italian designers came up with. Do we want to "turn our loved ones into …

Filed under: Green Burial/Funeral Services

Keywords: Green Burial,Funeral

0 replies | 2110 views | Posted on: 03/01/2015 | Last updated: 03/01/2015

 

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