HIGHLIGHTED GREATER BOSTON AREA GREEN EVENTS
WEATHERIZATION PARTY - February 28, 2010
Home Energy Efficiency Team (HEET) is a grassroots nonprofit that organizes free weatherization parties to teach volunteers hands-on how to lower their energy bills and carbon emissions. HEET consults with energy experts to pass on accurate information and aims to build community, create social marketing for energy efficiency and help facilitate exchanges of ideas. Volunteer work includes weatherizing doors, sealing windows, caulking air leaks, and programing thermostats. You can pitch in to help a neighbor, learn skills to help you save money at home, fight climate change, and meet other concerned Bay Staters! No previous work experience required.
Who: Home Energy Efficiency Team (HEET)
When: Sunday, February 28, 2010, from 12:30-5:00pm
Where: 94 Spring Street, Cambridge, MA 02139
Contact: heet.cambridge@gmail.com, heetma.com Cost: Free
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DEADLINE MARCH 1, 2010 USGBC National Talent Design Competition - Early RegistrationFor the first time the Connecticut Emerging Green Builders will be bringing USGBC’s NTDC to Connecticut and the surrounding areas. Students and Emerging Professionals will design a small, affordable, LEED Platinum-rated home for New Orleans, LA. Two winning teams from our area can expect generous prizes and will advance to the National Level Competition! Four National Winners will have their houses built in New Orleans and will win the chance to travel to GreenBuild this year in Chicago. Register your team today! Cost: Student Teams $25 Total. Emerging Professionals $50 Total. For more information or to sign up, click here.
