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The Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), Introduction and Update
Rate It Green Team Sep 26, 2023

What is the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA)? Signed into law on August 16, 2022, The Inflation Reduction Act, or IRA, represents the largest US legislative investment in energy efficiency and... Read More

Global GreenTag Releases the First Modern Slavery Reporting Declaration for Products
Rate It Green Team Sep 13, 2020

Global GreenTag has released the first ever Modern Slavery Declaration for products. The Global GreenTag International MSD™ Modern Slavery Transparency Declaration (GGTI MSD) implements a... Read More

Windows and Energy Efficiency - Factors for Making Better Choices
Rate It Green Team Oct 12, 2023

Green Builder Matt Hoots of Sawhorse, Inc. and Mike Barcik, a Technical Principal at Southface, recently teamed up for a helpful conversation about windows and energy efficiency.  The two... Read More

Getting Your Green Building Products Specified - 4 Key Strategies
Veer Mudambi Feb 04, 2020

As green building activity continues to increase steadily across the world, it is a promising time for building product manufacturers (BPMs). According to a report by the United States Green Building... Read More

The Green New Deal - An Introduction
AbbieKnight Jan 03, 2019

Years ago, a New Deal was developed during the Roosevelt administration. The deal was made up of social and economic reforms as well as public works projects. The deal provided economic recovery and... Read More

Green Building Predictions - What Can we Expect from 2017?
Allison Friedman Jan 17, 2017

Top 10 Predictions for 2017:   It isn't easy being green, but importantly, we can accomplish more if we work together this year, and beyond.    1.  This is the... Read More

Noise Pollution - Understanding the Risks and Effects in Work and Everyday Life
Clayton Shepardson Mar 24, 2022

Introduction Noise, like every other sense, can bring extraordinary amounts of pleasure. On the other hand, too much noise can alter our mental and physical health little by little,... Read More

Greening Your Campus - by Buildings or by Bottles
Gina Pryciak Jul 12, 2019

Incorporating sustainable practices into education is a great way to promote the importance of green building and sustainable living in the lives of the new generation. On college campuses this is... Read More

Heat Pumps 101 - Comfort, Health, Savings, Energy Efficiency, and Lower Emissions
Rate It Green Team Apr 28, 2024

If you’re even thinking about energy efficiency, or if you’ve been considering HVAC (heating, ventilation and air conditioning system) improvements or building renovations of any kind,... Read More

Future Proofing Houses - Getting it Right from the Start
Matt Hoots Jun 28, 2023

As a green general contractor that both renovates and builds new custom homes, I appreciate the challenges and opportunities that are part of both types of construction.  Our renovation clients... Read More