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Free CE Webinar: Appraiser Analysis of High-Performance Midwest Homes, March 10, 12 pm EST

by samanthaklein // Intern

Elevate Energy released a first-of-its-kind, Midwest focused, appraiser-led analysis, Realizing the Value: An Appraiser-Led Analysis of the High-Performing Home Premium in Leading Midwest Markets. To

Filed under: Energy

Keywords: Energy,High Performance Building,Green Homes,Midwest

0 replies | 1174 views | Posted on: 02/03/2021 | Last updated: 02/03/2021

Green Building Alliance's Emerald Evening Gala, May 8, 5:30-9:30 pm, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

by Shivani // Social Media Manager

GBA's beloved annual fundraising event is back! Green Building Alliance invite you to join them on the sprawling green roof of the David L. Lawrence Convention Center as we gather for network

Pennsylvania Sustainability Group

0 replies | 1381 views | Posted on: 03/27/2025 | Last updated: 04/03/2025

Free Webinar: Resources for High-Efficiency Electrification Technology Training, March 27, 12 - 1 pm PT

by Shivani // Social Media Manager

New Buildings Institute (NBI) invite you to join them for an exciting webinar marking the end of the Buildings Energy Efficiency Frontiers & Innovation Technologies (BENEFIT) project funded b

California Green Building

0 replies | 500 views | Posted on: 03/17/2025 | Last updated: 03/17/2025

Free Webinar: Marine Materials - Designing the Future, March 25, 12 to 1:30 PM

by Shivani // Social Media Manager

When our oceans are healthy our world is healthy. Oceans play a critical role in regulating our climate and weather patterns, and provide a wide range of food and medicinal ingredients,

New York Green Building Group

0 replies | 738 views | Posted on: 02/20/2025 | Last updated: 02/20/2025

NABCEP CE Conference, March 24-27, Reno, Nevada - The North American Board of Certified Energy Practitioners

by Shivani // Social Media Manager

The advanced-level content presented at the annual NABCEP CE Conference is geared toward PV industry professionals who have experience with PV installation, solar+storage, technical sales, design, O&a

0 replies | 801 views | Posted on: 01/28/2025 | Last updated: 02/27/2025

Free Webinar: The Latest Technology in Air Tightness Testing, January 15, 3:30-5 ET

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Building diagnostic tools continue to improve with new advances in technology. Join NEHERS (Northeast Home Energy Rating System Alliance) for this webinar to learn how the newest generation of to

0 replies | 460 views | Posted on: 01/08/2025 | Last updated: 01/08/2025

Phius Project Certification Workshop, Online, January 15, 1-5 pm ET

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

The Project Certification Workshop offers best practices and useful tips for the Phius project certification process.

 

About Phius:

Phius is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization committe

0 replies | 741 views | Posted on: 12/17/2024 | Last updated: 12/17/2024

LEED for Homes Green Rater Training, Online Training, December 20, 12 - 3 pm ET

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

LEED requires third-party on-site verification and performance testing by a LEED Green Rater, and demand is growing. Now, residential and mixed-use projects of any size can go under the LEED for

Michigan Green Building

0 replies | 790 views | Posted on: 11/24/2024 | Last updated: 11/24/2024

Free Webinar: Sustainable Materials and Manufacturing, November 22, 11:30 am - 1 pm ET

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Material conversion from source to useful products often has tremendous detrimental environmental implications in terms of energy demands, greenhouse gas emissions, and other toxic waste releases. Thi

Massachusetts Green Builders

0 replies | 773 views | Posted on: 11/05/2024 | Last updated: 11/05/2024

Free Webinar: Electrifying Restaurants, November 6, 10am-12pm PT

by Hani // Social media manager

This class is an introduction to electric options for restaurant kitchens, from hole-in-the-wall diners to Michelin Star fine dining, with an emphasis on culinary traditions from around the world, inc

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California Green Building

0 replies | 976 views | Posted on: 10/14/2024 | Last updated: 10/16/2024

Webinar: The Carbon Roundtable - Are You Considering Net Zero? April 22, 7 am EDT / 12 pm BST

by samanthaklein // Intern

Becoming a carbon neutral business can feel like a bit of a minefield, no matter how new or far you are through the journey.

Whenever we talk about carbon at our events, our attendees have a lot of

Filed under: Energy

UK Green Building

Keywords: Energy,Earth Day,Economy,Carbon,future,Net zero

0 replies | 1560 views | Posted on: 04/10/2021 | Last updated: 04/10/2021

Free CE Webinar: Foundational Insulation with Stone Wool, April 14, 12 pm EDT

by samanthaklein // Intern

This course will discuss the benefits of stone wool insulation in below grade applications. With different options of foundation styles, basements, crawlspaces and slab on grade, there is many differe

Filed under: Insulation

Keywords: Insulation,Stone Wool,Stone Wool Insulation,Foundation

0 replies | 2160 views | Posted on: 03/12/2021 | Last updated: 03/12/2021

An Introduction to Aprilaire and Whole House Air Quality Systems (Video)

by Rate It Green Team


Join green builder Matt Hoots as he interviews Joseph Hillenmeyer, Channel Marketing Manager for Aprilaire.  Joseph shares some company history as well as an overview of key issues related

Filed under: Humidity Control Equipment

Keywords: Air Quality,Ventilation,Humidity,Moisture Control,Filtration,AprilAire,Moisture,Moisture Management,Humidification,HVAC Controls

0 replies | 17913 views | Posted on: 02/23/2021 | Last updated: 03/24/2025

Citywide Energy Vision Engagement Session

by AbbieKnight

As part of the update to Greenworks, Philadelphia’s sustainability plan, the Office of Sustainability (OOS) set a long-term vision for a city where all Philadelphians efficiently use clean energy th…

Filed under: Events

Pennsylvania Sustainability Group

Keywords: Renewable Energy

0 replies | 947 views | Posted on: 06/23/2017 | Last updated: 06/23/2017

Build A Better House Series: Foundation, Presented by Maine Indoor Air Quality Control Council, February 2-3

by SarahA

About Foundations: Proper site work and foundation construction are as critical to the overall quality and healthfulness of a home as the building shell that is constructed above grade. As a resu

Filed under: Health and Air Quality

Keywords: Healthy Building,Energy Efficiency,Insulation,Foundation,Building Surfaces,Damp Proofing,Water Proofing,Radon

0 replies | 1407 views | Posted on: 01/20/2021 | Last updated: 01/20/2021

Webinar: Being Healthy in a Toxifying World, January 31, 6:00pm - 7:30pm CST

by SarahA

Join Steve Stelzer as he discusses the many paradoxes we face regarding staying healthy in a world with toxins in air & water.

Join Steve Stelzer, Program Director at the Houston Green Building

Filed under: Advocacy

Texas Green Building

Keywords: Air Pollution,Environmental Health,Toxins,Environmental Advocacy,Water Pollution,Toxic Waste,Religion and the Environment

0 replies | 1523 views | Posted on: 01/02/2021 | Last updated: 01/02/2021

Water Resources Webinar: Preparing for EPA’s New Lead and Copper Rule, January 15, 9 am EST

by samanthaklein // Intern

Exposure to lead and copper may cause serious public health problems ranging from stomach distress to brain damage. Since 1991, EPA has imposed specific regulations to control lead and copper in drink

Filed under: Water Treatment and Filtration

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: Water,Water Efficiency,Filtration

0 replies | 2107 views | Posted on: 12/20/2020 | Last updated: 12/20/2020

USGBC Green Building Policy Outlook Panel, A Moment for Optimism and Broad-based Support

by Rate It Green Team

On December 10, The U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) gathered a panel of policymakers and business leaders to consider the current green building policy outlook in the context of pandemic and

Filed under: Government Policies

Related to: Other

Keywords: USGBC,Green Building Policy,Biden Adminisration

0 replies | 1844 views | Posted on: 12/10/2020 | Last updated: 12/10/2020

New England Women in Energy and the Environment Annual Meeting and Fall Fête, November 8, Boston

by Oyin

NEWIEE aims to harness the passion, intelligence and leadership experience of women to promote and encourage public interest in the energy and environmental sectors. It is the goal of NEWIEE to foster…

Filed under: Events

Massachusetts Green Builders

0 replies | 1482 views | Posted on: 10/05/2017 | Last updated: 10/05/2017

CITY HABITATS: CITY-SCALE GREEN INFRASTRUCTURE AT WORK by International Living Future Institute OCT 5, Webinar

by Oyin

This webinar will highlight stories from City Habitats, a regional collaborative formed to use nature to help address the challenges of water and air quality while supporting thriving communities. Rep…

Filed under: Events

0 replies | 607 views | Posted on: 09/28/2017 | Last updated: 09/28/2017

Bridge the Divide: Envelope and HVAC Design Integration, October 5, 4-7:30 pm, Chicago

by Oyin

The design of a building’s exterior envelope affects performance from day one and often remains unaltered throughout the building’s life. When it comes to energy efficiency and occupant comfort, t…

Filed under: Education

Illinois Green Building Group

0 replies | 868 views | Posted on: 09/24/2017 | Last updated: 09/24/2017

USGBC MA Residential Committee, with Peter Lawrence from Biomimicry New England

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

USGBA MA Residential Committee Meeting, September 11 Guest Speaker: Peter Lawrence, Biomimicry New England The Residential Green Building Committee is focused on improving the housing stock of the…

Filed under: Massachusetts

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: Biomimicry

0 replies | 1273 views | Posted on: 09/06/2017 | Last updated: 09/07/2017

Green Construction Homes Tour, August 15 in Chattanooga, TN

by AbbieKnight

Join green|spaces for the next construction tour at the NextGen Homes. This tour will feature green infrastructure and foundation. The goal of this project is to educate builders, designers, students …

Filed under: Events

Keywords: Home Tour

0 replies | 744 views | Posted on: 08/14/2017 | Last updated: 08/14/2017

Green Schools Roundtable, August 1 in Ashland Nebraska

by AbbieKnight

Join the USGBC Nebraska Flatwater Green Schools Committee on Aug. 1 for a roundtable discussion about sustainable and high-performing schools. This event is a collaborative opportunity to collect i…

Filed under: Events

Related to: Other

Keywords: Green Schools

0 replies | 908 views | Posted on: 07/23/2017 | Last updated: 08/15/2017

Green Professional Training (GPRO), Fundamentals of Building Green, July 20 & July 27, Los Angeles

by AbbieKnight

The construction industry is moving quickly towards greener, high-performing buildings, creating increased demand across the country for sustainable building skills. This course teaches the basics …

Filed under: Events

California Green Building

Keywords: Green Building

0 replies | 1091 views | Posted on: 07/03/2017 | Last updated: 07/18/2017

 

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