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First Steps for Improving Air-Cooled and Water-Cooled Chiller Performance and Energy Efficiency

by EnergyManagementAssociation // Non profit association

Abstract

In this webinar, presenters explore the major factors that impact the efficiency of air-cooled and water-cooled chillers and discuss several strategies to maximize the energy efficiency of

0 replies | 653 views | Posted on: 02/19/2021 | Last updated: 02/19/2021

23rd Annual New York State Green Building Conference, March 27-28, Syracuse, New York, NY

by Shivani // Social Media Manager

The mission of the New York State Green Building Conference is to promote, educate, and support green building design, construction, and processes.

Conference participants represent many industries

New York Green Building Group

0 replies | 1196 views | Posted on: 01/08/2025 | Last updated: 01/10/2025

6th Annual HVAC/R Training Symposium, Presented by The HVAC School, February 6-7, Hybrid Event Online and in Ocoee, Florida

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

The HVACR Training Symposium is an annual trade event which brings together industry leaders to lead educational sessions about a wide range of applicable HVAC/R topics, from fundamentals to advanced

Florida Green Building Group

0 replies | 1148 views | Posted on: 12/17/2024 | Last updated: 12/17/2024

Free Webinar: Inspecting Photovoltaic (PV) & Energy Storage Systems (ESS) for Code Compliance, December 18, 9am-12:30pm PT

by Hani // Social media manager

In this advanced class, the instructors will cover in detail all the issues pertaining to inspecting and permitting of photovoltaic grid-tied systems (PV) and energy storage systems (ESS) in all secto

California Green Building

0 replies | 1262 views | Posted on: 11/23/2024 | Last updated: 11/24/2024

Free Webinar: HRV and ERV Basics, November 21, 9-10:30 am PT

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

HRV and ERV Basics will provide introductory level information about HRVs and ERVs and how they are installed in today’s homes. Information will be provided to enable learners to achieve the fol

California Green Building

0 replies | 771 views | Posted on: 11/04/2024 | Last updated: 11/04/2024

Southern California Edison: Tour of the Energy Education Center, November 6, Tulare, California

by Hani // 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,

Buildings and Our Health - News and Information

0 replies | 937 views | Posted on: 10/14/2024 | Last updated: 10/16/2024

Free Webcast: Powering a Sustainable Future with Community Solar, October 3, 1 pm ET

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

As utility rates continue to climb and traditional power agreements become increasingly complex, community solar is emerging as a strategic solution for companies and municipalities aiming to achieve

0 replies | 795 views | Posted on: 09/19/2024 | Last updated: 09/19/2024

Free Green Builder Webinar: Important IECC Residential Code Update, September 25, 2 pm ET

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

In this webinar, code expert Shaunna Mozingo will focus on the compliance paths, key changes, and implementation of the residential section of the 2021 IECC. She will provide an overview of the 2021 I

0 replies | 888 views | Posted on: 08/30/2024 | Last updated: 08/30/2024

GPRO Operations and Maintenance Essentials Training with Southface, September 16-17, Atlanta, Georgia

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Southface is excited to partner with 2M Design Consultants to offer the GPRO Operations & Maintenance Essentials Course. This training provides building professionals with strategies to reduce ene

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

0 replies | 903 views | Posted on: 08/09/2024 | Last updated: 08/09/2024

Going Electric for Heating and Cooling, and Water Heating, in a Residential Retrofit - #1920sMakeoverATL (Video)

by Rate It Green Team


Join Green Builder Matt Hoots of Sawhorse, Inc. for an exciting preview of the 1920sMakeoverATL deep energy retrofit project's heating and water heating systems.  

For the


Filed under: #1920sMakeoverATL

Keywords: Energy Efficiency,HVAC,Heating and cooling systems,Healthy Homes,Hot Water Heating,Heating,Cooling,1920sMakeoverATL

0 replies | 7334 views | Posted on: 05/04/2021 | Last updated: 02/22/2024

Webinar: Sustainability in Higher Education, April 14, 12-1 pm EST

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Join the North Shore Technology Council (NSTC) on April 14th at 12pm for a virtual event with representatives from Endicott College - Anthony Michetti, Director of Sustainability, and Megan Wrenn

Filed under: Education

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: Green Schools,Higher Education,Sustainable Campuses

0 replies | 1231 views | Posted on: 04/06/2021 | Last updated: 04/06/2021

Virtual Passive House Workshop, April 16, 9 am EDT

by samanthaklein // Intern

Building on previous sessions in this series, this module will focus on the quality control and quality assurance techniques for high-performance construction. The need for oversight on the constructi

Filed under: Passive House

Connecticut Green Building

Keywords: Passive House,Connecticut,Training,Connecticut Passive House

0 replies | 2112 views | Posted on: 03/19/2021 | Last updated: 03/21/2021

Free CE Webinar: Residential ENERGY STAR Certification, March 24, 12 pm EDT

by samanthaklein // Intern

Each year, the ENERGY STAR program releases a "Revision", which fine-tunes our program by clarifying, simplifying, and improving the requirements based on partner input. Attend this webinar

Filed under: Energy

Keywords: Certification,Energy Star,Energy Efficiency,Residential Real Estate

0 replies | 1089 views | Posted on: 03/05/2021 | Last updated: 03/05/2021

Certified Passive House Designer/ Consultant Training, August 14-18

by AbbieKnight

NAPHN's Certified Passive House Designer/Consultant course is the premier training program for low-energy, net zero and Passive House building professionals. Supported by a 25+ year history of global …

Filed under: Events

New York Green Building Group

Keywords: Passive House

0 replies | 948 views | Posted on: 07/12/2017 | Last updated: 07/12/2017

Online: WUFI Passive for Beginners, Presented by PHIUS, February 25, February 25, 1-5 pm EST

by SarahA

WUFI Passive is the energy model used for PHIUS+ Certification compliance. This workshop is intended both for those learning WUFI Passive for the first time, or those that learned WUFI Passive during

Filed under: Green Facilities

Keywords: Sustainability,Passive House,Green Buildings

0 replies | 1954 views | Posted on: 01/29/2021 | Last updated: 01/30/2021

FREE Green Building Webinar, Presented by GreenCE Sustainable Design and Construction: Daylighting by Design, February 10, 12 pm EST

by samanthaklein // Intern

This course discusses the benefits of a thoughtfully-designed light control system and how to make it work for your project's natural- lighting and shading needs. The discussion emphases implement

Filed under: Designers

Keywords: Design,Daylighting

0 replies | 1546 views | Posted on: 01/13/2021 | Last updated: 01/25/2021

FREE Webinar: Green Cleaning Your Home, January 13, 10 am EST

by samanthaklein // Intern

Have you ever thought about all the different cleaning products you use in your home? This class will explore using inexpensive common household products that are effective and safe for our

Filed under: Green Janitorial

Florida Green Building Group

Keywords: Healthy Housing,Green Cleaning

0 replies | 1568 views | Posted on: 12/31/2020 | Last updated: 12/31/2020

Home Energy Labeling Information eXchange (HELIX) Virtual Summit, November 15, 1-4pm

by Chill28

Buying a home is the largest investment most of us make, but home buyers typically receive little or no information about how much energy they will need to power the homes they see listed for sale (or…

Filed under: Energy

0 replies | 2507 views | Posted on: 10/12/2017 | Last updated: 10/12/2017

Bridge to 2030: Grid to Green Energy Purchasing, Pittsburgh, November 29

by Oyin

The Bridge to 2030 educational series invites the entire Pittsburgh built environment community to go deep on topics integral to the Pittsburgh 2030 District – energy, water, transportation, indoor …

Filed under: Events

Pennsylvania Sustainability Group

0 replies | 959 views | Posted on: 10/08/2017 | Last updated: 10/08/2017

Strategies in Light + The LED Show + Lightspace, February 13 - 15, Long Beach, California

by Oyin

Strategies in Light, The LED Show and Lightspace California uniquely provide a collaborative, integrated event experience for professionals representing the entire spectrum of the lighting business. F…

Filed under: Events

California Green Building

0 replies | 1311 views | Posted on: 10/01/2017 | Last updated: 10/03/2017

NAESCO Annual Conference & Vendor Showcase, November 14-16, Los Angeles, California

by Oyin

The leading ESCOs will be represented at the NAESCO Annual Conference & Vendor Showcase, November 14-16, 2017 plus our Vendor Showcase which will display the latest innovations, technologies, and serv…

Filed under: Events

California Green Building

0 replies | 1050 views | Posted on: 09/26/2017 | Last updated: 10/23/2017

Growing Sustainable Communities Conference, Port of Dubuque, Iowa, Oct. 3-4

by Oyin

10th Anniversary, Growing Sustainable Communities Conference, Port of Dubuque, Oct. 3-4 Hosted by the City of Dubuque, Iowa and Sustainable City Network, the Growing Sustainable Communities Confe…

Filed under: Events

0 replies | 801 views | Posted on: 09/21/2017 | Last updated: 09/22/2017

New York Rev Future- September 26-27

by AbbieKnight

Building on last year’s sold out conference, NY REV Future 2017 will bring together key stakeholders, technology providers, utilities and state policy makers to discuss actionable business strategie…

Filed under: New York

New York Green Building Group

0 replies | 881 views | Posted on: 08/25/2017 | Last updated: 08/25/2017

Show Your Opposition to new Offshore Drilling off US Coastlines

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Join with EarthJustice and others to keep our oceans and coastal communities clear of new offshore drilling: To sign on and send a letter to the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management: http://bit.ly/2u

Filed under: Advocacy

Keywords: Offshore Drilling

0 replies | 1515 views | Posted on: 08/03/2017 | Last updated: 08/03/2017

GPro Operations & Maintenance Class, September 19, 20, & 26

by AbbieKnight

Participate in the upcoming Green Building Professional - Operations and Maintenance Essentials course (GPRO O&M) and certification exam. This nationally recognized certification course is and is bein…

Filed under: Events

Connecticut Green Building

Keywords: Emerging Green Professionals

0 replies | 938 views | Posted on: 07/19/2017 | Last updated: 07/19/2017

 

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