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FREE Green Building Webinar: Sustainable + Contemporary Commercial Restroom Materials, February 10, 12 pm EST

by samanthaklein // Intern

When designing a restroom or other space, professionals are often faced with the challenge of selecting materials that function, appeal to the senses, and contribute to green building initiatives. In

Filed under: Webinars

Keywords: Materials,restrooms,Safety

0 replies | 1499 views | Posted on: 01/18/2022 | Last updated: 01/18/2022

AHR Expo, January 22 - 24, Chicago, Illinois

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

The AHR Expo brings together manufacturers & suppliers of all sizes & specialties to share ideas and showcase the future of HVACR technology. It’s the industry’s best place for OEM

Illinois Green Building Group

0 replies | 1120 views | Posted on: 12/16/2023 | Last updated: 12/16/2023

Free Virtual Green Marketing Roundtable, Green Brand Building, with SCE & Franklin Energy, January 8, 10 am - 12 pm PST

by samanthaklein // Intern

"Green Eileen" will host a series of Green Real Estate Marketing Roundtables, with surprise energy-efficiency guests joining for some sessions. She will guide Real Estate Professionals throu

Filed under: Webinars

California Green Building

Keywords: Business Development,Energy Efficiency,Real Estate,Marketing

0 replies | 1254 views | Posted on: 11/24/2023 | Last updated: 11/26/2023

2023 Great Lakes PFAS Summit, Online, December 5-7, 8am- 4:30pm

by Hani // Social media manager

Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) continue to present some of the biggest challenges in chemical contamination across the world. States throughout the nation, including the Great Lakes r

Michigan Green Building

0 replies | 753 views | Posted on: 11/10/2023 | Last updated: 11/10/2023

SmartCities Connect, November 28-30, Washington, DC

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Smart cities have evolved from a futuristic vision into a tangible reality, creating fundamental impact for people and the planet. From pilot projects that showcase innovative technologies to enduring

0 replies | 592 views | Posted on: 10/29/2023 | Last updated: 10/29/2023

Free Webinar: Let's Talk Trash: Achieving Zero Waste for Healthier Communities, November 8, 12 - 1 pm

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

The Conservation Law Foundation's (CLF)  Zero Waste Project strives to protect New England communities and our environment from the dangers posed by unsustainable waste practices. These

Massachusetts Green Builders

0 replies | 827 views | Posted on: 10/16/2023 | Last updated: 10/16/2023

Free Webinar: PV + Batteries: Integrating Storage with Grid-Tied PV Systems, October 21, 9 am-12:30 pm

by Hani // Social media manager

Recent developments with building codes, safety requirements, utility rate structures, state incentives, and federal tax credit legislation have led to ever-greater installations of energy storage sys

California Green Building

0 replies | 944 views | Posted on: 09/27/2023 | Last updated: 09/27/2023

Free PG&E Webinar: Mini Split Design, Installation, & Performance (2 Part Series), October 10-11, 9am - 12:30pm

by Hani // Social media manager

Mini Splits – small inverter driven split system heat pumps are gaining market share rapidly. They claim the highest efficiencies of any compressor-based heating and cooling systems and they are

California Green Building

0 replies | 754 views | Posted on: 09/13/2023 | Last updated: 09/13/2023

How Effective is ROCKWOOL Stone Wool Insulation Against Water?

by Rate It Green Team

 

What happens to ROCKWOOL stone mineral or stone wool insulation when it gets wet? This is an important question, as insulation is installed on the outside of the house, on the roof, on t

Filed under: #1920sMakeoverATL

Keywords: Resiliency,Water,Insulation,Resilience,ROCKWOOL,Building Envelope,Stone Wool Insulation,Mineral Wool Insulation

0 replies | 3031 views | Posted on: 08/24/2023 | Last updated: 08/13/2024

USGBC Arkansas Webinar: Light Pollution: from Darksky to Safety, how LEED Can Help, August 24, 1-2:30 pm ET

by Hani // Social media manager

Light Pollution and the Science behind it.

Get ready for Dark Sky nights and the many festivals of light throughout Autumn, with an in-depth look at light pollution. This webinar will look at LEED

0 replies | 890 views | Posted on: 08/08/2023 | Last updated: 08/08/2023

Free Webinar: The Switch Is On: Electrify California! April 28, 5:30 pm PST

by samanthaklein // Intern

Did you know that over 90% of the gas that's used in buildings is methane?

Most homes in California burn natural gas or propane for space heating, water heating, and cooking. These gases&m

California Green Building

Keywords: Energy,Heating and cooling systems,methane,Decarbonization,Electrification

0 replies | 1389 views | Posted on: 04/03/2022 | Last updated: 04/03/2022

Free Webinar: Take Control of your Energy Future: Net Zero Workforce Development, March 30, 12 pm EDT

by samanthaklein // Intern

We are experiencing a massive labor shortage for residential buildings now going on a decade. To make matters worse, there are few and far between training and opportunities for net-zero, decarbonizat

Filed under: Energy

Michigan Green Building

Keywords: Energy,Workforce Development,Net Zero Energy

0 replies | 1352 views | Posted on: 03/15/2022 | Last updated: 03/15/2022

Passive House as an Ecosystem, by Connecticut Passive House, Online, March 3, 12 pm ET

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

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Carbon Reduction Goes Beyond the Envelope. Carbon reduction in the Passive House ecosystem involves three distinct systems: the Passive House, the renewable energy components, and the s

Connecticut Green Building

0 replies | 1553 views | Posted on: 02/24/2022 | Last updated: 02/24/2022

The Maine Indoor Air Quality Council IAQ & Energy Conference 2018, May 1-2, Portland, ME

by Oyin

At IAQ & ENERGY Conference 2018, you’ll join hundreds—not thousands—of professionals who, like you, are looking for cutting-edge information for healthy, energy-efficient indoor environments wh…

Filed under: Events

0 replies | 2429 views | Posted on: 11/09/2017 | Last updated: 11/09/2017

Webinar: US-EU exchange: Building standards and codes to drive renovation, January 11, 10 - 11:45 am EST

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

To date, renovations largely take place on a voluntary basis – there is no uniform obligation on member states and local authorities to renovate buildings, and engaging both building owners and

Filed under: Energy

0 replies | 1487 views | Posted on: 12/20/2021 | Last updated: 12/20/2021

Moisture and How it Effects the Build: Part 2, December 2, 4 pm EST

by ROCKWOOL

Join ROCKWOOL to discuss the building science behind continuous insulation, how much is enough and discussing projects that have used continuous insulation.

Returning ROCKstars Chris Laumer-Gi

Filed under: Mineral Wool Insulation

Keywords: ROCKWOOL,Stone Wool,Mineral Wool,Stone Wool Insulation,Mineral Wool Insulation

0 replies | 1190 views | Posted on: 11/30/2021 | Last updated: 11/30/2021

Better Buildings Webinar: Put Your Money on It -- Investing in Energy Efficiency, November 30, 3 pm EDT

by samanthaklein // Intern

Many financial institutions require long-term performance data before investing in products or projects – energy efficiency lending is no exception. A forthcoming report from Berkeley Lab provid

Filed under: Energy

Keywords: Energy Efficiency,Sustainable Investing,Energy Economics and Financial Analysis

0 replies | 1173 views | Posted on: 11/13/2021 | Last updated: 11/13/2021

America Recycles Day TRUE Zero Waste Precertification Training, Presented by USGBC LA, November 15, 4 pm PT, 7 pm ET

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Join USGBC-LA for a special America Recycles Day Training opportunity.


TRUE (Total Resource Use and Efficiency) is a comprehensive certification program recognizing facilities for minimizing reso

California Green Building

0 replies | 1196 views | Posted on: 10/25/2021 | Last updated: 10/25/2021

Green Finance: How to Take Advantage of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac Green Lending Programs

by YijunW

The Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) gives green builders a financial advantage through Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac are United States government-sponsored enterprise (G…

Filed under: Financial Services

0 replies | 4295 views | Posted on: 04/29/2018 | Last updated: 07/13/2018

SBESC's Public Workshop On Clearwater Project Construction, April 26, 2018, 6:30 PM, Carson, CA

by YijunW

Construction on the Sanitation Districts of Los Angeles County's Clearwater Project begins in 2018. The project will protect local waterways by addressing aging sewer system infrastructure. Above-gr…

California Green Building

0 replies | 780 views | Posted on: 04/23/2018 | Last updated: 04/23/2018

USGBC MA Building Tech Forum - May 24 - 5:30 - 8pm - Boston

by AbbieKnight

Join green technology firms and building product companies to discuss cutting-edge research and products to support net positive energy buildings. Start the night off by catching up with your colleagu…

Filed under: Massachusetts

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: Green Building,Sustainability,Net Positive

0 replies | 956 views | Posted on: 04/10/2018 | Last updated: 04/15/2018

Webinar - Being Green, Made Easier! LID and GI Monitoring, Maintenance & Tracking, March 13

by AbbieKnight

Enhance the effectiveness and capacity of your Low Impact Development (LID) and Green Infrastructure (GI) systems! Join Daniel Apt, president of Olaunu and experienced LID professional, for a live …

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Keywords: GI Systems,LID Systems

0 replies | 1329 views | Posted on: 03/12/2018 | Last updated: 03/12/2018

arpa-e Energy Innovation Summit

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

The ARPA-E Energy Innovation Summit is an annual conference and technology showcase that brings together experts from different technical disciplines and professional communities to think about Americ…

Filed under: Events

0 replies | 1024 views | Posted on: 02/27/2018 | Last updated: 02/27/2018

Off-Shore Wind in RI and Beyond: The Story of Deep Water Wind, February 12, 12-2pm, Providence, by RENEW Energy Initiative

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Join Renew Energy Initiative in partnership with the Rhode Island Society of Environmental Professionals in welcoming Jeff Grybowski and colleagues for an update on Deep Water Wind’s work over the p…

Filed under: Rhode Island

Rhode Island Green Building

Keywords: Renew Energy Initiative

0 replies | 1804 views | Posted on: 01/22/2018 | Last updated: 01/22/2018

Living Building Tour, Hitchcock Center for the Environment, January 5, 4-5 pm, Amherst, Massachusetts

by Jessica Schultz // Living Building Coordinator

Come meet our newest educator – our building! It is designed to model systems in nature, it is net zero energy, net zero water, has composting toilets, and has been made with responsibly sourced non…

Filed under: Living Building Challenge

Massachusetts Green Builders

0 replies | 1646 views | Posted on: 12/13/2017 | Last updated: 12/13/2017

 

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