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Why We're Getting Pumped Up for Water Heating - Free CE Webinar, November 9, 12-1 pm EST

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Slipstream conducted a detailed monitoring study and survey to research the applicability of heat pump water heaters (HPWH) in cold climates. The field monitoring research focuses on characterizing HP

Michigan Green Building

0 replies | 875 views | Posted on: 10/13/2022 | Last updated: 10/13/2022

Residential Electrification Introduction and Overview, Free & Online, June 18, 10 am - 12 pm PT

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Residential Electrification is coming to newly constructed homes in California. Step by step communities and codes are promoting the transition from combustion fuels to electricity as the fuel of choi

California Green Building

0 replies | 915 views | Posted on: 05/24/2024 | Last updated: 05/24/2024

Free Webinar: Full and Partial Electrification Strategies for Commercial Building Retrofits, Construction and Central Plants, May 29, 9:30-11:30am

by Hani // Social media manager

Building electrification through the use of heat pumps is gaining traction as an effective means to reducing emissions from building operations. However, barriers remain to 100% adoption of this techn

California Green Building

0 replies | 1058 views | Posted on: 05/03/2024 | Last updated: 05/03/2024

Free Webinar: Balanced Ventilation for Better Health, Comfort, and Energy Efficiency, May 9, 9am-1pm PT

by Hani // Social media manager

More buildings are being constructed with high-performance building envelopes. For these buildings, a well-designed and installed air quality system is a must. In this class we will look at performanc

California Green Building

0 replies | 754 views | Posted on: 04/17/2024 | Last updated: 04/18/2024

8th Annual Sustainability Symposium, Green Builder Media, April 17-18,12 - 3 pm, Free & Online

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Attend Green Builder Media's eighth annual Sustainability Symposium 2024: Existential Solutions, held virtually on April 17 & 18.   Day 1 will focus on innovative solutions that will

0 replies | 631 views | Posted on: 04/02/2024 | Last updated: 04/02/2024

Rainstick Showers - Higher Water Pressure, Using 80% Less Water?

by Rate It Green Team



The Rainstick shower seems to offer the impossible, delivering high water pressure, while using a lot less water.  If you’re concerned about lower water pressure, this product can deliv

Filed under: Plumbing

Keywords: Energy Efficiency,Water,Water Conservation,Water Efficiency,retrofits,Plumbing,Showers,Grey Water

0 replies | 3608 views | Posted on: 03/15/2024 | Last updated: 08/28/2024

Free Webinar: Shining a Light on Photopollution: Outdoor Light Planning Issues, March 14, 11am-12pm EST

by Hani // Social media manager

Participate in PSGV's Earth Hour efforts!

Learn how outdoor lighting works, how vision works, and how the careless and excessive use of artificial light at night negatively affects us and the e

Filed under: Webinars

Pennsylvania Sustainability Group

0 replies | 845 views | Posted on: 02/26/2024 | Last updated: 02/27/2024

Moving Towards Sustainable Concrete, February 28, 9 - 11 am, Hybrid Event, Online and in Cambridge, Massachusetts

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Concrete is the most consumed material in the world next to water and it is estimated that it contributes 6% of the total human-produced greenhouse gas emissions. Members of the Boston Society of Civi

Massachusetts Green Builders

0 replies | 663 views | Posted on: 02/09/2024 | Last updated: 02/09/2024

Free Webinar: Unlocking Incentives: Multifamily Upgrades (NY Focus), February 7, 6–7:30 pm

by Hani // Social media manager

Are you responsible for the energy performance of your multifamily building? Is one of your New Year’s resolutions to start making energy upgrades?

Join Urban Green Council on the evening of

Filed under: Webinars

New York Green Building Group

0 replies | 598 views | Posted on: 01/18/2024 | Last updated: 01/18/2024

Energy Management Systems (EMS) with HVAC Controls (2 Part Series), Free Online Event, January 30 - February 1, 8:30-11 am

by Hani // Social media manager

Getting the most energy savings out of your HVAC requires building systems to be capable of adjustment, such as variable speed drives or demand limiting, as opposed to simple on/off control. However,

Filed under: Webinars

California Green Building

0 replies | 854 views | Posted on: 12/22/2023 | Last updated: 12/22/2023

Free Webinar: Getting into Low Carbon Construction, January 17, 10:30 am EDT

by samanthaklein // Intern

Participants will be introduced to EQUANS, United Living, Clarion Futures, Retrofit Academy & Greener South East, and Mid Kent College & College of West Anglia.

EQUANS is a provider of

Filed under: Webinars

UK Green Building

Keywords: Healthy Housing,Energy Efficiency,Renewable Energy,Smart Buildings,Construction,High Performance,Low Carbon Development

0 replies | 1532 views | Posted on: 12/01/2023 | Last updated: 12/01/2023

USGBC Summit on Bridging Occupant & Community Health, Online, December 14 - 15

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

How does the health of an individual relate to the health of a community? Whose health is the building industry responsible for? The public health impact of buildings doesn’t begin or end at a s

California Green Building

0 replies | 2682 views | Posted on: 11/17/2022 | Last updated: 11/17/2022

Blower Door Basics and Beyond, Free Webinar, November 16, 8 - 11:30 am PT

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Blower Door Basics ans Beyong: There's more to blower door testing than measuring the air leakage of the building enclosure. 
 

This course will cover:

  • Set-up of home and blowe

California Green Building

0 replies | 981 views | Posted on: 10/28/2022 | Last updated: 10/28/2022

Webinar: Post-Disaster Recovery Planning before and after, August 21 - 22

by YijunW

There is a growing understanding in many U.S. communities of the value of planning for post-disaster recovery not only after a disaster has occurred, but before it has ever happened? The functions of …

Filed under: Other - Green Building Events

0 replies | 1867 views | Posted on: 07/19/2018 | Last updated: 07/21/2018

High Performance Ventilation Systems for Homes: EnergizeCT, Free Online Workshop, October 11 (Pt I) & October 17 (Pt II)

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

As new home envelopes have become more and more airtight, most in the homebuilding industry have come to understand that proper ventilation is critical. But how much air do we need and what systems sh

Connecticut Green Building

0 replies | 1210 views | Posted on: 09/23/2022 | Last updated: 09/23/2022

Building Science Webinar: Prevent building failures. Improve energy efficiency. Create healthy IAQ. Online August 30, 3:15-5:15 pm

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

The Building Science webinar will introduce you to the primary physical processes present in all built environments.  The core principles–air flow, moisture flow, pressure, and he

0 replies | 724 views | Posted on: 08/23/2022 | Last updated: 08/23/2022

Green Power: Conference and Exposition on Renewable Energy, Dec 4-5, Chennai, India

by Aditya

GREEN POWER 2018

Globally, Renewable Energy is making rapid strides. Matching this trend, India is also witnessing an exponential growth in renewable energy and is expected to meet the GoI target o

Filed under: Energy

India Green Building

Keywords: clean energy,Sustainability

0 replies | 1568 views | Posted on: 11/29/2018 | Last updated: 11/29/2018

The IAFOR International Conference on Sustainability, Energy and the Environment, Jan 3-5, 2019, Honolulu, USA

by Aditya

"Independence & Interdependence"

The technological and logistical advances of globalisation have enabled us to become independent and empowered as never before, but at the same time t

Filed under: Events

Keywords: clean energy,Environment,Sustainability

0 replies | 1344 views | Posted on: 11/13/2018 | Last updated: 11/13/2018

North American Passive House Network, Certified PH Designer & Consultant Training, Nov 12th, New York

by Yishan

Join North American Passive House Network for an 5-day training to successfully become an accredited Certified Passive House Consultant/Designer.

This course is for all building professionals: arch

Filed under: Continuing Education Programs

New York Green Building Group

0 replies | 737 views | Posted on: 11/04/2018 | Last updated: 11/04/2018

Resilience Workshop Series - Resilience in the Workplace: A Metro Case Study, Dec 11, LA

by Yishan

Resilience in the Workplace 

Workshop Series: A Metro Case Study

 

Building resilience requires a new approach to understanding the interactions of physical, social, and econom

Filed under: California

California Green Building

0 replies | 1144 views | Posted on: 10/26/2018 | Last updated: 10/26/2018

Forever Green, 2018 - USGBC Central Pennsylvania, November 1, Harrisburg, PA

by Phillip304 // Green Research & Development Analyst

Every year, the USGBC Central Pennsylvania gathers together at the Forever Green ceremony to celebrate the accomplishments of people and projects in the region that advance sustainable buildings.

Pennsylvania Sustainability Group

0 replies | 874 views | Posted on: 10/14/2018 | Last updated: 10/15/2018

Webinar: Innovations in Hand Dryers: Improvements and Impacts on Sustainability, Wednesday, October 3, 2018 - 12:00pm to 1:00pm EDT

by GreenCE Sustainable Design and Construction

In this one-hour course, we’ll discuss the evolution of electric hand dryers and how today’s high-speed, energy efficient dryers minimize impacts on the environment while providing a speed

Filed under: Webinars

Keywords: Sustainable Building,Eco Friendly Restrooms

0 replies | 1351 views | Posted on: 09/26/2018 | Last updated: 10/05/2018

Clean Energy Festival, Saturday, September 8, 2-4 pm, Worcester, MA - Take a Tour Inside a Wind Turbine!

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Wind power, a closer look at energy storage, electric cars... and a big announcement! Part of National Drive Electric Week & co-hosted with ACDC Hybrid and EV Training Resources Mass Energy/People…

Filed under: Massachusetts

Massachusetts Green Builders

0 replies | 880 views | Posted on: 09/06/2018 | Last updated: 09/06/2018

National Drive Electric Week Event, Sept 8 - 16, Highland Park, IL

by Aditya

National Drive Electric Week, September 8-16, 2018, is a nationwide celebration to heighten awareness of today’s widespread availability of plug-in vehicles and highlight the benefits of all-electri…

Filed under: Electric Vehicles

Illinois Green Building Group

Keywords: Energy,Sustainable Transportation,Electric Vehicles,hybrid

0 replies | 787 views | Posted on: 08/16/2018 | Last updated: 08/16/2018

If Green Roofs Cover 30% and Cool Roofs Cover 60% of the Building Roofs, 0.8 GT of CO2 Emissions Will be Reduced and $3 Trillions Will Be Saved

by YijunW

The usual rooftop is plain terrain, exposing to sun, wind, rain, and snow, and enduring extreme temperatures up to 90 Fahrenheit higher than the surrounding air on a hot day. Green roofs, on the contr

Filed under: Studies/Surveys

0 replies | 5517 views | Posted on: 08/03/2018 | Last updated: 02/15/2023

 

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