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Green and Healthy Maine Homes - Home Energy Chats, Online: The Value of Green Home Improvements, March 30, 6pm EST

by Ashley Freeman

 

Join us for the first episode of our Home + Energy Chats webinar series, The Value of Green Home Improvements!

This online webinar will present the many ways to improve the health and eff

Filed under: Maine

Buildings and Our Health - News and Information

Keywords: Green Building,Real Estate,Solar Energy,Insulation,Electric Vehicles,air sealing,Heat Pump,maine

0 replies | 1321 views | Posted on: 03/23/2021 | Last updated: 03/23/2021

GreenHome Institute Webinar: Intro to Heat Pump Sizing With The New Manual H, September 11, 12-1 pm ET

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

There is a lot of interest in heat pumps at the moment. So, what better time to cover Manual H from The Air Conditioning Contractors of America?

This webinar will cover the section of Manual H that

Michigan Green Building

0 replies | 619 views | Posted on: 08/26/2024 | Last updated: 08/26/2024

Green Building Tour: Phased Construction: Affordable, Supportive Housing Development in Brooklyn, NY, August 23, 1-5 pm

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Join NESEA for a summer Pro Tour of an integrated, mixed-use, phased development project encompassing nearly a full city block in Brooklyn, NY. This project, which will include four buildings whe

New York Green Building Group

0 replies | 594 views | Posted on: 08/06/2024 | Last updated: 08/06/2024

Free Webinar: Catalyzing Renewable Energy Adoption Among Your Suppliers, August 6, 12-1 pm ET

by Hani // Social media manager

Is your supplier engagement program action-oriented? Does it inspire suppliers to reduce their emissions, right now?  If not, you are not alone. Most supplier programs are more circumspect, askin

Filed under: Webinars

California Green Building

0 replies | 805 views | Posted on: 07/17/2024 | Last updated: 07/17/2024

Southface LEED Green Associate Test Prep Online, July 17, 9 am - 1 pm

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

This one-day workshop introduces students to the LEED rating systems and core concepts of green building while preparing students for success on the LEED Green Associate Exam. Throughout the workshop

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

0 replies | 887 views | Posted on: 06/12/2024 | Last updated: 06/12/2024

Free Webinar: Basics of Photovoltaic (PV) and Energy Storage Systems (ESS) for Grid Tied Applications, June 25, 9am-12:30pm PT

by Hani // Social media manager

This course teaches the basic vocabulary and technical details of grid-connected photovoltaic and energy storage systems. This instructor will discuss the advantages and disadvantages of various techn

California Green Building

0 replies | 1122 views | Posted on: 06/01/2024 | Last updated: 06/02/2024

Electrification for Realtors, Free Online Training, June 6, 10 am - 1 pm PT

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Electrification is here and all-electric homes will play in important role in shaping the industry. Learn how to navigate discussions about the various components of these homes and the value they pro

California Green Building

0 replies | 749 views | Posted on: 05/15/2024 | Last updated: 05/15/2024

Smart Technology: Driving Efficiency in Chicago’s Existing Buildings, Hybrid Event, Online and in Chicago, Illinois, May 14

by Hani // Social media manager

Join Illinois Green Alliance and BOMA/Chicago to explore how smart building technologies are being implemented at the local level to reduce carbon emissions, improve efficiency, and save building owne

Illinois Green Building Group

0 replies | 936 views | Posted on: 04/26/2024 | Last updated: 04/27/2024

Builders 101: an Introduction to Phius Certified Builders (CPHB) Training, May 1, 4pm CT

by Hani // Social media manager

Phius welcomes Jon Erickson to present the 2 - hour introduction to the concepts and ideas behind the Phius Certified Builders (CPHB) training. Have you ever wondered what it means to become a CPHB fr

Illinois Green Building Group

0 replies | 1051 views | Posted on: 04/09/2024 | Last updated: 04/09/2024

Free Center for EcoTechnology Webinar: The Benefits of Weatherization for Small Businesses, June 17, 1 pm EDT

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Join the Center for EcoTechnology for an engaging webinar on the Benefits of Weatherization for Small Businesses. Learn how you can improve business performance, spend less on energy, increase comfor

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: Weatherization,Carbon Footprint,Small Business

0 replies | 1402 views | Posted on: 06/08/2021 | Last updated: 06/16/2021

Air Filtration at the #1920sMakeoverATL Showhouse - It Can Only Get Better from Here (Video)

by Rate It Green Team


We might say Green Builder Matt Hoots is having too much fun filming informative videos to let us in on the behind the scenes action at the start of the #1920sATLMakeover deep energy retrofit pr

Filed under: #1920sMakeoverATL

Keywords: HVAC,Indoor Air Quality,Ventilation Systems,IAQ,Ventilation,Filtration,1920sMakeoverATL,Whole House Ventilation Systems

0 replies | 10176 views | Posted on: 05/17/2021 | Last updated: 12/31/2022

Free Online Green Building Speaker Series: Natural Building & a Changing Climate, May 19, 6 pm PST

by samanthaklein // Intern

We will take a look at how we can bridge ancient and modern building practices to address our changing hazards in our built environment. We will look at the efforts and challenges of testing these mat

Filed under: Architects

California Green Building

Keywords: Green Building,Climate Change,Architecture

0 replies | 1671 views | Posted on: 04/27/2021 | Last updated: 04/27/2021

MassRecycle Virtual Conference and Trade Show, April 15 - 16

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

MassRecycle will host this conference virtually over the course of two days on Thursday, April 15th from 1:00pm to 5:00pm and Friday, April 16th from 8:30am to 1:00pm. Come spend two days learnin

Filed under: Waste Management and Collection/Recycling

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: Recycling,MassRecycle,Waste,WasteManagement

0 replies | 1271 views | Posted on: 04/11/2021 | Last updated: 04/11/2021

Webinar: Solar and Environmental Justice – Putting Frontline Communities First, July 26, 11 am PST

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Renewable energy can help drive environmental benefits and economic growth for communities most impacted by climate change, pollution and underemployment. How can the solar industry work within a soci…

Filed under: Webinars

Equity and Green Building

Keywords: Environmental Justice

0 replies | 1224 views | Posted on: 07/25/2017 | Last updated: 07/25/2017

Free Webinar: Entrance Matting CPD, April 22, 10 am BST

by samanthaklein // Intern

During this 1 hour webinar, you will learn about the functions and applications of the various types of entrance matting, fire safety standards, how sustainable entrance matting can contribute towards

Filed under: Flooring

Keywords: Design,Fire Safety,Construction,CPD,entrance matting

0 replies | 1770 views | Posted on: 03/13/2021 | Last updated: 03/13/2021

Free Webinar: RIBA Gulf Chapter's Sustainable Development Series: Route to Net Zero - Gulf Regional Case Studies, March 17, 1 pm BST

by samanthaklein // Intern

This webinar will showcase regional projects in the Gulf that are using sustainable design strategies to help address the climate emergency, with projects including the Bee’ah Headquarters by&nb

Filed under: Development

Keywords: Sustainable Architecture,Urban Development,Net zero

0 replies | 2039 views | Posted on: 02/23/2021 | Last updated: 03/01/2021

Webinar: Climate Mobilization Act Primer, Presented by BEExNY March 16, 1 pm EST

by samanthaklein // Intern

Get informed on New York City climate legislation and its impact on buildings. Register now for the Climate Mobilization Act Primer, a one-hour seminar examining the basic principles of the Clima

Filed under: Government Agencies and Initiatives

New York Green Building Group

Keywords: Initiatives,Policy,Government Policy,Climate Mobilization Act

0 replies | 1652 views | Posted on: 02/03/2021 | Last updated: 02/04/2021

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

by SarahA

About the Program:  This session focuses on practical short and long-term strategies to both maximize current and future energy efficiency and minimize IAQ problems when undertaking common reside

Filed under: Health and Air Quality

Keywords: Energy Efficiency,Deep Energy Retrofit,Weatherization,Lead Paint,Radon,Renovations,Residential

0 replies | 1838 views | Posted on: 01/20/2021 | Last updated: 01/20/2021

Solar Power Northeast, February 5-6, Boston, MA

by Oyin

Solar Power Northeast is back in Boston! The region’s premier event, Solar Power Northeast – formerly known as PV America - has featured leaders such as New York’s energy Czar, Richard Kauf…

Filed under: Events

Massachusetts Green Builders

0 replies | 2729 views | Posted on: 10/15/2017 | Last updated: 10/15/2017

"California Climate Policies - Local and Global Leadership?" Wednesday, 10/11. 5:45-8:45pm, San Francisco

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

"This year in California, it felt like one step forward and two steps back for climate protection and environmental policy. Governor Brown committed the state to upholding the Paris Accord even when T…

Filed under: California

California Green Building

Keywords: Women in Cleantech and Sustainability

0 replies | 839 views | Posted on: 10/10/2017 | Last updated: 10/10/2017

Northeast Clean Energy Council 10th Annual Green Tie Gala, October 26, Boston

by Oyin

NECEC's Green Tie Gala is the premiere clean energy networking event in the region. Each year the Northeast clean energy industry comes together in celebration of the industry’s growth and accomplis…

Filed under: Events

Massachusetts Green Builders

0 replies | 924 views | Posted on: 10/05/2017 | Last updated: 10/05/2017

Lessons from Operation: A Rain Water Collection and Treatment System, Oct 12, 9:30 -10:30 am PDT, Webinar

by Oyin

Williams College’s Class of 1966 Environmental Center is operating the first licensed rainwater collection and treatment system in the state of Massachusetts. The project team had no idea what t…

Filed under: Events

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: Rain Water Collection,Water Treatment

0 replies | 1079 views | Posted on: 09/28/2017 | Last updated: 09/30/2017

Bloomberg's 3rd annual Sustainable Business Summit, New York, October 12: 1:00 – 6:00 PM

by Oyin

Bloomberg's 3rd annual Sustainable Business Summit takes a forward-oriented look at how companies are innovating in their sustainable business models and adopting practices that prioritize sustainable…

Filed under: Events

New York Green Building Group

0 replies | 1377 views | Posted on: 09/24/2017 | Last updated: 09/24/2017

Careers in Sustainability Panel, September 19 - USGBC Massachusetts

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Careers in Sustainability Panel by USGBC Massachusetts Chapter Interested in a career related to sustainability? On September 19th, Northeastern University’s Energy Systems Society, in collab…

Filed under: Massachusetts

Massachusetts Green Builders

0 replies | 1056 views | Posted on: 09/10/2017 | Last updated: 09/11/2017

Catalysts of the Climate Economy - National Innovation Summit - September 6-8, Burlington, Vermont

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Innovators are powering economic success by solving the challenges presented by climate change. Catalysts of the Climate Economy is a 3-day National Innovation Summit to bring together entrepreneurs, …

Filed under: Vermont

0 replies | 836 views | Posted on: 08/14/2017 | Last updated: 08/15/2017

 

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