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Water Conservation Showcase 2020 (Day 2), August 4, 9 am - 1:20 pm PST

by Allan Robles // Enabling Building Portfolio Sustainability

The Water Conservation Showcase is a free event and is organized through the combined efforts of the U.S. Green Building Council Northern California, East Bay Municipal Utility District, the San Franc

Filed under: Events

California Green Building

0 replies | 1563 views | Posted on: 05/28/2020 | Last updated: 06/22/2020

EarthCraft Builder Training with Southface Institute, September 4, Atlanta, Georgia

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

This EarthCraft Builder training course provides a comprehensive overview of best practices for sustainable construction and design. Explore the ways the EarthCraft program can help you get started in

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

0 replies | 616 views | Posted on: 07/24/2024 | Last updated: 07/24/2024

USGBC Georgia Building Transformation Forum: Circularity in the Built Environment, July 18, 3-7:30 pm, Atlanta, Georgia

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

600 million tons of construction and demolition waste was discarded in the U.S. alone in 2018, according to the EPA, and The World Bank reports that 2 billion tons of municipal solid waste is generate

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

0 replies | 527 views | Posted on: 06/27/2024 | Last updated: 06/27/2024

Building Electrification Fundamentals Series, Part 4: Financial Costs and Benefits of the BE/FS Transition, August 1, 10 am - 12 pm PT

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Interested in transforming your building to a clean, safe, and healthy all-electric structure but hesitant due to the cost? What are the costs to install and operate this equipment? Are there incentiv

California Green Building

0 replies | 658 views | Posted on: 06/07/2024 | Last updated: 06/07/2024

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 | 841 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 | 938 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 | 700 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 | 502 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 | 2839 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 | 770 views | Posted on: 02/26/2024 | Last updated: 02/27/2024

Webinar: Net Zero Buildings: A Master Class, Wednesday, July 15, 12 pm EDT

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

As cities, investors, and real estate leaders continue to develop their strategies to reduce energy costs and address climate change, many are now targeting “net zero” buildings – bu

Florida Green Building Group

Keywords: Net Zero Buildings,Urban Land Institute

0 replies | 1138 views | Posted on: 07/09/2020 | Last updated: 07/09/2020

FREE Webinar: Taking Commercial Offices to Net Zero Carbon, July 1, 1pm EDT

by samanthaklein // Intern

The release of the LETI Climate Emergency Design Guide in January and the UK Green Building Council targets for Commercial Offices in April have put Net Zero Carbon front of place in commercial office

Filed under: Energy Management

UK Green Building

Keywords: Netzero,Energy Efficiency,Green Office Space,Green Office Building

0 replies | 1478 views | Posted on: 06/22/2020 | Last updated: 06/22/2020

FREE Webinar: Green Shores for Shoreline Development - Update for shoreline practitioners, June 24, 2PM

by AbbieKnight

In this webinar, DG Blair (Stewardship Centre for BC) and Jim Johannessen (Coastal Geologic Services, Inc.) will provide participants with an overview of the recent update to the Green Shores for Coas

Filed under: Webinars

Keywords: Coastal Development,Green Shores

0 replies | 695 views | Posted on: 06/08/2020 | Last updated: 06/09/2020

Passive House Days Open House @ E10th Street, New York Passive House, Friday November 11, 3:30 pm, NYC

by aahassonjee

Passive House Days Open House - New York Passive House (NYPH) Friday November 11, 3:30 pm, NYC 377 East 10th Street Manhattan, New York, NY Paul A. Castrucci, Architect presents Passive House …

Filed under: New York

New York Green Building Group

0 replies | 738 views | Posted on: 11/03/2016 | Last updated: 11/09/2016

Low Carbon Design with Budget in Mind - A virtual live CEU Home Tour, May 16, 11 am - 12 pm

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Join GreenHome Institute live for a mid-construction virtual home tour where you will meet the architect and home builder to review this project! 

 This custom-built home is walkable

Filed under: Webinars

Michigan Green Building

0 replies | 1157 views | Posted on: 05/13/2020 | Last updated: 05/13/2020

USGBC Georgia: Building My Dream Home in a Historic District, Online, May 5, 9-11 am

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Join USGBC Georgia for a virtual tour and presentation of Carl Seville’s beautiful historic home in Decatur, Georgia. Make yourself at home as Carl, partner at SK Collab

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

Keywords: USGBC Georgia,Atlanta,Georgia

0 replies | 1622 views | Posted on: 04/26/2020 | Last updated: 04/26/2020

Virtual IAQ and Energy 2020 Conference, October 27-29

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

At IAQ & Energy 2020, you will find all the components to design, construct, operate & maintain healthy, environmentally-sustainable indoor spaces:

  • Building Science, Design,

Filed under: Health and Air Quality

Buildings and Our Health - News and Information

Keywords: Indoor Air Quality,Maine Indoor Air Quality Council

0 replies | 2514 views | Posted on: 04/13/2020 | Last updated: 09/17/2020

FREE Webinar - Polyiso - The Next Generation Air & Water Resistive Barrier, April 9 12pm EDT

by GreenCE Sustainable Design and Construction

To educate about ‘Building Longevity and Sustainability’ and how these concepts impact making buildings more energy efficient. The course examines how foil-faced polyiso continuous insulation can

Filed under: Education

Developing Technologies

0 replies | 1483 views | Posted on: 03/26/2020 | Last updated: 04/09/2020

NESEA Green Building Pro Tour - Portland's First PHIUS+ Affordable Multifamily Housing, Friday, April 7, 1-5 pm, Portland, Maine

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Green Building Pro Tour - Portland's First PHIUS+ Affordable Multifamily Housing Northeast Sustainable Energy Association Friday, April 7, 1-5 pm, Portland, Maine CEUs Pending: 2.5 AIA LU/HSW, 2…

Filed under: Maine

Related to: Electrical Component Recycling

Equity and Green Building

Keywords: Green Building Tour,Passive House,Passivhaus

0 replies | 945 views | Posted on: 03/08/2017 | Last updated: 03/08/2017

Event: LEED v4 Materials Deep Dive - USGBC Northern California, 2/28, 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM PST

by Kalyani.rc // Passive House / Sustainability Enthusiast

LEED v4 Materials Deep Dive - USGBC Northern California by USGBC Northern California Tickets: $10 – $100 Tuesday, February 28, 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM PST Location: DPR Construction 945 Front…

Filed under: California

California Green Building

Keywords: LEED V4,USBGC Northern California

0 replies | 1194 views | Posted on: 02/22/2017 | Last updated: 02/22/2017

Free Webinar: Leverage Big Energy Savings with Advances in LED Lighting, March 16, 11am PST / 2pm EST

by Kalyani.rc // Passive House / Sustainability Enthusiast

Leverage Big Energy Savings with Advances in LED Lighting March 16, 11am PST / 2pm EST Sponsored by: Cree, Inc. Session: 1 H 30 M Credits: 1 PDH / 0.1 CEU We’re at a historic time in the ligh…

Filed under: Webinars

Keywords: Energy Savings,LED Lighting

0 replies | 1346 views | Posted on: 02/13/2017 | Last updated: 02/13/2017

Webinar: Incorporating Climate Solutions February 9th 12-1:15pm EST

by ChristinaC // Marketing Student

Webinar: Incorporating Climate Solutions into Day to Day Adaptation February 9th 12-1:15pm EST Join the Antioch University New England Center for Climate Preparedness and Community Resilience and t…

Filed under: Webinars

Keywords: Antioch University New England,Climate Solutions,Environmental Protection Agency,American Planning Association,Climate Preparedness,Community Resilience

0 replies | 1298 views | Posted on: 01/30/2017 | Last updated: 01/30/2017

New Hampshire Association of Realtors (NHAR), Green Real Estate Symposium, March 28, Nashua

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Green Real Estate Symposium, March 28, Nashua Presented by New Hampshire Association of Realtors (NHAR) Tuesday, March 28, 2017 7:30 am - 7 PM Radisson Hotel Nashua 11 Tara Boulevard Nashua,…

Filed under: New Hampshire

New Hampshire Green Building

Keywords: Green Real Estate,New Hampshire Association of Realtors

0 replies | 1191 views | Posted on: 01/19/2017 | Last updated: 01/19/2017

USGBC NE FL & Custom Builders Net Zero Home Holiday Tour, December 12, 2016 5:30 - 7:30 PM, Neptune Beach

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

USGBC NE FL & Custom Builders Net Zero Home Holiday Tour December 12, 2016 5:30 - 7:30 PM 1912 Nightfall Drive Neptune Beach, FL 32266 Our building tours committee is changing things up in …

Filed under: Florida

Florida Green Building Group

Keywords: Netzero,Florida Green Building

0 replies | 775 views | Posted on: 12/09/2016 | Last updated: 12/09/2016

Post Election '16: What Can You Do?

by aahassonjee

On Tuesday, November 11th, climate change and the environment seemed to become casualties of what had been the most bizarre and stressful U.S. Presidential election of recent times. Political and econ…

Filed under: Government Policies

Keywords: Climate Change,election 16,what you can do

0 replies | 1107 views | Posted on: 11/28/2016 | Last updated: 11/28/2016

 

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