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A Conversation about Makita USA's Outdoor Electric Power System

by Rate It Green Team


Green builder Matt Hoots of Sawhorse, Inc. recently met with Ed Sidoruk of Makita USA, who shared some helpful information about Makita’s outdoor power equipment line, which is also the wo

Filed under: Landscaping and Land Management

Keywords: Electrification,Landscaping,Electric Lawn and Garden Equipment,Lawn and Garden Equipment,Lawns,Electric Landscaping

0 replies | 7877 views | Posted on: 04/25/2021 | Last updated: 03/03/2022

Free Webinar: Electrify Efficiently: California’s Electrification Transition and What it Means for Your Home, May 21, 12-1:30pm

by Hani // Social media manager

 

Building electrification is rapidly accelerating in California and beyond. In 2022, for the first time, more electric heat pumps were sold than gas furnaces. It is important for homeowners,

Filed under: Webinars

California Green Building

0 replies | 752 views | Posted on: 04/29/2024 | Last updated: 04/29/2024

Free Webinar: Design Strategies to Mitigate Climate Change, May 20, 12-1pm PST

by Hani // Social media manager

We face complex problems such as climate change, ecosystem destruction, and social and humanitarian crises. As these issues intensify, so does their disconnection from the world and from each oth

Filed under: Webinars

California Green Building

0 replies | 1087 views | Posted on: 04/13/2024 | Last updated: 04/15/2024

Free Webinar: Charged Up: Everything You Need To Know About EV Charging, April 17, 12 pm

by Hani // Social media manager

Making the switch to an electric car can be intimidating if you're used to refueling with gasoline. Where will you charge? How much will it cost? How can you make sure you're always charged up

Filed under: Webinars

Massachusetts Green Builders

0 replies | 634 views | Posted on: 03/29/2024 | Last updated: 03/29/2024

ULI Florida Summit, April 4-5, Tampa, Florida

by Hani // Social media manager

ULI is excited host the 2024 ULI Florida Summit – happening April 4 – 5, 2024 in downtown Tampa. ULi will bring together top land use leaders from across the state to examine the

Florida Green Building Group

0 replies | 636 views | Posted on: 03/11/2024 | Last updated: 03/12/2024

Online Training: Duct and Envelope Tightness (DET) Verification Training, March 11-13, 9am-1pm EST

by Hani // Social media manager

This three-day online course is designed to introduce the skills necessary to become a Duct and Envelope Tightness (DET) Verifier, certified to perform the diagnostic testing required for new homes by

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

0 replies | 710 views | Posted on: 02/21/2024 | Last updated: 02/22/2024

Green Building Alliance, Emerging Professionals Speed Networking, February 22, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 4-6 pm

by Hani // Social media manager

Green Building Alliance invites Emerging Professionals for an evening of Speed Networking at Sly Fox at the Highline.  Meet someone new or build a stronger relationship with s

Pennsylvania Sustainability Group

0 replies | 805 views | Posted on: 02/01/2024 | Last updated: 02/02/2024

Climate Mobilization Act Series: Affordable Housing Training, Building Energy Exchange, January 30, 9:30-11am, New York, NY

by Hani // Social media manager

The Climate Mobilization Act Series: Affordable Housing Training educates affordable housing stakeholders – including building developers, owners, architects, engineers, and contractors –

New York Green Building Group

0 replies | 503 views | Posted on: 01/16/2024 | Last updated: 01/17/2024

21 Acres Green Building Tour, January 26, 3- 4 pm, Woodinville, Washington

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Curious about how renewable energy technologies and green buildings contribute to climate action? Attend this tour of the 21 Acres Green Building!

You will get a behind-the-scenes look at the

0 replies | 559 views | Posted on: 12/19/2023 | Last updated: 12/19/2023

A Call To Action: Changing The Face Of The Energy And Environment Workforce, Presented by NEWIEE, August 5 4-6pm EDT

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

 

The energy and environmental fields continue to lag in all forms of diversity, despite the region’s ambitious climate goals and influx of high-growth industries like energy efficiency

Massachusetts Green Builders

0 replies | 1305 views | Posted on: 07/12/2021 | Last updated: 07/12/2021

Carbon Leadership Forum (CLF) Boston: Roundtable, July 15, 8-9:30 AM

by Richard Minasian // Student

We are the Boston regional hub of the Carbon Leadership Forum and a BSA Knowledge Group. Our hub is an active community of architects, engineers, contractors, policymakers, and people who are inv

Filed under: Environment

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: BSA,Carbon,Architects,Climate crisis

0 replies | 1391 views | Posted on: 06/18/2021 | Last updated: 06/18/2021

Housing California's Virtual (Un)Conference June 22-24

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Join more than 1,500 affordable housing, homelessness, and multi-sector thought leaders, practitioners and advocates at California’s premier affordable housing and homelessness conference &mdash

Filed under: Green Affordable Housing

California Green Building

Keywords: Affordable Housing,Housing

0 replies | 1017 views | Posted on: 06/03/2021 | Last updated: 06/03/2021

Webinar: New Paradigms in Housing, June 8, 8:30 am EDT

by samanthaklein // Intern

Community is more important now than ever, as is the demand for innovative strategies for affordability. New developments are taking into account not just where people want to live, but reimagining&nb

Filed under: Sustainable Communities and Developments

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: Green Communities,Sustainable Housing,Carbon Footprint

0 replies | 1338 views | Posted on: 05/08/2021 | Last updated: 05/10/2021

Building Commissioning Seminar - Strategies for Health, Energy Efficiency & Comfort, 9/26 - Augusta, Maine

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

This program will provide a comprehensive introduction to the process of Building Commissioning, and its value in both new and existing buildings for healthy indoor air quality, energy efficiency, and…

Filed under: Events

0 replies | 907 views | Posted on: 08/31/2017 | Last updated: 08/31/2017

Free Green Building Webinar: Post-Pandemic Sustainable Design for Restrooms, Locker Rooms, and Public Spaces, April 22, 12 pm EDT

by samanthaklein // Intern

In the wake of COVID-19, people expect more from the facilities they use daily. Public spaces, especially restrooms and locker rooms, must be clean, hygienic, and accessible for everyone to use. Empha

Filed under: Health and Air Quality

Keywords: Sustainability,Public Health,restrooms,locker rooms,Covid-19

0 replies | 979 views | Posted on: 04/10/2021 | Last updated: 04/10/2021

Online Workshop: Modern Slavery in Australia: How it Impacts Your Specifications, and How to Simplify Reporting, March 25, 6pm ACT

by Global GreenTag International Pty Ltd & Global GreenTag LLC (USA)

In this live workshop on Facebook, hosted by the GWA Group and Caroma, Global GreenTag’s Program Director and CEO David Baggs will be advising professionals to help manage product specifications

Filed under: Certifications/Labels and Transparency

Keywords: Australia,Supply Chain,Global GreenTag,Modern Slavery,Human Rights

0 replies | 1063 views | Posted on: 03/22/2021 | Last updated: 03/25/2022

Virtual Workshop: Radon-Resistant New Construction, April 13, 1 pm EDT

by samanthaklein // Intern

The purpose of this course is to educate building professionals about radon measurement, radon-resistant measures in a new single-family home construction, as well as radon-mitigation measures in exis

Filed under: Indoor Air Quality

Keywords: Construction,Green Homes,Energy Measurement,Radon

0 replies | 1968 views | Posted on: 03/11/2021 | Last updated: 03/11/2021

2018 ACEEE Energy Efficiency Finance Forum, May 20 - 22, Tarrytown, NY

by Oyin

How do you finance energy efficiency? The 2018 Finance Forum will explore innovative models and find out what works, and why. Our dynamic event will help attendees get started on financing project…

Filed under: Events

New York Green Building Group

0 replies | 1262 views | Posted on: 10/22/2017 | Last updated: 10/28/2017

USGBC Arizona Human Foosball Tournament, Nov 16, Tempe, AZ

by Oyin

USGBC Arizona is happy to announce the return of the annual Human Foosball Tournament! Immediately following USGBC Arizona's State Conference this November, teams of six will go head-to-head as the…

Filed under: Events

0 replies | 801 views | Posted on: 10/19/2017 | Last updated: 10/19/2017

RGBC Meeting with Rick Nortz from Mitsubishi by USGBC Massachusetts Chapter, Nov 13, Boston

by Oyin

The Residential Green Building Committee is focused on improving the housing stock of the Commonwealth by championing green building practices in our communities. Join us on the second Monday of each …

Filed under: Events

Massachusetts Green Builders

0 replies | 1099 views | Posted on: 10/17/2017 | Last updated: 10/17/2017

The Texas Energy Summit – CATEE 2017, Nov 13 - 15, Plano

by Oyin

The Texas Energy Summit – CATEE 2017 is a premiere educational conference and business expo that provides our attendees the opportunity to engage in a lively conversation about cleaner air, a better…

Filed under: Events

Texas Green Building

0 replies | 1242 views | Posted on: 10/14/2017 | Last updated: 10/23/2017

LEED for Homes Green Rater Training with GreenHomes Institute 11/2 3, Webinar (11am-3pm, 4-8pm each day)

by Oyin

The LEED for Homes Green Rater Training is designed to prepare qualified participants to provide verification services on LEED for Homes projects. The GreenHome Institute, formerly The Alliance for…

Filed under: Education

Green Building Advocacy

0 replies | 1242 views | Posted on: 10/09/2017 | Last updated: 10/12/2017

Network at the Solar Decathlon - VivaGreenHomes Hosts a Tech, Sustainability & Real Estate Mixer, Friday Oct 6, 3-6 pm, Denver

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

VivaGreenHomes.com invites professionals from the 3 hottest industries, Tech + Sustainability + Real Estate, to network, promote and have fun! ViewHouse Ballpark Location. Close to Union Station R…

Filed under: Events

Colorado High Performance and Passive House Building Group

0 replies | 664 views | Posted on: 10/05/2017 | Last updated: 10/05/2017

Emerging Trends in the Built Environment, October 3, 4-7pm, Los Angeles

by Oyin

The Corporate Partners Program will kick off its 2017-2018 focus on sustainability in the built environment with an event at Gensler. Business leaders will discuss emerging trends, technologies and…

Filed under: Events

California Green Building

0 replies | 638 views | Posted on: 09/28/2017 | Last updated: 09/28/2017

The Rooftop Hop - September 30, Tour 5 Green Spaces in the Chattanooga Area!

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

The 6th Annual Rooftop Hop is returning on Sept. 30th. Tour 5 Green Rooftops in one evening - Join green|spaces for this sell out event. Tickets include; Access to all 5 Rooftop Locations A…

Filed under: Events

0 replies | 876 views | Posted on: 09/23/2017 | Last updated: 09/24/2017

 

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