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LCAs & EPDs: What You Need to Know, Online, March 8, 1 - 5 pm EST

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Through this course, you will learn the promise and pitfalls of LCA and EPDs, compare how the Living Building Challenge, Living Product Challenge, LEED and Green Globes address them and examine relate

Massachusetts Green Builders

0 replies | 1591 views | Posted on: 02/24/2022 | Last updated: 02/25/2022

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

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California Green Building

0 replies | 1345 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

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Massachusetts Green Builders

0 replies | 877 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 | 1021 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 | 1037 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 | 1176 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 | 704 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 | 839 views | Posted on: 12/19/2023 | Last updated: 12/19/2023

Global GreenTag International Launches First Nature Positive Standard and Declaration

by Rate It Green Team

Global GreenTag International recently launched the first Nature Positive green building programs, the NaturePositive+ Standard™ and the NaturePositive+ Declaration™. Both programs call on

Filed under: Global GreenTag

Keywords: Climate Change,Certification,Health,Transparency,Toxicity,Biodiversity,Circularity,Nature Positive,Habitat

0 replies | 3390 views | Posted on: 11/29/2023 | Last updated: 08/22/2024

Free Green Building Webinar: Sustainable + Contemporary Commercial Restroom Materials, June 2, 12 pm ET

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

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

0 replies | 1357 views | Posted on: 05/24/2022 | Last updated: 05/24/2022

Example of a Net Zero Energy Renovation - IBS 2022 Home Tour | Saw Horse Design

by samanthaklein // Intern

 

A recently renovated net-zero energy renovated home was on display at the 2022 International Builder’s Show. From wall-mounted toilets to silent Mitsubishi electric compressors, th

Filed under: Green Living

Keywords: Netzero,Solar,Cambria,Mitsubishi,Ductless Mini Splits

0 replies | 3684 views | Posted on: 04/27/2022 | Last updated: 03/31/2023

AprilAire Residential & Commercial Ventilation (NATE Course # 3029-0011), Online, 3 pm EDT, April 7

by Aprilaire

Learn all about AprilAire's lineup of fresh air ventilation solutions.

We’ll discuss how our ventilation solutions meet fresh air demands that satisfying both building codes and the need

0 replies | 1165 views | Posted on: 04/04/2022 | Last updated: 04/05/2022

Making the Business Case for Better Materials, a First Friday Webinar by USGBC Communities, April 1, 1pm

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

There has never been a more important time for materials and resources in buildings. From climate change, to habitat destruction, to threats to human and ecological health, the world faces big challen

0 replies | 1252 views | Posted on: 03/16/2022 | Last updated: 03/16/2022

North American Passive House Network Conference 2018, October 17-21, Pittsburgh, PA

by North American Passive House Network (NAPHN)

NAPHN Annual Conference Join North America’s Passive House community as it convenes in a hotspot of Passive House design construction: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Thanks to a strong professional ba…

Filed under: Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania Sustainability Group

0 replies | 3277 views | Posted on: 12/13/2017 | Last updated: 09/24/2018

USGBC-LA Webinar: Title 24 Solar Mandate: Multifamily Code Compliance, February 16, 2 pm EST

by samanthaklein // Intern

Now that California building code requires solar on single and multifamily new construction, it’s essential that developers, architects, and builders are armed with the best guidance on how to m

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California Green Building

Keywords: Solar Energy,California,Multifamily Housing,Urban Development

0 replies | 1517 views | Posted on: 01/18/2022 | Last updated: 01/18/2022

A Rate It Green Content Guide to: Indoor Air Quality (IAQ)

by Rate It Green Team

Indoor air quality, or IAQ, awareness has been growing in recent years due in some part to the COVID pandemic and increasing outdoor air pollution concerns such as wildfire exhaust/pollution, whic

Filed under: Health and Air Quality

Keywords: Healthy Building,HVAC,Indoor Air Quality,Heat Pumps,IAQ,Ventilation,Filtration,Mini Splits

0 replies | 5646 views | Posted on: 12/21/2021 | Last updated: 03/04/2025

Green Energy Consumer's Alliance: Heating System Replacement, Online, December 14, Offered at 12 pm AND 7:30 pm

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

If you're like most households in the northeast, you heat with oil or gas and have had your heating system for 10+ years. Replacing your heating system is costly. Planning ahead can save you consi

Filed under: Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning (HVAC)

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: Heating Systems

0 replies | 1462 views | Posted on: 12/02/2021 | Last updated: 12/02/2021

The Nation Saves $6 for Every $1 Spent on Climate Change Resilience

by YijunW

2017 was the costliest year ever for the U.S., stated by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). NOAA writes on January 5, 2018, during 2017, U.S. experienced 16 weather and climat

Filed under: Government Agencies and Initiatives

0 replies | 7658 views | Posted on: 05/15/2018 | Last updated: 02/18/2023

The Next Frontier in Green Buildings: Creating and Finding Products in the Age of Transparency, May 22, 1pm, Pittsburgh, PA

by YijunW

The new age of transparency and optimization in building products calls on us all to ensure the products we create, specify, and use contribute to a sustainable and regenerative society. High performa…

Filed under: Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania Sustainability Group

0 replies | 1214 views | Posted on: 05/06/2018 | Last updated: 05/06/2018

Energy Fellows Institute, Advanced Energy Executive Program, May 16 - 23

by YijunW

Energy Fellows Institute is an executive immersion program providing a platform for the exchange of ideas, opportunity, skills and community to develop leaders ready to succeed in world changing advan…

Filed under: Colorado

Colorado High Performance and Passive House Building Group

0 replies | 1025 views | Posted on: 04/29/2018 | Last updated: 04/29/2018

Living Future's Net Positive Symposium for Higher Education, June 25-26, 2018, Hampshire College, Amherst, MA

by YijunW

Please join us at Hampshire College for the Net Positive for Higher Education Symposium—focused on inspiring, educating, and igniting action that creates a living future within higher education inst…

Massachusetts Green Builders

0 replies | 1048 views | Posted on: 04/23/2018 | Last updated: 04/23/2018

Heat Pump Water Heater Workshop by Passive House California, April 25, 3-6 pm - San Jose

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Join Passive House California for a workshop to learn more about Heat Pump Water Heaters: • Why we should be using them? • What brands are out there? • Tips and tricks to installing the…

Filed under: California

California Green Building

0 replies | 1562 views | Posted on: 04/11/2018 | Last updated: 04/11/2018

16th Annual New York State Green Building Conference in Syracuse, April 5-6

by AbbieKnight

The New York State Green Building Conference is a little over two months away, but register online today and save green with early bird registration discounts for one more week! Join for sessions o…

Filed under: California

New York Green Building Group

Keywords: Green Building,Sustainable Landscapes

0 replies | 1919 views | Posted on: 03/14/2018 | Last updated: 03/14/2018

The Fairview: Deep Retrofits in Multi-family Residences - A BEEx Forum - 3/21, Manhattan

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Join Building Energy Exchange for a panel discussion showcasing the deep energy retrofit of The Fairview, a large multi-family residence in Forest Hills. A deep energy retrofit may seem daunting du…

Filed under: New York

New York Green Building Group

0 replies | 1135 views | Posted on: 02/27/2018 | Last updated: 02/27/2018

USGBC MA - Residential Green Building Meeting with Guest Speaker Bill Womeldorf, Monday, February 12, 5:45pm, Boston

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

This month, Bill Womeldorf will be presenting on "Getting to Zero in MA: Single Family and Multifamily trends." Please note this is a speaker change, but an awesome new topic! Residential Green…

Filed under: Massachusetts

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: Green Building,Climate Change,Joshua May

0 replies | 1374 views | Posted on: 01/23/2018 | Last updated: 02/12/2018

 

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