Green Building Product Discussions

Keep Cooking During Power Outages | Impulse Labs Induction Cooktop

Design,Health,Electrification,Ventilation,Safety,Induction Cooking,Kitchens,Cooking,Appliances,Cooktops

by Rate It Green Team

  The demand for induction cooktops continues to rise as more people discover the health, precision, and safety benefits of cooking with energy efficient induction cooktops over fossil fuels and less efficient electric equipm… more...

  Filed under: Cooktop Stoves

Key Humidity Control Concepts, by Nikki Kruger with Therma-Stor

HVAC,Humidity,Humidification,Dehumidification,Humidity Control

by Rate It Green Team

Nikki Krueger, Building Science and Business Development Manager at Therma-Stor took the time to introduce the company and also to explain several key dehumidification concepts.  This interview is a great example o… more...

  Filed under: Humidity Control Equipment

Learning about Smarter Refrigerant Management with Trakref

HVAC,Refrigeration,Refrigerant,Refrigeration Maintenance,Refrigerant leaks

by Rate It Green Team

This interview with Tedd Atwood of Trakref and Matt Hoots is a must listen for building owners and operators/managers.  Managing refrigerants better will save money and energy and equipment life. It’s really worth everyone … more...

  Filed under: Software

Basics of Solar Electric Systems, a Free On Demand Webinar Hosted by PG&E

by Rate It Green Team

On Demand Course Title: Basics of Solar Electric Systems Host: Pacific Gas & Electric (PG&E) Available Through: December 31, 2026  This on-demand class provides a high-level overview of how solar e… more...

  Filed under: Solar Energy

I need a fabulous water-based poly or other eco floor coating

Flooring,Low VOC

by Allison Friedman Rate It Green Admin

I need a recommendation for a water-based poly. When I mentioned using a more environmentally friendly floor coating, I got a shrug and a maybe. Please let me know if there's a product out there you love and can highly recommend! We'… more...

  Filed under: Flooring

Whole House Humidity Control - Dehumidification and Humidification, with Aprilaire

Humidity,AprilAire,Humidification,Dehumidification,Humidity Control

by Rate It Green Team

Two building industry experts get on a Zoom, one in Wisconsin and one in Georgia…  There’s a lot to discuss about humidity!   In all seriousness, Aprilaire’s Joseph Hillenmeyer joins Matt Hoots for a he… more...

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

Whisper Green Fans from Panasonic Eco Solutions - Quiet Prevention for Moisture and Condensation (and Smart!)

Fans,Ventilation,Bath fans,Kitchen Fans,Panasonic

by Rate It Green Team

Check out Matt Hoots’ interview with Ken Nelson from Panasonic Eco Solutions at the International Builders Show/Kitchen & Bathroom Show.  In this video, Ken gives an introduction to the Whisper Green Select li… more...

  Filed under: Fans

Exploring the Environmental, Health and Community Benefits of Electric Lawn and Garden Equipment with EcoQuiet's George Carrette

Pollution,Electrification,Lawn care,Lawns,Backyard,Gas equipment,Electric Lawn and Garden Equipment,Lawn and Garden Equipment,Electric Landscaping,Electric Lawn Care

by Rate It Green Team

George Carrette is greening lawn care, one lawn at a time.  George has owned and operated EcoQuiet Lawn Care in Massachusetts since 2014.  After George studied Horticulture at UMass Amherst Stockbridge School of Agriculture,… more...

  Filed under: Landscaping and Land Management

rheia's Comfort by Design - Smaller, Energy and Labor Efficient Air Distribution Systems

Energy Efficiency,HVAC,Ventilation Systems,Ventilation,comfort,rheia

by Rate It Green Team

Now that we think about it, thanks to rheia, why is HVAC ductwork so big and bulky, and tangled?  We’ve made changes to electrical and plumbing systems, so why not HVAC ducts? Clearly, it’s time for something new.  How… more...

  Filed under: Ductwork

Schneider’s Home Energy Management System (HEMS) - One App Can Do It All

Energy Efficiency,Energy Savings,Electrification,Home Energy Management Systems (HEMS),HEMS,Energy Management Systems (EMS)

by Rate It Green Team

Green Builder Matt Hoots of Sawhorse, Inc. continues to be impressed with Schneider’s systems to make home energy management integrated and seamless to operate.  In this video, Matt interviews Will Pfleger, a Residential Mi… more...

  Filed under: Energy Management