Green Building Product Discussions

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

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

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

Free webinar: Climate action's connective tissue - Synergies between building and product decarbonization

LCA,Embodied Carbon,Operational Carbon,whole building life cycle assessments,Early Phase design

by srusti_ithal Founders' Associate

A decarbonized building sector needs decarbonized supply chains, and vice versa. To strengthen connections between buildings and supply chains, the industry needs a robust data infrastructure connecting the entire construction value chain. … more...

  Filed under: Software

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

Flooring Sustainability Summit, July 16-17, Washington, DC

by Toni Clair Marketing Coordinator, Taffy Event Strategies

As sustainability continues to shape the future of our industry, there’s no better time to come together and make a lasting impact. The Flooring Sustainability Summit in Washington, D.C. is your opportunity to be part of a transformat… more...

  Filed under: Flooring

Reviewing the Top Benefits of Healthy Air at Home, with Aprilaire

Healthy Building,Healthy Homes,Indoor Air Quality,Ventilation Systems,Ventilation,AprilAire,HVAC

by Rate It Green Team

In this video, Patrick Dougherty shares an introduction to Aprilaire's whole house ventilation and healthy home solutions with Matt Hoots at the International Builders Show/Kitchen & Bathroom Show. Indoor air qu… more...

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