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Healthy HVAC Design Primer for Residential Building Professionals, Wednesday, September 9, 2020

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Join Allison Bailes III, PhD, for a full day session to learn about healthy residential HVAC design.  

You will be able to explain healthy home principles and how they are achieved t

Filed under: Heating, Venting and Air-Conditioning (HVAC)

Buildings and Our Health - News and Information

Keywords: HVAC,Heating,Cooling,Air Conditioning

0 replies | 1063 views | Posted on: 08/20/2020 | Last updated: 08/20/2020

2020 NY GEO: Electrify! With Heat Pumps, September 9-10, Albany, NY

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

At NY GEO's Renewable Heating & Cooling conference, you can learn about: Heat Pumps 101, the Future of NYSERDA’s Clean Heating & Cooling programs, Electrification, Navigating Co

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

New York Green Building Group

Keywords: HVAC,Heat Pumps,Heating,Cooling

0 replies | 709 views | Posted on: 08/21/2020 | Last updated: 08/21/2020

Plan Your Home’s Climate-Friendly Makeover with “Clean Energy Lives Here”

by Jacqueline Guyol at MassCEC

Heating systems have a big impact on your home’s greenhouse gas emissions and utility bills. In Massachusetts, on-site fossil fuel use in buildings accounts for 27% of greenhouse gas emissions,

Filed under: Energy

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: clean energy,Energy Efficiency,HVAC,Green Homes,Green Living,MassCEC,Decarbonization,Electrification,Heating

0 replies | 3757 views | Posted on: 10/13/2020 | Last updated: 01/20/2023

Webinar: Heat and Buildings Decarbonisation Seminar, January 11, 10-11 AM EST

by Richard Minasian // Student

‘Successful decarbonisation of heat and buildings is going to require changes to almost every existing property in Britain. This in turn will require a conversation with consumers unlike any bef

A Quick Look at Mitsubishi Electric's Residential HVAC Models - Great Gains in Energy Efficiency (Video)

by Rate It Green Team

At the International Builders Show and Kitchen and Bath Show, Matt Hoots had the opportunity to talk with Chad Gillespie from Mitsubishi Electric to review what’s new in their resi

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

Keywords: Energy Efficiency,HVAC,Heating,Air Conditioning,Mitsubishi,Mini Splits

0 replies | 9791 views | Posted on: 09/06/2020 | Last updated: 01/27/2023

Going Electric for Heating and Cooling, and Water Heating, in a Residential Retrofit - #1920sMakeoverATL (Video)

by Rate It Green Team


Join Green Builder Matt Hoots of Sawhorse, Inc. for an exciting preview of the 1920sMakeoverATL deep energy retrofit project's heating and water heating systems.  

For the


Filed under: #1920sMakeoverATL

Keywords: Energy Efficiency,HVAC,Heating and cooling systems,Healthy Homes,Hot Water Heating,Heating,Cooling,1920sMakeoverATL

0 replies | 6539 views | Posted on: 05/04/2021 | Last updated: 02/22/2024

Webinar: Home Electrification Series: Building Envelope, November 9, 7 pm EDT

by samanthaklein // Intern

In the second session of our Home Electrification Series, we’ll review how to assess and improve your home’s building envelope, including insulation and air sealing. Before you look to rep

Filed under: Electric Services

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: Insulation,Weatherization,air sealing,Electrification,Building Envelope,Heating

0 replies | 1185 views | Posted on: 10/29/2021 | Last updated: 10/29/2021

Free Webinar (Wisconsin): Energy Management Opportunities for Industrial Customers, November 17, 9 am CST

by samanthaklein // Intern

This webinar on industrial energy efficiency will cover the basics, including kW versus kWh, power factor and more. We will also discuss end-use technologies such as motors, boiler or furnace heating

Filed under: Energy

Wisconsin Green Building Group

Keywords: Energy Efficiency,Building Technology,Heat Pumps,Heating

0 replies | 646 views | Posted on: 11/03/2021 | Last updated: 11/03/2021

2022 ASHRAE Winter Conference & AHR Expo | Las Vegas and Online, January 29 - February 2

by Richard Minasian // Student

Register now for the 2022 Winter Conference and AHR Expo taking place Jan. 29-Feb.2, 2022 in Las Vegas, NV. The conference will be held at Caesars Palace. Join in-person or virtually for this hig

Filed under: Environment

Keywords: Design,Environment,HVAC,Sustainability,Construction,Refrigeration,Ventilation,Heating,Air Conditioning

0 replies | 1851 views | Posted on: 12/21/2021 | Last updated: 12/22/2021

Kicking Gas! Going All-Electric for the Health of Your Family and the Earth (Recorded Webinar: Available On Demand)

by Rate It Green Team


Recorded Webinar: Kicking Gas! Going All-Electric for the Health of Your Family and the Earth
Recorded: June 30, 2021
Speaker: Ann V. Edminster, M.Arch. (See speaker introduction bel


Filed under: Energy

Keywords: HVAC,Emissions,Hot Water Heating,EEBA,Decarbonization,Electrification,Heating,Cooling,Induction Cooking,Home Electrification

0 replies | 5775 views | Posted on: 12/22/2021 | Last updated: 02/07/2022

Mini Split Compressor Placement in Cold Climates (Think about Snow and Other Conditions)

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

It’s important to think about mini split condenser location in cold climates where it’s likely to snow, or really where anything will affect the proper functioning and longevity/durability

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

Keywords: HVAC,Extreme Weather,Heating,Mini Splits,Snow,Compressors,Weather

4 replies | 7194 views | Posted on: 02/03/2022 | Last updated: 04/03/2023

Virtual Event: Electrify Efficiently -- Home Electrification Product Overview, February 7, 12 pm PT

by samanthaklein // Intern

The Electrify My Home (EMH) ‘lunch-and-learn’ webinar series is focused on home electrification. The Electrify Efficiently webinar series will highlight business opportunities, t

Filed under: Online Courses

California Green Building

Keywords: Business Development,Energy Efficiency,HVAC,Electrification,Heating,Appliances

0 replies | 1221 views | Posted on: 01/06/2023 | Last updated: 01/07/2023

Mitsubishi's Ceiling-Mounted, Mini Split, for New Construction and Renovations

by Rate It Green Team


As David Hazel of Mistubishi shared with Green Builder Matt Hoots at the International Builders Show, mini splits heat, cool, and filter effectively, so customer satisfaction with performance ha

Filed under: Heat Pumps

Keywords: Energy Efficiency,HVAC,Heating,Cooling,Mitsubishi,Mini Splits,Ductless Mini Splits

1 replies | 2635 views | Posted on: 02/26/2023 | Last updated: 04/29/2024

Hi-Velocity HVAC System for Modern Designed Homes

by Matt Hoots // SawHorse Design + Build

I worked with a high-velocity HVAC system attached to a ground source heat pump a decade ago.  We had to use this system because the architect did not leave us any room for ductwork, so the

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

Keywords: Energy Efficiency,HVAC,Ventilation,Heating,Cooling,Air Conditioning,comfort,Hi Velocity

0 replies | 2239 views | Posted on: 03/27/2023 | Last updated: 12/31/2023

Strategies for Managing Summer Attic Heat - Air Sealing and Insulation

by Rate It Green Team



Join Matt Hoots of Sawhorse, Inc. and Amelia Godfrey, EarthCraft Program Manager for a conversation about attic heat, including why our attics get hot, why this matters, and strategies

Filed under: Other

Related to: HVAC Instrumentation and Controls

Keywords: HVAC,air sealing,Heating,Cooling,heat,Attics,Energy Load,Convection,Stack Effect,Insultation

0 replies | 2688 views | Posted on: 08/28/2023 | Last updated: 08/16/2024

Free Webinar: Hot Water Design for Heat Pump Water Heaters in Commercial Kitchens, November 9, 10-11:30 am PT

by samanthaklein // Intern

The California Energy Commission is currently pursuing many programs which are aimed at decarbonizing our energy infrastructure including all-electric cooking, space heating and water heating. The com

Filed under: Webinars

California Green Building

Keywords: Heat Pumps,Zero Net Energy,Hot Water Heating,Heating

0 replies | 488 views | Posted on: 10/21/2023 | Last updated: 10/21/2023

If You Can’t Take the Heat: Utilizing Waste Heat Recovery in Commercial and Multifamily Buildings, November 15, 9 am ET

by samanthaklein // Intern

In this new two-part series focused on building decarbonization, BE-Ex and NYSERDA have called upon industry experts to highlight projects utilizing waste heat recovery across the commercial and multi

Filed under: Webinars

New York Green Building Group

Keywords: Multifamily Housing,Waste Management,Commercial Buildings,Heating

0 replies | 572 views | Posted on: 10/21/2023 | Last updated: 10/21/2023

Heat Pumps and Cold Weather - Q&A / Myth Busting

by Rate It Green Team



Some myths take a while to go away…  Decades ago, Atlanta Green Builder Matt Hoots would likely have agreed that heat strips were often needed to help heat pumps keep up with heat

Filed under: Heat Pumps

Keywords: Energy Efficiency,HVAC,Insulation,Heat Pumps,air sealing,Heating,Cooling,right sizing,Savings

0 replies | 1205 views | Posted on: 02/19/2024 | Last updated: 08/24/2024