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In the U.S., there are more than 130,000 K-12 schools and more than 4,300 colleges and universities. Schools are at the core of our fundamental American values and culture, and though we... Read More

Tesla Unveils Revolutionary Solar Panels After Summer Merger with SolarCity      On October 28th, tech tycoon Elon Musk unveiled a new product that could revolutionize the... Read More

On Thursday, June 1, President Donald Trump announced that America would withdraw from the Paris Climate Accord, an agreement under the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC)... Read More

Are wood burning stoves an asset for Part L compliance? Installing a wood burning stove into new domestic developments can help buildings to achieve compliance with Welsh and English building... Read More

With evolving building standards, certifications and processes, there has never been a better time for architects, contractors, consultants, and supply companies to unite and create a truly green... Read More

Richard Ludt is passionate about sustainable deconstruction, and his energy shined through on a recent Greenbuild tour to see the Interior Removal Specialist, Inc. (IRS) construction demolition... Read More

Sustainability is becoming an increasing priority to homeowners. A tipping point is on the horizon, and soon, green design will be an expectation rather than a plus when it comes to construction. Now... Read More

The solar industry has boomed in recent years, due in large part to Congress’s approval of the Solar Investment Tax Credit (ITC), which allows for 30 percent of a resident’s or... Read More

USGBC California's Valentina Mejia kindly gave Rate It Green a tour of the BuildSMART trailer recently at Greenbuild.  BuildSmart is truly an inspiration, hosting over 80 green... Read More

I was fortunate to meet Joshua Garza and Karen Aragon of Building Skills Partnership (BSP) at Greenbuild this year, and to learn about the Building Skills Green Janitorial Workforce Development... Read More