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Have you realized the importance of Granny?
Welcome to granny. Granny keeps you locked in her house right now. You wake up in a dark room, the only thing that lights up the room is your flashlight lying on a table, you have a headache and it fe
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How to play Granny game online?
Welcome to [url=https://granny1.io]Granny[/url]. Granny keeps you locked in her house right now. You wake up in a dark room, the only thing that lights up the room is your flashlight lying on a table,
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Rate It Green Member ZeroEnergy Design’s helped a Brookline, Massachusetts family reimagine their aging house and transform it into a healthy, energy efficient home that fits completely in this
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Wasted* Introduces the Wasted*Can at Greenbuild 2026, Wins Attendees' Choice Award
Wasted* debuted a bright orange, 20-foot shipping container jobsite restroom, the Wasted*Can, at Greenbuild 2026, attracting considerable attention on the trade show floor. The exhibit, which won Gree
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SCS Global Services Launches AI-Assisted EPD Verification Platform Proveriti™
SCS Global Services, an international leader in third-party environmental and sustainability verification, launched Proveriti™, an AI-assisted platform designed to improve the efficiency of Envi
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Home Back Up Battery Power - Success Starts with Design and Client Expectations
As electric demand grows with an increased emphasis on electrification and resilience in a time where the temperatures are heating up and more EVs are plugging in, it’s important to design
Green Building Market: Driving the Future of Sustainable Construction
The Green Building Market is gaining significant momentum as the global construction industry shifts toward sustainability and environmental responsibility. Green buildings are designed to reduce envi
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Our Ice Dam - Frustrating, Expensive, and a bit of a Mystery
If you've had an ice dam, you're not alone. I heard a funny noise late at night in our kitchen, and though I was sure it would be nothing, I went to investigate. As I got closer, I
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How are your Heat Pumps Doing in Winter: The Good, the Bad, & The Ugly?
I don't want to gloat about my heat pumps entirely, believe me, as I just found out an older mini split we have apparently has a refrigerant leak. HVAC is also never easy - and never 10
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Basics of Solar Electric Systems, a Free On Demand Webinar Hosted by PG&E
On Demand Course
Title: Basics of Solar Electric Systems
Host: Pacific Gas & Electric (PG&E)
Available Through: December 31, 2026
This on-demand class provi
Brett little hosts this informative webinar comparing the more widely known residential energy ratings systems, along with his guest Lisa White of Phius. The two present an overview and som
Creative "Make Up Air" Solution for Range Hoods by LG Squared
One of the main issues with proper ventilation in high-performance homes is that what goes out must be replaced by what comes in. When you are venting 300-1000 CFM of exhaust in your kitchen, yo
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Slab on Grade Vapor and Thermal Transition detail- An Example from LG Squared
Check out this Instagram post from Rate It Green member Chris Laumer-Giddens of LG Squared. He explains why he chose to use a liquid-applied WRB on this project and the expected result
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Are you interested in learning more about the mechanics of how we're going to measure and take key steps towards improving our indoor air quality (IAQ?). Brett Little of GreenHome Institute
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Introduction to Energy Management Systems, a Free On Demand 3-Part Course, Hosted by PG&E
On Demand Course
Title: Introduction to Energy Management Systems
Host: Pacific Gas & Electric (PG&E)
Available Through: February 28, 2027
This 3-part on-demand in
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Schneider’s Home Energy Management System (HEMS) - One App Can Do It All
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 i
Keep Cooking During Power Outages | Impulse Labs Induction Cooktop
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
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Aquor's House Hydrant - A Modern, Durable and Sleek Outdoor Faucet
Chances are, you might not think of your hose bibb, or outdoor faucet, too often. But they’re very useful, and some hose bibs are more durable - and good looking - than others.
Clear Drop - Plastic Recycling for Bags and Other Hard to Recycle Items
Pretty soon, there’s going to be an easy way to everyone to recycle or really “pre-recycle” those loose fluffy or crinkly plastic items you never really quite knew how to recyc
If you’re looking to attend a green building webinar or online training, or you would like to know about in-person green building or related events, there are a handful of leading US organizatio
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I wanted to take a moment to acknowledge and point people to the great work being done by USGBC California (USGBCCA) regarding wildfires, both in support of the long road to recovery for those affec
Affordable, Fire Resistant Made In USA Building Systems for Homesand Small Commercial Buildings
Hello,
There are companies in the USA that offer an Affordable and Fire Resistant Building System.
Look Into Gigacrete and Strata Group International. Both Systems limit the number of prod
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Key Reasons for Green Building Optimism in 2025, and Beyond
It’s understandable to be concerned about the future of green building if you expected more from 2024 and are looking to 2025 with some concern. While I share these worries, I’d
How Wasted* Is Bringing Sustainability To The Portable Sanitation Industry
Believe it or not, there’s a lot of waste in the portable waste industry, and we’re not just talking about human waste. From route optimizations, to what kind of toilet paper is used
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Strategies for Encouraging Continued Green Building Materials Demand and Supply Growth
I recently had a sober conversation with a colleague where we agreed we should be further along in quite a few ways than we are in terms of green building. I imagine many people in our wider cir
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