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Spot Energy Recovery Ventilation (ERV) - Designed for One Location (vs Whole House)

by Rate It Green Team

Learn about spot energy recovery ventilation (designed for one room/location) in this “unboxing” video, and… meet Matt’s dog, Oliver!  Matt reviews the components of

Filed under: Energy Recovery and Heat Recovery Ventilation,

Keywords: Energy Efficiency, HVAC, Indoor Air Quality, Ventilation Systems, Ventilation, Air Conditioning, ERVs,

0 replies | 9401 views | Posted on: 09/13/2020 | Last updated: 03/14/2025

VIDEO: Learning about the Benefits and Experience of Wall Hung Washlet Toilets, with Toto

by Rate It Green Team


Have you been wondering about washlet toilets, but maybe you were afraid to ask?  Bill Strang of Toto explained how these toilets work during an interview with Matt Hoots at the N

Filed under: Toilets,

Keywords: Water Efficiency, Bathroom Design, Bathrooms, Washlets, Toilets, Toto,

0 replies | 7807 views | Posted on: 09/08/2020 | Last updated: 01/24/2023

Low Profile, All Fiberglass Essential Windows by Marvin (Video)

by Rate It Green Team


 

At the International Builders Show and Kitchen and Bathroom Show, Matt Hoots had the opportunity to talk with Kevin Kline of Marvin Windows about their Essential Collection.  Where th


Filed under: Fiberglass Windows,

Keywords: Energy Star, Windows, Marvin Windows,

0 replies | 10431 views | Posted on: 09/08/2020 | Last updated: 01/27/2023

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 | 10733 views | Posted on: 09/06/2020 | Last updated: 01/27/2023

Tampa Resilience Survey Open

by SE Sustainability Maven // Resilient Community Specialist

If you are a Tampa Bay Resident, please complete the survey by Director of Resilience Whit Remer.

Community Input Survey

"We're creating a resilience roadmap and want to hear from you!

Filed under: Resilience,

Florida Green Building Group

0 replies | 1434 views | Posted on: 09/02/2020 | Last updated: 09/02/2020

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

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

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

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

0 replies | 16206 views | Posted on: 08/31/2020 | Last updated: 04/26/2025

Beyond Redlining Webinar Series, Exploring Historical Patterns of Racism, Presented by the American Bar Association

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

The American Bar Association has put together a multi-part free webinar series exploring historical patterns of racism in the context of redlining by exploring the intersections of the Black Live

Filed under: Advocacy,

Keywords: Real Estate, Community Development, Redlining,

0 replies | 3395 views | Posted on: 08/27/2020 | Last updated: 08/27/2020

Upcycling - Innovative submissions welcome

by StacySinclair // Technical writer

In case you were unable to attend Metro’s Upcycle Web Forum on Thursday, August 13th, the event recording and resources mentioned in the Forum are available at www.metro.net/upcycling.

O

Filed under: Government Agencies and Initiatives ,

California Green Building

Keywords: California, Upcycling, Los Angeles,

0 replies | 1809 views | Posted on: 08/24/2020 | Last updated: 08/26/2020

Learning about Smarter Refrigerant Management with Trakref

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

Filed under: Software,

Keywords: HVAC, Refrigeration, Refrigerant, Refrigeration Maintenance, Refrigerant leaks,

1 replies | 14905 views | Posted on: 08/24/2020 | Last updated: 12/26/2025

A Look at How ERVs Work with Panasonic, How 80% Efficiency Might Work in Practice

by Rate It Green Team

In this video, Matt Hoots interviews Ken Nelson with Panasonic at the International Builders/Kitchen and Bath Show.  Ken explains how ERVs work using a core exchanger, or enthalpic core

Filed under: Fans,

Keywords: Ventilation, Panasonic, ERVs, Energy Recovery Ventilators,

1 replies | 9864 views | Posted on: 08/17/2020 | Last updated: 04/04/2024

Mass Save has a 100% off Insulation Program for 1-4 Unit Buildings through September 30th!

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Did you know that for a limited time, you may be able to get your home insulated at no cost

Get a Mass Save® Virtual No-Cost Home Energy Assessment before September 30th to access 1

Filed under: Energy,

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: Massachusetts, Energy Efficiency, Mass Save,

0 replies | 2245 views | Posted on: 08/14/2020 | Last updated: 08/14/2020

A Conversation with Patrick Chopson of Cove.Tool: Optimizing Building Performance, Sustainability & Cost through Building Information Modeling

by Rate It Green Team


Whether you’re a BIM expert, or an emerging professional, we think this conversation with Matt Hoots and Patrick Chopson of Cove.Tool is worth a listen.  Patrick gives an introdu

Filed under: Software,

1 replies | 13478 views | Posted on: 08/12/2020 | Last updated: 01/30/2023

Green Countertops: Cambria USA - Sustainable Quartz Composite Pushes Boundaries with New Products and Technologies (Video)

by Rate It Green Team

 

In this video, Matt Hoots talks with Jennifer Prins of Cambria at the International Builders Show/Kitchen & Bathroom Show.

Cambria is introducing 20 new celebratory designs a

Filed under: Quartz Countertops,

2 replies | 6360 views | Posted on: 08/04/2020 | Last updated: 01/30/2023

Custom Milled Plywood Seeks a New Home - a Unique Salvage Opportunity (Cambridge, MA)

by laurelbennett // Boston Architect

4,000SF of commercial office space with a unique, custom-milled plywood interior architectural form is being renovated in Cambridge, MA. In an effort to keep this material out of a landfill,

Filed under: Other,

Keywords: Reclaimed Materials, Reuse, Millwork, Reclaimed Millwork, Salvage,

2 replies | 1820 views | Posted on: 07/27/2020 | Last updated: 07/31/2020

We are connecting people, providing affordable green technology

by ferdi

Free conference webinar this coming Aug. 8,2020 Saturday at 11:00 Am to 12:30 Pm Pacific standard time.

Registered check free online Webinar https://www.eventbrite.com/o/pcdsi-adu-homes-action

Filed under: Green Affordable Housing,

2 replies | 549 views | Posted on: 07/24/2020 | Last updated: 07/24/2020

Low VOC, Recycled Rubber Flooring, from Rubber Floors and More (Video)

by Rate It Green Team


Join Matt Hoots at the 2020 Atlanta Build Expo as he talks to Alan Quinn about Rubber Floors and More.  Alan introduces the company's Low VOC rolled and interlocking rubber floors, made

Filed under: Rubber Flooring,

Keywords: Flooring, Low VOC, Rubber Flooring, Floors, Recycled, Recycled Rubber,

0 replies | 3388 views | Posted on: 07/23/2020 | Last updated: 01/31/2023

VIDEO: Solaria Lighting - Unique Designs Handmade in Nashville, Tennessee

by Rate It Green Team


Matt Hoots had the opportunity to talk with Josh Walters at the 2020 Atlanta Build Expo to learn about Solaria Lighting and their really creative light fixtures.  Most of Solaria's

Filed under: Lighting,

Keywords: Design, Lighting, Interior Design, Lights, Style,

0 replies | 3400 views | Posted on: 07/22/2020 | Last updated: 01/31/2023

VIDEO: Georgia Lightscapes - Cutting Lighting Bills in Half and Lowering HVAC Costs with LED Retrofits

by Rate It Green Team


In this video, Mark Dover of Georgia Lightscapes explains how converting to LED lighting can reduce maintenance costs and lower HVAC energy usage, cutting lighting bills in half.  

Filed under: LED Lighting,

Keywords: Lighting, LED Lighting, LEDs,

0 replies | 2578 views | Posted on: 07/20/2020 | Last updated: 02/01/2023

VIDEO: Introducing Wooster Products Inc's VOC Free Walk-A-Sured Anti-Slip Coating

by Rate It Green Team


In this video, Ryan from Wooster Products Inc. introduces Matt Hoots to the NO VOC Walk-A-Sured clear anti-slip epoxy coating.  The idea of Walk-A-Sured is to provide an anti

Filed under: Safety,

Keywords: Safety, Anti-Slip Coating,

0 replies | 4585 views | Posted on: 07/20/2020 | Last updated: 02/01/2023

Hybrid Heat Pump Water Heaters by Rheem - 3x More Energy Efficient (Video)

by Rate It Green Team


Join Matt Hoots and Alan from Rheem for an introduction to Rheem's Hybrid Electric Heat Pump Water Heaters.  These water heaters are hybird as the combine a heat pump with traditional w

Filed under: Hybrid Electric Heat Pump Water Heaters,

Keywords: Water Heaters, Hybrid Electric Heat Pump Water Heaters, Plumbing, Rheem,

0 replies | 9271 views | Posted on: 07/20/2020 | Last updated: 02/02/2023

Learning About Rockwool's Versatility with Matt Hoots at the International Builders Show (Video)

by Rate It Green Team


Did you know that Rockwool is actually made out of volcanically derived rock - basalt from the earth’s crust and recycled steel slag? 

Join Matt Hoots of Sawhorse Design, Inc.


Filed under: Mineral Wool Insulation,

Keywords: Insulation, ROCKWOOL, Stone Wool, Mineral Wool,

1 replies | 12930 views | Posted on: 07/18/2020 | Last updated: 08/26/2023

Getting to Know ThermaCote, a Lightweight, Waterproof, High-performance Ceramic Insulating Coating/Weather Barrier

by Rate It Green Team


Imagine a coating that can lower your operating costs by protecting against heat transfer and erosion.  In this video, Matt Hoots of Sawhorse, Inc. interviews Tommy Sharp with Rate It

Filed under: Thermal and Moisture Protection,

Related to: Painting Interior,

Keywords: coatings, Thermacote, Coating, Waterproofing,

1 replies | 8283 views | Posted on: 07/17/2020 | Last updated: 03/14/2025

An Introduction to Thermal Temperature Screening with C3 Communications (Video)

by Rate It Green Team

Have you been scanned yet to take your temperature?  Have you been wondering how these systems work? What happens to the data?  Join Matt Hoots of Sawhorse, Inc. and Darrius Key of C3 Co

Filed under: Health and Air Quality,

Buildings and Our Health - News and Information

Keywords: business, Healthy Building, Economy, Health, Facilities Management, Coronavirus, Facilities, COVID19,

0 replies | 3676 views | Posted on: 07/17/2020 | Last updated: 02/04/2023

 

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