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Whole House Humidity Control - Dehumidification and Humidification, with Aprilaire

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 Jose


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

Keywords: Humidity,AprilAire,Humidification,Dehumidification,Humidity Control

0 replies | 12662 views | Posted on: 04/08/2021 | Last updated: 10/24/2025

GreeningUSA’s 20th Annual Meeting, Coalition Building for Sustainable Communities, May 17, 9-11 am, Syracuse, NY (free)

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Much of what GreeningUSA has been doing since the 2023 annual meeting has involved the proposed Micron Chip Fab development at the White Pine Business Park in Clay, NY. A highlight of our work th

New York Green Building Group

0 replies | 882 views | Posted on: 04/26/2024 | Last updated: 02/11/2025

Free Webinar: The End of Plastic Pollution: How Business Can Operationalize Circularity, April 30, 11 am,-12 pm ET / 8-9 am PT)

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

As the global UN Plastics Treaty enters the final stages of negotiations, organizations must rethink single-use plastics, evaluate how to operationalize circularity, and irrevocably shift business mod

0 replies | 799 views | Posted on: 04/09/2024 | Last updated: 04/30/2024

DIY Solar Power Fan Installation - Reduce Shed Heat and Stagnant Air

by Rate It Green Team


A solar powered fan is a great and simple idea to remove excess heat from a shed. And this is a Scout project in addition, where (with supervision), the kids can get involved and learn as well.

Filed under: Health and Air Quality

Keywords: Air Quality,Indoor Air Quality,Fans,IAQ,Ventilation,DIY,heat,Exhaust fans

0 replies | 5605 views | Posted on: 03/25/2024 | Last updated: 09/06/2024

Free Webinar, Building Certifications for Sustainable Businesses, March 21, 1-2:30 pm MT, 3-4:30 pm ET

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Learn about building certifications and how you can use them to meet your sustainability goals.

Edmonton’s Corporate Climate Leaders Program helps corporations take action on climat

0 replies | 823 views | Posted on: 03/06/2024 | Last updated: 03/06/2024

Free Webinar: Retrofitting Homes for Electrification and Decarbonization, March 7, 9 am - 1 pm PT

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

From alignment with California’s decarbonization goals and local ordinances prohibiting new gas installs, Dan Perunko of Balance Point Home Performance will outline the necessary steps to electr

California Green Building

0 replies | 1040 views | Posted on: 02/17/2024 | Last updated: 02/17/2024

Green Building Alliance: Women In Green Planning Event, February 15, 5-7 pm., Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

by Hani // Social media manager

GBA invites Women+ In Green for an evening of networking, refreshments, and personal & professional planning for 2024. 

At this event, participants will discuss their goals for the year an

Pennsylvania Sustainability Group

0 replies | 872 views | Posted on: 01/29/2024 | Last updated: 01/29/2024

GPRO Operations & Maintenance Essentials with Urban Green Council, (Day 1/3), Online, February 28, 9 am - 1 pm

by lc // Associate, Education O&D at Urban Green Council

GPRO Operations & Maintenance Essentials (O&M) provides building professionals with strategies to reduce energy use while improving tenant comfort and health. Participants leave

Filed under: Green Facilities

HVAC - Protecting Healthy Buildings with Pure Air Optimization

Keywords: LEED,AIA credits,GPRO,GBCI,CEUs

0 replies | 1548 views | Posted on: 01/08/2024 | Last updated: 01/17/2024

Sustainability Basics Workshop, Online, January 25, 9:30-11:30am BST

by Hani // Social media manager

With their inherent stewardship and longer-term mindset, family businesses are perfectly placed to support the drive to Net Zero and wider sustainability and ESG goals. But the messaging can be confus

Filed under: Webinars

UK Green Building

0 replies | 1505 views | Posted on: 12/12/2023 | Last updated: 12/13/2023

Free Webinar: Embodied Carbon in Buildings: Tools Overview, December 31, 12-1:30pm

by Hani // Social media manager

In this Tools Overview session, Built Environment Plus will discuss the wide breadth of available tools and how to select an appropriate tool for your project. We’ll dig a bit into background da

Filed under: Webinars

Massachusetts Green Builders

0 replies | 1262 views | Posted on: 11/23/2023 | Last updated: 11/23/2023

USGBC Florida Presents: LEED Project Showcase - Higher Education, June 16, 12-1:30 pm EDT

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

LEED project teams highlight the goals, strategies, outcomes, and lessons learned from several local projects that have achieved LEED certification with one tour and then a rapid-fire showcase. Featur

Florida Green Building Group

0 replies | 1179 views | Posted on: 06/02/2021 | Last updated: 06/02/2021

Webinar: Anti-Racist Practices in Businesses & Organizations, May 12, 10:30 am EDT

by samanthaklein // Intern

NESEA is pleased to be partnering with AORTA, the Anti-Oppression Resource & Training Alliance, to offer members of our community access to this post-conference event, designed to give you th

Filed under: Information and Resources

Keywords: New England Sustainable Energy Association - NESEA,racism

0 replies | 3105 views | Posted on: 05/07/2021 | Last updated: 05/07/2021

Free Webinar: Incentivizing High Performance Affordable Housing: A Cost Study, May 6, 2:30 pm CST

by samanthaklein // Intern

Join Illinois Green Alliance and the Midwest Building Decarbonization Coalition for a panel discussion demystifying high energy performance buildings (such as Passive House) and in

Filed under: Green Affordable Housing

Illinois Green Building Group

Keywords: Green Building,High Performance Building,Illinois,Green Affordable Housing,Affordable Housing

0 replies | 1437 views | Posted on: 04/23/2021 | Last updated: 04/23/2021

NYSERDA Webinar: NextGen HVAC Technology Challenges - PON 3519 - July 20, 1:30-3:30 (In person discussion as well, in Syracuse)

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

NYSERDA WEBINAR: NextGen HVAC Technology Challenges PON 3519 Thursday, July 20, 2017 1:30p to 3:30p SyracuseCoE HQ, Room 203 The NYSERDA NextGen HVAC funding opportunity (PON 3519) will offer…

Filed under: New York

New York Green Building Group

Keywords: HVAC Technology

0 replies | 2204 views | Posted on: 07/19/2017 | Last updated: 07/19/2017

USGBC Southern Colorado's Wintergreen 2021, Online: Building Materials - Making an Impact, March 17, 3 pm MT

by samanthaklein // Intern

Join the USGBC Southern Colorado committee for their annual Wintergreen event!

What are the ethical and business cases for paying increased attention to materials in the built environment? Join us

Filed under: Health and Air Quality

Colorado High Performance and Passive House Building Group

Keywords: Healthy Building Materials,Materials,Air Quality,Colorado,Environmental Health

0 replies | 1488 views | Posted on: 02/19/2021 | Last updated: 02/24/2021

Webinar: Health and Wealth Series - Empower Yourself to Wellness in Your Home, March 5, 12 pm EST

by samanthaklein // Intern

American Homes can be some of the most toxic places. Learn how to keep you and your families safe with tips on how to create a healthy living space, testing your home for toxins and how to prevent Cov

Filed under: Health and Air Quality

Keywords: Healthy Building,Green Homes,Toxicity,Wellness

0 replies | 1602 views | Posted on: 02/02/2021 | Last updated: 02/03/2021

FREE Webinar: Climate Mobilization Act Primer, February 17, 1 pm EST

by samanthaklein // Intern

Get informed on New York City climate legislation and its impact on buildings. Register now for the Climate Mobilization Act Primer, a one-hour seminar examining the basic principles of the Clima

Filed under: Government Agencies and Initiatives

New York Green Building Group

Keywords: New York,Climate Mobilization Act

0 replies | 1336 views | Posted on: 01/20/2021 | Last updated: 01/20/2021

USGBC Wisconsin Annual Meeting & Luncheon, December 15, Madison

by Oyin

Join USGBC Wisconsin's for its annual meeting and networking event. Our guests will enjoy interactive tours of the LEED registered Steamfitters Local 601 Madison Training Center led by Potter Lawso…

Filed under: Events

Wisconsin Green Building Group

0 replies | 1087 views | Posted on: 10/17/2017 | Last updated: 11/16/2017

120th Annual Meeting of the Audubon Society of Rhode Island, October 22nd, Bristol

by Oyin

Celebrate Audubon’s 120 years of building environmental awareness and promoting conservation to generations of Rhode Islanders. Audubon will present its annual awards for Educator, Legislator and…

Filed under: Events

Rhode Island Green Building

0 replies | 977 views | Posted on: 10/14/2017 | Last updated: 10/14/2017

National Facilities Management and Technology Conference & Exposition, November 14 -15, Orlando

by Oyin

Successful business professionals never lose sight of the importance of face-to-face networking and education to stay current with their industry. That is why USGBC Central Florida is proud to joi…

Filed under: Events

Florida Green Building Group

0 replies | 1319 views | Posted on: 10/08/2017 | Last updated: 11/12/2017

Optimizing Building Control Systems, WE Energies and Wisconsin Public Service, October 24, Appleton, Wisconsin

by Oyin

Symbiotic relationships between building automation, energy management and fault detection and diagnostic systems are the way forward for some but not others. Opportunities and challenges of various b…

Filed under: Education

Wisconsin Green Building Group

0 replies | 1323 views | Posted on: 10/04/2017 | Last updated: 10/05/2017

Monthly Connect, with ULI, USGBC Northern California October 10, 2017, 5-7pm, San Francisco

by Oyin

USGBC Northern California monthly meeting from 5-7 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 10 at Covo in San Francisco's SOMA district. This month's Connect we bring together members from USGBC and the Urban Land Insti…

Filed under: Events

California Green Building

0 replies | 1000 views | Posted on: 09/27/2017 | Last updated: 09/27/2017

USGBC Texas: Austin Green Business Boot Camp by USGBC South Central Region, Oct 4, 1-5 pm

by Oyin

Green business leaders are invited to join USGBC for a series of Green Business Boot Camps. This highly specialized, intensive, interactive, four-hour training will provide LEED practitioners, project…

Filed under: Events

Texas Green Building

0 replies | 1191 views | Posted on: 09/22/2017 | Last updated: 09/24/2017

CxEnergy 2018 Conference & Expo, April 23 - 26, Las Vegas

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

CxEnergy 2018 is the premier event dedicated to building commissioning, energy management, and field testing of buildings and facilities. The event offers pre-conference Commissioning Authority (CxA) …

Filed under: Events

Keywords: Building Commissioning,Energy Management

0 replies | 2048 views | Posted on: 08/31/2017 | Last updated: 11/05/2017

HeatSmart Mass: Technology Overview and Questions Webinar; August 7

by AbbieKnight

MassCEC will provide an overview of the HeatSmart Mass program, answer questions about the RFP, and provide an overview of each of the eligible technologies.

Filed under: Webinars

0 replies | 911 views | Posted on: 08/07/2017 | Last updated: 08/07/2017

 

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