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Virtual Event: Net Zero Festival, September 29-October 1

by samanthaklein // Intern

The Net Zero Festival will bring together some of the world's foremost thinkers on what it takes to accelerate and expand the net zero transition and we'd urge business executives, investors,

Filed under: Energy

UK Green Building

Keywords: Energy,Net zero

0 replies | 1564 views | Posted on: 09/05/2021 | Last updated: 09/06/2021

Free Webinar: Environmental, Social & Governance (ESG) for Businesses, July 16, 9-11 am PT

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

ESG has quickly become a hot topic in the market, but what does it mean to your business? Environmental, Social & Governance (ESG) reporting is a framework that can help your company become a lead

California Green Building

0 replies | 2412 views | Posted on: 06/22/2024 | Last updated: 06/22/2024

Building Electrification Fundamentals Part 2 of a 4 Part Series: - "Overview of BE," Free & Online, July 18, 10 am - 12 pm PT

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Have Energy Efficiency (EE), Building Electrification (BE), Transportation Electrification (TE), and Distributed Energy Resources (DERs) got you feeling like you’re in over your head? If so, we

California Green Building

0 replies | 1189 views | Posted on: 06/06/2024 | Last updated: 06/17/2024

Free Webinar: Balanced Ventilation for Health, Comfort, and Energy Efficiency: Systems, Install Strategies, Duct Design, May 30, 9 am-1 pm PT

by Hani // Social media manager

More buildings are being constructed with high-performance building envelopes. For these buildings, a well-designed and installed air quality system is a must. In this class we will look at performanc

Filed under: Webinars

California Green Building

0 replies | 703 views | Posted on: 05/20/2024 | Last updated: 05/21/2024

VRF Heat Pump Installation - In Progress!!

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Hi everyone - 

I've mentioned in our newsletters about how we are going to be intalling VRF heat pumps in the future, and.... the future is here!  I look forward to sharing

Filed under: Heat Pumps

0 replies | 1617 views | Posted on: 04/30/2024 | Last updated: 03/04/2025

Carpet America Recovery Effort (CARE) - 22nd Annual Conference, May 7-8. Indianapolis, Indiana

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

The theme of the Conference, “Carpet Recycling: Chasing the Checkered Flag” highlights the recent developments in carpet recycling technology and opportunities that are moving carpet out o

Keywords: Recycling,Carpets,Carpeting,Carpet Recycling

0 replies | 763 views | Posted on: 04/15/2024 | Last updated: 04/15/2024

Free Webinar: Heat Pumps W Abode Energy Management, April 18, 12 pm ET

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Considering upgrading your heating system? We're here to answer any questions you might have about heat pumps: a super-efficient heating and cooling option. There are BIG rebates & incentives

Massachusetts Green Builders

0 replies | 620 views | Posted on: 03/29/2024 | Last updated: 03/29/2024

Annual International Passive House Conference, April 5 - 6, Inns­bruck, Aus­tria

by Hani // Social media manager

Look for­ward to the 27th In­ter­na­tion­al Pass­ive House Con­fer­en­ce which will take place on 5th and 6th April 2024 on the cam­pus “Tech­nik&rdqu

0 replies | 662 views | Posted on: 03/13/2024 | Last updated: 03/13/2024

Free Webinar: Extending Your Roofs Lifecycle: How to Get the Most Out of Your Roof, March 12, 1:30 pm

by Hani // Social media manager

Buildings today incorporate lighter-weight structural materials than those built years ago. Contemporary roofing systems should, therefore, have the ability to withstand the increased substrate moveme

Filed under: Webinars

0 replies | 430 views | Posted on: 02/22/2024 | Last updated: 02/23/2024

Vermont's Greenest Buildings Virtual Tour, Online and Free, December 8, 12 - 1pm

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Join the Vermont Green Building Network (VGBN) for a virtual tour of some of Vermont's greenest buildings. During this lunch time webinar, Kate Stephenson of HELM Construction Solutions will lead

Keywords: Green Building Tour,Vermont,Green Building Tours,Vermont Green Building Network (VGBN)

0 replies | 1122 views | Posted on: 11/27/2021 | Last updated: 11/29/2021

Healthy / Sustainable Flooring Seminar, November 13, 10:30 am - 12 pm, Sarasota, Florida

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

At this free seminar hosted by Eco-$mart, attendees will learn about several different flooring options that are good for indoor air quality, are low maintenance, and are environmentally low impact /

Filed under: Flooring

Florida Green Building Group

Keywords: Flooring,Sustainable Flooring,Healthy Flooring

0 replies | 925 views | Posted on: 11/09/2021 | Last updated: 11/09/2021

Paint and Drywall Moisture Failures Due to Improper Caulking - Prevention, and Solutions

by Rate It Green Team


What can can pass through your walls with ease, and cause all kinds of problems, but is not a ghost?  There is more than one possible answer actually, but for this next installment in our &

Filed under: Painting Exterior

Keywords: Paint,Exterior Paint,Exterior Painting,Caulking,Caulk

0 replies | 8241 views | Posted on: 10/19/2021 | Last updated: 02/07/2022

Circular Shift 2021, Powering Innovation for a Circular Future, Free and Online, October 7

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

The Cradle to Cradle Products Innovation Institute is proud to present Circular Shift, its annual summit. Circular Shift unites some of industry’s best known leaders in a tangible exploration of

Keywords: Circular Economy

0 replies | 1697 views | Posted on: 10/01/2021 | Last updated: 10/01/2021

STEP Into the Sun: Solar Training for Design Professionals by Building Codes Assistance Project, Nov 7, Dallas

by Oyin

This training is specially designed for architects and engineers by the Building Codes Assistance Project (BCAP) and the Center for Sustainable Energy (CSE) and sponsored by the U.S. Department of Ene…

Filed under: Education

Texas Green Building

0 replies | 714 views | Posted on: 10/17/2017 | Last updated: 10/17/2017

How to Prioritize Sustainability Projects for an All-Electric Home, August 25, 4-5:30 PM EDT

by Richard Minasian // Student

Two homeowners share their pathway and project priorities on their journey to all-electric home retrofits.

Illinois Green Alliance invites you to our free webinar covering how to prioritize de

Filed under: Electric Services

Illinois Green Building Group

Keywords: Energy,Sustainability,Retrofit,Decarbonization,All-Electric Homes

0 replies | 1451 views | Posted on: 08/16/2021 | Last updated: 08/16/2021

Free Webinar: Building While Black, July 29, 11 am EDT

by samanthaklein // Intern

A panel with Black-led Community Development Corporations (CDC) on incorporating innovative real estate practices to broaden opportunities, address challenges, create strategies, and design programs t

Filed under: Environmental Activism

Georgia on My Mind - Green Building, Sustainable Products and Building Practices

Keywords: Green Building,Environmental Activism,Equity

0 replies | 1538 views | Posted on: 07/18/2021 | Last updated: 07/19/2021

Webinar: USGBC Florida Presents: LEED Project Showcase - Industrial & Manufacturing - July 21, 12pm, EDT

by Ashley Freeman

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 of seve

Filed under: Webinars

Related to: Other

Florida Green Building Group

Keywords: USGBC Florida

0 replies | 1226 views | Posted on: 06/21/2021 | Last updated: 06/23/2021

Climate Adaptation Forum - Friday, January 12, Boston

by Amy

Risk Management Choices: Adaptation Strategies by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and the Insurance Industry Friday, January 12, 2017 Registration - 7:15 AM Program - 8:00 AM - 11:30 AM Un…

Filed under: Events

Related to: Other Green Building - Other

Keywords: Climate Change

0 replies | 1434 views | Posted on: 01/05/2018 | Last updated: 01/05/2018

Emerging Sustainability Professionals Speaker Panel - December 7, 6-9pm, University of Toronto

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

The Emerging Green Professionals’ (EGP) executive committee is proud to present our next event: “Young Sustainability Professionals Speaker Panel”, aimed at helping students, new graduates and e…

Filed under: Events

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: Canada Green Building

0 replies | 1125 views | Posted on: 12/04/2017 | Last updated: 12/04/2017

Why should companies invest in high technology buildings?

by Suelen Ribeiro // Architect/ LEED GA

Why should companies invest in high technology buildings? The competition between companies is big, so they need always to look ahead to improve their methods of efficiency. The green buildings inv…

Filed under: Energy

0 replies | 2438 views | Posted on: 11/05/2017 | Last updated: 11/05/2017

Sustainability Collaborative, February 8, 6:30-8:30 pm, Cambridge, Massachusetts

by Oyin

The Sustainability Collaborative was spurred as an outgrowth of the Sustainability unConference and aims to provide an ongoing platform for collaboration, connections, and solutions generation. Rotati…

Filed under: Events

Massachusetts Green Builders

0 replies | 639 views | Posted on: 11/04/2017 | Last updated: 01/04/2018

Certified Sustainability (CSR) Practitioner Program, Advanced Edition 2017, Mar 8 - 9, Atlanta

by Oyin

This challenging two-day training offered by CSE aims to give you all the latest practical tools and resources required to implement or upscale corporate sustainability in order to drive your initiati…

Filed under: Education

0 replies | 868 views | Posted on: 10/30/2017 | Last updated: 10/30/2017

VERGE 18, Where Technology Meets Sustainability, Oct 16 - 18, Oakland, CA

by Oyin

The expo features over 50 companies sharing the latest innovations and solutions advancing the clean economy. Browse exhibits and connect with leaders from the world’s most innovative startups and …

Filed under: Events

California Green Building

0 replies | 1551 views | Posted on: 10/27/2017 | Last updated: 06/13/2018

Using PHPP in Passive House Design and Certification, Dec 11 - 13, Burlington, VT

by Oyin

Yestermorrow is pleased to offer this course in partnership with Peel Passive House. This course takes place off campus at the Burlington Electric Department. In this three-day course, participant…

Filed under: Education

0 replies | 957 views | Posted on: 10/22/2017 | Last updated: 11/05/2017

Solar Business Festival 2017: Conference & Trade Show, Nov 29 - 30, Austin, TX

by Oyin

The Solar Business Festival (SBF) is a leading solar conference and trade show in Texas, that provides a significant business platform for knowledge sharing, connectivity, marketing, and sales, bringi…

Filed under: Events

Texas Green Building

0 replies | 894 views | Posted on: 10/20/2017 | Last updated: 10/20/2017

 

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