Green Building Community

Popular green building discussions

Show discussions with: More replies | More views

Start a Discussion

Going Electric for Heating and Cooling, and Water Heating, in a Residential Retrofit - #1920sMakeoverATL (Video)

by Rate It Green Team


Join Green Builder Matt Hoots of Sawhorse, Inc. for an exciting preview of the 1920sMakeoverATL deep energy retrofit project's heating and water heating systems.  

For the


Filed under: #1920sMakeoverATL

Keywords: Energy Efficiency,HVAC,Heating and cooling systems,Healthy Homes,Hot Water Heating,Heating,Cooling,1920sMakeoverATL

0 replies | 7309 views | Posted on: 05/04/2021 | Last updated: 02/22/2024

3C-REN Contractor Connection Hub at Standard Plumbing, October 30, Oxnard, California

by Shivani // Social Media Manager

Join 3C-REN on October 30th at Johnstone Supply in Oxnard for an exciting opportunity to connect and grow! The 3C-REN team will be on-site to share workforce development opportunit

California Green Building

0 replies | 431 views | Posted on: 09/29/2025 | Last updated: 09/29/2025

Free Event: Powering Your Home with the Sun LIVE at the Prospect Heights Public Library, November 3, Illinois

by Shivani // Social Media Manager

Join local Deer Park resident and Illinois Solar Education Association (ISEA) Solar Ambassador Peter Gorr as he presents “Powering Your Home with the Sun”.This hour-long, non-technical pre

Illinois Green Building Group

0 replies | 1048 views | Posted on: 09/04/2025 | Last updated: 09/22/2025

Greenbuild 2025, November 4-7, Los Angeles, California

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Greenbuild delivers gimpressive green building education and networking opportunities every year, and 2025 is no exception with 100+ sessions and 300+ industry speakers. Every industry segment an

California Green Building

0 replies | 1864 views | Posted on: 08/16/2025 | Last updated: 08/18/2025

LEED GA Exam Prep Course with Green Building Alliance, , Online, September 11, 9 am - 12:30 pm

by Shivani // Social Media Manager

The Green Building Certification Institute (GBCI) created the LEED Green Associate credential to denote basic knowledge and understanding of green building design and construction. The LEED Green Asso

Pennsylvania Sustainability Group

0 replies | 1038 views | Posted on: 07/30/2025 | Last updated: 08/02/2025

TEDI Modeling, August 7, 3 - 5 pm ET

by Mansi // Social Media Manager

TEDI, or Thermal Energy Demand Intensity, is a metric used to assess the heating load of a building. It represents the amount of heating energy required per unit of modeled floor area to mai

Massachusetts Green Builders

0 replies | 733 views | Posted on: 07/02/2025 | Last updated: 07/02/2025

Accredited Green Appraiser Training, Free for California Bay Area Appraisers, July 16-17, San Rafael, CA

by Mansi // Social Media Manager

This training will provide real estate professionals with 14 continuing education hours and the Accredited Green Appraiser Certification.

This training will teach real estate professionals about th

California Green Building

0 replies | 562 views | Posted on: 06/16/2025 | Last updated: 06/17/2025

Free Online Training: Wildfire Defense Certificate Training for Construction Professionals, June 12, 5 pm PT

by Mansi // Social Media Manager

The USGBC-CA Wildfire Defense Certificate Training Program was developed to educate construction professionals and landscapers on how to best harden homes and landscapes to fires through the

California Green Building

0 replies | 817 views | Posted on: 05/19/2025 | Last updated: 05/19/2025

Free Webinar: Intro to Residential HVAC Systems, May 29, 3 - 5 pm PT

by Shivani // Social Media Manager

This class is for folks who need to “speak HVAC” but may not have much background with HVAC. This could be homeowners who are shopping for a new system, utility employees dealing with HVAC

California Green Building

0 replies | 826 views | Posted on: 05/03/2025 | Last updated: 05/03/2025

Webinar: Navigating Environmental Product Data: A Guide for Landscape Architects, Specifiers, and Industry Partners, May 15, 2-3 pm ET

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

The materials and products landscape architects specify significantly impact a project’s global warming potential, biodiversity, and air and water quality. This webinar will show you how to inte

0 replies | 848 views | Posted on: 04/22/2025 | Last updated: 04/22/2025

Free Webinar: Heat Pump Palooza: A Deep Dive into Technologies & Applications, July 15, 3 pm CST

by samanthaklein // Intern

Join the Illinois Green Alliance for a stimulating discussion on heat pumps.  There are several types of heat pumps currently on the market and it is important to know how they are both

Filed under: Heating, Venting and Air-Conditioning (HVAC)

Illinois Green Building Group

Keywords: Energy,Technology,Illinois,Heat Pump

0 replies | 1703 views | Posted on: 07/01/2021 | Last updated: 07/01/2021

Online: Green Building Certifications: WELL Building Standard, June 25, 10-10:30 AM

by Richard Minasian // Student

Green buildings are better for people, the environment, and the bottom line. They steward natural resources and lower our environmental impacts. Plus they are healthier places for building occupants,

Filed under: Other Green Building - Other

Missouri Green Building

Keywords: Design,Well Building Standard,Green Building Certifications,WELL

0 replies | 1169 views | Posted on: 06/14/2021 | Last updated: 06/14/2021

ILFI Affordable Housing Summit 2021, Online, June 17

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

The International Living Future Institute (ILFI) invites you to  ILFI's annual Affordable Housing Summit on Thursday, June 17th! This year ILFI is focusing on the residents and what

Equity and Green Building

Keywords: Affordable Housing,Equity,ILFI

0 replies | 1763 views | Posted on: 05/25/2021 | Last updated: 05/25/2021

New York Rev Future- September 26-27

by AbbieKnight

Building on last year’s sold out conference, NY REV Future 2017 will bring together key stakeholders, technology providers, utilities and state policy makers to discuss actionable business strategie…

Filed under: New York

New York Green Building Group

0 replies | 872 views | Posted on: 08/25/2017 | Last updated: 08/25/2017

Webinar: Sustainability in Higher Education, April 14, 12-1 pm EST

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Join the North Shore Technology Council (NSTC) on April 14th at 12pm for a virtual event with representatives from Endicott College - Anthony Michetti, Director of Sustainability, and Megan Wrenn

Filed under: Education

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: Green Schools,Higher Education,Sustainable Campuses

0 replies | 1215 views | Posted on: 04/06/2021 | Last updated: 04/06/2021

Virtual Passive House Workshop, April 16, 9 am EDT

by samanthaklein // Intern

Building on previous sessions in this series, this module will focus on the quality control and quality assurance techniques for high-performance construction. The need for oversight on the constructi

Filed under: Passive House

Connecticut Green Building

Keywords: Passive House,Connecticut,Training,Connecticut Passive House

0 replies | 2090 views | Posted on: 03/19/2021 | Last updated: 03/21/2021

Free CE Webinar: Residential ENERGY STAR Certification, March 24, 12 pm EDT

by samanthaklein // Intern

Each year, the ENERGY STAR program releases a "Revision", which fine-tunes our program by clarifying, simplifying, and improving the requirements based on partner input. Attend this webinar

Filed under: Energy

Keywords: Certification,Energy Star,Energy Efficiency,Residential Real Estate

0 replies | 1081 views | Posted on: 03/05/2021 | Last updated: 03/05/2021

The Kitchen & Bath Industry Show (KBIS), Jan 9 -11, Orlando, FL

by Oyin

The Kitchen & Bath Industry Show (KBIS) is North America’s premier annual event dedicated to the kitchen and bath industry. KBIS is the voice of the kitchen and bath industry and has been for 50 yea…

Filed under: Events

Florida Green Building Group

0 replies | 1836 views | Posted on: 10/22/2017 | Last updated: 10/22/2017

How to Network at Greenbuild and Build Your Career in Sustainability, Oct 26, Boston, MA

by Oyin

Greenbuild is fast approaching - and we want to get you ready for the many networking opportunities. Join us to further our student and emerging professional volunteer recruitment plan for the road to…

Filed under: Events

Massachusetts Green Builders

0 replies | 617 views | Posted on: 10/18/2017 | Last updated: 10/18/2017

Solid Waste Master Plan Open House, November 08, Eden Prairie, Minnesota

by Oyin

Sustainable Eden Prairie is an ongoing effort focusing on education and implementation of sustainable practices to protect the environment and natural resources our community enjoys. Building upo…

Filed under: Events

0 replies | 884 views | Posted on: 10/15/2017 | Last updated: 10/15/2017

Home Energy Labeling Information eXchange (HELIX) Virtual Summit, November 15, 1-4pm

by Chill28

Buying a home is the largest investment most of us make, but home buyers typically receive little or no information about how much energy they will need to power the homes they see listed for sale (or…

Filed under: Energy

0 replies | 2497 views | Posted on: 10/12/2017 | Last updated: 10/12/2017

Bridge to 2030: Grid to Green Energy Purchasing, Pittsburgh, November 29

by Oyin

The Bridge to 2030 educational series invites the entire Pittsburgh built environment community to go deep on topics integral to the Pittsburgh 2030 District – energy, water, transportation, indoor …

Filed under: Events

Pennsylvania Sustainability Group

0 replies | 953 views | Posted on: 10/08/2017 | Last updated: 10/08/2017

Strategies in Light + The LED Show + Lightspace, February 13 - 15, Long Beach, California

by Oyin

Strategies in Light, The LED Show and Lightspace California uniquely provide a collaborative, integrated event experience for professionals representing the entire spectrum of the lighting business. F…

Filed under: Events

California Green Building

0 replies | 1300 views | Posted on: 10/01/2017 | Last updated: 10/03/2017

NAESCO Annual Conference & Vendor Showcase, November 14-16, Los Angeles, California

by Oyin

The leading ESCOs will be represented at the NAESCO Annual Conference & Vendor Showcase, November 14-16, 2017 plus our Vendor Showcase which will display the latest innovations, technologies, and serv…

Filed under: Events

California Green Building

0 replies | 1045 views | Posted on: 09/26/2017 | Last updated: 10/23/2017

Growing Sustainable Communities Conference, Port of Dubuque, Iowa, Oct. 3-4

by Oyin

10th Anniversary, Growing Sustainable Communities Conference, Port of Dubuque, Oct. 3-4 Hosted by the City of Dubuque, Iowa and Sustainable City Network, the Growing Sustainable Communities Confe…

Filed under: Events

0 replies | 789 views | Posted on: 09/21/2017 | Last updated: 09/22/2017

 

Please be kind and respectful!

Please make sure to be respectful of the organizations and companies, and other Rate It Green members that make up our community. We welcome praise and advice and even criticism but all posted content and ratings should be constructive in nature. For guidance on what constitutes suitable content on the Rate It Green site, please refer to the User Agreement and Site Rules.

The opinions, comments, ratings and all content posted by member on the Rate It Green website are the comments and opinions of the individual members who posts them only and do not necessarily reflect the views or policies or policies of Rate It Green. Rate It Green Team Members will monitor posted content for unsuitable content, but we also ask for the participation of community members in helping to keep the site a comfortable and open public forum of ideas. Please email all questions and concerns to admin@rateitgreen.com