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Azek - Recycled Content Decking and a More Realistic Grain Look (Video)

by Rate It Green Team


If you’re in the market for decking materials, check out Matt Hoots' interview with Patrick Barnds from Azek at the International Builders Show/Kitchen & Bathroom Show!

Patrick


Filed under: Decking

0 replies | 2642 views | Posted on: 07/29/2020 | Last updated: 06/17/2021

2024 Clean Energy for Homes Conference & Trade Show, February 13 -14, Saratoga Springs, New York

by Hani // Social media manager

The Clean Energy for Homes Conference & Trade Show will be hosted February 13-14, 2024, in Saratoga Springs, New York. This two-day event provides regional education for those working in the state

New York Green Building Group

0 replies | 701 views | Posted on: 01/26/2024 | Last updated: 01/26/2024

Build Reuse 2024: Salvaging the Past: Building a Low Carbon Future, February 12-14, Savannah, Georgia

by Hani // Social media manager

Build Reuse is proud to once again present annual conference in person!

The only North American conference focused explicitly on reuse in the built environment, will host people from around the wor

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

0 replies | 1219 views | Posted on: 01/03/2024 | Last updated: 01/04/2024

Institute for Policy Integrity: Introduction to Justice40 and the CEJST Tool, Online, January 22, 5-6pm EDT (Free)

by Hani // Social media manager

The New York University School of Law’s Institute for Policy Integrity will host a webinar on Monday, January 22nd at 5:00 PM to provide an overview of Justice40 and the 

Filed under: Webinars

New York Green Building Group

0 replies | 1423 views | Posted on: 12/07/2023 | Last updated: 12/07/2023

Free Webinar: Electrify Efficiently: Heat Pump Zoning – Challenges and Solutions, December 15, 12-1:30pm

by Hani // Social media manager

Zone control is a popular strategy for addressing different climate zones in a home. Many customers and contractors newer to heat pumps are drawn to multi-split systems that utilize a single outdoor u

California Green Building

0 replies | 909 views | Posted on: 11/21/2023 | Last updated: 11/21/2023

How To Think About Building Codes: Building Code Integration, Online, November 30, 1- 2 pm

by Hani // Social media manager

This series of presentations is intended to give emerging professionals a basic understanding of building code concepts. It is intended to be a primer on the general use of building codes and how to a

0 replies | 614 views | Posted on: 11/08/2023 | Last updated: 11/20/2023

2023 NYSEIA Solar Summit, November 9, Albany, New York

by Hani // Social media manager

New York is leading the clean energy transition with some of the most ambitious distributed solar and storage goals in the nation. Join NYSEIA at the Albany Capital Center for the 2023 NY Solar Summit

New York Green Building Group

0 replies | 685 views | Posted on: 10/25/2023 | Last updated: 10/30/2023

Free Webinar: The Latest Science on WUI Fires and the Built Environment, November 6, 12 pm EST

by samanthaklein // Intern

What is the impact of wildfires in the wildland urban interface (WUI) on the indoor environment? Empowered with the stewardship of occupant health, safety and welfare, building and design professional

Filed under: Webinars

Keywords: Resilience,Indoor Air Quality,built environment,wildfire

0 replies | 876 views | Posted on: 10/07/2023 | Last updated: 10/07/2023

2023 Southeast Energy Summit, October 25-27, Atlanta, GA

by samanthaklein // Intern

The 2023 Southeast Energy Summit will bring together the brightest minds in the industry to connect, explore and innovate for a more energy-efficient Southeast.

 

Founded in 2007,

Filed under: Events

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

Keywords: Energy Efficiency,Florida,Georgia,Energy Transition

0 replies | 1058 views | Posted on: 09/24/2023 | Last updated: 09/24/2023

Webinar: Improving and Prolonging the Performance of Finished Concrete Floors, October 13, 1 pm EDT

by SarahA

This overview of concrete floor basics shows participants how to get the most from finished concrete floors. Along the way it discusses levels of finish, hardening-densifying and other aspects of fini

Filed under: Concrete

Keywords: Concrete Flooring,maintenance,Floors,Finished Floors,GreenCE

0 replies | 1266 views | Posted on: 10/01/2020 | Last updated: 10/01/2020

Webinar: Passivhaus for Educational Buildings: Schools, September 23, 11am EDT

by kaleigh.stirrat // Intern & Emerging Professional in Architecture

The fourth and final session in a four-part mini-series of interactive online events for local authorities, educational institutions and others involved with delivering educational buildings to the Pa

Filed under: Passive House

UK Green Building

Keywords: High Performance Building,Case Study,Passive House,Net zero,Schools,PassiveHaus,Climate Action,Scotland,Education Building,Net Zero Carbon

0 replies | 1288 views | Posted on: 09/17/2020 | Last updated: 09/17/2020

Free Webinar: Net Zero Success Strategies: Building Science and Consumer Expectations, September 3, 2 pm EDT

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Efforts to achieve net zero and decarbonization are destined to fail if we maintain the status quo.  It’s not enough to advocate for high performance products and systems, like heat pump te

Keywords: Green Building,High Performance,Net zero,Decarbonization

0 replies | 1241 views | Posted on: 08/27/2020 | Last updated: 08/27/2020

GoGreen Seattle, Virtual Conference: Creating a Low Carbon, Prosperous, Equitable Economy, September 8, Seattle, WA

by samanthaklein // Intern

The GoGreen Conference Seattle, taking place on Sept. 8, 2020, empowers business decision makers with sustainability strategies, tools and connections to create positive change within their organ

Filed under: Other - Green Building Events

Keywords: Seattle,USGBC,Conference

0 replies | 1076 views | Posted on: 08/13/2020 | Last updated: 08/14/2020

Event: The 'V' in HVAC: design and control of ventilation systems, February 16, 8:30 - 4PM, La Crosse, WI

by Kalyani.rc // Passive House / Sustainability Enthusiast

The 'V' in HVAC: design and control of ventilation systems Thursday, February 16 8:30 am – 4 pm Lunda Center, Western Technical College, La Crosse, WI Tickets: $199 Presenter: John Murphy, …

Filed under: Wisconsin

Wisconsin Green Building Group

Keywords: Ventilation Systems,Wisconsin Event

0 replies | 1067 views | Posted on: 02/07/2017 | Last updated: 02/07/2017

Webinar: Getting to Zero with Embodied Carbon, August 5, 4 pm EDT

by samanthaklein // Intern

Building Tech Forum: Roadmap to 2050 wanted to better understand how our carbon footprint will change to accommodate the Commonwealth’s commitment to become carbon neutral by 2050. Now, we&rsquo

Filed under: Energy

Keywords: clean energy,Energy Efficiency,Net Zero Energy,Embodied Carbon

0 replies | 1796 views | Posted on: 07/15/2020 | Last updated: 07/15/2020

EarthAdvantage is Hiring - Business Development, Training Development Lead, Technical Field Consultant

by Rate It Green Team

Check out these recently posted positions with Earth Advantage:

Senior Business Development Manager - Green Real Estate Services

Under the direction of the senior management team, the Sr. Busine

Filed under: Green Building Jobs

Keywords: Green Building Jobs,Green Jobs,Jobs,EarthAdvantage

0 replies | 1775 views | Posted on: 06/30/2020 | Last updated: 06/30/2020

How to Talk to your Clients about Going Green, A NeoCon Connect Webinar, June 17, 3 pm CST

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

As our clients increasingly want to go green, we designers need a strategy to talk with them about how best to do so. Join us as we employ evidence-based design, which reveals how materials and produc

Filed under: Interior Design

Keywords: Design,Interior Design,sustainable design

0 replies | 1006 views | Posted on: 06/16/2020 | Last updated: 06/16/2020

NECEC Presents Emerging Trends Series: Offshore Wind

by ChristinaC // Marketing Student

NECEC Presents Emerging Trends Series: Offshore Wind May 11 | 8:30-11:00am Foley Hoag LLP 155 Seaport Blvd Boston , MA Struggling to stay up to date with Offshore Wind? After decades of speculati…

Filed under: Massachusetts

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: Offshore Wind

0 replies | 1095 views | Posted on: 05/01/2017 | Last updated: 05/01/2017

Alliance to Save Energy Campaigns - To Support Energy Star and to Support Energy Efficiency Standards

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

There are two Alliance for Energy petitions/campaigns open right now that relate to green building and energy efficiency. Add your voice! These camaigns are highly professional. Protecting the en…

Filed under: Advocacy

0 replies | 567 views | Posted on: 04/07/2017 | Last updated: 04/07/2017

Event: Northeast Biomass Heating Conference & Expo, 4/25 - 4/27, Burlington, VT

by Kalyani.rc // Passive House / Sustainability Enthusiast

Event: Northeast Biomass Heating Conference & Expo April 25 - 27 NEBHX 2017 The Northeast Biomass Heating Conference & Expo is an event for networking across industry, organizations, and govern…

Filed under: Vermont

Keywords: MassCEC

0 replies | 992 views | Posted on: 04/05/2017 | Last updated: 04/05/2017

Event: Visit the first PHIUS+ Affordable Multifamily Housing in Portland, ME. Friday, 4/7, 1:00PM - 5:00PM

by Kalyani.rc // Passive House / Sustainability Enthusiast

Event: Visit the first PHIUS+ Affordable Multifamily Housing in Portland, ME. Friday, 4/7, 1:00PM - 5:00PM Downtown Portland, ME Friday, April 7, 1:00PM - 5:00PM CEUs Pending: 2.5 AIA LU/HSW, 2.…

Filed under: Maine

Keywords: Passive House Tour,Portland Maine

0 replies | 1015 views | Posted on: 04/03/2017 | Last updated: 04/03/2017

Passive House Massachusetts Seeks Executive Director (Part-Time)

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Passive House Massachusetts Seeks Executive Director (Part-Time) Using public outreach and education, Passive House Massachusetts seeks to educate the general public about and advance the use of hi…

Filed under: Green Building Jobs

Keywords: Green Building Jobs,Passive House

0 replies | 1784 views | Posted on: 03/20/2017 | Last updated: 03/20/2017

Position Available: Sustainability Intern, National Geographic

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Position Available: Sustainability Intern, National Geographic Summary of Internship An NGS sustainability intern would support the Society’s efforts to operate sustainably and minimize negative…

Filed under: Green Building Jobs

Keywords: Green Building Jobs,Sustainability,National Geographic

0 replies | 1051 views | Posted on: 03/11/2017 | Last updated: 03/11/2017

Event: Smart Cities Connect Conference & Expo - Placing Cities First, June 26-28, Austin TX

by Kalyani.rc // Passive House / Sustainability Enthusiast

Smart Cities Connect Conference and Expo - Placing Cities First June 26-28, Austin Convention Center 500 East Cesar Chavez Street, Austin, Texas, 78701 www.austinconventioncenter.com Building u…

Filed under: Events

Texas Green Building

Keywords: Smart Cities Connect,Texas Event

0 replies | 1892 views | Posted on: 03/01/2017 | Last updated: 04/24/2017

Check Out this Cool EV Chart by MassEnergy - Compare Top Brands and Learn about DriveGreen Discounts

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

MassEnergy has created a quick comparison chart where you can preview information on the Chevy Bolt and Volt, the Nissan Leaf, Kia Soul, Ford C-Max Energi, and the Ford Fusion Energi. https://www.

Filed under: Electric Vehicles

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: EV - Electric Vehicles,Mass Energy

0 replies | 3142 views | Posted on: 02/17/2017 | Last updated: 02/17/2017

 

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