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Video: Common Sense Dos and Don'ts for Dealing with COVID-19 and Indoor Air Quality in Your Homes and Workplace

by Rate It Green Team


Matt Hoots of Sawhorse Design, Inc. has created a video explaining some of the most important factors we should consider in managing cleaning, disinfecting and general safety as we spend more ti

Filed under: Health and Air Quality

Buildings and Our Health - News and Information

Keywords: Health,Healthy Buildings,Covid-19,Homes

0 replies | 5534 views | Posted on: 03/26/2020 | Last updated: 02/06/2023

Free Online Training by USGBC California, Wildfire Defense for Landscaping Professionals, April 16, 4:30-7:30 pm PT

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

The Wildfire Defense Certificate for Landscape Professionals is a 150-minute training followed by an online assessment. This certificate training provides participants with real-world examples and str

California Green Building

0 replies | 720 views | Posted on: 04/02/2025 | Last updated: 04/02/2025

Free Webinar: Balanced Ventilation for Better Health, Comfort, and Energy Efficiency - IAQ, OAQ, Ventilation and Filtration, May 7, 9 am - 1 pm PT

by Shivani // Social Media Manager

More buildings are being constructed with high-performance building envelopes. For these buildings, a well-designed and installed ventilation system is a must. Dan Perunko of Balance Point Home Perfor

California Green Building

0 replies | 912 views | Posted on: 03/18/2025 | Last updated: 04/16/2025

Free Webinar: Basics of Photovoltaic (PV) and Energy Storage Systems (ESS) for Grid Tied Applications, March 28, 9 am - 12:30 pm PT

by Shivani // Social Media Manager

This course teaches the basic vocabulary and technical details of grid-connected photovoltaic (PV) and energy storage systems (ESS). The instructor will discuss the advantages and disadvantages of var

California Green Building

0 replies | 1581 views | Posted on: 02/27/2025 | Last updated: 02/27/2025

Free Webinar: A Circular Water Society - Greywater Recycling, February12, 12 - 1 pm ET

by Shivani // Social Media Manager

 

Water scarcity poses a significant challenge today, necessitating a society where both people and nature can thrive, irrespective of climate conditions. One promising solution is decentraliz

Michigan Green Building

0 replies | 819 views | Posted on: 02/01/2025 | Last updated: 02/03/2025

Energy Pro Demo Day, February 5, Madison, Wisconsin

by Shivani // Social Media Manager

The MREA is proud to announce that Energy Pro Demo Day is back in 2025! Join MERA on Wednesday, February 5 in Madison, WI to stay up to date with industry best practices and top-of-the-line produ

Wisconsin Green Building Group

0 replies | 592 views | Posted on: 01/18/2025 | Last updated: 01/20/2025

Better Buildings Better Business Conference, February 27-28, Wisconsin Dells, Wisconsin

by Shivani // Social Media Manager

Better Buildings Better Business is a two-day conference that gathers building science industry leaders, experts, and practitioners from around Wisconsin and the Midwest to enhance the residentia

Wisconsin Green Building Group

0 replies | 1264 views | Posted on: 12/20/2024 | Last updated: 12/23/2024

Reimagine Buildings: Biomaterials, Online Conference, December 6, 11:30 am - 4 pm ET

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Join RMI's HomebuildersCAN and Passive House Accelerator for Reimagine Buildings: Biomaterials, the online conference that explores how to create healthy, resilient buildi

0 replies | 713 views | Posted on: 11/21/2024 | Last updated: 11/21/2024

Free Info Session by USGBC California: Delivering Building Decarbonization at Home, Online, November 21, 4-5:30 PT

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

This information session will review case studies around electrification, including lessons learned around technology deployment and community engagement.

Join to learn about recent work on el

California Green Building

0 replies | 726 views | Posted on: 11/03/2024 | Last updated: 11/03/2024

Water Conservation Showcase 2020 (Day 4), August 25, 9 am - 1:20 pm PST

by Allan Robles // Enabling Building Portfolio Sustainability

The Water Conservation Showcase is a free event and is organized through the combined efforts of the U.S. Green Building Council Northern California, East Bay Municipal Utility District, the San Franc

Filed under: Events

California Green Building

0 replies | 1094 views | Posted on: 05/28/2020 | Last updated: 05/29/2020

FREE Webinar: Learn More About the Green Advantage Certification (GACA), May 21, 1-1:30 PM PST

by Richard Minasian // Student

Everyone knows it takes a qualified team to build a high performance, healthy building. Yet so many green building teams are not equipped with the knowledge and tools to truly deliver buildings that p

Filed under: Webinars

California Green Building

Keywords: Healthy Building,Green Advantage Certification,Green Advantage Certified Professional,Green Advantage Certified Associate

0 replies | 1540 views | Posted on: 05/14/2020 | Last updated: 05/14/2020

USGBC Virtual Town Hall Workshop: Getting to LEED Zero Energy and LEED Zero Carbon, May 20, 1 - 5pm

by USGBC - United States Green Building Council

Join us for Getting to LEED Zero Energy and LEED Zero Carbon, hosted by Huntington, New York

GBCI Credit: 3 CE hours (LEED-specific BD+C and O+M)

Intermediate level (Note: This workshop is for t

Filed under: Energy

New York Green Building Group

0 replies | 1159 views | Posted on: 04/27/2020 | Last updated: 04/30/2020

This Week on the Healthy Indoors Show (free) - Cleaning/Decontaminating Buildings for COVID-19, Thursday, 4/16, 1 pm EDT

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

This week the Healthy Indoors Show revisits the topic of what is being done to address properties with confirmed or suspected COVID-19 cases. What are the cognizant authorities recommending

Filed under: Health and Air Quality

Buildings and Our Health - News and Information

Keywords: Healthy Building,Health,Healthy Buildings,Indoor Air Quality,Covid-19

0 replies | 1543 views | Posted on: 04/14/2020 | Last updated: 04/14/2020

India Committing to a Renewable Future

by JackSawyer // Student

NTPC, India’s largest electricity producer, is altering its expansion plan to include a greater emphasis on renewable energy. With a successful completion of the company’s expansion plan, NTPC wil…

Filed under: Energy

Keywords: Solar,Renewable Energy,Development,NTPC,India

0 replies | 1505 views | Posted on: 08/22/2016 | Last updated: 08/31/2016

(Postponed) Indoor Air Quality in Schools: Best Practices for Makerspaces and Special-Use Classrooms, April 2, Pittsburgh, PA

by abu417 // Climate Connoisseur. Eco-Maniac. Solar Sommelier.

POSTPONED: Indoor Air Quality in Schools: Best Practices for Makerspaces and Special-Use Classrooms

Out of concern for our staff, community, and overall public health during the spread of COVID-19,

Filed under: Green Schools

Related to: Indoor Air Quality,Green Schools,Health and Air Quality

Pennsylvania Sustainability Group

Keywords: Pennsylvania,Green Schools,Indoor Air Quality

0 replies | 961 views | Posted on: 03/14/2020 | Last updated: 03/17/2020

NEWIEE and REI Present: Community Solar, March 2, 6-8 pm, Pawtucket, RI

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Join New England Women in Energy and the Enironment's (NEWIEE) Rhode Island Chapter and the Renewable Energy Initiative (REI) for an evening of networking and lively discussion on the topic of Com

Rhode Island Green Building

0 replies | 1252 views | Posted on: 02/25/2020 | Last updated: 02/25/2020

Massachusetts Clean Energy Center, Vocational Internship Program - Registration is Open for the Spring Semester! (Contact MassCEC by February 5)

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

The Massachusetts Clean Energy Center has launched a new program to support the development of clean energy companies in MA. The Massachusetts Clean Energy Vocational Internship Program

Filed under: Green Building Jobs

0 replies | 1228 views | Posted on: 02/03/2020 | Last updated: 02/03/2020

Become part of the solution! Pledge Zero Waste!

by Kalyani.rc // Passive House / Sustainability Enthusiast

Zero Waste Pledge: About a third of New Yorkers' waste can be recycled through the City’s curbside recycling program; another third can be recovered through the City’s organics programs; and an…

Filed under: New York

New York Green Building Group

Keywords: Zero Waste Pledge,Reduce, Reuse, Recycle

0 replies | 1780 views | Posted on: 02/01/2017 | Last updated: 02/01/2017

Join with the AIA Committee on the Environment Advisory Group and Hundreds of Others to Reject Climate Denial Appointees

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Join hundreds of architects and supporters of green building practices and policies. Sign on to a letter written by the AIA Committee on the Environment Advisory Group. "Mr. Pruitt’s hearing too…

Filed under: Environmental Activism

Keywords: EPA,Health,Pollution,Water,Scott Pruitt,Climate Denial,Rick Perry,Air

0 replies | 2089 views | Posted on: 01/19/2017 | Last updated: 02/09/2017

Smart Green Summit & Awards, Friday, Dec. 16, 2016, 9:30 a.m. – 6 p.m, Mumbai

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Smart Green Summit & Awards Hosted by Saint-Gobzin in partnership with The Financial Times Friday, Dec. 16, 2016, 9:30 a.m. – 6 p.m. The Leela Andheri Kurla Road Sahar, Mumbai, Maharashtra …

Filed under: India

India Green Building

Keywords: India Green Building

0 replies | 1336 views | Posted on: 12/10/2016 | Last updated: 12/10/2016

Better Buildings: Better Business Conference, March 1-3, Wisconsin Dells

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Better Buildings: Better Business Conference March 1-3 Kalahari Resort and Convention Center 1305 Kalahari Drive Wisconsin Dells, WI 53965 Connect technical strategies for building and remode…

Filed under: Wisconsin

Wisconsin Green Building Group

Keywords: BetterBuildings,Wisconsin Green Building

0 replies | 1011 views | Posted on: 11/29/2016 | Last updated: 02/16/2017

IES/BEeX Light and Health Forum (Nov.22/6-9pm/31 Chambers St, NY)

by aahassonjee

Join the Illuminating Engineering Society (IES) as Jane Slade, specification sales manager from RAB Lighting, discusses the components of the retina that impact both the visual and circadian systems. …

Filed under: New York

New York Green Building Group

0 replies | 773 views | Posted on: 11/03/2016 | Last updated: 11/03/2016

High Performance and Net Zero Construction Workshop - Mass Save, Tuesday, November 15th - Westboro

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

High Performance and Net Zero Construction Workshops - Mass Save Tuesday, November 15th 8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m Massachusetts Division of Fisheries & Wildlife 1 Rabbit Hill Road, Westboro, MA …

Filed under: Massachusetts

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: Netzero,High Performance Building,MassSave

0 replies | 1027 views | Posted on: 10/17/2016 | Last updated: 11/14/2016

Western Massachusetts Green Consortium - Green Night October 12, 2016 5PM - 8PM: Demolition, Deconstruction, Recycling

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

You are invited to join the Western Mass Green Consortium at the upcoming Green Night October 12, 2016 5PM - 8PM. Construction & Demolition Sustainable Waste Practices Join RecyclingWorks in Mas…

SolarMango 10 Day Solar Installation Training in Mumbai

by aahassonjee

SolarMango will be hosting its SOLARINSTALL Course over a 10-day period at the IIT Bombay in Powai, Mumbai from September 17th-26th September. Registration and contact information can be found her…

Filed under: Events

India Green Building

Keywords: India,India Green Building,Solar Installation,Solar Training

0 replies | 1152 views | Posted on: 09/13/2016 | Last updated: 09/13/2016

 

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