Green Building Community
Popular green building discussions
Start a Discussion
Reduce the time it takes to search for the best materials for your LEED or green building project, learn how to list a product, automate a product's LEED documentation process with one click, and
…
Free PG&E Webinar: Retrofitting Homes for Electrification and Decarbonization, March 8, 9am-1pm
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
…
Those inheriting our planet’s environmental problems expect to encounter challenges, but they may not have the skills to grapple with the feelings of powerlessness and despair that may arise whe
…
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
…
Annual Midwest Energy Solutions Conference, January 31 - February 2, Chicago, Illinois
Once a year, MEEA (Midwest Energy Efficiency Alliance) invites all energy stakeholders to gather at their annual Midwest Energy Solutions Conference to raise awareness and reinforce the importance of
…
Attempting to teach about a subject that has become as politicized as climate change has and can be incredibly challenging, especially when you don’t feel like you have adequate answers or infor
…
AprilAire Successful Ventilation Sales, Online Training, April 14, 10 am EDT
Ventilation is one of the most suggested, most requested and most necessary indoor air quality improvements that can take place in any building. Now more than ever, you can grow your business by provi
…
Several years ago, when the term "perfect wall" was mentioned, I thought it meant a "plumb and square" wall. Many of us green builders and architects throw around the ter
…
What is the future of energy storage with solar? - Free CE Webinar, March 9, 12 pm EST
We will discuss residential solar & energy storage with an introduction & market overview. This will include planning & designing for energy storage system installations with key product f
…
Free Webinar: Blue vs Green Hydrogen and Its Role in Our Energy Future, February 16, 3 pm EST
Hydrogen is emerging as an important, potential zero-emission transportation, industrial and energy storage fuel. But there are many ways to make hydrogen and not all of them are climate friendly. Col
…
Investors, clients, and local governments are driving demand for resilient buildings and communities, as the global building sector balances long-term investments amidst ever-changing climate risks. L
…
Home Electrification Series: PV, Batteries and EV Charging, January 4, 7 - 8 pm EST
In the last session of the Home Electrification Series presented by the Studio for High Performance Design and Construction, we will review options for photovoltaics to produce renewable electricity a
…
Free Webinar: Green Technology and How We All Become Carbon Neutral, December 1, 1 pm BST
This 1 hour CPD session examines energy efficient design with a focus on low carbon.
Hosted by Simon Green, Managing Director of Green Building Design Consultants who are specialists in low carbon
…
Association of Energy Services Professional's Spring Conference & Expo, May 21-23, Atlanta, GA
A gathering of the brightest minds in program planning, implementation, evaluation, technology deployment, marketing, DSM business issues, policy and more will be in Atlanta to share their insights, e…
During this webinar, we will evaluate protective coatings as a solution for many common problems encountered during the life-cycle of a building.
Some of the easily recognized benefits of a low mai
…
USGBC Middle Atlantic and New England Region: Promoting a Circular Economy, October 13, 10:30 am EDT
Join the Mid-Atlantic and New England (MANE) region of USGBC for a virtual, interactive session on how the promoting a circular economy within our region will promote a better standard of living for a
…
You Can't Imagine How Easy to Save the World: Four Easy Ways to Go Green
2017 is the most expensive year ever for the U.S., stated by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). NOAA writes on January 5, 2018, during 2017, U.S. experienced 16 weather and cl
…
Living Future's Workshop, Health and the Built Environment, June 4, 2018, Vancouver, BC, Canada
Health and wellness in the built environment is a trending and important topic. We spend on average 90% of our time inside and a majority of businesses spend 90% of their costs on people. Creating a h…
Driving excellence means setting the standard for professional development and educational opportunities, and providing access to the latest resources so our members are on the cutting edge of the fie…
Please join the Green & Healthy Homes Initiative to learn about financing resources from the healthcare sector to support repairs of affordable multifamily housing that improve health, safety and ener…
MA Energy Efficiency Advisory Council (EEAC) Listening Session, Wednesday, February 28, 6-8pm
MA Energy Efficiency Advisory Council (EEAC) Listening Session Wednesday, February 28, 2018 6 p.m. - 8 p.m. MA EEAC will receive Public Comments on Energy Efficiency Plans for 2019-2021 at Liste…
Social Equity in the Built Environment, February 22, 6-8 pm, Urban Green Council, Manhattan
In creating a sustainable building, what if we could create something that helps the people in the community, the people who take care of the building and the people who physically built the building?…
Top Green Gifts for High Performing Homes - by Rate It Green Member Elemental Green
Are you looking for a gift for the sustainable people in your inner circle? Or, maybe even a gift for someone who you’d like to be more green? Our friends at Elemental Green have put together a …
WEFTEC is recognized as the world’s largest annual water quality technical conference and exhibition, providing extensive educational opportunities and unparalleled access to the field’s most cutt…
Earthwood Techniques, Sept 3, West Chazy, New York
Low-cost foundations and earth-sheltering methods used at the Earthwood house are emphasized, accenting surface bonded wall construction and plank-and-beam roofing. The five elements that affect load …
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