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EEBA High Performance Homes Summit, September 14 -16, Denver, CO

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Reach for the Summit A Future Where Every Home is High Performing, Healthy & Resilient.

Join EEBA September 14-16, 2021 in Denver, Colorado for a High Performance Home Summit focused

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Colorado High Performance and Passive House Building Group

Keywords: High Performance,High Performance Homes,EEBA

0 replies | 1986 views | Posted on: 08/23/2021 | Last updated: 08/23/2021

Free Webinar: Electric Vehicle (EV) Charging Infrastructure for Multifamily and Commercial Properties (Advanced), January 30, 12 pm PT

by Shivani // Social Media Manager

In this advanced electric vehicle training, you will gain a better understanding of the steps required to begin your EV charging projects. During this session, industry experts will discuss the proces

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California Green Building

0 replies | 1509 views | Posted on: 12/06/2024 | Last updated: 12/09/2024

Free Webinar: Building Electrification Fundamentals - Intro to BE Technologies, December 10, 10am-12pm PT

by Hani // Social media manager

The clean energy economy is upon us but what does that mean to you? Learn about the technologies utilized to turn their building into an efficient, clean and healthy space to live and work.

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California Green Building

0 replies | 875 views | Posted on: 11/18/2024 | Last updated: 11/19/2024

Free Webinar, Energy Storage Basics, November 15, 10 am - 12 pm PT

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Energy Storage Systems (ESS) are the key to increasing the amount of renewables on the grid. This class will cover the basics of ESS terminology and common ESS battery chemistries, such as lithium-ion

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California Green Building

0 replies | 703 views | Posted on: 10/31/2024 | Last updated: 10/31/2024

Free Webinar: Transformers: Turning Existing Buildings “Green”, October 24, 10am-12pm PT

by Hani // Social media manager

We hear lots about “green buildings” and “sustainable design” for new construction, but what about existing buildings? This course provides an overview of operations and mainte

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Filed under: Webinars

California Green Building

0 replies | 1482 views | Posted on: 10/07/2024 | Last updated: 10/08/2024

California Green Jobs - USGBC CA Free Virtual Career & Resource Fair, October 16, 12-1:30 PT

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

If you're looking for an opportunity to speak directly with hiring managers in the sustainability industry for the built environment, this is a great opportunity for you. Additionally, w

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California Green Building

0 replies | 1073 views | Posted on: 09/13/2024 | Last updated: 09/13/2024

Free Webinar: Variable Refrigerant Flow/Volume (VRF/VRV) for Commercial Buildings, September 13, 9-11am PT

by Hani // Social media manager

Variable Refrigerant Flow/Volume (VRF/VRV) are building heating and cooling air conditioning systems which utilize refrigerant as the medium of heat transfer and are currently the standard for residen

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California Green Building

0 replies | 1114 views | Posted on: 08/22/2024 | Last updated: 08/23/2024

Free Webinar: Residential Whole-House Mechanical Ventilation - Code Compliance and Massachusetts Amendments, August 28, 1-2 pm ET

by Hani // Social media manager

Mechanical ventilation is as important to indoor air quality as it is for energy conservation. This course will cover the 2021 IECC, 2021 International Residential Code (IRC), and Massachusetts amendm

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Filed under: Webinars

Massachusetts Green Builders

0 replies | 1219 views | Posted on: 08/01/2024 | Last updated: 08/01/2024

NESEA Pro Tour of Net Zero Energy Retrofit and Expansion of a 1782 Vermont Farmhouse, August 9, Reading

by Northeast Sustainable Energy Association (NESEA)

Join NESEA for a summer Pro Tour of a 1782 Vermont Farmhouse that recently completed a zero-energy retrofit and expansion in beautiful Reading, Vermont. This project combines an energy retrofit o

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0 replies | 1144 views | Posted on: 07/13/2024 | Last updated: 10/02/2024

Take a Virtual High Performance Home Tour with ZeroEnergy Design

by Rate It Green Team


 

Check out ZeroEnergy Design’s Belmont, MA high performance home, and take this online tour at your convenience: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kwQjDvc_XSU!  ZED&rsq

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Filed under: Architects

Keywords: Net Zero Energy,ZeroEnergy Design,Low Carbon Living,Net Zero Energy Home

0 replies | 4833 views | Posted on: 11/12/2021 | Last updated: 05/27/2025

Indoor airPLUS & Green Built Homes: Green Built Alliance Fall 2021 Workshop, November 18, 2-4pm

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Learn about the indoor air quality requirements of two popular green-building certification programs: Indoor airPLUS and Green Built Homes.

This course covers the indoor air quality requirements of

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Keywords: Green Built Alliance

0 replies | 1455 views | Posted on: 10/22/2021 | Last updated: 10/22/2021

Built Environment Plus: Green Building Showcase 2021, October 21, 4 pm EDT

by samanthaklein // Intern

The Built Environment Plus community works hard to advance sustainable and regenerative design, construction, and operation of the built environment. Once a year, we gather to celebrate industry succe

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Filed under: Sustainable Communities and Developments

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: Massachusetts,Sustainable Living,Community,built environment,Green Building Showcase

0 replies | 2078 views | Posted on: 10/05/2021 | Last updated: 10/05/2021

USGBC West North Central Region+ Existing Buildings Leadership Forum, September 28, 9 am EDT

by samanthaklein // Intern

The last two years have seen continuous disruption in building operations and management, along with a heightened sense of awareness and urgency to combat climate change and social inequality. As buil

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Filed under: Builders/Contractors

Keywords: Leadership,Existing Buildings,Operations and Maintenance

0 replies | 1738 views | Posted on: 09/08/2021 | Last updated: 09/09/2021

Energy Storage International, September 24-27, 2018, Anaheim, CA

by Oyin

Energy Storage International, co-located with Solar Power International, paves the way for synergy between energy storage and solar markets. As energy storage increases the power of solar by stori…

Filed under: Events

California Green Building

0 replies | 1649 views | Posted on: 10/15/2017 | Last updated: 10/23/2017

The Long-Term Liability of Subjective Standards in Vapor Intrusion, Tuesday, August 17, 12-1 pm EDT

by Clean Vapor

Tom Hatton, CEO of Clean Vapor - The Vapor Intrusion Mitigation Company - will discuss how the disparity and complete absence of standards from state to state, has created a significant undefined

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Filed under: Health and Air Quality

Keywords: risk,Radon,vapor intrusion,VOCs,vapor remediation,soil gas,liability,VOC,1920sMakeoverATL,1920sMakeoverATL Showhouse

0 replies | 2495 views | Posted on: 07/20/2021 | Last updated: 07/25/2021

Free Green Building Webinar: Sustainable + Contemporary Commercial Restroom Materials, July 8, 12 - 1 pm EDT

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

When designing a restroom or other space, professionals are often faced with the challenge of selecting materials that function, appeal to the senses, and contribute to green building initiatives. In

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Keywords: Materials,restrooms,Commercial Restrooms

0 replies | 1750 views | Posted on: 06/28/2021 | Last updated: 06/28/2021

Net Energy Optimizer (NEO) - A Commercial Energy Modeling Tool (Video)

by Rate It Green Team


The Net Energy Optimizer tool, or NEO, is a web-based energy modeling software tool, designed to provide customized building energy modeling for architects, engineers, product manufacturers

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Filed under: Software

Keywords: LCA,Energy Modeling,Life Cycle Analysis,Net Energy Optimizer - NEO

0 replies | 8298 views | Posted on: 06/12/2021 | Last updated: 06/30/2022

RENEW Energy Initiative (REI) Holiday Luncheon with Special Guest Senator Jack Reed, Friday, December 15, 12-2pm, Providence

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Please join us for the 2017 REI Annual Holiday Luncheon as we welcome Senator Jack Reed with A Legislative Update Senator Reed will present an update on a range of legislative issues of importance …

Filed under: Rhode Island

Rhode Island Green Building

0 replies | 1330 views | Posted on: 12/07/2017 | Last updated: 12/07/2017

Ice Dams & Attic Mold, December 11, Brunswick, ME

by Oyin

With Maine’s cold, harsh winters and significant annual snowfall, it is inevitable that some buildings will experience the bane of homeowners and property managers alike: the ice dam. In fact, a…

Filed under: Events

0 replies | 861 views | Posted on: 11/09/2017 | Last updated: 11/09/2017

The Architectural Engineering Institute Forum, April 4 – 6, Omaha, Nebraska

by Oyin

Established in 1998, the Architectural Engineering Institute (AEI) is the premier organization for architectural engineering, providing its more than 8,000 members timely technical information, profes…

Filed under: Events

0 replies | 1284 views | Posted on: 11/05/2017 | Last updated: 11/05/2017

The 2nd Annual Smart Cities International Symposium & Exhibition, Jan 17-18, Chicago

by Oyin

The world's urban population is expected to increase by 60 per cent between 2014 and 2050, when 6.3 billion people are projected to live in urban settlements. New insights and solutions are urgently n…

Filed under: Events

Illinois Green Building Group

0 replies | 4421 views | Posted on: 10/30/2017 | Last updated: 10/30/2017

Green Truck Summit, March 6-9, Indianapolis, Indiana

by Oyin

Held in conjunction with The Work Truck Show and Fleet Technical Congress, Green Truck Summit offers expert insights on how the work truck industry can make an immediate impact on greenhouse gas and c…

Filed under: Events

Keywords: Green Fleet,Green Trucking

0 replies | 1419 views | Posted on: 10/27/2017 | Last updated: 02/01/2018

NeoCon, June 11-13, Chicago

by Oyin

NeoCon has evolved into one of the most recognized and attended trade shows in the industry and this year will be no exception. With the help of our Advisory Council, the show has remained focused on …

Filed under: Events

Illinois Green Building Group

0 replies | 1529 views | Posted on: 10/23/2017 | Last updated: 04/15/2018

2018 AEE Solar Dealer Conference, Jan 17 -19, San Diego

by Oyin

Join us for the 10th Annual AEE Solar Dealer Conference Stay up-to-date on policy changes and new product releases at this best-in-class industry event. AEE Solar is here to help prepare you fo…

Filed under: Events

California Green Building

0 replies | 2902 views | Posted on: 10/21/2017 | Last updated: 10/21/2017

Projects Conference New York City, Feb 22, New York

by Oyin

Technology is subtly transforming how we build hundred-million-dollar projects. It’s no secret that drones, IoT, advanced software, machine learning, and other emerging technologies have transfor…

Filed under: Events

New York Green Building Group

0 replies | 1734 views | Posted on: 10/18/2017 | Last updated: 10/18/2017

 

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