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How are your Heat Pumps Doing in Winter: The Good, the Bad, & The Ugly?

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

I don't want to gloat about my heat pumps entirely, believe me, as I just found out an older mini split we have apparently has a refrigerant leak.  HVAC is also never easy - and never 10

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Filed under: Heat Pumps

Keywords: HVAC,Heat Pumps,Snow,Compressors,Cold weather,Ice,Winter weather

2 replies | 1930 views | Posted on: 02/04/2026 | Last updated: 05/01/2026

Stores Phase Out Flame Retardant Furniture - Chemicals Linked to Cancer, Obesity and Low IQ

by Stella Ng'oma // Green building enthusiast

Stores are phasing out flame retardant furniture as 97% of Americans are said to be living with toxic chemicals in their bodies. It is shocking to learn that most of the furniture that has been use…

Filed under: Furniture

Keywords: Flame Retardants,Toxicity,Furniture

2 replies | 1673 views | Posted on: 12/03/2015 | Last updated: 12/03/2015

NOT COMPLICATED - JUST GREEN, podcast of common sense for better construction

by James Pirch, AIA, LEED GA // Architect, LEED GA, host of podcast NOT COMPLICATED - JUST GREEN

This episode features an interview with Matt Hoots, the president of Sawhorse construction,  one of Atlanta’s premier residential remodeling firms, known for their innovation, professionali

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Green Cleaning Products: Some Alternatives to Conventional Chemicals

by Matt Z. // Student

Today’s household cleaners contain many known harmful chemicals. Low exposure to these chemicals in properly ventilated spaces should be relatively safe; however, most people use more than just

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Filed under: Green Living

2 replies | 12839 views | Posted on: 07/09/2017 | Last updated: 05/13/2021

#GreenInfluncerATL group members connect at #IBS2022 in Orlando

by Matt Hoots // Rate It Green Admin

I was chatting with the Mitsubishi Electric team at the Internation Builders Show when I ran into Corbett Lunsford.  He was about to give a presentation at the Aprilaire booth, which was

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Green Influencer ATL

2 replies | 1648 views | Posted on: 05/23/2022 | Last updated: 06/30/2022

USGBC MA Residential Green Building Committee Mtg, March 12, 5:45 pm - Guest Speaker: Eric Wilkinson from ELM-MA, Home Energy Rating at Point of Sale

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

The Residential Green Building Committee is focused on improving the housing stock of the Commonwealth by championing green building practices in our communities. Join us on the second Monday of each …

Filed under: Massachusetts

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: Home Energy Labeling,Home Energy Rating

2 replies | 2479 views | Posted on: 03/02/2018 | Last updated: 08/10/2026

Free Virtual Workshop Series: Building Retrofit, 4/13, 4/20, 4/27, 5/4, 5/11

by samanthaklein // Intern

The energy performance of the existing UK housing stock is generally very poor and an extensive retrofit programme that utilises the most energy efficient technologies and practices is the only forese

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Filed under: Builders/Contractors

UK Green Building

Keywords: clean energy,Deep Energy Retrofits,green retrofit

2 replies | 1593 views | Posted on: 03/21/2021 | Last updated: 04/02/2021

We are connecting people, providing affordable green technology

by ferdi

Free conference webinar this coming Aug. 8,2020 Saturday at 11:00 Am to 12:30 Pm Pacific standard time.

Registered check free online Webinar https://www.eventbrite.com/o/pcdsi-adu-homes-action

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Filed under: Green Affordable Housing

2 replies | 613 views | Posted on: 07/24/2020 | Last updated: 07/24/2020

Green Countertops: Cambria USA - Sustainable Quartz Composite Pushes Boundaries with New Products and Technologies (Video)

by Rate It Green Team

 

In this video, Matt Hoots talks with Jennifer Prins of Cambria at the International Builders Show/Kitchen & Bathroom Show.

Cambria is introducing 20 new celebratory designs a

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Filed under: Quartz Countertops

2 replies | 6500 views | Posted on: 08/04/2020 | Last updated: 01/30/2023

Learning About Rockwool's Versatility with Matt Hoots at the International Builders Show (Video)

by Rate It Green Team


Did you know that Rockwool is actually made out of volcanically derived rock - basalt from the earth’s crust and recycled steel slag? 

Join Matt Hoots of Sawhorse Design, Inc.


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Filed under: Mineral Wool Insulation

Keywords: Insulation,ROCKWOOL,Stone Wool,Mineral Wool

1 replies | 13199 views | Posted on: 07/18/2020 | Last updated: 08/26/2023

Free Webinar: Momentum Forward: California Green Building Advocacy Day Recap, June 18, 12-1 pm, PT

by Mansi // Social Media Manager

This event describes how California Advocacy Day went, key insights and discussion points with State legislators and their teams, and next steps to keep the momentum going.

State Advocacy

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California Green Building

1 replies | 807 views | Posted on: 05/26/2025 | Last updated: 05/26/2025

High Performance Residential Vapor Barriers - StegoHome and the #1920sMakeoverATL Renovation

by Rate It Green Team

 
For the #1920sMakeoverATL home, Green Builder Matt Hoots of Sawhorse, Inc shares a great example of how designing the foundation right and using sustainable, durable, and quality product
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Filed under: Concrete Accessories

Keywords: Passive House,ROCKWOOL,Vapor Barriers,Clean Vapor,Slab,StegoHome,Stego Industries,Foundation Layers,Mastic

1 replies | 4639 views | Posted on: 11/28/2022 | Last updated: 02/27/2023

Time to take our heads out of the sand

by Matt Hoots // Rate It Green Admin

I just posted this on LinkedIn since Russia just invaded Ukraine, and I started having flashbacks to other conflicts that were avoidable as well.  Many of them would not have even been considered

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Filed under: Advocacy

1 replies | 3284 views | Posted on: 03/02/2022 | Last updated: 06/27/2022

Free Green Building Webinar: Polyiso - The Next Generation Air & Water Resistive Barrier, Wednesday, April 7, 12 - 1pm EDT

by GreenCE Sustainable Design and Construction

To educate about ‘Building Longevity and Sustainability’ and how these concepts impact making buildings more energy efficient. The course examines how foil-faced polyiso continuous insulation can

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Filed under: Insulation

Keywords: Insulation,Polyiso,Air Barriers,Water barriers

1 replies | 2017 views | Posted on: 04/02/2021 | Last updated: 07/09/2021

Virtual Event: 2021 National Home Performance Conference, April 12-16

by samanthaklein // Intern

The 2021 National Home Performance Virtual Conference brings together contractors, weatherization professionals, trainers, program administrators, energy auditors, and others working in residential en

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Filed under: Sustainable Communities and Developments

Keywords: High Performance Building,Residential Real Estate,Social Networking,Community Development

1 replies | 2390 views | Posted on: 03/11/2021 | Last updated: 03/19/2021

Green Infrastructure and Low Impact Development Presentation, January 28, 8:30am - 10:30am CST

by SarahA

Innovations in Watershed Management: Green Infrastructure (GI) and Low Impact Development (LID) for Watershed Management

Join us on ZOOM, Thursday January 28th, 2021 from 9:30 am – 11:30 am (

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Filed under: Resilience

Keywords: Resiliency,Green Infrastructure,Low Impact Development,Watershed Planning,Flood Control

1 replies | 1708 views | Posted on: 01/02/2021 | Last updated: 02/23/2021

Natural Fuel? Crow capital eco management indonesia's Biomass

by orthlefoxxe // nature conservancy advocate

Biomass chemical composition is carbon based and is composed of a mixture of organic molecules containing hydrogen, usually including atoms of oxygen, often nitrogen and also small quantities of other…

Related to: Renewable Energy - Other Products

1 replies | 4495 views | Posted on: 11/23/2012 | Last updated: 11/23/2012

Webinar: Resilient Design: Preparing School Buildings for a Changing Climate, June 18, 1 pm EST

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Schools are the cornerstone of our communities, and so it is especially crucial that these buildings are designed with resilient strategies to withstand and rebound quickly after disaster strikes. Dur

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Filed under: Green Schools

Keywords: Resilience,Green Schools

1 replies | 1094 views | Posted on: 06/16/2020 | Last updated: 06/17/2020

Will electric vehicles batteries be a new source of waste?

by angelaimingtogreen

As we know, batteries waste are one of the most polluting elements for the environment and for human health. We think that electric vehicles will be a new way to pollute less, but what's the actua

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Filed under: Electric Vehicles

Keywords: Electric Vehicles,Electric Batteries,Recycle

1 replies | 991 views | Posted on: 05/06/2020 | Last updated: 05/19/2020

Artificial Intelligence (AI) Helps Growth of Low-Carbon Electricity

by NSchepis // Student at Bridgewater State

Artificial intelligence (AI) is helping to enable the growth of low-carbon green electricity. More than ever, the global energy industry is facing pressure to cut carbon emissions. There is a global n…

Filed under: Energy

1 replies | 893 views | Posted on: 05/27/2018 | Last updated: 05/27/2018

New York Solar Energy Society Conference: Bridge to Action Nov 17, 2017

by Amy

Solar and ground source together, flexible safe storage, new technologies, policies and regulations, community solar farms, finance, networking, jobs, education and more. $115 members, $145 non-mem…

Filed under: Cleantech

New York Green Building Group

Keywords: finance,Solar,New York,solar farms,networking

1 replies | 1361 views | Posted on: 11/15/2017 | Last updated: 11/16/2017

2017 Municipal Green Building Conference and Expo (MGBCE): Connected Cities - Economic, Environmental & Equity Solutions, April 20

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

16th Annual MGBCE: Connected Cities - Economic, Environmental & Equity Solutions (MGBCE) - #MGBCE2017 April 20, 8 am - 4:30 pm 7:00 a.m. check-in and continental Breakfast Event begins promptly …

Filed under: California

California Green Building

Keywords: Green Building,Social Equity,California,Cities,Infrastructure

1 replies | 1534 views | Posted on: 04/08/2017 | Last updated: 04/08/2017

Green Building of the Week - Greenbuild's 2015 UnityHome!

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Built by Bensonwood in Walpole, NH and with the assistance of many forward-thinking sponsors, the 2015 Greenbuild Unity Home is a 1620 sf LEED V4 Platinum-expected netzero energy ready space that is o…

Filed under: Green Building of the Week

Keywords: Green Building,Greenbuild,Netzero,Unity Homes,LEED V4

1 replies | 2566 views | Posted on: 11/18/2015 | Last updated: 11/18/2015

EnergyEfficiency - What can we learn from Boston's old Buildings?

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

According to a report recently released by the City of Boston, some older buildings built in the 1940s and earlier throughout Boston have lower energy use than many newer buildings. The city revie…

Filed under: Energy

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: Boston,Energy Star,Energy Efficiency

1 replies | 2209 views | Posted on: 10/13/2015 | Last updated: 10/21/2015

 

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