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Top chefs prefer induction cooktops over gas cooktops

by Matt Hoots // Rate It Green Admin

We only interviewed one chef; however, all attendees agreed that induction cooking was superior to gas cooking.

Sub- Zero/Wolf/Cove hosted the first-ever official meeting with the #GreenInfluen

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Green Influencer ATL

Keywords: Electrification,Induction Cooking,Subzero,Wolfe,GreenInfluencerATL

0 replies | 4582 views | Posted on: 05/19/2022 | Last updated: 03/31/2023

Cleanpower 2023, Conference & Exhibition, May 22 - 25, New Orleans, Louisiana

by himj // Student Of Green Building

CLEAN POWER is an exhibition hub for the renewable energy industry and supply chain. CLEAN POWER features exhibitors and conference programming specifically for utility-scale solar and storage as

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Filed under: Energy

0 replies | 1732 views | Posted on: 04/23/2023 | Last updated: 04/26/2023

LEED for Cities and Communities Professional 2-Day Training + Exam, Online, April 27-28

by himj // Student Of Green Building

LEED for Cities and Communities rating system helps projects create and operationalize responsible, sustainable, and specific plans for natural systems, energy, water, waste, transportation, and many

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0 replies | 1342 views | Posted on: 04/05/2023 | Last updated: 04/06/2023

USGBC LEED Green Associate Exam Prep Series, Spring 2023, Online, 4 Sessions Starting April 19, 5-7:30pm EDT

by Hani // Social media manager

USGBC is excited to offer this 4-session exam prep series designed to assist with your pursuit of a LEED Green Associate credential.

In this preparation you can meet with your colleagues from acros

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0 replies | 1795 views | Posted on: 03/17/2023 | Last updated: 03/17/2023

Free Webinar: Electrify Efficiently: The Why and How of Home Performance for Electrification, April 4, 12-1:30 pm

by Hani // Social media manager

Join Electrify My Home (EMH) for the final session of the ‘lunch-and-learn’ webinar series focused on home electrification. The Electrify Efficiently webinar series highlights the tremendo

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California Green Building

0 replies | 1351 views | Posted on: 03/01/2023 | Last updated: 03/02/2023

Leadership Lunch: Dr. Mark Berry and Jennifer Winn of Southern Company, March 14, 12-1 pm EDT, Atlanta, Georgia

by Hani // Social media manager

Southface Institute is a sustainable building nonprofit that strengthens equity and the environment by transforming residential and commercial structures at every stage of the building life cycle.

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

0 replies | 2668 views | Posted on: 02/17/2023 | Last updated: 02/18/2023

Free Webinar: A Field Guide to Climate Anxiety - How to Keep Your Cool on a Warming Planet (Connect on the Quest Series), February 8, 4:30-5:30 CT

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

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

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Missouri Green Building

0 replies | 1251 views | Posted on: 01/31/2023 | Last updated: 01/31/2023

Free Webinar: Basics of Photovoltaic (PV) and Energy Storage Systems (ESS) for Grid Tied Applications, February 13, 9am-12pm

by Hani // 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

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0 replies | 2000 views | Posted on: 01/13/2023 | Last updated: 01/13/2023

Annual Midwest Energy Solutions Conference, January 31 - February 2, Chicago, Illinois

by himj // Student Of Green Building

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

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Illinois Green Building Group

0 replies | 1724 views | Posted on: 12/27/2022 | Last updated: 12/29/2022

Free Webinar: Feeling Prepared and Empowered to Teach Climate Change, USGBC Missouri, January 11, 4:30 - 5:30 pm CT

by Rushabh // Social media manager

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

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Missouri Green Building

0 replies | 1268 views | Posted on: 12/06/2022 | Last updated: 12/07/2022

USGBC Women in Green Panel Discussion, A Free Online Event, August 18, 9-11 am MDT

by gracemorrison

This year, USGBC will celebrate individual empowerment through collective opportunities. Rising Collective reflects on the spirit of togetherness, of unity and the value of partnership during arduous

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Equity and Green Building

0 replies | 1836 views | Posted on: 06/30/2022 | Last updated: 08/01/2022

Filtration and Airflow in Whole House HVAC Systems: Filter Cabinets and MERV Options

by Rate It Green Team


Filters remove dust and other particles, including biological contaminants, from the air.  This basic but important function plays a critical role in maintaining indoor air quality, and yet mos
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Filed under: Filtration

Keywords: HVAC,Ventilation Systems,Ventilation,Filtration,AprilAire,Whole House Ventilation Systems,MERV

0 replies | 7377 views | Posted on: 06/14/2022 | Last updated: 02/20/2024

CGBG Presents: Fire Resistant Exteriors, Virtual, June 21, 6 PM

by gracemorrison

CGBG presents Fire Resistant Exteriors, an introduction to fire-resistant building materials, recommended anywhere wildfires are of concern.

Panelists will discuss fire-resistant materials, from fi

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Colorado High Performance and Passive House Building Group

Keywords: Fire Safety,fire,exterior,exteriors

0 replies | 1603 views | Posted on: 06/06/2022 | Last updated: 06/06/2022

LivingFuture Unconference, Portland, Oregon, May 1-4

by AbbieKnight

Living Future unConference is the leading event in regenerative design. In May 2018, a global community of changemakers will converge at the Oregon Convention Center in Portland to turn ideas into act…

Keywords: regenerative design

0 replies | 1415 views | Posted on: 04/05/2018 | Last updated: 04/05/2018

Webinar: Intro to Healthy Materials, May 10, 3 pm EDT

by samanthaklein // Intern

This workshop will highlight the trends and tools available to find and select healthier products. Participants will learn the key product categories and how to research and find products that are bet

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Filed under: Webinars

Keywords: Healthy Materials,built environment,Health Product Declarations,Declare Labels

0 replies | 1855 views | Posted on: 04/18/2022 | Last updated: 04/18/2022

What are Indoor Air Quality Readings Good for? A USGBC Big South Webinar: April 14, 12 pm EDT

by samanthaklein // Intern

Human health is a longstanding value of the green building movement. Green buildings can promote health and well-being in the near term while preserving resources and protecting the environment for hu

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Filed under: Health and Air Quality

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

Keywords: Indoor Air Quality,Technology,Human Health

0 replies | 1966 views | Posted on: 03/30/2022 | Last updated: 04/01/2022

BREEAM Summit 2022, March 22, London and Online

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

The BREEAM Summit consists of a day of learning and networking followed by the BREEAM Awards in the evening. Taking place on March 22, the day will focus on ESG and Net Zero Carbon for real

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Related to: Special Facility Components

UK Green Building

0 replies | 1669 views | Posted on: 03/11/2022 | Last updated: 03/11/2022

Western Resilience Series: Snow by USGBC Mountain Region, Online, March 2, 12 pm EST

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

How is climate change impacting communities across the West?

About this event

Local economies reliant on snow sports are facing significant risk, extreme heat is impacting cities, agricultural l

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Colorado High Performance and Passive House Building Group

Keywords: Reslience,Snow

0 replies | 1546 views | Posted on: 02/10/2022 | Last updated: 02/10/2022

Renewables UnWind, July 19th in NYC

by AbbieKnight

EnergeiaWorks brings you Renewables UnWind. You're invited to network with your sustainable energy colleagues in NYC. Come have a drink and network in a casual atmosphere with some of the industry's t…

Filed under: New York

New York Green Building Group

Keywords: Sustainable Energy,Social Networking

0 replies | 1929 views | Posted on: 06/11/2018 | Last updated: 06/11/2018

China is Going Green, and World Green Building Council and China Green Building Council Partner to Reduce GHG Emission

by YijunW

Do you know that China, the largest building construction market in the world, represents up to 2 billion square meters constructed per year and accounts for almost half of new construction in the nex…

Filed under: Other Green Building - Other

0 replies | 1437 views | Posted on: 06/01/2018 | Last updated: 07/21/2018

International Green Building Conference 2018, Singapore, September 5-7

by AbbieKnight

Build Eco Xpo (BEX) Asia is an annual gathering of the green building professionals, where over 12,000 Architects, Building Owners, Developers, Engineers, Facility Managers and Solution Providers meet…

Keywords: Green Building,Technology

0 replies | 1382 views | Posted on: 05/18/2018 | Last updated: 05/18/2018

New Survey: 84 Percent of Residents Say Living in a Green Home is Important (The Green Living Trend is Growing-- Catch up!)

by YijunW

Nowadays, community residents are getting more interested in green living. A 2018 study by AMLI Sustainable Living finds that 84% of residents believe the green building is important and 64% would …

Filed under: Green Living

0 replies | 2022 views | Posted on: 05/11/2018 | Last updated: 07/21/2018

Webinar: Sustainability in the City of Plano, Texas, May 17, 1pm

by YijunW

Join us May 17 for a free 1-hour webinar featuring Plano Sustainability & Environmental Education Manager Heather Merchant and staff, who will describe how the city used the Star Community Rating Syst…

Filed under: Other - Green Building Events

Texas Green Building

0 replies | 1216 views | Posted on: 05/04/2018 | Last updated: 05/05/2018

Tiny House & Simple Living Jamboree, August 23 - 26, Austin, Texas

by YijunW

The Jamboree plays host to the latest and greatest in tiny houses, simple living, and sustainability across the nation. Featured areas of the show include an outdoor Tiny Village with all kinds of sma…

Filed under: Other - Green Building Events

Texas Green Building

0 replies | 2655 views | Posted on: 04/28/2018 | Last updated: 08/06/2018

2018 AIA Conference on Architecture, June 21-23, NYC

by YijunW

Blueprint for Better Cities At AIA 2018 Conference, some of the most creative architects, designers, and firms will share how they’re creating their own blueprint and making a difference in cities …

New York Green Building Group

0 replies | 1390 views | Posted on: 04/22/2018 | Last updated: 04/28/2018

 

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