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An Introduction to Aprilaire and Whole House Air Quality Systems (Video)

by Rate It Green Team


Join green builder Matt Hoots as he interviews Joseph Hillenmeyer, Channel Marketing Manager for Aprilaire.  Joseph shares some company history as well as an overview of key issues related

Filed under: Humidity Control Equipment

Keywords: Air Quality,Ventilation,Humidity,Moisture Control,Filtration,AprilAire,Moisture,Moisture Management,Humidification,HVAC Controls

0 replies | 17749 views | Posted on: 02/23/2021 | Last updated: 03/24/2025

RE+ Northeast 2026, February 3-5, Boston, Massachusetts

by Shivani // Social Media Manager

Learn more about RE+ Northeast, powered by the Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA) and Smart Electric Power Alliance (SEPA). It is the largest forum for professionals dedicated to the

Massachusetts Green Builders

0 replies | 617 views | Posted on: 11/18/2025 | Last updated: 11/18/2025

17th Annual Southeast Florida Climate Leadership Summit, December 16–17, West Palm Beach, Florida

by Shivani // Social Media Manager

The Southeast Florida Regional Climate Change Compact and Palm Beach County are proud to host the 17th Annual Southeast Florida Climate Leadership Summit at the Palm Beach County C

Florida Green Building Group

0 replies | 461 views | Posted on: 10/21/2025 | Last updated: 10/23/2025

Free Webinar: Texas Residential and Commercial Building Code Update, October 24, 10 - 11:30 am

by Shivani // Social Media Manager

The 2024 IECC Residential brings notable updates to insulation/labeling, air-leakage limits and testing, duct location & leakage, lighting efficacy and controls, and renewable-/electric-ready prov

Texas Green Building

0 replies | 427 views | Posted on: 10/03/2025 | Last updated: 10/05/2025

Free Webinar: Wildfire Rebuilding Certificate Training, September 27, 3 - 5:30 pm PT

by Shivani // Social Media Manager

In the LA Wildfires of January 2025, Los Angeles and surrounding areas experienced one of the worst climate disasters of our time at a moment when we are seeing these types of wind and drought-dr

California Green Building

0 replies | 1096 views | Posted on: 09/10/2025 | Last updated: 09/10/2025

Free Webinar: Advanced Concepts in Designing and Retrofitting Energy Efficient Data Centers, October 8, 9 am - 12 pm PT

by Shivani // Social Media Manager

The class will focus on how to select, design, control, and commission the mechanical systems with the lowest total cost of ownership (TCO) for a given data center. TCO accounts for first cost (includ

California Green Building

0 replies | 478 views | Posted on: 08/23/2025 | Last updated: 09/11/2025

Free Webinar: Ask the Experts: Enclosures, August 26, 12 pm - 1 pm PT

by Shivani // Social Media Manager

This is an office-hours style open discussion about high-performance building enclosures with Home Performance Pro Judy Rachel. 3C-REN will be talking insulation, windows, air sealing, blower doo

California Green Building

0 replies | 808 views | Posted on: 08/04/2025 | Last updated: 08/04/2025

Carbon Forward: SoCal Sustainability Forum, August 21, 7:30-11 am, Los Alamitos, California

by Mansi // Social Media Manager

Uniting USGBC-CA and SEAOSC (Structural Engineers Association of Southern California), the SoCal Sustainable Building Forum is a must-attend forum for Sustainable building innovation.

California Green Building

0 replies | 552 views | Posted on: 07/12/2025 | Last updated: 07/14/2025

Free Webinar: Multifamily: Energy Code Implementation Series, with 2025 Code Updates, July 23, 9:30-11 am PT

by Mansi // Social Media Manager

As the 2022 energy code wraps up its final year and the 2025 code emerges, the trends of building electrification, healthier indoor air quality, and improved resiliency continue to permeate the c

California Green Building

0 replies | 574 views | Posted on: 06/17/2025 | Last updated: 06/17/2025

Green California Schools and Higher Education Summit, November 13, Pasadena

by Jonathan // Sustainability Coordinator

Keynote Speakers


Welcome Remarks
Victor M. Gordo
Mayor of Pasadena, California

Featured Speakers

Tony Thurmond
California State Superintendent of Public Instruction

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Radio BE-Ex: Building Retrofits as Climate Action with Carl Elefante, May 20, 1 pm EDT

by samanthaklein // Intern

Join this podcast for the next episode of Radio BE-Ex, where Architect Carl Elefante, FAIA, FAPT, LEED AP, highlights AIA’s commitment to climate action and the central impor

Filed under: Builders/Contractors

New York Green Building Group

Keywords: Architecture,green retrofit,Climate Action

0 replies | 3141 views | Posted on: 04/25/2021 | Last updated: 04/25/2021

Webinar: The Carbon Roundtable - Are You Considering Net Zero? April 22, 7 am EDT / 12 pm BST

by samanthaklein // Intern

Becoming a carbon neutral business can feel like a bit of a minefield, no matter how new or far you are through the journey.

Whenever we talk about carbon at our events, our attendees have a lot of

Filed under: Energy

UK Green Building

Keywords: Energy,Earth Day,Economy,Carbon,future,Net zero

0 replies | 1544 views | Posted on: 04/10/2021 | Last updated: 04/10/2021

Free CE Webinar: Foundational Insulation with Stone Wool, April 14, 12 pm EDT

by samanthaklein // Intern

This course will discuss the benefits of stone wool insulation in below grade applications. With different options of foundation styles, basements, crawlspaces and slab on grade, there is many differe

Filed under: Insulation

Keywords: Insulation,Stone Wool,Stone Wool Insulation,Foundation

0 replies | 2147 views | Posted on: 03/12/2021 | Last updated: 03/12/2021

Citywide Energy Vision Engagement Session

by AbbieKnight

As part of the update to Greenworks, Philadelphia’s sustainability plan, the Office of Sustainability (OOS) set a long-term vision for a city where all Philadelphians efficiently use clean energy th…

Filed under: Events

Pennsylvania Sustainability Group

Keywords: Renewable Energy

0 replies | 940 views | Posted on: 06/23/2017 | Last updated: 06/23/2017

Free CE Webinar: Appraiser Analysis of High-Performance Midwest Homes, March 10, 12 pm EST

by samanthaklein // Intern

Elevate Energy released a first-of-its-kind, Midwest focused, appraiser-led analysis, Realizing the Value: An Appraiser-Led Analysis of the High-Performing Home Premium in Leading Midwest Markets. To

Filed under: Energy

Keywords: Energy,High Performance Building,Green Homes,Midwest

0 replies | 1164 views | Posted on: 02/03/2021 | Last updated: 02/03/2021

Build A Better House Series: Foundation, Presented by Maine Indoor Air Quality Control Council, February 2-3

by SarahA

About Foundations: Proper site work and foundation construction are as critical to the overall quality and healthfulness of a home as the building shell that is constructed above grade. As a resu

Filed under: Health and Air Quality

Keywords: Healthy Building,Energy Efficiency,Insulation,Foundation,Building Surfaces,Damp Proofing,Water Proofing,Radon

0 replies | 1391 views | Posted on: 01/20/2021 | Last updated: 01/20/2021

Webinar: Being Healthy in a Toxifying World, January 31, 6:00pm - 7:30pm CST

by SarahA

Join Steve Stelzer as he discusses the many paradoxes we face regarding staying healthy in a world with toxins in air & water.

Join Steve Stelzer, Program Director at the Houston Green Building

Filed under: Advocacy

Texas Green Building

Keywords: Air Pollution,Environmental Health,Toxins,Environmental Advocacy,Water Pollution,Toxic Waste,Religion and the Environment

0 replies | 1493 views | Posted on: 01/02/2021 | Last updated: 01/02/2021

Water Resources Webinar: Preparing for EPA’s New Lead and Copper Rule, January 15, 9 am EST

by samanthaklein // Intern

Exposure to lead and copper may cause serious public health problems ranging from stomach distress to brain damage. Since 1991, EPA has imposed specific regulations to control lead and copper in drink

Filed under: Water Treatment and Filtration

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: Water,Water Efficiency,Filtration

0 replies | 2092 views | Posted on: 12/20/2020 | Last updated: 12/20/2020

New England Women in Energy and the Environment Annual Meeting and Fall Fête, November 8, Boston

by Oyin

NEWIEE aims to harness the passion, intelligence and leadership experience of women to promote and encourage public interest in the energy and environmental sectors. It is the goal of NEWIEE to foster…

Filed under: Events

Massachusetts Green Builders

0 replies | 1472 views | Posted on: 10/05/2017 | Last updated: 10/05/2017

CITY HABITATS: CITY-SCALE GREEN INFRASTRUCTURE AT WORK by International Living Future Institute OCT 5, Webinar

by Oyin

This webinar will highlight stories from City Habitats, a regional collaborative formed to use nature to help address the challenges of water and air quality while supporting thriving communities. Rep…

Filed under: Events

0 replies | 592 views | Posted on: 09/28/2017 | Last updated: 09/28/2017

Bridge the Divide: Envelope and HVAC Design Integration, October 5, 4-7:30 pm, Chicago

by Oyin

The design of a building’s exterior envelope affects performance from day one and often remains unaltered throughout the building’s life. When it comes to energy efficiency and occupant comfort, t…

Filed under: Education

Illinois Green Building Group

0 replies | 854 views | Posted on: 09/24/2017 | Last updated: 09/24/2017

USGBC MA Residential Committee, with Peter Lawrence from Biomimicry New England

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

USGBA MA Residential Committee Meeting, September 11 Guest Speaker: Peter Lawrence, Biomimicry New England The Residential Green Building Committee is focused on improving the housing stock of the…

Filed under: Massachusetts

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: Biomimicry

0 replies | 1261 views | Posted on: 09/06/2017 | Last updated: 09/07/2017

Green Construction Homes Tour, August 15 in Chattanooga, TN

by AbbieKnight

Join green|spaces for the next construction tour at the NextGen Homes. This tour will feature green infrastructure and foundation. The goal of this project is to educate builders, designers, students …

Filed under: Events

Keywords: Home Tour

0 replies | 731 views | Posted on: 08/14/2017 | Last updated: 08/14/2017

Green Schools Roundtable, August 1 in Ashland Nebraska

by AbbieKnight

Join the USGBC Nebraska Flatwater Green Schools Committee on Aug. 1 for a roundtable discussion about sustainable and high-performing schools. This event is a collaborative opportunity to collect i…

Filed under: Events

Related to: Other

Keywords: Green Schools

0 replies | 889 views | Posted on: 07/23/2017 | Last updated: 08/15/2017

Green Professional Training (GPRO), Fundamentals of Building Green, July 20 & July 27, Los Angeles

by AbbieKnight

The construction industry is moving quickly towards greener, high-performing buildings, creating increased demand across the country for sustainable building skills. This course teaches the basics …

Filed under: Events

California Green Building

Keywords: Green Building

0 replies | 1078 views | Posted on: 07/03/2017 | Last updated: 07/18/2017

 

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