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Our Path to Choosing Green Building Certifications: A Passive House and Earthcraft Home Renovation

Green Building,Certification,Deep Energy Retrofit,Passive House,Green Building Certifications,1920sMakeoverATL,1920sMakeoverATL Showhouse

by SawHorse, Inc.

Our video conversation above, part of the full "Behind the Walls" webinar playlist, shows how the Passive House Standard far exceeds basic energy codes.  When we first started the design process on the #1920sM… more...

  Filed under: #1920sMakeoverATL

Home Indoor Air Quality Monitoring & DIY Automation, A Recorded Webinar with Brett Little and Scott Farbman

HVAC,Health,Indoor Air Quality,IAQ,Sensors,Air quality monitoring,IAQ monitors,IAQ monitoring,Home automation

by Rate It Green Team

Are you interested in learning more about the mechanics of how we're going to measure and take key steps towards improving our indoor air quality (IAQ?).  Brett Little of GreenHome Institute and Scott Farbman, Senior Policy &a… more...

  Filed under: Health and Air Quality

International Energy Future Conference, September 17-19, Rome, Italy

by Ryan Blake

The International Energy Future Conference (IEFC 2026) returns as a Hybrid Energy Conference, held September 17–19, 2026 in Rome, Italy and virtually worldwide. Through the theme “Advancing the Energy Future: Reliability, Afford… more...

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6th Edition of International Conference on Green Chemistry and Renewable Energy, June 18-20, Barcelona, Spain

by Ruby Dawson

The 6th Edition of International Conference on Green Chemistry and Renewable Energy, Green Chemistry 2026, will be held from June 18-20, 2026, in Barcelona, Spain, with virtual participation also available. This hybrid event facilitates bro… more...

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Coverings 2026, March 30 - April 2, Las Vegas, Nevada

by Toni Clair Marketing Coordinator, Taffy Event Strategies

Coverings is the largest and most significant ceramic tile and natural stone conference and exhibition in North America. Taking place in Las Vegas, Coverings 2026 will feature nearly 1,000 global exhibitors from 40 countries and will set th… more...

  Filed under: Trade Shows and Events

Comparing Residential Energy Ratings Systems, an On Demand Webinar Presented by Brett Little, GreenHome Institute

Energy Ratings,Residental Energy Ratings Systems,Energy Ratings Systems

by Rate It Green Team

Brett little hosts this informative webinar comparing the more widely known residential energy ratings systems, along with his guest Lisa White of Phius. The two present an overview and some key elements of: ASHRAE 90.1 T… more...

  Filed under: Certifications/Labels and Transparency

Slab on Grade Vapor and Thermal Transition detail- An Example from LG Squared

Waterproofing,Building Envelope,continuous insulation,Weather Resistant Barriers,WRBs,WRB,Vapor Barrier,Thermal Transition,Moisture Barrier,Waterproof

by Matt Hoots Rate It Green Admin

Check out this Instagram post from Rate It Green member Chris Laumer-Giddens of LG Squared.  He explains why he chose to use a liquid-applied WRB on this project and the expected results.  One of the keys to a tight buil… more...

  Filed under: Other Green Building - Other

Introduction to Energy Management Systems, a Free On Demand 3-Part Course, Hosted by PG&E

Energy,Facilities Management,Carbon Footprint,Facilities,Energy Management Systems,EMS,50001 Ready

by Rate It Green Team

On Demand Course Title: Introduction to Energy Management Systems Host: Pacific Gas & Electric (PG&E) Available Through: February 28, 2027    This 3-part on-demand introductory class for facility operators … more...

  Filed under: Online Courses

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

events,,Electric Vehicles,Green Schools,Sustainable Schools,Facilities,Universities,California Schools and Community Colleges,Funding,learning

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 Abel Guillén Deputy Superintendent of Public Instr… more...

  Filed under: Green Schools

25th World Premier Energy Forum (WPC) Energy Congress, April 26 -30, 2026, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Energy,Energy Efficiency,Energy Savings,Energy Policy,Energy Management,Conference,Energy Industry

by NexdT Event Management

At the World's Premier Energy Forum, join 25,000 global energy leaders, policymakers, and innovators. The 25th WPC Energy Congress will be hosted for the first time in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, from 26-30 April 2026. This is a defining mome… more...

  Filed under: Energy