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Free Webinar: Navigating #IndoorAirQuality Challenges While Saving #Energy, November 6, 11am ET: https://buff.ly/4eYtybM @GreenHomeInst #IAQ #safety #comfort #health #savings #energyefficiency #cleanenergy #homebuilding #homes #healthybuilding #greenbuilding #sustainability #free

Welcome to Rate It Green's #GreenBuilding Directory & Network, Electrical Energy Systems! https://buff.ly/3YMWDBn #electricservice #energy #energyefficiency #building #construction #residential #commercial #Edgewater #Florida Let's discuss #sustainability & #electrical services!

Whole House Energy Recovery Ventilators (ERVs) Explained by Panasonic's Ken Nelson: https://j.mp/3Br7VNa We’d like to thank Ken Nelson at Panasonic for his terrific explanation of how ERVs work and for introducing us to the features and benefits of the Intelli-Balance 200 as well. Have you been wondering what an ERV is and how it really works, as in, how exactly the water vapor moves around in that enthalpic (or magic) core? An ERV is part of a complex HVAC system that manages air temperature, humidity and particulates in our built environment. How we bring clean air into our homes and buildings, and how we maintain this air, is especially important given a range of issues brought to the forefront recently, including wildfires and other pollution, and of course the COVID-19 pandemic. In addition, we’re spending even more time indoors and at home in particular, and good indoor air quality is essential to our health as well as for maintaining our furnishings. #Panasonic @Panasonic @PanasonicNA #ERV #ventilation #air #airquality #indoorairquality #HVAC #filtration #humidity #energyefficiency #greenbuilding #building #buildings #construction #architecture #design #engineering #home #homes #health #healthybuilding #sustainability

Is a 1000-Year Home Possible? 500? Check out Green Builder Matt Hoots' upcoming project, the Toitū house! https://buff.ly/4e8vqxk An earth-sheltered dream home, The Toitū House will be energy efficient and will consume lower energy overall! Earth sheltered homes can be partially or completely underground and leverage the earth's steady temperature to create a comfortable year-round environment while also operating efficiently and using less energy. Additional benefits include resistance to extreme weather and weather events, lower maintenance needs and costs, greater durability and longevity, and noise reduction. These homes are also pest and rot-resistant. The name Toitū is a Maori word which is included in a proverb that reminds us to be good stewards of the earth, as ownership is temporary the land remains long after an initial owner is gone. The owners set out to create a sustainable and comfortable home with a unique design, and we look forward to seeing them meet these goals! #EarthSheltered #home #homes #berms #bermhomes #energyefficiency #energy #savings #resilience #safety #storms #hurricanes #fires #wildfires #firesafety #earthquakes #extremeweather #security #homebuilding #building #buildings #construction #contractors #comfort #HVAC #cooling #heating #ventilation #electrification #decarbonization #pests #rodents #termites #mold #IAQ #indoorairquality #health #light #lighting #dust #maintenance #allergies #smarthomes #technology #climatechange #sustainability #greenbuilding Matt introduces the Toitu House in this interview with Igal, the homeowner. Igal explains the dream he and his family have embarked upon, designing and redesigning over years now to get their home just right. Minimal impact and durability were high on their list, and Igal admits he wanted to build something unique and "cool" as well. (Get it, it stays cool!) To learn more, check out Matt's Interview! Reply to this email if you'd like to get involved with this project! Several Rate It Green Member Companies are already on board, and we'll be reporting more soon and throughout the project!

Going Electric for Heating and Cooling & Water Heating, in a Residential Retrofit - #1920sMakeoverATL (Video): https://j.mp/2Rl3T7d Learn' the 7 P's of Appliance Replacement! Join Green Builder Matt Hoots of SawHorse, Inc. as he gives a preview of the new energy efficient HVAC and water heating systems that will replace the prior, "ugly" equipment of the #1920sMakeoverATL Atlanta whole house deep energy retrofit project. Energy efficiency will be a theme through this project - You're invited to get involved, or follow along! #SawHorseDesign #HVAC #heating #cooling #waterheating #waterheaters #heatpumps #minisplits #ductlessminisplits #energy #energyefficiency #homes #building #buildings #builders #homebuilding #electrification #decarbonization #retrofit #renovation #appliances #construction #architecture #design #engineering #deepenergyretrofit

Free Online Course: Multifamily #PassiveHouse Design, November 13, 9-11:30 am PT: https://buff.ly/4fjJDbw @PGE4me #multifamily #homes #housing #building #buildings #construction #architecture #design #insulation #engineering #comfort #solar #energyefficiency #greenbuilding #free

Free Webinar: Electrifying #Restaurants, November 6, 10am-12pm PT: https://buff.ly/3BF1CdZ @SCE #hospitality #cooking #kitchens #commercialkitchens #food #dining #chefs #finedining #diners #sustainability #greenbusiness #business #energy #energyefficiency #electrification #free

Discussing Air Tightness and Blower DoorTesting with Corbett Lunsford, Matt Hoots, and Chris Laumer-Giddens (Video): https://j.mp/3iMcT0F As part of the #1920sMakeoverATL whole house deep energy retrofit, Matt and the building team are running pre-diagnostics tests on the home which will help them address performance issues relating to safety, comfort, and energy efficiency. The idea is to protect workers and make the right choices for the home and its future occupants. So, how leaky is the #1920sMakeoverATL home? Corbett, Chris and Matt think it might be the leakiest home that’s been tested on record! (That would be pre-construction of course.) Stay tuned and follow along the #1920sMakeoverATL project - and add your voice. What's the leakiest home you've tested or seen? How leaky is your home? Beginners and experts are welcome in our open and growing green building network. #airtightness #blowerdoortesting #blowerdoortest #indoorairquality #airquality #HVAC #building #construction @SawHorseDesign @lgsquaredinc #highperformance #PassiveHouse #greenbuilding #architecture #design #energyefficiency #buildingenvelope #insulation #builtenvironment

Decarbonization & #ESG Fundamentals Workshop + Exam, November 1, 10 am-12 pm PT: https://buff.ly/4gYIg3I @USGBCCalifornia @USGBC #governance #electrification #equity #environment #decarbonization #business #emissions #smallbusiness #health #sustainability #greenbuilding #free

Free Webinar: Carbon-Free #Homes: Features, Benefits, Valuation, October 30, 9am-12pm PT: https://buff.ly/3Y3DH0D #3CREN #carbon #energyefficiency #comfort #resilience#energy #emissions #renewableenergy #cleanenergy #building #construction #architecture #realestate #health #free