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Is Going Green "Cool" Again? https://buff.ly/3IHXuK5 We’re seeing exciting, sustainable solutions from many building manufacturers, particularly in the area of electrification, and also continuing in HVAC and indoor air quality. There's also a welcome shift in how manufacturers are respresenting sustainable building products. Green Builder Matt Hoots of Sawhorse, Inc. saw and heard visible signs of progress at the International Builders Show, where he observed almost all exhibitors detailing energy and climate-related innovations, and many also right up front and center in their visual displays. Matt spoke with SHARP Home Appliance's Peter Weedfeld, Zline about SHARP's induction cooktops and also also with Zline about their induction stoves and cookware. He also shared information about Mitsubishi's ceiling-mounted mini splits, and Rheem's PLUG-IN hybrid hot water heater. Read all about these innovations, watch the videos, and stay tuned for more reporting on emerging technologies and green bulding product progress. And, add the exciting products you're seeing as well as your stories and lessons learned so everyone can learn from you as well!

Exploring the Environmental, Health & Community Benefits of Electric Lawn & Garden Equipment with EcoQuiet's George Carrette: https://j.mp/3wz95nY George Carrette is greening lawn care, one lawn at a time. George reviews the noise, pollution, employee health, and cost savings benefits of going electric in this interview with Green Builder Matt Hoots. He also demonstrates some key pieces of equipment. This is kind of like seeing an early pitch in a coming revolution that is going to succeed and that we can all cheer without reservation. So... why isn’t everyone already using electric lawn and garden equipment? What are your questions? #EcoQuiet @ecoquiet #electrification #lawns #lawncare #lawn #gardens #lawnandgarden #landscaping #gardening #ecofriendly #home #homes #greenhomes #greenliving #yards #backyard #pollution #airquality #noise #batteries #energystorage #environment #sustainability

Help Your Clients & their #Homes Live Better with the Right #Ventilation Choices, #free Webinar:December 5, 2pm: https://buff.ly/4fXWIYx #HVAC #indoorairquality #construction #building #kitchens #bathrooms #health @Wellness_Walls @PanasonicNA @Panasonic @KBBconnect #geenbuilding

The EC3 Tool: Building with Sustainable Materials https://buff.ly/2zXiXj7 Reducing building energy consumption is critical to critical climate change mitigation goals, as buildings consume 40% of energy globally and produce 36% of greenhouse gasses (GHGs). The Embodied Carbon in Construction Calculator (EC3) is a free online tool that enables building industry members to make more carbon-efficient material choices when designing and constructing buildings. EC3 uses data including building construction estimates, BIM models, and a database of Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs) to calculate a project’s overall embodied carbon emissions, allowing comparison, specification and procurement of lower carbon options. The EC3 platform is free and open, and is also designed to be accessible to all, including architects and contractors who may be new to green building. EPDs can be lengthy and technical for builders who may not be accustomed to this scientific language. Embodied carbon reports are also delivered in a simple PDF format, which can be easier to work with. The EC3 tool is also open source, which means that it is and will remain a completely transparent tool. @CarbonLeadForum @UW #carbon #sustainability #energy #EC3 #EC3Tool #greenbuilding #healthybuilding #architecture #building #energyefficiency #embodiedcarbon #carbon #business #construction #design #GHGs

Balanced #Ventilation for Better #Health #Comfort & #EnergyEfficiency, #Free & Online: December 5, 9am-1pm PT: https://buff.ly/3UY0B7F @PGE4me #HVAC #filtration #ERVs #HRVs #energy #building #buildings #architecture #energyefficiency #IAQ #health #indoorairquality #greenbuilding

Building Electrification Fundamentals, #Free 2-Part Webinar, December 3 & 5: https://buff.ly/4eyQFss @SCE #electrification #homes #residential #business #commercial #building #buildings #HVAC #architecture #design #appliances #engineering #energy #energyefficiency #greenbuilding

"Fumes Across the Fence Line" - Causes and Effects of Environmental Racism: https://buff.ly/2D1hSqF What are Next Steps? This paper, released in 2017 and still a landmark document, illuminates the impacts of air pollutants from oil and gas facilities that specifically threaten nearby communities of color with health, economic, and social hazards. Environmental and energy justice issues are multilayered. Thus, the approach to tackling these issues must also be multilayered. African American and other fence-line communities, such as people who are low-income, can organize to fight the intentional polluting of their neighborhoods. The first step is to address the many ways fossil fuels impact communities, including the air pollution from oil and gas development. #Equity #environnent #environmentalracism #racism #disparateimpact #NAACP #CleanAirTaskForce #environment #health #oil #gas #fossilfuels #pollution #air #water #safety #methane @EPA @NAACP @cleanaircatf #CPP #ParisAgreement #socialjustice #justice #environmentaljustice

Debunking Electrification Myths – Addressing Misconceptions about BE, a #Free Webinar, December 10, 9-11am PT: https://buff.ly/3APlwD0 @SCE #electrification #energy #energyefficiency #cleanenergy #engineering #building #architecture #technology #greenbuilding #heatpumps #EVs

Free Webinar: Reducing Greenhouse Gases through #Carbon Conversion, December 6, 11:30am ET: https://buff.ly/4fwi7rT @IGS_BU @BostonUResearch @BUCollegeofENG @BU_Tweets #carbonconversion #GHGs #transportation #sustainability #greenhousegases #climatechange #energy #free

Free Webinar: Solar Shingles: The Best Re-Roofing & New Roofing Option for a Home, December 11, 12-1 pm ET: https://buff.ly/40WRXdx @GreenHimeInst #solarshingles #solar #roofs #roofing #homes #renewableenergy #cleanenergy #energy #residential #building #greenbuilding #free