While the building industry continues to move in the direction of Net Zero or Zero Energy Ready Homes, there is still concern by builders, developers, architects, and home buyers that this level of high-performance homes is a goal that is too hard and too costly to achieve for their projects. During this webinar, attendees will be shown how air sealing a tight building envelope achieves Net Zero/Zero Energy Ready housing that is much easier to achieve and more affordable to build – even at a pro...
Aug 24, 2023•1 hr 4 min
While the building industry continues to move in the direction of Net Zero or Zero Energy Ready Homes, there is still concern by builders, developers, architects, and home buyers that this level of high-performance homes is a goal that is too hard and too costly to achieve for their projects. During this webinar, attendees will be shown how air sealing a tight building envelope achieves Net Zero/Zero Energy Ready housing that is much easier to achieve and more affordable to build – even at a pro...
Aug 24, 2023•1 hr 7 min
Radon is the second leading cause of lung cancer in the United States. AprilAire’s Get Radon on Your Radar course is a 30-minute learning seminar designed to help people understand more about radon, a radioactive gas commonly found indoors at dangerous levels. The program is appropriate for anyone who wants to learn more about radon and about how to test for it and fix problems. This program will teach participants to: Understand what radon is, where it comes from, and its risks for causing lung...
Aug 24, 2023•47 min
A home today must not only be high performing, resilient and built using sustainable methods, the home must provide the individuals living within it a healthy environment. There are many factors that contribute to the overall healthy environment we provide our homeowners, but one of the most critical is the quality of the air they breathe. This session will focus on the efficiency and indoor air quality advantages of balanced ventilation systems with recovery (HRVs/ERVs) and how indoor air quali...
Aug 15, 2023•1 hr 7 min
The consumer mindset around what is desired in a home is constantly evolving. Review the latest survey insights from homeowners and single-family renters from around the country. Dive deep into energy awareness, motives, and the current mindset of home occupants. Get a glimpse into consumers' understanding of different energy-efficient programs and terminology and future plans for living more sustainably. Data, design, and marketing messages are paired with real-world examples of how to apply th...
Aug 15, 2023•56 min
States and local governments around the county have set ambitious climate goals that center net zero newly constructed buildings as a key component to meeting these goals. Two new models are now available to help jurisdictions achieve their climate goals: New York State Stretch Energy Code (NYStretch) and the Zero Energy Appendix in the 2021 IECC. The nearly finalized NYStretch development process has taken the recent IECC credits approach to the next level. This credit system provides flexibili...
Aug 02, 2023•47 min
Most homes in America are woefully underlit. Codes are no help, because they have minimal requirements (would you believe the International Residential Code only requires ONE light in a kitchen?). Despite energy mandates requiring high efficiency LED’s, there is little guidance on what kind of LED’s to use and more importantly where to place them. The missing element in this discussion is how much light we need, as the population ages. A 60 year old needs 3 times the illumination as a 20 year ol...
Jul 14, 2023•1 hr 1 min
Chef Andrew Forlines will give an overview of new and advanced home cooking technology with an emphasis on all-electric, non-gas options. Induction cooking, Steam and Speed Ovens, Sous Vide Cooking, Automated and Smart WiFi Connected appliances. Learning Objectives: 1. Why Induction burners are more powerful and better than gas burners. 2. Understand the expanded modern all-electric home kitchen appliance portfolio. 3. Learn talking points to get home owners and trade partners to opt in on all-e...
Jun 08, 2023•55 min
Energy loss is a real problem on any residential new construction project. And perhaps there is no greater opportunity for energy loss than conditioned air leaking into the attic space through the dozens and dozens of ceiling penetrations that accommodate things like lighting fixtures, air-conditioning diffusers, smoke detectors, security devices, and more. Join us for a conversation with the inventor and founder of Comfy Light: a once-in-a-generation idea that is going to change the approach to...
May 10, 2023•32 min
Join award winning builder Jay Epstein, water physicist Dr. Markus Lenger, and water and energy conservation expert Larry Acker to discuss heat pump water heaters: 1) How effective are they in a residential home and what are the options? 2) Should every home consider a Heat Pump Water Heater, even though they only have access to 110/120 Amps? 3) Is plumbing design necessary for Heat Pump Water Heaters? 4) Is controlled distribution of hot water important for efficiency of Heat Pump Water Heaters...
May 02, 2023•1 hr 20 min
Are you ready to take your building projects to the next level? Join us for a webinar that will explore new strategies for business success using the BUILD 3.0 Framework. While Build 1.0 and Build 2.0 brought advancements in building techniques and energy efficiency, the world today requires a more complex approach. That's where BUILD 3.0 comes in – it addresses the challenges of the disastrous effects of climate change, environmental and health impacts, and the decades-long profitability issues...
Apr 14, 2023•52 min
Join us for this highly informative webinar featuring three inspiring women builders: Founder of Younger Homes, Danielle Younger; Co-owner and Marketing Director of Lifestyle Homes, Karen Kicinski, and Co-founder of Charis Homes, Glenna Wilson. These three incredible women will tell us about how they entered the sustainable building industry, how the industry has impacted them, and how they seek to impact the industry in return. They’ll discuss the sustainable technologies and innovations they h...
Mar 31, 2023•1 hr 2 min
In early February, EPA announced the second public comment period for Indoor airPLUS Version 2, EPA’s residential certification program for improved indoor air quality (IAQ). To help you understand what is proposed in Version 2 and how it is different from Version 1 and the initial draft specification, EEBA is hosting this interactive session with EPA staff and representatives. During the webinar, EPA will provide a guided tour of the public comment page and an overview of the revised program mo...
Mar 23, 2023•54 min
Discover EEBA’s new sustainable products database - eeba.ecomedes.com. Easily search by product category, brand, certifications, ecolabels, or greenest products to streamline how you source and specify. You can also add products to a project and start to calculate impact and evaluate how those selected products help you achieve your project's preferred rating system. Sourcing and specifying sustainable building materials just got easy! In this second of five webinar series, Paul will provide an ...
Mar 20, 2023•30 min
Discover EEBA’s new sustainable products database - eeba.ecomedes.com. Easily search by product category, brand, certifications, ecolabels, or greenest products to streamline how you source and specify. You can also add products to a project and start to calculate impact and evaluate how those selected products help you achieve your project's preferred rating system. Sourcing and specifying sustainable building materials just got easy! Want to learn how? Join Ecomedes’ Founder Paul Shahriari for...
Mar 09, 2023•56 min
Explore the challenges faced when building sustainable, affordable housing and providing Missing Middle Housing opportunities in existing neighborhoods. It will feature two case studies of affordable Zero Energy Ready Home developments in Western North Carolina. These include the Northstone mixed income community in Hickory and the Duke Street Cottages pocket neighborhood in Granite Falls. Learning Objectives: 1. Define the terms "Missing Middle Housing" and "Pocket Neighborhood." 2. Explore cha...
Mar 01, 2023•1 hr
Over a dozen studies confirmed most H/AC systems have either an air flow or refrigerant charge faults (or both). A 2018 DOE study found heating and air conditioning installations had at least one fault in 70–90% of homes, and when duct leakage is considered, this number increases to 90–100%. Improper installation leads to increased energy use, comfort issues, warranty claims, call backs and higher HVAC repair costs over the lifetime of the equipment. Fixing these two faults alone has the potenti...
Feb 10, 2023•1 hr 8 min
Aaron Smith sits down with our February Builder of The Month, Isaac Scott, owner of Clare Homes along with his business partner Kendall Gilmore. They discuss what motivated Isaac to enter the construction field, start his own business in 2021 as a sustainable builder, how he connected with EEBA, and more!
Feb 08, 2023•27 min
The EEBA High-Performance Home Builder Summit attracts an audience of highly engaged attendees from across North America - the innovators and early adopters who believe the way we build our homes is the way we build our future. We are now seeking proposals for presentations on healthy, resilient, electrified, net zero, zero carbon homes. New this year will also be an executive educational track devoted to best business practices to help your company thrive in this challenging time. Our goal is t...
Jan 20, 2023•24 min
Green Energy Money, Inc. (GEM) offers Builders, Developers, REALTORS® and appraisers “high-performance” financing and valuation solutions to advance green building practices in their markets. GEM’s strategic alliances of certified energy raters, investors, and our qualified “green” appraisal panel provides economic solutions and quantified analysis that recognizes and applies a green premium value in homes. We support education and tools to achieve exceptional results in translating green-econom...
Jan 20, 2023•57 min
Join EEBA CEO Aaron Smith and the team as they share exciting news around EEBA’s 2023 High Performance Home Summit. The event will be at a new venue, with a new Summit Exhibit area and floorplan. Additionally, the team will discuss the call for proposals and how to get your information in front of the attendees. Looking for reach outside of just the Summit? Our team will also touch on EEBA’s full-year sponsorship opportunities for manufacturers, service providers and others looking to reach the ...
Jan 20, 2023•28 min
Join Aaron Smith as he reviews the 7th EEBA Inventory of Zero Energy (ZE) Homes. EEBA Team Zero started tracking the proliferation of U.S. and Canadian ZE homes in 2015. Since then, the yearly report has shown a consistent upward trend. In the past, the multifamily sector led the pack. In the 2022 report, we see single family homes making up the majority for the first time. The report tracks Zero Energy single and multifamily home trends and leaders across the U.S. and Canada, and shows 190% in ...
Jan 17, 2023•23 min
WHAT IS LIFESTYLE HEALTHSMART? LifeStyle HealthSmart is a brand-new health-centric program initiated by LifeStyle Homes in response to COVID-19. The pandemic quickly and drastically changed the world, forcing all of us to take a closer look at the role clean indoor air plays on long-term health. With a better understanding and sharper focus on the importance of indoor air quality, LifeStyle Homes launched HealthSmart in October 2020 to markedly improve the homes we build. LifeStyle HealthSmart h...
Aug 25, 2022•2 min
R-24 open-cell spray foam. Spray foam has emerged as a highly superior and extremely effective insulator in recent years. This insulation technique creates an air-tight seal to help drastically improve the energy-efficiency and the year-round comfort of your home. LifeStyle Home s uses R-24 open-cell spray foam to create a protective bubble around your home’s living areas. In addition to being a superior insulator, it has the added perks of reducing noise, as well as blocking dust, pollen, and o...
Aug 25, 2022•53 sec
In this webinar, Michael Arblaster will teach attendees about the specifics of pre-drywall inspections and testing. We will discuss the value of third-party pre-drywall inspections and testing for builders and raters, and how they can result in reduced callbacks. We will also examine how this aspect of the rating process has become increasingly important for consistency and defensibility for builders who choose an ERI Path for code compliance. Learning Objectives: 1. Learn about the specific min...
Aug 24, 2022•1 hr 8 min
Take 12 minutes to watch George Casey 's presentation about how #homebuilders can thrive during an economic downturn, presented during this week's Builder Benchmark Group retreat hosted by the Mitsubishi Electric Performance Construction Team at Georgia's beautiful Lake Lanier Islands. Go to eeba.org to learn more about how to join....
Jul 19, 2022•11 min
Net-zero energy and zero emission homes/buildings are being built ALL across the U.S. and yet so many buyers either don’t know this level of performance, including optimized comfort and minimized maintenance, is within their grasp. Or, if they do know about it, they too often assume it is still “too cutting-edge” and thus too expensive to be in their home. Our panelists on this episode are educating and helping dispel the misunderstanding that this type of performance is only available for the u...
Jul 15, 2022•1 hr 5 min
Installing Heat Pump Water Heaters (HPWH) in new homes is one of the easiest and most cost-effective ways to incorporate high-efficiency water heating into buildings. Yet, the vast majority of builders are not familiar with and not using advanced water heating technology. Join the Advanced Water Heating Initiative (AWHI), EEBA and Electrify Now for a webinar that will profile two American homebuilders who are installing heat pump water heaters in new homes and loving it. Our discussion will high...
Jul 13, 2022•1 hr 14 min
As momentum continues to build for the adoption/deployment of ENERGY STAR certified heat pump water heaters, one of the most attractive, cost-effective growth vehicles is the new home construction channel. Today's technology offers a multitude of energy-efficient options to meet the ever-changing demands of the home builder. ENERGY STAR Homes and Products Teams and leading manufacturers are empowering a national alliance to ensure the most comprehensive set of resources are available for any res...
Jun 30, 2022•1 hr 33 min
Once homebuyers purchase new homes often based on infatuation with community and design, bad home performance experiences can negate all the hard work earning customer satisfaction. It is critical to get high-performance right. This course begins that process with lessons-learned from decades of experience as a residential architect and work with thousands of home builders while serving as national director for ENERGY STAR Certified Home and Zero Energy Ready Home. The resulting framework for hi...
Jun 24, 2022•1 hr 27 min
