We are working to make green
home assets visible to everyone
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We are training a diverse
green building workforce
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We maintain building standards through
single family and multifamily certifications
Why Standards Matter
We believe sustainable housing
should be for everyone
Our Journey
We are increasing the demand
for zero energy homes
Why Zero Energy?
Our mission is to accelerate the adoption of high performance and sustainable residential building practices. We take a three pronged approach: maintaining well-above-code building standards, providing green home data to the real estate market, and developing and providing training to key professionals.
Making Sustainability Visible
We work to make the value of green and energy efficient assets in a home visible to the real estate market. We work with key national stakeholders to advance appraisal and valuation standards that account for the green attributes of a home. We continue to provide services across the US for energy labeling and benchmarking; energy assessment training; Home Energy Score program development; and green home data exchange.
Training
For over ten years, Earth Advantage has provided education to 10,000+ professionals in the built environment. Our custom trainings focus on accredited professionals, workforce development, and accessory dwelling education. We are also able to license our training across the US to expand our reach.
Green Home Standards
Maintaining certification standards is key to advancing better building and giving homebuyers a way to clearly identify the added value in their home. Our Earth Advantage certification standards for both single family and multifamily homes is the most robust certification in Oregon due to our in-house, rigorous inspections.
In The News
J.E.D.I.
Our statement on justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion.
New Homebuyer Website
We created a website to inform homebuyers on the benefits of our Earth Advantage Home Certification.
New ADU Training Website
Visit our new Accessory Dwelling Unit training website and learn how you can become an ADU Specialist.
Green Builder of the Year Awards 2020
Although this year's awards won't have a ceremony due to COVID-19, we're still holding judging and accepting submittals.
New Report: Home Energy Labeling
A report on steps states can take to support city-based home energy labeling initiatives.