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Site Visits: 'Zero Energy Ready' Homes

Get a first-hand look at the features and benefits of 'Zero Energy Ready' homes.

Overview
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Join us for two guided CE home tours in the Verde Village neighborhood of Ashland where all homes will earn Earth Advantage 'Zero Energy Ready' certification and an Energy Trust of Oregon EPS®.

These homes will provide outstanding energy performance thanks to high performance features and systems that will significantly reduce power demands and allow rooftop solar PV to supply all the energy that will be needed for the homes.

Attend these tours of one under-construction home and one recently completed home and learn what it takes to achieve the 'Zero Energy Ready' standard. You will get a first-hand look at what features go into these homes, gain helpful resources, and learn the variety of ways to communicate the health, comfort, savings, and durability benefits of high performance homes to clients.

'Zero Energy Ready' homes are approx. 30% more efficient than code built homes on average. These homes would achieve a 'Zero Energy' standard with the addition of an average-sized solar system. 'Zero Energy' is a home that generates as much energy on site as it uses over the course of a year, making it essentially require zero energy. Learn more here.

These homes will feature several highly efficient, environmentally friendly and healthy home characteristics:

Advanced building envelope and air tightness
â€‹High efficiency mechanical systems (ductless heat pump, HRV, tankless hot water heater)
Pre-installed solar PV capacity
Low/No-VOC (volatile organic compound) materials and products
Recycled insulation and locally sourced materials
Stormwater control
Efficient water fixtures
Additional durable, high quality materials and features

Questions? Contact Heather Kendall at hkendall@earthadvantage.org or (503) 968-7160 x20.

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Learning Objectives
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See first-hand what high performance building features are included in 'Zero Energy Ready' homes
Understand the difference between a code-built home and a 'Zero Energy Ready' certified home
Translate energy efficiency into health/comfort/savings/durability benefits that will resonate with different consumer segments
Gain knowledge that helps you communicate the value of zero energy to clients

When & Where
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Friday, June 15, 2018
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Ashland, OR
Verde Village
The exact addresses for the homes will be emailed to those that RSVP approx 2 days prior to the event.

CEs & Cost
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Continuing Education
OR Real Estate Agency: 2 CEs
Earth Advantage Broker Renewal: 2 CEs
Appraiser Certification & Licensure Board (ACLB): 2 CEs
Accredited Green Appraiser Renewal: 2 CEs

Course Fee
FREE - RSVP below
*Made possible in part by support from Energy Trust of Oregon

Audience
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Appraisers, Real Estate Professionals

Instructor(s)
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John Spillman: John is a trainer and technical consultant with Earth Advantage. He teaches classes to energy auditors, builders, architects/designers, real estate professionals and building code officials. John has been promoting sustainable building and energy efficiency in both new and existing residential construction with Earth Advantage since 2009. Johnâ€™s construction background is in residential remodeling. He is a LEED for Homes Quality Assurance Designee and Green Rater. John earned a Bachelorâ€™s degree in Civil Engineering from University of California, Davis.
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