Zero Energy Homes: Updates & Cost Effective Approaches

Hear about the latest developments and approaches to ZE construction in our region.

Overview
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A rapidly increasing number of architects and builders in Oregon are ahead of the curve and building homes to Zero Energy (ZE) and Zero Energy Ready (ZER) standards, and have been doing so for many years. Oregon also recently announced a proposed zero energy ready standard for the 2020 code. The question is, how can this be achieved cost effectively?

Join us for this free 1-hour webinar and gain valuable info on the latest developments and construction approaches to ZE & ZER construction.

Attendees will benefit from learning about:

Available Energy Trust EPS incentives through new Net Zero and Energy Smart Home offerings
Spotlights on three spec builders who are achieving ZER in today’s market
Main differences between various ZE & ZER certifications programs in our region
Oregon’s ‘Zero Energy Ready Residential Building Code’ that is anticipated to go into effect Oct. 1, 2020
Two most common pathways to cost-effective ZER homebuilding
How gas-heated homes can qualify for ZE & ZER certification
Upcoming one-day Zero Energy Homes trainings being offered this April in Hood River, Portland, Talent & Bend

Advanced heat pump technology, lighting, and solar PV options are challenging the old zero energy paradigm of investments in air sealing, insulation, and expensive window upgrades. Help educate your clients on what will really help them save energy versus what might drive the cost of construction out of reach.

Attend this free 1-hour webinar and learn the different interpretations of what ZE & ZER mean and how spec builders are currently achieving it in the Pacific Northwest.

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

When & Where
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Friday, March 27, 2020
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

Live Webinar

CEs & Cost
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Continuing Education
CCB: 1 CE
OCHI: 1 CE
AIA LU: 1 CE
OREA: 1 CE
EA Broker: 1 CE
AGA: 1 CE

FREE - RSVP below
(Regularly $19 - Made possible in part by the support of Earth Advantage sponsors)

Audience
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Architects, Builders/Contractors, Developers, Engineers, Program Representatives, Raters/Verifiers, Remodelers, Subcontractors

Instructor(s)
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Ryan Shanahan: Ryan is the Zero Energy Retrofits Manager for Birdsmouth Design-Build and the host of the The Retrofit Podcast powered by Green Building Advisor. He is a passionate advocate for energy efficiency, electrification, renewable energy, and low carbon lifestyles. He worked in the new construction field for 13 years as a Green Building Consultant for Earth Advantage. He is a Certified Passive House Consultant, and was the PHIUS+ Rater for many Passive House firsts in Oregon. Ryan holds a Graduate Certificate in Sustainable Design from Boston Architectural College.