Presentations

Webinar focusing on the technical strategies used in successful real-world deep energy retrofits (DER).

Webinar from Terrence Mosley, Rick Wertheim, and Theresa Gilbride on providing high performance, high indoor air quality, and net zero energy usage to affordable housing projects in accordance with U.S. DOE's Zero Energy Ready Home program, focusing on affordable projects from the United Way of Long...

Webinar from Dean Gamble of EPA's ENERGY STAR program explaining the new RESNET, ACCA, and ANSI HVAC grading standard and their effects on the ENERGY STAR Certified Homes program requirements.

Webinar from Todd Usher of Addison Homes on how to improve lasting energy efficiency and quality home building measures by use of builder-backed warranty plans. Free EEBA login required.

Webinar describing strategies to address moisture and thermal needs in new construction.

Video that defines zero energy and dives into the ways a zero energy goal can set you up for success.

Video explaining the difference between site energy and source energy with example calculations.

Video discussing the cost of a zero energy home and how that compares to the cost of the average building in the US.

Video that explains the impact of design decisions, the importance of setting goals, and how measurable goals can lead to more successful building design.

Video that goes over how people designed their architecture in the past and how that can help us in the modern day.

Video that discusses the importance of designing an energy efficient building for the climate that we are constructing the building in.

Video that discusses the importance of designing an energy efficient home and some helpful design tips.

Video explaining some techniques used in the industry to building energy efficient buildings through the building envelope.

Video that introduces the term commissioning and how to commission a building.

Webinar from Mandy Lee of NAACP on improving energy efficiency within affordable housing neighborhoods, especially for black and brown communities. Free EEBA login required.

Webinar describing recent changes to the Indoor airPLUS program and highlighting key changes for the second version of new and existing construction from EPA's Indoor airPLUS program and Steven Winter Associates.

Webinar from Rich Binsacca, Bill Rectanus, Nicholas Hurst, Josephh Hillenmeyer, Russell Pope on steps that the team at Thrive Home Builder's Ultimate Z.E.N Home in Denver, Colorado, have taken to improve health standards within the home, focusing on optimal filtration and humidity. Free EEBA login...

Webinar that reviews market-ready and innovative technology options for all-electric homes in cold climates. It will also discuss building envelope options as well as HVAC and water heating solutions. Free EEBA Digital Chalk account required to view.

Webinar on how to build high-performance homes that are also zero energy.

Presentation surrounding home design to keep homes safe during fires.

Webinar from a group of indoor air quality experts on compliance with EPA's Indoor airPLUS program as multifamily buildings reach past five stories high, with special consideration taken for ventilation, air sealing, moisture control, and indoor air quality needs in larger residences.

Webinar from Nick Hurst, Gayathri Vijayakumar, and Karla Butterfield for EEBA on compliance with EPA's Indoor airPLUS program as multifamily buildings reach past five stories high, with special consideration taken for ventilation, air sealing, moisture control, and indoor air quality needs in larger...

Webinar about the successes and challenges to restore this 1924 colonial home into an all-electric, renovated modern home.

Presentation describing construction techniques to make homes both energy efficient and disaster resistant.

Webinar from Rich Binsacca, Stephen Myers, Elitia Schwaderer, Sandy Stegall, Angela Harris, and Susan Elovitz on market potential for Thrive Home Builder's Ultimate Z.E.N Home in Denver, Colorado, highlighting healthy living quality, interior design, COVID lifestyle changes causing more work from...

Webinar from Steve Herbert of Samsung describing how the new energy management app, SmartThings can connect automated home devices to achieve sustainability goals. Free EEBA login required.

Presentation describing ways to retrofit a home to make it more earthquake resistant.

Presentation explaining floodplain provisions of the International Residential Code (IRC) and International Building Code (IBC) including step-by-step guides for elevating new and existing structures.

Webinar that prepares us for the changes to the housing market that will affect all High Performance housing professionals.

Webinar from Gerard Font of Square D on market trends surrounding smart home and distributed energy resources (DERs) and how these trends can help homeowners reducing costs and become more efficient with their energy usage. Free EEBA login required.

Webinar that talks about strategies and best practices for applying high performance to new homes with significant cost savings.

Webinar where five key strategies and fifty best practices are shared about how to make your high performance home top of the industry.

Webinar from Nick Hurst of EPA's Indoor airPLUS program and Paul Raymer of NorthEast Building Science Institute discussing recent changes to the Indoor airPLUS program, resulting in the second version of the program. The webinar highlights key changes for the second version in both existing homes...

Webinar that covers the key elements to a healthier home and what the role is of each person involved. Free EEBA Digital Chalk account required to view.

Webinar that covers problems and solutions for residential whole-house mechanical ventilation systems (WHMV).

Webinar that reviews what zero energy or zero net energy homes are and how they are designed and used at a high level.

Presentation describing an overview of Zero Energy REady Home performance, requirements, and building methods.