Often when building or designing a new home or major rehab project, professionals don’t realize they can easily help their clients add renewable energy with minimal efforts, once the price is right. Being ready for renewables and designed with major energy efficiency in mind can make it easy for homeowners and multifamily building owners to get their buildings to zero energy in the future without expensive renovations or adjustments.
Learn about how you can implement the DOE Zero Energy Ready program now in your next project and both market your achievement as well ensure the home is ready.
Lessons Learned
Articulate the basics of designing and building a home that can get to zero energy for the welfare of all
Understand how health and energy efficiency are key in getting to zero
Know where to get more resources on achieving zero energy ready
See the benefits of zero energy ready design and the market demand
Continuing Education Units (CEUS)
1.5 hours in
- GBCI
- AIA(HSW) – 1 hour only
- PHIUS CPHC – 1 hour only
- Certified Green Professional (NARI & NAHB)
- AIBD
- Certified GreenHome Professional (CGHP)
- State Architect / Builder License may be applicable
Instructor: Sam Rashkin
Sam is the CHIEF ARCHITECT, BUILDING TECHNOLOGIES OFFICE for the Department of Energy (DOE) and author of the book titled “Retooling the U.S. Housing Industry: How It Got Here, Why It’s Broken, and How to Fix It” Apart from this work, Sam has earned a national reputation for his work leading housing programs that have partnered with thousands of home builders and resulted in over one million certified high-performance homes. Mr. Rashkin was recently recognized for his contributions to sustainable housing with the 2012 Hanley Award.
Course Is Free To Watch Below
Course Certificate Cost: $50.00
GHI Members: Free
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