ecently, Amy Myers and Mike Baker renovated their 1964 split-level home and achieved LEED Platinum and GHI Zero Energy Certification by focusing on multiple sustainability goals, such as energy efficiency, an airtight thermal envelope, a solar PV system, an air-sourced electric heat pump for heating/AC, mechanical ventilation, dehumidification, rainwater catchment, and native and adaptive rain […]
GHI members Havey and Kay Bell want to invite you into their home to learn about what they did to reach Passive House US Source Zero Certification while being mindful of aging in place and other sustainability goals. How is their home functioning and performing? What should you know about passive house / net zero […]
Technologies like energy efficiency, Battery Storage, Heat Pumps, and Rooftop Solar all generate Energy Attribute Certificates (EACs), which can help us reduce carbon in a meaningful way compared to some carbon offsets. Learn about how an EAC tracking system could be designed to support the transition from annual clean energy matching to full decarbonization of […]
The American Solar Energy Society is taking place May 20-23, 2024, in Washington, DC. This conference serves as a unique platform for professionals and advocates across the industry to come together, exchange ideas, and shape the future of renewable energy. Join us to support the renewable energy transformation! Early bird discounts are available until February 15. […]
This course will describe the design, construction, and lessons learned of the Heliospiti (Sun House), a 3200 square foot, ENERGY STAR-certified, net-zero energy, all-electric home at 7100 feet elevation in Monument, Colorado. Designed using the Passive House philosophy, and completed in 2011, the house is ultra-insulated using spray foam and fiberglass. The house employs the […]
With over 2 million LEED® for Homes™ registered spaces worldwide, LEED is the international rating system to ensure better residential buildings. LEED requires third-party on-site verification and performance testing by a LEED Green Rater, and demand is growing. Now, residential and mixed-use projects of any size can go under the LEED for Homes rating system. […]
