Media Partnership Announced Between Builder.Media and the Energy and Environmental Building Alliance Media Partnership Announced Between Builder.Media and the Energy and Environmental Building Alliance
April 12, 2024
Builder.Media
Hanna
Builder.Media, a national B2B publishing company established in 1990, serving a United States builder channel subscriber audience of 227,000 homebuilding industry professionals across the homebuilding sector to its Builder and Developer and Green Home Builder publications, websites and newsletters, is pleased to announce a formal media partnership with the Energy and Environmental Building Alliance (EEBA).
EcoSmart Stud joins sustainable building group EcoSmart Stud joins sustainable building group
December 11, 2023
https://ecosmartstud.com/2023/12/11/ecosmart-stud-joins-sustainable-building-group/
The EcoSmart Stud today announced that it has joined the Energy & Environmental Building Alliance, the leading trade group supporting sustainable building practices in residential construction.
New Net Zero Carbon Building Professional Designation Released New Net Zero Carbon Building Professional Designation Released
July 25, 2023
PR Newswire
Designation course that empowers designers, builders, and building industry supply partners to make choices that reduce the overall carbon footprint of new homes. MINNEAPOLIS, MN (July 25, 2023) - The Energy & Environmental Building Alliance (EEBA) Academy has released a new training course for those interested in pursuing a Net Zero Carbon Building Professional Designation.
Creating a Culture of Sustainability in Homebuilding Creating a Culture of Sustainability in Homebuilding
May 26, 2023
Yale Insights
Aaron Smith & Ted O’Callahan
Sustainably built homes cost more up front, but that investment can easily pay off over the decades with savings on heating and cooling—not to mention resiliency and improved indoor air quality. Aaron Smith ’16 is helping builders and buyers understand the benefits of building homes that can generate as much energy as they use.
Building a Greener Future with Team Zero Building a Greener Future with Team Zero
April 22, 2022
LinkedIn
Dhanusha Sivajee
To help raise awareness about the importance of sustainability and the work of EEBA/Team Zero, ANGI is launching a new TV spot highlighting Team Zero and encouraging homeowners to think more proactively about how they can be more energy-efficient and sustainable.
3 Steps for Building Carbon Neutral Houses 3 Steps for Building Carbon Neutral Houses
July 16, 2021
Entrepreneur Magazine
Aaron C. Smith
To kick off a carbon neutral home revolution, a new generation of green builders must start by assessing our footprint, normalizing carbon offsets, and enacting realistic government regulations.
President of Addison Homes Todd Usher Presents at Department of Energy/National Science Foundation Event on Ambient Energy in Buildings President of Addison Homes Todd Usher Presents at Department of Energy/National Science Foundation Event on Ambient Energy in Buildings
November 19, 2023
Addison Homes
Todd Usher, founder and President of Addison Homes, a local home builder that specializes in building healthy, high-performance homes, has offered a presentation at a Department of Energy event held in Washington, DC, funded by a National Science Foundation grant on the topic of Ambient Energy for Buildings. The event was attended by a diverse audience of researchers, scientists, realtors, and homebuilders and the presentations will serve as the source for a journal article "outlining needs in research, education and dissemination to increase the use of ambient energy."
Two-Day Xcel Energy ZERH and EnergyStar NextGen Builder Training Event Set to Empower Sustainable Home Construction Two-Day Xcel Energy ZERH and EnergyStar NextGen Builder Training Event Set to Empower Sustainable Home Construction
November 9, 2023
Residential building professionals are invited to the Ci Live Training Center in Denver, Colorado, on November 29-30, 2023, for a comprehensive training event. The Xcel Energy ZERH and NextGen Builder Training, presented by Construction Instruction and the Energy & Environmental Building Alliance (EEBA), will equip participants with the knowledge and skills needed to construct high-performance zero energy ready homes and Energy Star NextGen homes.
Addison Homes Receives Home Builders Association of Greenville’s Green Building Bridge Award Addison Homes Receives Home Builders Association of Greenville’s Green Building Bridge Award
July 24, 2023
Addison Homes
Greenville, S.C. (July 24, 2023) - Addison Homes, a local home builder which specializes in building healthy, high-performance homes that emphasize increased comfort and durability, better indoor air quality, ultra energy efficiency, and the use of sustainable materials, has received the Green Building award at the annual Bridge Awards gala for the Home Builders Association of Greenville. Founded in 1960 as an affiliate of the National Association of Home Builders, the Home Builders Association of Greenville has grown to more than 650 member firms. The HBA of Greenville recognizes excellence in craftsmanship and professionalism in the home building industry through the Bridge Awards.
The 2022 EEBA Inventory of Zero Energy Homes Report Released The 2022 EEBA Inventory of Zero Energy Homes Report Released
December 21, 2022
PR Newswire
This report is the most comprehensive list of single and multifamily, net positive, net zero, 'zero-energy ready' units in US and Canada MINNEAPOLIS, Dec. 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Energy & Environmental Building Alliance (EEBA) has released the 7th EEBA Inventory of Zero Energy (ZE) Homes. The report tracks ZE single and multifamily home trends and leaders across the U.S. and Canada. Currently, the Inventory includes 3,096 ZE projects voluntarily submitted.
The Energy & Environmental Building Alliance Joins the American Solar Energy Society in Showcasing Innovations to Help Consumers Cut Rising Energy Costs and Assert Their Energy Independence via the ASES National Solar Tour The Energy & Environmental Building Alliance Joins the American Solar Energy Society in Showcasing Innovations to Help Consumers Cut Rising Energy Costs and Assert Their Energy Independence via the ASES National Solar Tour
July 5, 2022
Cision PR Newswire
American Solar Energy Society
In the face of escalating energy costs and unprecedented fuel costs, the American Solar Energy Society (ASES) is teaming up with the Energy and Environmental Building Alliance (EEBA) to help more Americans assert their energy independence. Read on to discover how you can combat runaway energy costs, improve property values, live more sustainably and reduce your carbon footprint via the ASES National Solar Tour.
DOE, Clean Energy Companies Provide Resources to Advance Energy Workforce DOE, Clean Energy Companies Provide Resources to Advance Energy Workforce
June 4, 2022
Solar News
Ariana Fine
Project partners include Energy & Environmental Building Alliance (EEBA
A 2022 Update on Passive House Standards A 2022 Update on Passive House Standards
April 22, 2022
Utopia.com
Quinn Purcell
Phius has recently updated its certification pathway. The new prescriptive path provides a more streamlined and efficient way to get projects Phius certified. The biggest change made in the 2021 update is splitting the certification pathway in two: Phius CORE, and Phius ZERO.
Kicking Gas and Taking Names Kicking Gas and Taking Names
March 10, 2022
Construcutopia
Quinn Purcell
Guided by a EEBA Team Zero Webinar/Podcast presented by Ann Edminster, founder and principal of Design AVEnues LLC, and author of Energy Free: Homes for a Small Planet, here are some facts about the gas oven and its magnetic replacement.
10 Design Tips for Building Net Zero Ready Homes 10 Design Tips for Building Net Zero Ready Homes
January 5, 2022
Constructutopia
Quinn Purcell
Terrence Mosley from the U.S. DOE suggests that homes are only affordable if they help minimize comfort, health, and maintenance expenses, while still optimizing future value. Provided by EEBA Academy course: "A Cost-Effective Path to Healthy, Affordable, Net Zero Housing with DOE’s ZER Program."
Inside the Mind of the High-Performance Homebuyer Inside the Mind of the High-Performance Homebuyer
January 5, 2022
Professional Builder
Suzanne Shelton
New data sheds light on what homebuyers really care about when it comes to sustainability, helping builders improve their products
A Home for the Ages: Sustainability, Health, and Attainability in One A Home for the Ages: Sustainability, Health, and Attainability in One
December 16, 2021
Pro Builder
Rich Binsacca
The Sustainable, Healthier Home in North Canton, Ohio, is a model of energy efficiency, performance, and attainability for 55+ buyers, featuring EEBA and Charis Homes
Finding a Bettr Way to Build Homes Finding a Bettr Way to Build Homes
December 6, 2021
Constructutopia
Novid Pars
Bettr Homes builds zero-energy, high-performance homes for the entry-level market. It simplifies the construction process by using structural insulated panels (SIPs) instead of traditional stick construction.
Nearly 28,000 Zero Energy Units Up-And-Running in North America Nearly 28,000 Zero Energy Units Up-And-Running in North America
November 22, 2021
Constructutopia.com
Quinn Purcell, Associate Editor
The 2021 EEBA study shows the shifting landscape of zero energy ready homes, and how the homebuilding business drives the demand.
Energy-Efficient Isn’t Enough, So Homes Go ‘Net Zero’ Energy-Efficient Isn’t Enough, So Homes Go ‘Net Zero’
November 16, 2021
The New York Times
Jane Margolies
Demand for residences that produce as much energy as they consume is being spurred by climate concerns, consumer appetite and more affordable solar technology.
Thrive Home Builders a Twelve-Time winner of the Department of Energy Grand Award in Housing Innovation Thrive Home Builders a Twelve-Time winner of the Department of Energy Grand Award in Housing Innovation
October 26, 2021
Yahoo News
Denver-based Thrive Home Builders is now a 12-time Grand Award winner in the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Housing Innovation Awards. The award recognizes U.S. builders deemed experts in the field of high-performance, energy-efficient homebuilding and whose homes meet the rigorous technical requirements specified by the DOE’s Zero Energy Ready program.
Built Environment CEOs Sign Diversity Commitment Built Environment CEOs Sign Diversity Commitment
October 18, 2021
Boston Real Estate Times
The National Institute of Building Sciences has secured 20 signatures from leaders committed to supporting greater diversity in the built environment.
4 Principles for Building a 100-Year Home 4 Principles for Building a 100-Year Home
October 11, 2021
Entrepreneur Magazine
Doug Tarry
Doug Tarry, President of Doug Tarry Homes writes, " As climate change continues to wreak havoc, more and more homebuyers are asking the right questions of their builders: Is this home capable of withstanding high winds and rain? Will it keep my family safe and healthy? How will it conserve energy and contribute to sustainability?"
Home Construction Using ICFs: Building for Sustainability, One Block at a Time, Featuring Charis Homes Home Construction Using ICFs: Building for Sustainability, One Block at a Time, Featuring Charis Homes
July 14, 2021
Probuilder.com
Nick Vaccaro
Ohio builder Charis Homes uses insulated concrete forms (ICFs) to build the Sustainable, Healthier Home in collaboration with Pro Builder Media and the Energy and Environmental Building Alliance.
Angi: Building a Greener Future: How Our Homes Impact Climate Change Angi: Building a Greener Future: How Our Homes Impact Climate Change
Angi.com
Mischa Fisher Chief Economist, Angi Inc.
At Angi, we believe that the home is the most important place on earth. Alongside our new partner, EEBA Team Zero, we share a vision that better homes today can deliver a better future tomorrow.