EEBA In the News

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.

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.

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.

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.

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."

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.

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.

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.

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.

Project partners include Energy & Environmental Building Alliance (EEBA

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.

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.

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."

New data sheds light on what homebuyers really care about when it comes to sustainability, helping builders improve their products

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

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.

The 2021 EEBA study shows the shifting landscape of zero energy ready homes, and how the homebuilding business drives the demand.

Demand for residences that produce as much energy as they consume is being spurred by climate concerns, consumer appetite and more affordable solar technology.

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.

The National Institute of Building Sciences has secured 20 signatures from leaders committed to supporting greater diversity in the built environment.

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?"

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.

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.