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Zero Net Energy (ZNE) is a whole-house, whole-system approach to mitigating climate change. This hour and a half introduction will show how ZNE buildings reduce dependence on fossil fuels and mitigate the rapid pace of climate change. We will cover entry level concepts and goals to achieve a zero net energy home.

Learning Objectives:

• Learn the terminology of a ZNE building so you can communicate with your architect and or workers who do the actual work.
• Learn the reasons why a ZNE building is important to the health of the planet and the occupants inside the home.
• Learn the materials required for a ZNE building.
• Learn how you can achieve a ZNE building over time, as your budget allows you to do so.

1.5 AIA LU’s available for this course

Instructor:

Terry Nordbye, Air Sealing Solutions