Production Builders, It’s Time to Sell Zero Energy Homes 

…zero energy alternatives. It’s the perception that zero energy homes are not affordable. In fact, zero energy homes cost less to own, provide their own buying power and build wealth…

The Many Benefits of All-Electric Design

…electricity with solar electric panels to lower bills.” – Chris Dart, President of Danco Communities, a large single-family and multifamily affordable housing developer in Northern California. Lower Utility Bills Energy…

Energy-Efficient Windows Help Close Holes in Your Envelope 

…good or better than some triple-glazed products. This Milgard window offers an excellent value in a standard production window and has been used successfully in affordable new zero energy homes…

Financing Energy-Efficient Housing on a Massive Scale 

…underserved markets: manufactured housing, affordable housing preservation, and rural housing. As Fannie and Freddie expand their green mortgage and green MBS efforts, they must serve these families as well. And…

How To Pay for Energy-Efficient Renovations? On-Bill Payment Can Help.

…of reach for lower-income energy customers who have neither the savings to afford the upgrades nor the credit score to borrow needed funds. So how can energy-efficiency upgrades be affordable…

Zero Energy Project Newsletter – March 2022

…Air Sealing – by Sealed Tired of wasting money? Air sealing is the easiest and most affordable way to make your home comfortable and energy efficient. Learn how in 2 minutes….

Tackling Water Scarcity: RainStick Showers Changing the Game

…use in both commercial and affordable housing sectors. The NZA builds awareness of viable solutions and market-ready innovations through marketing, media, events, and curated networking. Then shepherds the tech to…

SIPs for High-Performance Enclosures: Faster, Better, and Greater Value

…it comes to resilience, they far outperform other enclosure choices and conventional framing.” High-performance enclosures: greater value Right now, the US is facing an affordable housing crisis. “Median home prices…

ePAVE Joins the Battle Against Urban Heat Islands

…in both commercial and affordable housing sectors. The NZA builds awareness of viable solutions and market-ready innovations through marketing, media, events, and curated networking. Then shepherds the tech to market…

12 Advantages of Zero Energy Homes

Start with SIP Panels: Cost Savings, Efficiency, Health, Resilience

We are proud to feature one of our valued sponsors. Starting with SIP panels saves money through easier, speedy construction, decreased labor on-site, and reduced use of raw materials. Meanwhile,…

Build / Design

With careful, cost-conscious design and construction, the price tag for a zero energy home after state and federal incentives are applied, may be 5 to 10% higher than a similar…