Getting to Zero: Buildings, Transportation and Agriculture

…homes and zero buildings have strong inherent incentives. They are excellent financial investments and provide improved comfort, health and productivity. Governments at all levels, non-profits, developers, realtors, and manufacturers need…

Want an Eco Home? Here’s What You Need To Know about Real Estate To Actually Get One

…Finding the perfect eco home and the agent to help you along the way may take a few extra steps, but your investment in a home that is healthier, more…

Products Used to Get to Zero

…cost effectively. Technological advances also offer the promise of zero energy homes that are healthier and more comfortable. Yet for designers, builders, and homeowners to use these technologies with confidence,…

Financing Energy-Efficient Housing on a Massive Scale 

It’s no secret that the vast majority of U.S. housing stock is in need of improvements — for reasons of comfort, safety, and health, but especially to address sub-par energy…

Join the Movement, Make a Difference: Electrify Your Home

…to Healthy Comfy, Carbon-Free Living,” can help simplify your planning. It’s a complete guide to rewiring your life, whether you are a homeowner or a renter. The Rewiring America Guide…

Zero Energy Project Newsletter – June 2022

…of those seven panels. HempBlock – More Carbon-Friendly and Healthier than Concrete Using HempBlock provides a healthy, green, renewable, and sustainable way of building. Embodied Carbon: The Elephant in the…

EEBA Launches Free Online Database of Sustainable Building Products for Your Home

…has advanced building science information and education in the construction industry. EEBA members and supporters build resource-efficient, healthy, and resilient homes, working together as a community of thought leaders and…

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

We are proud to feature the Structured Insulated Panel Association, one of our valued sponsors. “We have a visibly obvious crisis in our industry—a lack of innovation in home framing,”…

Resources for Builders and Designers

The technology involved in building and designing a cost-effective zero energy home is well established. The resources below provide the basic information needed for a successful zero home project. And…

Zero Energy Home Sales Tips

Zero energy homes are the hottest trend in the building and real estate industry and it’s gaining momentum. The ability to effectively market and show zero energy homes will give…

Buy a zero energy home

A home is one of the most important purchases you’ll make in your lifetime. Because zero energy homes are built today to tomorrow’s standards, you’ll enjoy cleaner air and year-round…

Glossary of Zero Energy Terms