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Better Homes, Better Future

Energy and Environmental Building Alliance

In the "Better Homes, Better Future" podcast, Aaron Smith, CEO of EEBA, hosts conversations with key players in the industry to break down the principles, issues, technologies and history of the sustainable building movement.

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00:56:48

Building for Better Air: How to Improve Health,...

Better Homes, Better Future ·

2025/05/14

As the demand for healthy, high-performance homes continues to rise, indoor air quality is becoming a central focus for builders and homeowners alike. But what’s really in the air we breathe and how can filtration strategies create healthier, more efficient homes?In this session, we’ll explore the hidden challenges of airborne contaminants in residential environments, from particulates and gases to microorganisms and the growing body of evidence around their health implications. Attendees will gain

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00:42:52

Coast to Coast Water Conservation: How Florida &...

Better Homes, Better Future ·

2025/04/23

Water scarcity is a headline that we see daily, however water conservation continues to be left out of the discussion for home builders describing themselves as Net Zero. As we wait for mandates of water conservation in the housing sector to be implemented throughout North America, there are a few states that are going a step further and offering incentives to builders when they implement water-saving technologies. Decentralized greywater recycling offers a 25-45% reduction in potable water use and

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00:39:49

Maximizing Sustainability by Transforming Modern...

Better Homes, Better Future ·

2024/10/23

In the push for sustainable construction, optimizing water and energy usage within buildings is becoming increasingly crucial. This webinar will delve into the innovative solutions offered by RainStick's recirculating shower systems, exploring their integration into both single-family and multifamily residential projects. With a focus on drastically reducing water and energy consumption inside the home without sacrificing performance, our experts will share their experiences with installation,

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01:02:13

Cutting Edge Ventilation to Improve IAQ Even With...

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2024/10/21

A home today must not only be high performing, resilient and built using sustainable methods, the home must provide the individuals living within it a healthy environment. There are many factors that contribute to the overall healthy environment we provide our homeowners, but one of the most critical is the quality of the air they breathe. This webinar will briefly cover some ventilation basics before delving into the pros and cons of the various system types. Particular focus will be placed on the

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01:04:03

Innovation and Experience with Various All-in-One...

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2024/10/16

Retrofit electrification of existing buildings is critical for reaching energy and climate goals, yet there are many substantial challenges with replacement of heating, cooling, ventilation, and water heating systems. In particular, the extensive rework required to switch to heat pumps is complex, laborious, disruptive, bespoke, and expensive. In this webinar, researchers and practitioners will share about innovations and experience with emerging system design strategies that advance efficient

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01:11:27

The RESNET Carbon Trifecta: Embracing Environmental...

Better Homes, Better Future ·

2024/08/20

Three RESNET standards combined: 1 - operations (HERS Index), 2 - the grid (CO2 Index) and 3 - embodied carbon (currently being written) provide capacity to analyze Carbon Usage Intensity. We'll explore time-of-use, load reduction and carbon sequestration in buildings at both the single-family and multi-family scale (500 units) to show cumulative impact. And discuss policy benefits of energy labeling and decarbonization for advancing energy equity, so that vulnerable populations can make

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00:55:07

Energy Codes are Getting Complicated! It’s time for a...

Better Homes, Better Future ·

2024/08/14

In the 2006 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC), the primary residential provisions of the code (Chapter 4) consisted of four pages. That same chapter in the 2021 IECC is 21 pages long! Mandatory, prescriptive, performance, energy rating index, additional efficiency packages and UA trade-offs all combine to make IECC compliance complicated.Prescriptive compliance is increasingly more expensive and complicated to use, and the performance compliance option doesn’t allow consideration for

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01:00:12

Cost-Effective Building Strategies and Guiding your...

Better Homes, Better Future ·

2024/07/18

In this session, we will build on our 2023 EEBA Summit session “Are You Leaving Money on the Table?...” and dive deeper to guide builders of single family and multifamily homes in your pursuit of the 45L Tax Credits via ENERGY STAR or Zero Energy Ready Homes (ZERH) certification, as well as 179D Tax Credits and HUD 221(d)(4) Loans for builders of multifamily homes. We will highlight the requirements that need to be met for your homes to earn ENERGY STAR v3.1 and v3.2, as well as ZERH. We will

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00:55:11

Choosing a low carbon, high performing insulation

Better Homes, Better Future ·

2024/07/10

Hempitecture CEO, Matthew Mead, provides an overview of the natural fiber insulation market that is rapidly developing to support low embodied carbon construction. Reviewing different products and strategies, this session will discuss how to achieve the lowest total carbon footprint for a project after accounting for both embodied carbon and operational carbon in the building.Learning Objectives: Discover low embodied carbon insulations. Learn about natural fiber insulation product forms

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00:58:37

Tips and Tricks To Grow Your Business with High...

Better Homes, Better Future ·

2024/06/18

More energy efficient homes represent a huge, and growing, opportunity for builders and remodelers to address homeowner demands. Driven by a growing social consciousness, new rebate programs and rising energy costs, homeowners want to explore options and will be more likely to commit. Plus, new technologies are making the process more efficient and effective. In this session, building performance experts share best practices to capitalize on the growing business opportunity, and help you feel good

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01:06:07

The Carbon Impact of Air Sealing the Building Envelope

Better Homes, Better Future ·

2024/05/22

The carbon emissions and embodied carbon in single and multifamily homes are a growing area of interest and concern in the housing industry and can be used as an advantage in marketing and sales. Air leaks in the building envelope account for the most significant portion of wasted energy in the heating and cooling of homes, thereby creating a major source of carbon emissions throughout the life of the home. This session will explore the reductions in carbon emissions that can be achieved through a

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01:00:35

Whole Home Ventilation for Today’s Builds

Better Homes, Better Future ·

2024/04/24

Are your ventilation practices keeping up? With the envelope of the home becoming tighter through new code standards, improved building materials, and increased awareness of Indoor Air Quality, a balanced ventilation strategy is critical for the health of the home and its occupants. Join us to discuss the evolution of building ventilation codes, how to incorporate ventilation into voluntary programs like NetZero, which solution is the right choice for your home, and how to build a Healthy Air Home

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00:40:04

Closing Keynote with Eric Amyot - Unlock Your...

Better Homes, Better Future ·

2024/03/12

Closing keynote speaker, Eric Amyot, at the 2023 High Performance Home Builder Summit!

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00:55:37

Energy Smart Connected Communities: Modeling...

Better Homes, Better Future ·

2024/01/24

KB Home, in partnership with SunPower, the University of California, Irvine (UCI), Schneider Electric, Kia America and Southern California Edison (SCE), built two blackout-resistant communities, Durango and Oak Shade, comprised of more than 200 all-electric, solar- and battery-powered homes designed to use 40% less energy than similar homes and backed by a microgrid “community battery” in Menifee, California. This first-of-its-kind project models what the future of homes and connected communities

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00:46:20

Daikin and Goodman Side-Discharge Inverter Systems

Better Homes, Better Future ·

2023/12/15

In this webinar, you will learn about heat pump inverter technology from Daikin Comfort Technologies North America. We will explore the many benefits of inverter technology and what this means to your new homes and homebuyers. We will also explore Daikin and Goodman’s NEW heat pump inverter offerings along with smart controls and IAQ options.Learning Objectives: Understand Heat Pump technology and why is it important. Identify what Side-Discharge Inverter Systems are. Discover the

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01:09:16

Heating and Cooling Innovations for Decarbonization

Better Homes, Better Future ·

2023/11/17

As jurisdictions across the country consider electrification policy, industry understanding of their electric options for heating and cooling is increasingly important. Attendees of this course will learn the benefits of innovative electric heating and cooling technologies, for examples: Greenhouse gas (GHG) emission reductions from the building sector as a result of displacing natural gas, propane combustion and oil heating. Increases in electrical efficiency as a result of replacing using

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00:55:08

Hot Water Innovations for Decarbonization

Better Homes, Better Future ·

2023/11/15

Attendees of this course will learn the benefits of water heating technologies, for examples: Greenhouse gas (GHG) emission reductions from the building sector as a result of displacing natural gas and propane combustion water heating. Increases in electrical efficiency as a result of replacing electric resistance water heaters. Utility bill savings for ratepayers as a result of technology efficiencies and the ability to shift electric consumption to parts of the day when renewable energy

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00:50:31

Water, Energy, & Carbon: How Saving Water Impacts...

Better Homes, Better Future ·

2023/11/13

Most folks in the EEBA community know there’s a connection between water and energy (and as a result, carbon). On the one hand, we use huge amounts of water to generate electricity, and managing reservoir levels in a way that supports hydroelectric generation has become an increasing issue in the West. On the other hand, we use huge amounts of energy to extract, move, treat, and deliver water and wastewater to our homes. So how much energy does it take? How much energy and carbon can you save by

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01:01:46

Cost-Effective Zero Energy Achievement Strategies

Better Homes, Better Future ·

2023/11/08

Consumer awareness and demand for homes that perform at zero energy or near zero levels is on the rise. As builders across the country attempt to deliver zero energy performance to their customers, there are a variety of strategies to reach this target – some more expensive than others. In addition, as builders attempt to find the most cost-effective solutions, it is important to think about cost implications for both the builder and the buyer. Attendees of this class will be able to: Define

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00:41:40

4 Essential Tips on Ventilation Solutions to Help You...

Better Homes, Better Future ·

2023/10/23

Most Home Builders are struggling to design ventilation systems that meet the new IECC state building codes and ENERGY STAR for Homes version 3.1’s mandatory, delivered ventilation air flow rates to qualify for the 45L Federal Tax Credit. By the end of this training, Home Builders will have the knowledge and skills necessary to design and implement cost-effective ventilation systems that meet state and federal regulations while achieving maximum efficiency. Four Learning Objectives: What are the

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