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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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01:00:22

Realizing promises of the IRA: How smart diagnostic...

Better Homes, Better Future ·

2023/09/27

The Inflation Reduction Act will soon be rolling out financial incentives for more efficient HVAC systems like heat pumps to save energy and improve home comfort for American households. But what happens if these systems are improperly installed? According to a recent analysis by the U.S. Department of Energy’s Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy, 70% to 90% of residential HVAC systems have at least one problem with their installation that is wasting energy, whether it’s improper

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00:58:46

Digital Electrification of Homes in the New Energy...

Better Homes, Better Future ·

2023/09/08

Climate change has caused unprecedented power outages and soaring energy costs, and homeowners are paying the price. As new codes and standards continue to push for efficiency and connectivity, homeowner expectations are evolving too — and Schneider Electric is positioned to play a major role in the transition. In this webinar, we'll introduce Schneider Home, an all-in-one, grid-to-plug home electrification system that makes it easy to monitor, manage, and maximize energy use in residential

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00:45:58

Striving for Net Zero Carbon for Builders

Better Homes, Better Future ·

2023/08/30

Aaron Smith, CEO of EEBA, is joined by Adam Robertson, co-founder and principal of Sustainatree Consulting from Calgary, AB Canada. With a background of over 10 years in civil engineering within the construction industry, particularly in wood building products, Adam brings a wealth of expertise. Embodied carbon, a topic gaining traction among builders and developers, encapsulates the totality of greenhouse gas emissions and removals throughout a product's lifecycle. This includes inputs,

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00:58:58

Greywater Reuse: Residential, Commercial, Industrial

Better Homes, Better Future ·

2023/08/25

With water scarcity concerns rising, we must look at what can be done at saving potable water use. By treating and reusing lightly contaminated greywater at both the residential and commercial level, there is the potential to save millions of gallons of potable water use each year. Decentralized greywater treatment can be implemented into new builds across the United States to start this mission of saving water up to 35% per home. One home alone can save more than 12,000 gallons of potable water

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01:03:54

Building Science and the 2021 IECC

Better Homes, Better Future ·

2023/08/24

While the building industry continues to move in the direction of Net Zero or Zero Energy Ready Homes, there is still concern by builders, developers, architects, and home buyers that this level of high-performance homes is a goal that is too hard and too costly to achieve for their projects. During this webinar, attendees will be shown how air sealing a tight building envelope achieves Net Zero/Zero Energy Ready housing that is much easier to achieve and more affordable to build – even at a

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01:06:45

Net Zero Homes: More Achievable & Affordable via...

Better Homes, Better Future ·

2023/08/24

While the building industry continues to move in the direction of Net Zero or Zero Energy Ready Homes, there is still concern by builders, developers, architects, and home buyers that this level of high-performance homes is a goal that is too hard and too costly to achieve for their projects. During this webinar, attendees will be shown how air sealing a tight building envelope achieves Net Zero/Zero Energy Ready housing that is much easier to achieve and more affordable to build – even at a

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00:47:17

Get Radon on Your Radar

Better Homes, Better Future ·

2023/08/24

Radon is the second leading cause of lung cancer in the United States. AprilAire’s Get Radon on Your Radar course is a 30-minute learning seminar designed to help people understand more about radon, a radioactive gas commonly found indoors at dangerous levels. The program is appropriate for anyone who wants to learn more about radon and about how to test for it and fix problems. This program will teach participants to: Understand what radon is, where it comes from, and its risks for causing lung

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01:06:41

Ventilation's Role in a High-Performing, Healthy Home

Better Homes, Better Future ·

2023/08/15

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 session will focus on the efficiency and indoor air quality advantages of balanced ventilation systems with recovery (HRVs/ERVs) and how indoor air quality

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00:55:34

Survey Says – The latest consumer insights on health...

Better Homes, Better Future ·

2023/08/15

The consumer mindset around what is desired in a home is constantly evolving. Review the latest survey insights from homeowners and single-family renters from around the country. Dive deep into energy awareness, motives, and the current mindset of home occupants. Get a glimpse into consumers' understanding of different energy-efficient programs and terminology and future plans for living more sustainably. Data, design, and marketing messages are paired with real-world examples of how to apply

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00:46:33

How to Adapt Energy Codes to Meet State and Local...

Better Homes, Better Future ·

2023/08/02

States and local governments around the county have set ambitious climate goals that center net zero newly constructed buildings as a key component to meeting these goals. Two new models are now available to help jurisdictions achieve their climate goals: New York State Stretch Energy Code (NYStretch) and the Zero Energy Appendix in the 2021 IECC. The nearly finalized NYStretch development process has taken the recent IECC credits approach to the next level. This credit system provides flexibility

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01:00:41

High Performance Home Lighting For Health, Safety &...

Better Homes, Better Future ·

2023/07/14

Most homes in America are woefully underlit. Codes are no help, because they have minimal requirements (would you believe the International Residential Code only requires ONE light in a kitchen?). Despite energy mandates requiring high efficiency LED’s, there is little guidance on what kind of LED’s to use and more importantly where to place them. The missing element in this discussion is how much light we need, as the population ages. A 60 year old needs 3 times the illumination as a 20 year old to

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00:54:47

The NEW All-Electric Decarbonized Home Kitchen...

Better Homes, Better Future ·

2023/06/08

Chef Andrew Forlines will give an overview of new and advanced home cooking technology with an emphasis on all-electric, non-gas options. Induction cooking, Steam and Speed Ovens, Sous Vide Cooking, Automated and Smart WiFi Connected appliances. Learning Objectives: 1. Why Induction burners are more powerful and better than gas burners. 2. Understand the expanded modern all-electric home kitchen appliance portfolio. 3. Learn talking points to get home owners and trade partners to opt in on

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00:31:52

Sometimes the Simplest Ideas Change the World:...

Better Homes, Better Future ·

2023/05/10

Energy loss is a real problem on any residential new construction project. And perhaps there is no greater opportunity for energy loss than conditioned air leaking into the attic space through the dozens and dozens of ceiling penetrations that accommodate things like lighting fixtures, air-conditioning diffusers, smoke detectors, security devices, and more. Join us for a conversation with the inventor and founder of Comfy Light: a once-in-a-generation idea that is going to change the approach to

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01:20:26

Heat Pump Water Heaters - A Panel Discussion

Better Homes, Better Future ·

2023/05/02

Join award winning builder Jay Epstein, water physicist Dr. Markus Lenger, and water and energy conservation expert Larry Acker to discuss heat pump water heaters:1) How effective are they in a residential home and what are the options?2) Should every home consider a Heat Pump Water Heater, even though they only have access to 110/120 Amps? 3) Is plumbing design necessary for Heat Pump Water Heaters?4) Is controlled distribution of hot water important for efficiency of Heat Pump Water Heaters?They

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00:51:37

Solving Build 3.0 Challenges Using High-Performance...

Better Homes, Better Future ·

2023/04/14

Are you ready to take your building projects to the next level? Join us for a webinar that will explore new strategies for business success using the BUILD 3.0 Framework. While Build 1.0 and Build 2.0 brought advancements in building techniques and energy efficiency, the world today requires a more complex approach. That's where BUILD 3.0 comes in – it addresses the challenges of the disastrous effects of climate change, environmental and health impacts, and the decades-long profitability issues

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01:02:26

Women in Construction: Hear from Three Women Builders

Better Homes, Better Future ·

2023/03/31

Join us for this highly informative webinar featuring three inspiring women builders: Founder of Younger Homes, Danielle Younger; Co-owner and Marketing Director of Lifestyle Homes, Karen Kicinski, and Co-founder of Charis Homes, Glenna Wilson. These three incredible women will tell us about how they entered the sustainable building industry, how the industry has impacted them, and how they seek to impact the industry in return. They’ll discuss the sustainable technologies and innovations they have

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00:53:46

EPA’s New Proposed Framework for Indoor airPLUS...

Better Homes, Better Future ·

2023/03/23

In early February, EPA announced the second public comment period for Indoor airPLUS Version 2, EPA’s residential certification program for improved indoor air quality (IAQ). To help you understand what is proposed in Version 2 and how it is different from Version 1 and the initial draft specification, EEBA is hosting this interactive session with EPA staff and representatives. During the webinar, EPA will provide a guided tour of the public comment page and an overview of the revised program model

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00:30:10

EEBA & Ecomedes: An Overview for Manufacturers

Better Homes, Better Future ·

2023/03/20

Discover EEBA’s new sustainable products database - eeba.ecomedes.com. Easily search by product category, brand, certifications, ecolabels, or greenest products to streamline how you source and specify. You can also add products to a project and start to calculate impact and evaluate how those selected products help you achieve your project's preferred rating system. Sourcing and specifying sustainable building materials just got easy!In this second of five webinar series, Paul will provide an

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00:56:09

EEBA’s New Sustainable Products Database: ecomedes.com

Better Homes, Better Future ·

2023/03/09

Discover EEBA’s new sustainable products database - eeba.ecomedes.com. Easily search by product category, brand, certifications, ecolabels, or greenest products to streamline how you source and specify. You can also add products to a project and start to calculate impact and evaluate how those selected products help you achieve your project's preferred rating system. Sourcing and specifying sustainable building materials just got easy! Want to learn how? Join Ecomedes’ Founder Paul Shahriari for

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01:00:17

Sustainable Is Attainable: Building Affordable Zero...

Better Homes, Better Future ·

2023/03/01

Explore the challenges faced when building sustainable, affordable housing and providing Missing Middle Housing opportunities in existing neighborhoods. It will feature two case studies of affordable Zero Energy Ready Home developments in Western North Carolina. These include the Northstone mixed income community in Hickory and the Duke Street Cottages pocket neighborhood in Granite Falls. Learning Objectives: 1. Define the terms "Missing Middle Housing" and "Pocket Neighborhood." 2. Explore

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