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What Are Zero Energy Homes + Commercial Buildings?
Why Zero Energy Buildings?
Resources + Tools
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Communications Toolkit
New Buildings
7 Steps to Cost Effective Zero Energy
1. Set Project Energy Goals Early
2. Optimize Building Shape & Orientation
3: Design High Performance Envelope
4. Specify High Efficiency Mechanical Systems
5. Select Efficient Appliances and Lighting
6: Offset with Renewable Energy
7: Commission & Monitor
Share the 7 Steps to Cost Effective Zero Energy
Retrofits
7 Steps to Cost Effective Zero Energy Retrofits
1. Conduct An Assessment
2. Identify Envelope Upgrades
3: Mechanical System Upgrades & Electrification
4. Appliances, Lighting, and Equipment Efficiency & Electrification
5. Solar & Battery Storage
6: Develop Implementation Plan
7: Commission & Monitor
Share the 7 Steps to Cost Effective Retrofitting
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ZERO Coalition

Home
About
Our Mission
Zero Energy in Oregon
ZERO Coalition Membership
Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion at ZERO
Decarbonization
The Fundamentals of Building Decarbonization
What Are Zero Energy Homes + Commercial Buildings?
Why Zero Energy Buildings?
Resources + Tools
Fact Sheets
Communications Toolkit
New Buildings
7 Steps to Cost Effective Zero Energy
1. Set Project Energy Goals Early
2. Optimize Building Shape & Orientation
3: Design High Performance Envelope
4. Specify High Efficiency Mechanical Systems
5. Select Efficient Appliances and Lighting
6: Offset with Renewable Energy
7: Commission & Monitor
Share the 7 Steps to Cost Effective Zero Energy
Retrofits
7 Steps to Cost Effective Zero Energy Retrofits
1. Conduct An Assessment
2. Identify Envelope Upgrades
3: Mechanical System Upgrades & Electrification
4. Appliances, Lighting, and Equipment Efficiency & Electrification
5. Solar & Battery Storage
6: Develop Implementation Plan
7: Commission & Monitor
Share the 7 Steps to Cost Effective Retrofitting
Sustainable Building Week
About SBW
Upcoming Events
Previous Events
Interviews
News
Contact Us
  • New Buildings
  • 7 Steps to Cost Effective Zero Energy
  • 1. Set Project Energy Goals Early
  • 2. Optimize Building Shape & Orientation
  • 3: Design High Performance Envelope
  • 4. Specify High Efficiency Mechanical Systems
  • 5. Select Efficient Appliances and Lighting
  • 6: Offset with Renewable Energy
  • 7: Commission & Monitor
  • Share the 7 Steps to Cost Effective Zero Energy
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Residential Resources

  • Passivhaus primer: Designer’s guide

  • Home Energy Efficient Design (HEED)

  • Energy Trust of Oregon Residential Net Zero New Construction Solar Planning

Multifamily Resources

  • Passivhaus primer: Designer’s guide

Commercial Resources

  • Daylighting Pattern Guide

  • LETI climate-energy design guide

  • ZERO Energy Project - Renewable Energy

  • Energy Trust of Oregon Commercial New Buildings Solar Planning

 

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