ACI Home Performance Conference 2008

MPM 10 - Deep Energy Retrofits: Moving Toward Carbon Neutrality

Monday, April 07, 2008 · 1:30 PM - 5:30 PM

What if energy use reductions of twenty to forty percent are not enough? It is possible to meet a net zero energy goal in an existing home. Examine approaches to achieve seventy to ninety percent reductions in purchased, off-site energy. Learn from case studies that range from significant energy reductions to net producers of energy. Whether a home is one month or one hundred years old, you can apply the ideas and concepts discussed to reduce its energy consumption.

By participating in this session, participants will

Understand the planning process and tools available to prioritize load reductions and energy production with renewables
Learn from case studies of existing homes that were renovated to meet an extremely low energy budget
Understand creating a carbon neutral home is a process, and that every step counts

Keyword(s): active solar, case study, energy upgrades, lessons learned, performance, photovoltaics, priorities, remodeling, retrofit, solar thermal, sustainability, transformation, zero energy
Type: Short-Course
CEU: American Institute of Architects (AIA) American Society of Home Inspectors (ASHI) Building Performance Institute, Inc. (BPI) Residential Energy Services Network (RESNET) National Association of Certified Home Inspectors (NACHI) National Association of the Remodeling Industry (NARI)

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