DEEP 6 - Cost-Optimized Low Energy New Homes: Case Studies

Thursday, February 05, 2009  ·  1:20 PM - 2:50 PM

Optimizing investments in energy conservation and energy generation components is important in the realization of cost-effective carbon-neutral housing. For example, how does one decide whether to invest in better windows or in photovoltaic panels? This session will explore this issue through a survey of built prototype houses and case studies, with a focus on breaking through cost barriers to achieve radical energy-use reductions.

 

By attending this session, participants will

 

1. Understand the economic optimization of achieving carbon-neutral housing
2. Be challenged to rethink assumptions regarding what is practical and possible
3. Identify synergies between highly energy efficient housing and superior thermal and IAQ comfort

Keyword(s):

carbon neutral, low energy, net zero energy, optimization, passive systems, active systems, renewables, superinsulation, trade-offs

Type: 90-Minute Breakout
Track: Deep Energy Reductions
CEU: 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)  

Course Presenter(s):

• Dylan Lamar
• Ted Nickell
• Christopher Dymond

Course Document(s):

• Deep6_Lamar
• Deep6_Nickell