Zero Energy Undertakings

Zero Energy Undertakings

• Canadian Net Zero Existing Homes--Understanding of Research Problem

  June 2007, Don Fugler. This is a short 4-page outline and summary of the scope, challenges, and research needed to undertake deep energy retrofits of Canadian homes.

• Designing Home with Zero (Energy) in Mind

  This link downloads a 117-page presentation subtitled The Top Ten Design Elements of High Performance Homes. While focused on new home design, the principles apply to deep home energy retrofits.

• European Zero Energy Retrofits

  This 26-page presentation discusses Passive House design and standards, and provides good background information.

• Practical Innovations for Low-Energy Housing

  This links to Larry Kinney’s company website, where you can download a 52-page presentation on “approaches to achieving close-to-zero-energy homes.”