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The 2021 EEBA Team Zero Inventory of Zero Energy Homes Is Now Underway
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The 2021 EEBA Team Zero Inventory of Zero Energy Homes Is Now Underway

By Zarkon Group,

MINNEAPOLIS, December 2, 2021 (Newswire.com) – The Energy & Environmental Building Alliance (EEBA) is embarking on the 6th annual EEBA Team Zero Inventory of Zero Energy Homes and invites all zero energy (ZE) builders, designers, architects, developers and owners to upload their projects to the database.

The yearly report tracks ZE single and multifamily home trends and leaders across the U.S. and Canada. Currently, the Inventory includes ~28,000 ZE projects voluntarily submitted.

As of the 2020 report, all projects are zero-energy ready and above, with the minority of projects listed in the Inventory as net zero or net producers. “The reality is that many homes, although they may not achieve that absolute goal, are designed as part of the larger movement towards zero energy, and we can learn from all of them. So, we included all of them,” the report explains.

“Maintaining the Inventory is important because it sheds light on North American ZE growth patterns, high-performance technologies used, as well as the major players who are adopting ZE design and construction as a profitable business model,” EEBA’s CEO, Aaron Smith, says.

The need for ZE housing is clear. According to the U.S. Department of Energy, U.S. homes consume ~ 21% of the total energy used annually. As for carbon emissions, the average home releases 70% more CO2 into the environment than a typical car or about 17,320 lbs. yearly. Thus, reducing home energy demand to net zero is economically and environmentally critical as well as achievable.

EEBA Team Zero started tracking the proliferation of U.S. and Canadian ZE homes in 2015. Since then, the yearly report has shown a consistent upward trend, with the multifamily sector leading the pack. “Multiunit developers don’t adopt practices that aren’t profitable,” concluded Smith.

Those interested in submitting their projects to the Inventory can go to https://teamzero.org/add-your-listing/. Projects approved before Feb. 15, 2022, will be added to the 2021 report. For questions regarding the Inventory or other media inquiries, please contact mary@eeba.org.

 

About EEBA Team Zero

For over 35 years, EEBA has provided the most trusted resources for building science information and education in the construction industry. EEBA delivers turn-key educational resources and events designed to transform residential construction practices through high-performance design, marketing, materials, and technologies. In addition, EEBA reaches thousands of key decision-makers and other essential industry players each year through our educational events, the annual Summit, and various publications and resources. In 2021, the nonprofit Team Zero integrated their services and expertise into EEBA’s organization. This integration includes “The Gateway to Zero” and The Inventory of Zero Energy Homes Database and related reports. To learn more about EEBA Team Zero, visit www.eeba.org.

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EEBA Launches Free Online Database of Sustainable Building Products for Your Home
CategoriesSustainable News Zero Energy Homes

EEBA Launches Free Online Database of Sustainable Building Products for Your Home

By Zarkon Group,

The Energy & Environmental Building Alliance (EEBA) and ecomedes have compiled a trove of eco-friendly building products for your home: the EEBA & ecomedes sustainable building products database. This free online tool is designed to help you find the green materials you need in a snap. Users can select products by sustainability attributes, labels, and certifications; casting a wide net or narrowing it to just a few choices that meet specific needs.

This comprehensive tool continues EEBA’s commitment to residential sustainability. Making the resource free will likely expand the market penetration of environmentally preferable building products. Supplying per-product data and automating product performance calculations will serve building professionals that specify products and help customers achieve their sustainability goals.

eeba.ecomendes.com lets you search and compare home building products by category, brand, certifications, ecolabels, and performance criteria. Users choose a product and then can calculate the materials’ environmental impacts and evaluate how they help meet different green rating system standards, including the USGBC’s LEED programs, the International Living Future Institute’s Living Building Challenge, the Department of Energy’s Zero Energy Ready Homes program, and more. Important ecolabels, listed in the tool include Declare, GreenCircle, Life Cycle Assessment, WaterSense Certified, and Environmental Product Disclosures (EPDs). 

 

The green-home players

For over 35 years, EEBA has advanced building science information and education in the construction industry. EEBA members and supporters build resource-efficient, healthy, and resilient homes, working together as a community of thought leaders and early adopters from all facets of the home building industry. EEBA resources, educational programs, and events engage the next generation of sustainable construction professionals, and reach thousands of key decision makers and other important industry players in the space.

Partnering with ecomedes was a key step, according to EEBA CEO and President Aaron Smith. ecomedes, Inc. connects buyers and sellers through cloud-based software, specifically serving the eco construction market. Clients include AEC firms and building owners, brands and distributors, plus some of the ecolabels and rating systems included in the EEBA database. This lends expertise in vetting critical sustainability factors including energy, water, human health, circularity, and social factors.

Whether you’re a residential design and construction pro or a homeowner seeking guidance, this free sustainable products database could save you time and money. We’re eager to see how it might propel the market share of verified sustainable building products, improving our quality of life and protecting the planet and its resources for future generations.

 

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