Archives: Webinars
ZNE & the School Community for Administrators and Stakeholders
Webinar / April 27, 2016
This webinar is part of an investor-owned utility (IOU) pilot program aimed at leveraging Proposition 39 dollars to test how some of the state’s existing K-12 and community college buildings can be transformed into ZNE facilities.
Strategies for Getting to Zero
Webinar / March 16, 2016 / Zero Net Energy (ZNE)
Building design teams often start with two key parts to get to zero: passive design strategies and the availability for the production of site renewables energy (often called the solar budget). These speakers will use projects to demonstrate how they…
From Policy to Practice
Webinar / February 17, 2016
Hear what leading states are doing to get their policies, practitioners and their own buildings to zero. The panelists share the work of developing policies from ideation to implementation and the steps on their path to net zero. 1.5 AIA…
Both Sides of the Meter
Webinar / February 17, 2016
It’s a changing world on both sides of the meter and energy is no longer a one-directional transaction. Fuel options and application, storage opportunities and pricing and policy models all influence the new ‘prosumer’ choices. Our panelist will discuss the…
Getting to Zero Energy Outcomes
Webinar / November 4, 2015
Getting to Zero relies more and more on what happens after design with as much as 50% of actual energy use influenced by the occupants and operators. This session brings together best practices, data on occupant driven energy, and new…
Teaming with Technology: A Manufacturer’s Panel
Webinar / October 21, 2015
Leading manufacturers will share their approaches to meet technical and market needs for low and zero energy buildings. The showcased technologies and manufacturer approaches highlight the energy and non-energy benefits of supporting the move to net zero.
Why Net Zero Means Business for Owners
Webinar / September 16, 2015
Any building owner or real estate investor looking at a ZNE new construction or deep energy retrofit project is going to ask, "What value can I derive from the asset and operational changes in a ZNE building?" This session will…
ZNE in California: Lessons Learned, Tools, Trends & New Technology Guides
Webinar / January 20, 2015
California is leading the nation in zero energy buildings and policy thanks to the great leadership and commitment of building innovators and early-adopter owners. Part one provides a 30-minute overview of emerging trends, lessons learned from the first group of…
Staying ahead of advancing energy codes with the New Construction
Webinar / December 16, 2014
With significant increases in stringency in the 2010 edition of ASHRAE’s Standard 90.1 and the 2012 edition of the International Energy Conservation Code, what was once high performance design is becoming minimum code. With the release of the New Construction…
Implementing Building Performance Outcome Requirements
Webinar / July 30, 2014
This webinar focuses on projects that have successfully implemented outcome-based requirements. While the design of these projects is important, these case studies highlight issues related to contracts, teams and processes that drove the ultimate achievement of the desired outcomes.
Occupants, Plug Loads & Controls: What Happens After The Design Plug Load Best Practices GuideTeam Goes Home?
Webinar / June 18, 2014
Achieving zero net energy is not a point in time indicated by a plaque on the wall. It is a continual and ongoing process that requires the engagement of facility managers and occupants.
New Challenges in Net Zero Design
Webinar / June 16, 2014
Designing and delivering zero net energy projects brings a new set of challenges to designers: new building elements and technologies, new tools, and issues that in the past have been outside the scope of design efforts. Successful teams have found…
Transition to Net Zero: Design Paradigms for Creating Ultra-Efficient Buildings
Webinar / April 28, 2014
Architects, engineers, owners, operators and utilities come together during this session to understand the business motivations of pursing zero net energy projects, potential for this advanced design practice to become more widespread, and the technical and design challenges that need…
Incremental Costs of Zero Net Energy Buildings
Webinar / April 16, 2014
One of the most common barriers to zero net energy projects is the concern over incremental ZNE mapcosts compared to typical building practices. This session highlights the results of recent studies by states and organizations that explore the opportunities to…
Making the Business Case for Zero Net Energy Buildings
Webinar / March 19, 2014
Zero net energy buildings are gaining market and media attention as the leading edge of design and business strategy for the built environment. A growing number of America’s leading companies such as Walgreens, TD Bank and PNC Bank are building…
State and Local Policies and Programs to Promote Zero Net Energy Buildings
Webinar / February 26, 2014
Several states and federal agencies have integrated a zero net energy goal into their long-term energy policy and program strategies.
2014 Getting to Zero Status Update Webinar
Webinar / January 16, 2014
Zero net energy projects, policies and programs are emerging across North America.