Building Performance
Building Science
Zero Net Energy
Sustainable Building
Zero Energy Home Basics: Economics, Minimizing Energy Use, and Renewable Systems
About this course
What are Zero Energy Homes? How are they cost efficient and how do they help significantly lessen energy use? Sustainable building expert Ann Edminster has the answers.
In this course, designed as an introduction to all things Zero Net Energy, Ann discusses...
-- Zero Net Energy definitions
-- Home economic considerations
-- The minimizing of building energy use
-- The minimizing of occupant energy needs
-- Renewable energy systems
-- Zero Net Energy definitions
-- Home economic considerations
-- The minimizing of building energy use
-- The minimizing of occupant energy needs
-- Renewable energy systems
Note: This course is built with content from the original Sustainable Building Advisor course.
Course outline
2 modules
1 - 2 hours to complete
1:24 hours
of video lectures
Module 1 • 2 assignments
Zero Energy Home Lectures
Module 1 • 2 assignments
Zero Energy Home Lectures
Watch Ann's lectures, parts 1 & 2, then 3, 4 & 5.
- Lecture: Zero Energy Homes Goals, Definitions & Economics (34:04 minutes)
- Lecture: Minimizing Building Energy Needs and Occupant Energy Use + Renewable Energy Systems (50:39 minutes)
Author
Ann Edminster
owner/founder, Design AVEnues LLC
Ann V. Edminster, M. Arch, founder/principal of Design AVEnues, is an expert residential net-zero energy consultant, green building teacher, speaker, and author. She consults with builders, developers, software startups, design firms, investors, utilities, public agencies, and homeowners, providing unmatched knowledge of sustainable and regenerative design and...
Frequently asked questions
Full FAQHow does this course work?
This is a free course. Enroll today and get access to all of the materials instantly. The lecture video and other materials are available any time.
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Is there a certificate of completion?
Certificates of completion are only provided to HeatSpring Membership subscribers. This course has not been approved by any credentialing organizations (NABCEP, AIA, USGBC etc) for Continuing Education Credits (CEUs). This course is for self education purposes only and completion does not indicate a level of professional expertise or credential.
Can I register multiple people?
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