Consumer awareness and demand for homes that perform at zero energy or near zero levels is on the rise.  As builders across the country attempt to deliver zero energy performance to their customers, there are a variety of strategies to reach this target – some more expensive than others.  In addition, as builders attempt to find the most cost-effective solutions, it is important to think about cost implications for both the builder and the buyer.  Attendees of this class will be able to:

• Define the key components of any zero energy home
• Identify a broad range of cost considerations for both the builder and buyer of a zero energy home
• Understand various approaches to achieving zero energy performance
• Understand methods for analyzing zero energy strategies
• Identify existing analysis tools for optimizing cost and efficiency