Affordable Zero Energy Ready Homes
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Location
1990 Main Avenue SE
Hickory, NC 28602-1401
United States of America
Description
Habitat for Humanity of Catawba Valley completed construction on the first certified DOE Zero Energy Ready Homes in North Carolina in 2016. The home also qualifies for a two-year comfort and energy use guarantee through the Advanced Energy SystemVision program. This workshop will take an in depth look at the construction technologies and techniques involved in building an affordable Zero Energy Ready Home, including a super-insulated building envelope, as well as high performance heating, cooling, and ventilation. This workshop includes a tour of affordable Zero Energy Ready homes at various stages of construction.
Learning Objectives:
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Identify affordable strategies for meeting DOE Zero Energy Ready Home requirements and understand how they add value to a home.
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Explore high performance heating, cooling, ventilation, and dehumidification systems for low load homes.
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Discuss the importance of monitoring and maintenance for optimum performance.
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Experience affordable Zero Energy Ready Homes at various stages of construction.
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Become familiar with the energy efficient details and the process involved to construct and value zero energy ready homes, which will help the appraiser with communication strategies to use with clients, other agents, appraisers, and lenders.
View some news articles about the Zero Energy Ready development that will be in the tour:
Duke Energy article: Innovative mixed-income Habitat for Humanity community features affordable, energy-efficient
DOE Certifies NC's First Ever Net Zero Energy Ready Homes
Habitat for Humanity Gains Recognition for its Homes
Early Registration Cost: $200* (lunch included)
*Cost after May 10: $250
Students in UNC system Early Registration Cost: $175**
**Student Cost after May 10: $200
NEW in 2019, refer a friend and you'll each receive $25 off. Details here.
Continuing Education Credits Offered: 6 LU|HSW, 6 PDH, 6 GBCI, 7 NC Appraiser (We will have a presentation on the ZERH appraisal process during lunch and Q&A due to requests from appraisers for 7 hours of CE)
Note: Real estate agents may submit this form with $50 fee to self report to the NCREC for CE credit
All attendees will receive a Certificate of Completion.
Note: Course materials will be provided electronically.
Presenters:
Rob Howard, Performance Construction Manager at Mitsubishi Electric Cooling & Heating
David Treleven, Industry Manager for Therma-stor (Ultra-Aire)
Chuck Perry, Program Director of the NC Energy Efficiency Alliance will present the appraisal section
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