Net Zero Energy Home Forum February 26, 2008

A Net Zero Energy Home (NZEH) is a home capable of producing as much energy as it consumes over a year, through coupling a highly energy efficient building envelope with integrated renewable energy options. Come hear from the latest experts and developers about the current trends emerging with NZEH construction in the US and Canada and where this fits on the residential building sustainability continuum. This forum will provide you with an introduction to NZEH, identifying key requirements for integrating, optimizing, and deploying NZEH in BC. This forum is targeted to homebuilders, engineers, architects, utilities, real estate brokers, financial institutions, government, college and universities, residential services and product suppliers.

Networking opportunities will be provided.

Keynote Speaker:
Jeff Christian, US Oak Ridge National Laboratory Jeff will speak about the work ORNL is developing on NZEH with Habitat for Humanity.

Date: February 26, 2008---7:45 am – 4:30 pm

Location: Simon Fraser University Downtown Vancouver

Cost: $95.00
or $75.00 for UDI and CHBA members
(Breakfast, lunch and a drink ticket are included)

Official Website: http://www.sustainablebuildingcentre.com/net_zero_energy_home_forum