Zero Net Energy- good insulation; prevent air leakage; all electric (no combustion); heat recovery

Zero Net Energy (ZNE) is a whole-house, whole-system approach to mitigating climate change. In the first online offering from West Marin Climate Action, Terry Nordbye introduced his professional specialty—how to create Zero Net Energy buildings. Terry explained that our homes can reduce or eliminate heat and energy loss—and be part of climate solutions (rather than the problem).

Terry’s presentation covered:

• What is a ZNE building?

• What are the building practices and technologies that best insulate and prevent temperature leaks?

• How can I apply its principles to my house?

If you missed this event, you can find out about ZNE building by listening to the recorded webinar HERE.

For people interested in learning more about ways to make their homes ZNE, we intend to offer follow-up sessions with Terry on Zero Net Energy building techniques.

Please use the Contact Form to let us know of your interest and be sure of receiving more information!

Terry Nordbye lives in Inverness and has been a general building contractor in Marin County for 40 years. In 2010, he built California’s first new-construction Passive House, for CLAM (Community Land Trust Association of West Marin). He now consults with architects, designers, contractors and builders on how to achieve high-performance buildings with Zero Net Energy targets. Terry has taught college-level courses, spoken at professional conferences, and published articles in journals and magazines focused on home energy and superb indoor thermal comfort. In the photo above, he is sitting on a heat pump (a key component of ZNE) and reading a book by a local author on energy-efficient architecture.