Pre-Conference Day

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How to Build a Zero Energy Ready Home

Pre-Conference Day with instructor Gord Cooke
Tuesday, April 29, 2025
The Redd on Salmon, Portland, Oregon
9:00 am – 4:00 pm
Check-in + registration begins at 8:00 am

Energy & Environmental Building Alliance (EEBA), in partnership with the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), is excited to host a pre-conference “How to Build a Zero Energy Ready Home” training event in Portland, Oregon at the Redd on Salmon on Tuesday, April 29. 

This training event, led by certified presenter Gord Cooke, offers a deep dive into the DOE Zero Energy Ready Home (ZERH) program requirements and cost-effective strategies to meet them.

What You’ll Learn:

  • Advanced wall systems
  • High-performance mechanical systems
  • Renewable energy integration

Discover the most cost-effective materials and technologies to design, model, and build energy-efficient, resilient, and healthy homes tailored to each climate zone. This course emphasizes practical solutions and is a valuable opportunity to earn Continuing Education Units (CEUs) while enhancing your professional expertise.

Agenda

  • 8:00 am : Registration and Check-In
  • 9:00 am – 12:00 pm : Class: How to Build a Zero Energy Ready Home
  • 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm : Lunch Provided
  • 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm : Class continues and test administration
  • 4:00 – 5:30 pm : Roundtable discussion and happy hour

CEUs:
AIA: 6 LU|HSW
RESNET: 6 Professional Development credits
ICC: 6 hours
NARI: 6 credits

Meet the Instructor!
Gord Cooke has over 30 years experience in the energy efficient residential building industry and a unique talent for applying his technical expertise in building science, HVAC systems, and indoor air quality to current building issues.