(142c) Zero Energy Buildings/Homes Play a Major Role in Meeting US Energy Goals

The speaker will present a case study of the formation of ZEBRAlliance ("Zero Energy Building Research Alliance") and ZEBRAlliance's first project from the prespective of the for-profit private partner, Schaad Companies. The presentation will include examination of the business case for forming ZEBRAlliance and for funding its first project, a four-house demonstration project on energy efficiency in new residential construction. In addition, the presenter will include what has been learned on the project, how it has been and will be used in the priveate sector, and the value of sharing the knowledge with others in the home construction industry.