Lloyd Alter, the writer, thought leader, and author of Living the 1.5 Degree Lifestyle, has a new book out called The Story of Upfront Carbon: How a Life of Just Enough Offers a Way Out of the Climate Crisis. Lloyd will give us an overview of the book and then will dive into a detailed conversation with PHN Executive Director Ken Levenson and with questions from the audience. It should…
3C-REN is offering a Design/Build Boot Camp through industry-leading provider Emu Passive. This training is being offered FREE (normally a $2,350 value) to contractors and tradespeople who are residents of San Luis Obispo, Santa Barbara, and Ventura County. There are two info sessions on the boot camp: - August 1st @ 2pm on Zoom through Emu - September 5th @ 2pm on Zoom through 3C-REN The training will be held…
[smartslider3 slider=2] International Passive Open House Days | July 2024 This summer California has been experiencing a heat dome with temperatures in excess of 100 degrees F in much of the state. Suffering under such extremes makes people wonder what they can do to make their living and working places better. The benefits of Passive House were on display this past June 28-30 with 6 houses participating in the…
What do Zero Emissions Buildings look like? The Department of Energy has just finalized an official definition. The new guidance outlines three pillars of a Zero Emissions Building: energy efficient, free of onsite emissions from energy use, and powered solely from clean energy. The definition includes different compliance options for new and existing buildings, but in either case requires zero onsite emissions (with an exception for emergency backup in case…
Passive House Plus (Sustainable Building) is the world's first English language magazine focused on building and upgrading to the world's leading low energy standard - passive house (or Passivhaus if you prefer). Published in separate UK and Irish editions, the magazine's focus extends beyond energy efficiency into sustainable building more generally, taking in indoor air quality, water usage and the environmental impact of materials. READ THE MOST RECENT ONLINE EDITION
The California Energy-Smart Homes Program is a residential new construction and alterations program that provides incentives to adopt advanced energy measures and transition to all-electric construction. The program is an all-in-one solution that offers incentives for single family, duplex, townhome, multifamily low-rise, alterations, and accessory dwelling units. The Energy-Smart Homes Program is available to utility customers in the Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E®), San Diego Gas & Electric Company (SDG&E®),…
Passive House California (PHCA) showcased its mission at the California Green Building Conference, formerly known as MyGBCE, hosted by the U.S. Green Building Council California. As the largest and longest-running event for green building enthusiasts in the state, this conference has grown into a comprehensive sustainability experience. PHCA had the opportunity to introduce the benefits of the international Passive House construction standard to new audiences and reconnect with long-time supporters.…
“Passive House SB9 & ADUs in CA’s Milder Climates” marked the first in-person Passive House California home tour in West Los Angeles, held in May 2024. Visitors had the unique opportunity to explore an all electric small-scale Passive House Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) and a Single-Family Residence under SB9, both under construction in Los Angeles and designed by PARAVANT Architects. During the tour, attendees observed the installation of dense pack…
We’re excited to be a part of the California Green Building Conference to work together towards a greener future for all in our state . Explore the latest developments in green building, innovative products and companies, and enjoy socializing with our community! The California Green Building Conference features: Insightful conversations: Table topics guided by field experts over lunch Workshop sessions and panel presentations Unparalleled Networking: Network with over 2,500+ companies,…
Representation matters - Apply today to unlock exclusive benefits, training, mentorship, & more. PHN has established the PHN Passive House Education Fellowship. PHN invites all Black architects and engineers who have a commitment to sustainable building to apply and participate. Participants will receive a 50% discount on PHN’s Certified Passive House Designer (CPHD) course price, inclusive of exam + 1-year NAPHN Membership. In addition, NAPHN will actively mentor and connect…
Passive House California is guided by a Board of Directors. Our bylaws allow for five (5) to eleven (11) board members with two-year-long terms. Our annual elections, open to current PHCA members in good standing, are held in January to fill any open seats. For more information see our bylaws. There is no limit to the number of eligible candidates that may nominate themselves for a seat. The newly elected…
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