Net Zero 101 Handout

I am a member of both the GreenHome Institute and the Great Lakes Renewable Energy Association. They along with three other organizations planned a lunch and learn for Michigan legislators on October 19, 2023. I helped out by writing at “Net Zero 101” handout for the event which you can download here. Enjoy!
Net Zero Homes Presentation for Citizens Climate Lobby – Grand Rapids, 10-19-2023

Presentation starts at 26:25 at this link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h8KItdN7IHY&t=4571s Slides are here, with links to additional resources.
Our Values: Sustainability

Our fourth and final design value is sustainability. MiNet0 houses are designed to be the most comprehensively net zero on the market.
Our Values: Innovation

Our third value is innovation. MiNet0 houses will be build with cutting-edge energy systems and building science.
Our Values: Lagom

Our second value is lagom, a Swedish word that is unfamiliar to many of us. It means “just the right amount.”
Our Values: Quality

Our first value is quality. By quality we mean the house is built to last and built for health.
Mi Net Zero: Our Mission

We want to be transparent about what Michigan Net Zero homes is aiming to do and share a little about how we intend to operate.
Introducing Myself

I’ve been around construction for over 40 years, 30 of those in commercial HVAC where I served as an engineer, project manager, and business leader. Learn more about me in this post.
Why Net Zero Homes?!

Four reasons to invest in a net zero home.
Why Net Zero?!

As global leaders and scientists have searched for solutions, the overall goal of net zero carbon emissions has emerged.