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Earth Day Feature ERTH360

At EEBA, we’re proud to have innovators in our community like ERTH360, a solutions provider for homebuilders committed to creating healthier homes. ERTH360’s holistic approach, rooted in the science of building biology, focuses on using natural building materials, abundant ventilation, natural light, and humidity control to promote health and well-being. Their mission is simple yet powerful: Everyone deserves to live in a home that nurtures their health. This commitment to healthier living spaces is why we were thrilled to honor the Empire x ERTH360 Discovery Home with the 2024 EEBA Excellence Award for Healthier Homes! This groundbreaking project, designed and built by ERTH360 and Empire Communities, serves as a proof-of-concept for how innovative design, materials, and processes can redefine production homebuilding to prioritize health, wellness, and sustainability. Learn more about the Discovery Home: Visit the ERTH360 website. And don’t miss our interview with Andrew ... read more
 
Posted by Merielle McLaughlin Tuesday, April 22, 2025 11:45:00 AM
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The Inflation Reduction Act and Its Effects on Sustainable Housing

The Inflation Reduction Act and Its Effects on Sustainable Housing
The Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) is a key piece of legislation that is helping to transform the way we think about sustainable housing. By providing incentives to encourage the electrification of buildings and infrastructure, the IRA is helping to reduce energy costs, promote energy efficiency, and create a more sustainable housing landscape. In this blog post, we'll discuss the effects of the IRA on sustainable housing and the benefits it has for homeowners and society. What is the Inflation Reduction Act? The Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 is an ambitious climate initiative that provides $369 billion in funding to achieve a net zero carbon economy and transition the US to clean energy technologies by 2050. The Act seeks to reduce global emissions and create economic opportunities for all Americans by investing in EV charging infrastructure, renewable energy, smart grids, and tax incentives for energy freedom and independence. The Act also works to reduce the cost of... read more
 
Posted by Anna Jennissen Tuesday, January 24, 2023 4:25:00 PM Categories: Healthy Homes Zero Carbon Zero Energy Home
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Getting on the Path to Zero

A Conversation with "Housing 2.0" Author Sam Rashkin

To advance the leading edge of building science knowledge and sustainable business practices in the residential construction community, EEBA collaborates with industry experts to broadcast regular webinars. Recently EEBA CEO and President, Aaron Smith sat down with Housing 2.0 author Sam Rashkin to talk about how to help people "get on the path to zero.”    

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Posted by Tuesday, June 28, 2022 11:33:00 AM Categories: Embodied Carbon Zero Carbon Zero Energy Home
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