November 13, 2025
BetterBuiltNW November 2025 Newsletter
Utility program support continues to uplift the high-performance construction industry
Builders, Raters, and contractors have leaned on utility programs’ incentives to incorporate high-performance strategies into their businesses. The stability of these programs has been key to the advancement of the above-code residential construction industry, and that isn’t changing. Learn more about utility programs in the Northwest that might benefit your projects. Read the article.
High-Performance Homes: Cold Climate Strategies & Case Studies
Building for comfort and efficiency in cold climates takes more than just additional insulation. Join us for the upcoming High-Performance Homes: Cold Climate Strategies & Case Studies webinar that will showcase the potential of all-electric, high-performance homes. Our training partners, Earth Advantage and the Center for Energy and Environment, will share case studies that demonstrate how airtight, well-insulated envelopes, advanced heat pump systems, and ventilation designs support healthy indoor air quality by working together to optimize performance—and thrive in harsh winters and hot, humid summers.
Apply these practical insights to your next project, no matter the season or climate zone. Learn more.
High-Performance Homes: Cold Climate Strategies & Case Studies (webinar)
Noon to 1 p.m.
Thursday, December 11, 2025
IN CASE YOU MISSED IT
Must-read content from past newsletters just in case you missed it.
High-Performance Home News
Every month, BetterBuiltNW highlights news articles and other media to keep builders and Raters/verifiers informed about key industry updates, program changes, and other features.
Energy & Environmental Building Alliance
- Building Better, Together: Lessons from the EEBA Opening Legends Panel
- Video: EEBA Legends - Opening Summit Panel
Home Innovation Research Labs
National Association of Realtors®