Zero Energy Certified: Recognition for Four Northwest Homes

The International Living Future Institute (ILFI) recognized four Northwest homes as Zero Energy Certified at this year’s Living Future unConference in Portland. This prestigious certification requires participants to conduct a one-year post-occupancy monitoring assessment to demonstrate that their homes offset all energy use with renewables.Read on for highlights on energy use and generation in these homes, and navigate to their ILFI case studies for a full rundown of their energy-efficient specifications.

Read on for highlights on energy use and generation in these homes, and navigate to their ILFI case studies for a full rundown of their energy-efficient specifications.

Follow the links below to read the case studies:

• Cork Haus
• Ballard Emerald Star
• Five Elements Harvest House
• Madrona Passive House