1st Annual Duluth Energy Design Concepts

High Performance Window Installation Brandon Jord

Decarbonizing Through Thermal Energy Districts Mindy Granley and Justin Reid

Systems Thinking and Integrated Design Rachel Wagner

The Joy of Decarbonizing in Homes Dan Wildenhaus

EEBA: Introduction to Carbon Emission Reduction Challenges EEBA: Studying the Impact of Operational Carbon Reductions EEBA: Embodied Carbon EEBA: Cost Effective Decisions to Reduce Carbon Emissions in the Construction Industry Andrew Oding

Extending the Life of a Roofing Assembly Scott Wood

Feeling Hot, Hot, Hot…Water! Dan Wildenhaus and panel members Francois Lebrasseur, Gregg Holladay, and Tim Gaughan

Highly Permeable Membranes Allow Vapor Diffusive Drying and Stop Heat Loss Scott Wood

Having Success With Cold Weather Heat Pumps Bill Graber and Jake McAlpine

A Field Perspective on Balanced Ventilation HRV and ERV Mike Wilson

Location, Location, Location for EV Charging Jukka Kukkonen

Designing Foam-Free Passive House Assemblies in Climate Zone 6 & 7, Part 1 Designing Foam-Free Passive House Assemblies in Climate Zone 6 & 7, Part 2 Floris Keverling Buisman and Enrico Boniauri

Lead-Safe Methods for Remodeling, Repair and Painting Activities Bob Rogalla and Nate Cox

From Control Layers to Robust, High-Performance Enclosures Patrick Huelman

Solar + Energy Storage - Don’t Miss the Clean Energy Wave! Christopher LaForge

Top 10 Cold Climate Heat Pump Installation Fails Jonathan Moscatello

EEBA: Houses That Work Andrew Oding

High Performance Window Installation Erick Filby and Eric Klein

Passive House & Code, ASHRAE and other Green Building Standards Tim Eian

Strategies for Heat Pump Adoption at the Time of Air Conditioning Replacement Emily McPherson and BenSchoenbauer

The Benefits of Rainscreen Design Scott Wood

The 2000-Watt Society and Passive House Tim Eian

Connecting with Air Source Heat Pump Customers Alexis Troschinetz

An Update on Project Overcoat: Wall Insulation Upgrade Testing at CRRF Garrett Mosiman

Is it Really All About Energy? Brian Wimmer

Decarbonizing Fuel-Fired Equipment in Buildings Jason LaFleur

Managing Building Pressure Differentials in High-Performance, Low-Load Homes Patrick Heulman

All Electric New Homes: High Performance Pathways Phil Anderson, Jake Selstad, Tony Beres

The Benefits of Rainscreen Design Scott Wood

Scaling Up Deep Energy Retrofits in Cold Climates Shawna Henderson

Electric Vehicles and Charging Infrastructure in Minnesota Jukka Kukkonen

Zero-net Energy for the rest of us Rachel Wagner

Air Source Heat Pumps - Technology Introduction Emily McPherson, Alex Haynor, Peter Gephart

Anatomy of a residential air-to-water heat pump system - Part 1 Anatomy of a residential air-to-water heat pump system - Part 2 John Siegenthaler

Houses That Work

Practical Methods of Conducting Lead-Safe Remodeling, Repair and Painting Activities Bob Rogalla, and Nate Cox, Lake States Environmental, Ltd.

Potluck

Foundation Failures and Successes Bill McAnally, McAnally Consulting

Achieving Superior Energy Efficiency in Commercial and Multi-Family Buildings through Passive House Chloe Bendistis, The Sheward Partnership, LLC Elizabeth Turner, Precipitate

Performance Glazing and Building Envelope Optimization Ken Modeen, Marvin Windows and Doors

Healthy Housing: Building and Remodeling for Wellness and Efficiency Jodi Slick, Ecolibrium3

Advanced

Recommended Window Installation in High Performance Walls Erick Filby and Eric Klein, Marvin Windows and Doors

6 Layers: A Framework for More Sustainable Building Rachel Wagner, through design

Zeroing In: The Path to Net Zero Energy May Not Be What You Think! Patrick Huelman, University of Minnesota

The Passive House Building Energy Standard in a Very Cold Climate Tim Eian, TE Studio, Ltd.

Moisture and Water Control —3 Methods to Evaluate the Risk of Your Wall Assemblies Rolf Jacobson, Center for Sustainable Building Research, University of Minnesota

Code

State of MN—Energy Code HVAC Review: Findings from the Field Mike Wilson, Dakota Supply Group

Residential Energy Code Mechanical Provisions Donald Sivigny, State of MN Department of Labor & Industry

Energy Code Compliance and Update Ben Rabe, Fresh Energy

Envelope

Aerosol Envelope Sealing for Residential New Construction Ben Schoenbauer, Center for Energy and Environment

The Art, the Science, and the Business of High Performance Homes File 1 | File 2 | File 3 Peter Yost, BuildingGreen, Inc.

Building Zero Energy Ready Homes: Improvements and Moving to Remodeling, Plus the Fortified Build Brian Wimmer and Lou Behrens, Rochester Area Habitat for Humanity

Choosing Insulation: So Many Options, So Little Time, and So Much Need for Information File 1 | File 2 | File 3 | File 4 | File 5 Peter Yost, BuildingGreen, Inc.

If These Walls Could Talk Rachel Wagner, Wagner Zaun Architecture

U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC)

Energy Storage 201 File 1 | File 2 | File 3 Christopher LaForge, Great Northern Solar

Smart Buildings Improve Your Bottom Line Bob French, 75F

Advancing the Last Frontier—Reduction of Commercial Plug Loads Thea Rozenbergs, LHB Christopher Plum, Center for Energy and Environment

Tools and Best Practices for City Energy Planning Becky Alexander, LHB Brian Ross, Great Plains Institute

Healthy Housing

Asbestos—Yes, it’s Still Around Bob Rogalla, Lake States Environmental, Ltd.

Achieving a Moisture Balance Within the Home!? Mike Wilson, Dakota Supply Group

Smart Remodeling Paul Morin, The Energy Conservatory

Customer First—Let's Remember the Family Is No. 1 When Making Construction Decisions File 1 | File 2 | File 3 | File 4 | File 5 Bill McAnally, McAnally Consulting

High Performance

High-Performance Homes Bring New Challenges for Mechanical Systems Patrick Huelman, University of Minnesota Extension

Zeroing In Patrick Huelman, University of Minnesota Extension

Residential Foundations: The Dos and the Don’ts According to the Codes Don Sivigny, Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry

Building Science—High Performance Housing—EEBA Houses That Work

EEBA: Houses That Work File 1 | File 2 Andy Oding, Building Knowledge Canada

HVAC and Mechanical Systems

Recommended Window Installation Eric Klein and Erick Filby, Marvin Windows and Doors

Energy-Efficient Options for Residential Water Heating Ben Schoenbauer, Center for Energy and Environment

What You Need to Know about Furnaces and Air Conditioners if You're NOT an HVAC Professional Scott Pigg, Seventhwave

Commissioning of Homes: What is it? Is it Needed? Mike Wilson, Dakota Supply Group

Performance and Applications of Cold-Climate Air Source Heat Pumps Ben Schoenbauer, Center for Energy and Environment

High Performance Case Studies

The American Dream Renewed—Passive House for Everyone File 1 | File 2 | File 3 | File 4 | File 5 Tim Eian, TE Studio, Ltd.

Wrenshall Residence: A Passive Solar, Low-Energy House Put to the Test Elden Lindamood, Wagner Zaun Architecture

It's All in the Details! File 1 | File 2 Bill McAnally, McAnally Consulting

Self-Build Zero-Energy Homes: Two Minnesota Case Studies File 1 | File 2 | File 3 Lucas Alm, ALM Design Studio Bill Peterson, Friends of San Lucas Muffi Abrahamson Tim Abrahamson

EnerPHit—Retrofitting with Passive House Tools File 1 | File 2 | File 3 | File 4 | File 5 | File 6 Tim Eian, TE Studio, Ltd.

Multifamily

Practical Methods of Conducting Lead-Safe Remodeling, Repair and Painting Activities Bob Rogalla, Lake States Environmental, Ltd

Multifamily Residential Passive House Prototypes and Net-Zero Energy Potential in Cold Climates Rolf Jacobson and Elizabeth Kutschke, Center for Sustainable Building Research, University of Minnesota

Multifamily Green Building Programs Chris Johnson, Johnson Environmental

Ultra-Efficient Housing—The Solution for a Sustainable Future Tim Eian, TE Studio, Ltd

Electric Cars and Buildings: What Should Real Estate Owners and Building Industry Professionals Know About Charging? Jukka Kukkonen, PlugInConnect

Solar

Introduction to Solar Paul Helstrom, Minnesota Power

Home of the Future: Automated, Electric, and Renewable Terry Webster and Stacy Miller, Minnesota Department of Commerce

Renewable Energy and Resiliency Christopher LaForge, Great Northern Solar

Efficient Solar Photovoltaic Deployment Mouli Vaidyanathan, SolarPod Mouli Engineering

Advancements In Solar Electric Design and Equipment Christopher LaForge, Great Northern Solar

EEBA High-Performance Mechanicals

EEBA High-Performance Mechanicals File 1 | File 2 Andy Oding, Building Knowledge Canada

Solar

The Form and Function of Solar Energy in Cold Climates Jason Edens, Rural Renewable Energy Alliance

Renewable Energy Systems and the National Electrical Code (NEC) File 1 | File 2 Christopher LaForge, Great Northern Solar

Incorporating Solar into Residential New Construction Jack Kluempke, Minnesota Department of Commerce

Solar Electric and Energy Storage—Hartley Nature Center Project—A Case Study Christopher LaForge, Great Northern Solar

Next Level Savings

An Introduction to the Form and Fundtion of Solar Energy in Cold Climates Steam vs. Hot Water Boiler Systems: Pros vs. Cons Matt Kiemen, Ryan Company

Saving Energy in Existing Multifamily Buildings Daniel May, Center for Energy and Environment (CEE)

Pre- and Post-Retrofit Assessments and Inspections Bill McAnally, Bill McAnally Consulting

Breaking Down Barriers to Multifamily Energy Effciency: Data and Financing File 1 | File 2 | File 3 Billy Weber, University of Minnesota Virginia Rutter, Eutectics Drew Quirk, Xcel Energy

Race to the Top

Beyond Code Programs That Give You and Your Customer the Edge File 1 | File 2 | File 3 | File 4 Patrick Huelman, University of Minnesota Marilou Cheple, Marilou Cheple Consulting Rachel Wagner, Wagner Zaun Architecture Michael Resch, Residnetial Science Resources

HVAC

Asbestos—Yes, It's Still Around File 1 | File 2 | Bob Rogalla, Lakes States Environmental, Ltd.

What You Need to Know About Residential Furnaces, Air Conditioners and Heat Pumps if Your're NOT an HVAC Professional Scott Pigg, Seventhwave

Balanced Ventilation Strategies for Cold Climate Housing Mike Wilson, Dakota Supply Group

Slab on Grade Construction: Meeting the MN Energy Code Shell and HVAC Requirements Mike Wilson, Dakota Supply Group

Keeping Ground Source Heat Pump Systems on the Table Ed Lohrenz, GEOptimize Inc.

Old to New

Building Clean–Do You Know What You're Putting in Your House? A Discussion on Energy-Efficient Products Dale Reckman, BlueGreen Alliance

EV Charging Strategies Jukka Kukkonen, PlugInConnect

Hearth Products 101 for Today's Builders File 1 | File 2 | File 3 Rodger Holland, Holland & Hearth Michael Nordby, Brownstone Distributing Peter Solac, Woodland Stoves and Fireplaces

The Internet of Things (IOT)—The Nexus of Technolgoies in the Home and Businessbr /> Christopher LaForge, Great Northern Solar

Heating and Cooling a Minnesota Home with SkyTherm (roof pond) North Kitrina Stratton, SunWindLight

High Performance Systems

High-Performance Mechanical Systems for High-Performance Enclosures Patrick Huelman, University of Minnesota

Condensing Boiler Optimization Ben Schoenbauer, Center for Energy and Environment (CEE) Dave Bohac, Center for Energy and Environment (CEE) Rebecca Olson, Neighborhood Energy Connection

Lessons Learned from New Energy Code Testing Ross Anderson, The Energy Network

Emerging Technologies for Cold Weather Residential Heating File 1 | File 2 Josh Quinnell, Center for Energy and Environment (CEE) Ben Schoenbauer, Center for Energy and Environment (CEE)

Existing Homes

Practical Methods of Conduction Lead-Safe Remodeling, Repair and Painting Activities Dave Louis, Lakes States Environmental, Ltd.

Passive House: Residential Retrofit (EnerPHit) Tim Eian, TE Studio, Ltd.

So, Tell Me about Your Problem House Paul Morin, The Energy Conservatory

Under the Belly of the Beast: A Closer Look at Energy Use in Manufactured Homes Jeanette LeZaks, Seventhwave Scott Pigg, Seventhwave

Pre- and Post-Retrofit Assessments and Inspections Bill McAnally, Bill McAnally Consulting

Affordability and High Performance

Building New Homes Above the Energy Code: Rewards, Rebates and Incentives Phil Anderson, Neighborhood Energy Connection Aaron Reindeau, St. Croix Energy Solutions, Inc.

Building to Meet ZERH w/Multiple Layers of Foamboard: Lessons Learned Brian Wimmer, Rochester Area Habitat for Humanity

Super Energy Efficient Homes Should Always Be the Goal: Case Study of an Affordable, Low Tech, High Performance Home in an Urban Environment Kitrina Stratton, SunWindLight

When Sustainability and Affordability Meet—Lessons Learned from a High-Performance Habitat for Humanity Neighborhood Development Jim Cooper, St. Croix Valley Habitat for Humanity

Case Studies

Passive House: Commercial Projects Tim Eian, TE Studio, Ltd.

Case Study: Wrenshall Residence—A Local Architect Putting His Money Where His Mouth Is Elden Lindamood, Wagner Zaun Architecture

The Ecologists' House: Case Study of a Zero Net Energy Home in Duluth Rachel Wagner, Wagner Zaun Architecture

Passive House: Residential New Construction—The "Nordeast Nest" Tim Eian, TE Studio, Ltd.

The Clean Energy Community Awards Program: Recognizing Community Efforts File 1 | File 2 Terry Webster, Minnesota Department of Commerce Patrick Shea, City of St. Cloud, MN Fernando Nacionales, 133 Airlift Wing, MN Air National Guard John Paulson, City of Hutchinson, MN

Tightening the Envelope

Recommended Window Installation Eric Klein, Marvin Windows and Doors Erick Filby, Marvin Windows and Doors

Continuous Insulation Strategies—Building the Perfect Wall in an Imperfect World Dean Seibert, InSoFast, LLC Ed Scherrer, InSoFast, LLC

High Performance Glazing and the Building Envelope File 1 | File 2 Mike Florence, DUXTON Windows & Doors Paul Kellner, Heritage Window & Door

Aerosols—Seek and Seal Envelope Leaks Dave Bohac, Center for Energy and Environdment (CEE)

Fundamentals of Door Installation File 1 | File 2 Eric Klein, Marvin Windows and Doors Erick Filby, Marvin Windows and Doors

Commercial Applications

Panel Discussion: Opportunities for Improving the Efficiency and Operation of Building Ventilation File 1 | File 2 | File 3 | File 4 Mark Garofano, Minnesota Department of Commerce, Division of Energy Resources Scott Hackel, Seventhwave Amalia Hicks, Sustainable Engineering Group Josh Quinnell, Center for Energy and Environment

Using an Aerosol Sealant to Reduce Multifamily Envelope Leakage David Bohac, Center for Energy and Environment

Using Asset Management Tools to Design, Implement and Monitor Energy Efficiency Improvements Michael LeBeau, CR Building Performance Specialists Nancy Schultz, CR Building Performance Specialists

Energy Savings From Air Sealing Commercial Buildings David Bohac, Center for Energy and Environment

Solar

An Introduction to the Form and Fundtion of Solar Energy in Cold Climates File 1 | File 2 Jason Edens, Rural Renewable Energy Alliance

Three P's of Solar: Policies, Products, and Possibilites Stacy Miller, Minnesota Department of Commerce Paul Helstrom, Minnesota Power

Solar Ready Construction Jack Kluempke, Minnesota Department of Commerce Doug Manthey, Conservation Technologies

Understanding the Changing Renewable (RE) Market: New Designs, New Products and How They Affect the Energy Landscape Chris LaForge, Great Northern Solar

Solar for New and Existing Buildings, Guidance for Contractors Rebecca Lundberg, Powerfully Green Dan Williams, Powerfully Green

Mechanical Systems

Real Life Experience: Energy Storage, Living Off the Grid, and What That Actually Means Christopher LaForge, Great Northern Solar

Radon: What we have learned from retrofit studies Stacy Gloss, Indoor Climate Research & Training, University of Illinois

Groundsoure Heat Pumps (GSHP) Economics: How the Numbers Really Work Mark Sakry, Northern GroundSource Inc.

Combustion Safety: Data vs. Dogma and the Evolution of New Standards File 1 | File 2 | File 3 David Bohac, Center for Energy and Environment Dan Cautley, Seventhwave Stacy Gloss, Indoor Climate & Research Training

Codes and Standards

Air Flow Measurements Paul Morin, The Energy Conservatory

Trials and Tribulations of Energy Code Testing Ross Anderson, Neighborhood Energy Connection

Human Thermal Comfort: Dialing it in with ASHREA 55 File 1 | File 2 | File 3 Rana Belshe, Conservation Connection Consulting

Achieving Compliance With New Residential Energy Codes File 1 | File 2 Alison Lindburg, Fresh Energy Tim Manz, City of Blaine

Commercial Energy Codes Support Program Megan Hoye, Center for Energy and Environment Russ Landry, Center for Energy and Environment

Pathways for Low-Energy Homes

New Passive House Standards! How PHIUS+2015 Makes Passive House Viable in Very Cold Climates Michael LeBeau, CR Building Performance Specialists Katrin Klingenberg, Passive House Institute US

Introduction to Passive House Joshua Vandeberg, Western Technical College

Residential Passive House Retrofit (EnerPHit) Case Study Combination File 1 | File 2 | File 3 | File 4 Tim Eian, TE Studio, Ltd.

Perspectives on the Zero Energy Home File 1 | File 2 | File 3 | File 4 | File 5 | File 6 Patrick Huelman, University of Minnesota Laurel Johnston, LHB Brian Wimmer, Rochester Area Habitat for Humanity Collin Coltman, University of Minnesota Team Opti-MN

Lesson from the Deep Energy Retrofit Frontlines Andrew Webster, Coldham & Hartman Architects

Materials and Methods

From Control Layers to High-Performance Enclosures File 1 | File 2 | File 3 | File 4 Patrick Huelman, University of Minnesota

Banging My Head Against the (High Performance) Wall Rachel Wagner, Wagner Zaun Architecture

Recommended Window Installation Erick Filby, Marvin Windows and Doors Eric Klein, Marvin Windows and Doors

High Performance Glazing for Better Buildings Aynsley Dueck, DUXTON Windows & Doors Al Dueck, DUXTON Windows & Doors

Tools fo the Trade

Home Performance Business Models: Understanding the Opportunities and Marketing Power of the Whole-House Approach File 1 | File 2 Paul Morin, The Energy Conservatory Peter Troast, Energy Circly

Paying for Energy Improvements File 1 | File 2 | File 3 | File 4 | File 5 Cal Greening, Minnesota Housing Finance Agency Jim Hasnik, Center for Energy and Environment Pete Klein, St. Paul Port Authority Eric Rehm, Minnesota Department of Commerce Jodi Slick, Ecolibrium3

Marketing for Builders and Remodelers: How to Make Your Website Perform Peter Troast, Energy Circle

Builder 2.0: Training and Educating the Next Generation of Construction Professionals Josh VandeBerg, Western Technical College

Existing Homes

Beyond Diagnostic Testing: An Interpretation of Home Performance File 1 | File 2 | File 3 Tessa Murry, Structure Tech

Research Update: Residential Condensing Boiler Optimization Rebecca Olson, The Neighborhood Energy Connection Ben Schoenbauer, Center for Energy and Environment

Energy Fit Homes—A Tool to Transform the Market for Energy Efficiency in Existing Homes Rebecca Olson, The Neighborhood Energy Connection Isaac Smith, Center for Energy and Environment

Emerging Technologies for Cold Weather Residential Heating Josh Quinnell, Center for Energy and Environment Nicole Kessler, Center for Energy and Environment

System Design Time

Saving Energy in Existing Multifamily Buildings File 1 | File 2 Corrie Bastian, Center for Energy and Environment

Duct Leakage and Retrofit Duct Sealing in Minnesota Commercial and Institutional Buildings Josh Quinnell, Center for Energy and Environment

EV Charging for Multi-Housing and Commercial Properties Jukka Kukkonen, PlugInConnect, LLC

Passive House for Commercial Projects in Cold Climates File 1 | File 2 | File 3 Tim Eian, TE Studio, Ltd.