Zero Energy Buildings save energy, lower utility bills, reduce carbon emissions, and increase resilience. Join us to hear skilled tradespeople talk about their work to make these projects happen. And learn how policymakers can help strengthen this industry in Michigan.

The program and catered lunch will be on Thursday, October 19th in the Mackinac Room in the Anderson House Office Building. Informational handouts will be available at the event.

11:45 a.m. Registration opens and lunch is served

12:00 p.m. Educational program

Brief description of the topic and policy implications

Expert panel of contractors:

• Zero energy construction; building shell improvements (Matt Hollander)
• Application of air-source heat pumps (Matt Dunham)
• Application of ground-source heat pumps (Kortney Lull)
• On-site renewable generation (Rob Kaercher)

Audience Q&A

1:00 p.m. Program concludes

This event is jointly hosted by:

• GreenHome Institute (GHI)
• Great Lakes Renewable Energy Association (GLREA)
• Michigan Energy Efficiency Contractors Association (MEECA)
• Michigan Geothermal Energy Association (MGEA)
• Michigan Air Conditioning Contractors Association (MIACCA)