Pursuing the future of energy efficient home plans since 2015
Check out our new course on Heatspring!
Founded in 2007, HeatSpring is a platform with hundreds of courses, a leading provider of clean energy certifications and green building training courses.
BTF is pleased to share a wonderful course in Manual J Energy Modeling. Built off of our presentations given across New England over the past several years, this crash course has had hundreds of participants and wonderful feedback. Level up your career today!
A Lovely Article
Thrilled to share that BTF was recently featured in an article by the Green Energy Times! The article spotlighted BTF, for our forward-thinking architectural and mechanical HVAC designs renowned for our innovative approach to crafting sustainable, energy-efficient homes and our impactful contributions to the green energy sector. It's truly an honor to be recognized for our efforts in promoting sustainable energy solutions and contributing to a greener future.
Link to latest issue for download: https://www.greenenergytimes.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/GET_Dec-2023_lores_pp.1-40_v8.pdf#page=27
See Page 27!
Giving Thanks!
Exciting news this Thanksgiving season for BTF!
Earlier this year our business was honored with the Women Owned Sustainability Grant from WomensNet, a trailblazing organization supporting women entrepreneurs since 1998. They were among the very first online organizations to grant funds to women-owned businesses through initiatives like the Amber Grant. Heartfelt thanks to WomensNet for this incredible opportunity.
This Thanksgiving, we're feeling incredibly grateful for WomensNet and for everyone who has been part of our journey. Propelling us forward in our nationwide sustainability pursuits! We are sincerely thankful for the support of all that has made our achievements possible.
WomensNet offers an end-of-the-year grant for winners throughout the year.
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Here's to the season of thanks, growth, and endless possibilities!
Giving Tuesday Spotlight: Building Homes, Building Hope!
We're thrilled to share some exciting news on this Giving Tuesday Our team at BTF is honored to collaborate with Habitat for Humanity, and one of our energy-efficient home designs is coming to life through their incredible mission!
It's more than just a house; it's a home filled with warmth, sustainability, and the promise of a brighter future. We're grateful to play a part in supporting Habitat for Humanity's vision of providing affordable housing for all.
Now, I invite you to join us in making a difference! Here's how you can contribute:
Volunteer Your Time: Lend a helping hand at the construction site - Your skills and enthusiasm can make a lasting impact! 🛠 Sign up to volunteer here
Donate for Change: Amplify the impact of your donations with today's special match challenge! Every dollar counts, bringing us one step closer to creating homes and transforming lives. 💸 Contribute here
A tribute to BTF's design basis making energy efficient homes fast, easy & affordable to build - we are thrilled to see our Balsam Fir design breaking ground with Habitat for Humanity in Bennington, Vermont!
Let us come together in the spirit of Giving Tuesday to empower families and build communities. Share this post, spread the word, and let's make a positive difference, one home at a time!
The ground breaking on this project was written about in the Bennington Banner - link to article: https://benningtoncountyhabitat.org/groundbreaking-in-bennington/
Returning to the 2023 Better Buildings By Design Conference!
Better Buildings by Design is the region's premier design and construction conference, which features interactive learning about building durability, efficiency, and value for both residential and commercial projects. This annual not-for-profit conference sponsored by Efficiency Vermont brings together top talent in building technology and design from across the country, and helps keep Vermont-area professionals at the forefront of their fields.
The turnout was even better than expected - Thank you to those that attended!
For more details regarding the conference schedule, registration and trade show exhibitors see Efficiency Vermont's Website: https://www.efficiencyvermont.com/trade-partners/bbd/better-buildings-by-design-agenda
Now a Listed Partner of the DOE ZERH Program
BTF is proud to be a listed provider on the Department of Energy's Zero Energy Ready Home Program platform.
45L Tax Credits for Zero Energy Ready Homes:
As part of the Inflation Reduction Act, DOE Zero Energy Ready Homes qualify for some amazing tax incentives! For details refer to the DOE: https://www.energy.gov/eere/buildings/45l-tax-credits-zero-energy-ready-homes
Now Part of Efficiency Vermont's EEN!
BTF is proud to be a member of the EEN!
Efficiency Excellence Network members are a licensed and insured network of independent contractors committed to providing their customers the highest level of professional energy efficiency services. This network is comprised of experts in the advanced technologies and building science that makes buildings more energy efficient and affordable to maintain. They are also trained to understand and consider important health and safety measures that are key to any job.
Ensure your energy efficiency project is a success.
Find us an an EEN contractor by visiting: www.efficiencyvermont.com/contractor
Join us at the Better Buildings By Design Conference!
Better Buildings by Design is the region's premier design and construction conference, which features interactive learning about building durability, efficiency, and value for both residential and commercial projects. This annual not-for-profit conference sponsored by Efficiency Vermont brings together top talent in building technology and design from across the country, and helps keep Vermont-area professionals at the forefront of their fields. Efficiency Vermont is excited to announce the 2022 Better Buildings by Design Conference will be held April 27-28, 2022, in-person in South Burlington, Vermont. The conference theme is Pathways to Decarbonization.
BTF is excited to join in the discussion and will be presenting at this year's conference!
We will be part of one of the Manufacturer Sessions on April 27th 2022.
For more details regarding the conference schedule, registration and trade show exhibitors see Efficiency Vermont's Website.
For a PDF archive of our presentation see the following link: https://whova.com/xems/whova_backend/get_event_s3_file_api/?event_id=bbbdc_202202&file_url=https://d1keuthy5s86c8.cloudfront.net/static/ems/upload/files/1651022674_gkdjg_BetterBuildings2022_BTF_Residential_NetZero.pdf&eventkey=632d40f97c83f951bf94368aef757a0ab7bcc29f67b5d573db661a789577bc83
We're so excited to share our recent guest appearance on: The E3 podcast!
We're so excited to share our recent guest appearance on: The E3 podcast! E3 - Energy and Efficiency with Emily Mottram is all about building science, architecture and female entrepreneurship.
Give it a listen for some behind-the-scenes on BTF Residential Designs Stock Net Zero home plans.
Read about us in the latest issue of Green Energy Times!
Read about us in the latest issue of Green Energy Times! In the latest issue you'll find BTF featured in on page 28. Green Energy Times is long loved New England newspaper featuring sustainable solutions, energy independence and Energy efficiency.
Find your copy at local newsstands in Vermont, New Hampshire, New York and Maine.
Or download the digital version here:
Green Energy Times - Issue 67 - August - October 2021: http://www.greenenergytimes.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/GET_Aug-2021_pp.1-40.pdf
Join us at SolarFest!
We're excited to share we'll be doing a brief presentation on integrated design methods used to achieve net zero. We'll cover design techniques based on space, energy & resource efficiency. And the importance of merging architectural & mechanical within the design process. We're looking forward to sharing ideas, techniques, tips & a free PDF download link or two!
Check out the rest of SolarFest's line up including presentations by: VT Sen. Chris Pearson, VT Rep. Sarah Copeland-Hanzas, award winning filmmakers Josh Fox and Deia Schlosberg, Bill McKibben founder of 350.org and many others!
SolarFest is digital again this year and free to attend!
Register at: https://www.solarfest.org/solarfest-2021/
Tune in to our guest appearance on: WFVR 96.5 FM
WFVR is a local Vermont radio station broadcasting out of South Royalton, with 32 programmers bringing live and local: music, talk, community & news.
GreenZine is hosted by Todd Tyson and Henry Swayze, where they discuss all things green including the battle against climate change!
As part of the Inflation Reduction Act, the Section 45L Tax Credit for Energy Efficient New Homes now provides a $5,000 tax credit for those who build a home participating in the DOE Zero Energy Ready Home (ZERH)Program.
BTF is an official partner of the DOE ZERH Program.