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

BTF is proud to be a listed provider on the Department of Energy's Zero Energy Ready Home Program platform.

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

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  

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! 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! 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 

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/

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!