Uploaded March 2023 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago
DOE Zero Energy Ready Version 2 is here! Are you ready?
Armando, a residential designer with deep experience with this program, wants to help you understand how to get ready to implement version 2 whether you have used v1 or are new to the program. Follow along and see how this program can benefit from 45L Tax credits when utilized.
The DOE Zero Energy Ready Program comprises several stepping stones, including the HERS Index, Energy Star, and EPA Indoor Air Plus. Please understand these programs well to understand tDOE Zero Energy Ready better. Please watch previous sessions here if you are not familiar with those programs.
Continuing Education Units (CEUS) 2 hours in
• Green Business Certification Inc. (GBCI): LEED APH Homes
• Building Performance Institute (BPI) NonWholeHouse
• American Institute of Architects - AIA (HSW)
• Certified Green Professional (NARI & CGP)
• Certified GreenHome Professional (CGHP): Energy, Health and Materials
• AIBD
• State Architect / Builder License may be applicable
• Passive House US Institute (PHIUS) CPHC
Lessons Learned
1. Articulate the benefits to clients of building a zero energy-ready home which corresponds with LEED BD+C V4 Homes Credit EA Annual Energy use and energy savings
2. Understand the health and comfort benefits required in the DOE Zero Energy Ready program and how it ties into LEED BD+C V4 Homes Requirement EQ Ventilation.
3. Review the durability details of this program that benefits the occupant welfare and safety and how it connects to LEED BD+C V4 Homes MR Durability Management
4. Know where to go to get more information to meet the Zero Energy Ready Certification Program
5. While we will focus mostly on single family and townhomes, this program does apply to multifamily and this will be discussed.
Need CEUS?
Take the Quiz here:
greenhomeinstitute.thinkific.com/courses/all-about-doe-zero-energy-ready-v2
Speaker: Armando Cobo
Armando Cobo, owner of Armando Cobo, Designer, is an award winning zero energy home designer from Albuquerque, New Mexico and Fort Worth, Texas with over 37 years, 500 custom home designs and over 200 built homes under his belt, and the last 22+ years, with green building and zero energy home experience. We have designed must all traditional and contemporary residential design styles, allowing us to develop a great knowledge of the field techniques as well as the aesthetic perception of design.
As a zero-energy custom home designer and building consultant, Armando can provide excellent recommendations on contractors, building practices and materials under the guidelines of the Zero Energy Ready Home, The Building America Program, Build Green New Mexico, National Home Builders Association’s Green Building Program, and LEED for Homes Program. Along detailed drawings and specifications will allow you for a better understanding of the home building process, better value for your money and make the building of your custom home go as smooth as possible.
Armando has earned a very good reputation by providing a high degree of craftsmanship, detail and commitment to excellence in sustainable, green building and especially zero energy home design and building over the years, and in the future will continue to achieve the highest expectations form his clients.
Armando Cobo, Designer has designed homes in AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, IL, KS, LA, MD, MI, MO, MS, NM, NY, NV, OK, and TX in climate zones 2-5.
EXPERIENCE:
Armando Cobo, Designer has designed and built houses with traditional wall systems, Insulated Concrete Forms (ICF’s), Prefabricated Wall Panels (PWP’s), Structural Insulated Panels (SIP’s). Also, designed and built many homes with basements (Full, Cellar, View-outs, Walkouts and Pits), sealed and conditioned crawl spaces and pilings.
All homes include Resilient and Universal Design principles.
Nationally Approved trainer for DOE’s Zero Energy Ready Program.
Builder and Sub-contractor online training included with all designs. On-site training available.
DOE Zero Energy Ready Version 2 is here! Are you ready?
Armando, a residential designer with deep experience with this program, wants to help you understand how to get ready to implement version 2 whether you have used v1 or are new to the program. Follow along and see how this program can benefit from 45L Tax credits when utilized.
The DOE Zero Energy Ready Program comprises several stepping stones, including the HERS Index, Energy Star, and EPA Indoor Air Plus. Please understand these programs well to understand tDOE Zero Energy Ready better. Please watch previous sessions here if you are not familiar with those programs.
Continuing Education Units (CEUS) 2 hours in
• Green Business Certification Inc. (GBCI): LEED APH Homes
• Building Performance Institute (BPI) NonWholeHouse
• American Institute of Architects - AIA (HSW)
• Certified Green Professional (NARI & CGP)
• Certified GreenHome Professional (CGHP): Energy, Health and Materials
• AIBD
• State Architect / Builder License may be applicable
• Passive House US Institute (PHIUS) CPHC
Lessons Learned
1. Articulate the benefits to clients of building a zero energy-ready home which corresponds with LEED BD+C V4 Homes Credit EA Annual Energy use and energy savings
2. Understand the health and comfort benefits required in the DOE Zero Energy Ready program and how it ties into LEED BD+C V4 Homes Requirement EQ Ventilation.
3. Review the durability details of this program that benefits the occupant welfare and safety and how it connects to LEED BD+C V4 Homes MR Durability Management
4. Know where to go to get more information to meet the Zero Energy Ready Certification Program
5. While we will focus mostly on single family and townhomes, this program does apply to multifamily and this will be discussed.
Need CEUS?
Take the Quiz here:
greenhomeinstitute.thinkific.com/courses/all-about-doe-zero-energy-ready-v2
Speaker: Armando Cobo
Armando Cobo, owner of Armando Cobo, Designer, is an award winning zero energy home designer from Albuquerque, New Mexico and Fort Worth, Texas with over 37 years, 500 custom home designs and over 200 built homes under his belt, and the last 22+ years, with green building and zero energy home experience. We have designed must all traditional and contemporary residential design styles, allowing us to develop a great knowledge of the field techniques as well as the aesthetic perception of design.
As a zero-energy custom home designer and building consultant, Armando can provide excellent recommendations on contractors, building practices and materials under the guidelines of the Zero Energy Ready Home, The Building America Program, Build Green New Mexico, National Home Builders Association’s Green Building Program, and LEED for Homes Program. Along detailed drawings and specifications will allow you for a better understanding of the home building process, better value for your money and make the building of your custom home go as smooth as possible.
Armando has earned a very good reputation by providing a high degree of craftsmanship, detail and commitment to excellence in sustainable, green building and especially zero energy home design and building over the years, and in the future will continue to achieve the highest expectations form his clients.
Armando Cobo, Designer has designed homes in AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, IL, KS, LA, MD, MI, MO, MS, NM, NY, NV, OK, and TX in climate zones 2-5.
EXPERIENCE:
Armando Cobo, Designer has designed and built houses with traditional wall systems, Insulated Concrete Forms (ICF’s), Prefabricated Wall Panels (PWP’s), Structural Insulated Panels (SIP’s). Also, designed and built many homes with basements (Full, Cellar, View-outs, Walkouts and Pits), sealed and conditioned crawl spaces and pilings.
All homes include Resilient and Universal Design principles.
Nationally Approved trainer for DOE’s Zero Energy Ready Program.
Builder and Sub-contractor online training included with all designs. On-site training available.
