Passive House Minnesota

Visit and Experience TE Studio’s Good Energy Haus November 12 and 13, 2022.

Capture the QR code, or click and sign up at Eventbrite.

Have your pick at any of these upcoming and exciting events, open houses, and learning opportunities. Mark your calendar but make sure to check back as some of these events may be updated or revised.

September 21, 2022: Rochester Sustainability Series

Passive House: The Economic and Environmental Solution for a Sustainable Future

• Speaker: Tim Delhey Eian
• Venue: Online

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October 1 – 2, 2022: MRES Sustainability Tour

Lexington Parkway Passive House Plus

• https://www.mnrenewables.org/sustainability-tour

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October 18, 2022: PHN Presents

Keep your Cool! Motorized Passive House Shades and Controls

• Speakers: Tim Delhey Eian, TE Studio; Igor Beletsky, Loxone; Floris Keverling Buisman, 475 High Performance Building Supply and Warema
• Event Link and Sign Up

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October 18, 2022: Passive House Minnesota Meet & Greet

This is Passive House Minnesota’s monthly Meet & Greet (happy hour) where Passive House Minnesota members and others in the local PH community get together to discuss Passive House and drink marvelous beers, both alcoholic and nonalcoholic. All are welcome — whether you are a Passive House practitioner, building owner, supplier, real estate agent, developer, or general supporter — we hope to see you there!

• 5pm, Bauhaus Brewlabs, 1315 Tyler Street NE, Minneapolis, MN 55413,
• https://www.bauhausbrewlabs.com

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October 26, 2022: ASES Webinar Series

Passive House – The Economic and Environmental Solution for a Sustainable Future

• Speaker Tim Delhey Eian
• 2 – 3 pm MT
• Sign Up: https://ases.org/webinars/

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November 2, 2022: Connect Conference

The Economic and Environmental Solution for Sustainable Real Estate.

Join us at Connect 2022! It’s a half day conference focused on green retrofits, new construction, renewable energy and green appraisals. You will broaden your knowledge and maximize your value to buyers and sellers. 

• Speaker: Tim Delhey Eian
• Venue: American Swedish Institute, 2600 Park Ave, Minneapolis, MN  55407
• Learn more and sign up https://www.mplsrealtor.com/connect-2022/

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November 8, 2022: Upper Midwest Regional Home Performance Conference

Good Energy Haus – Minneapolis’ first certified Passive House Plus

• Speaker: Tim Delhey Eian
• Venue: DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Bloomington, 7800 Normandale Blvd, Bloomington, MN  55439, United States

Regional

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November 9 – 10, 2022: AIA Minnesota – The Minnesota Conference on Architecture

1) Using Passive House to Achieve the AIA 2030 Commitment

2) Good Energy Haus – Minneapolis’ first certified Passive House Plus

• Speakers: Marcy Conrad Nutt and Tim Delhey Eian
• Venue: Minneapolis Convention Center, 1301 S Second Ave, Minneapolis, MN  55403

Minnesota Conference on Architecture

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November 12-13, 2022: International Passive House Open Days

Good Energy Haus, 3406 Benjamin St. NE, Minneapolis, MN 55418

• Open House Hours: Saturday and Sunday, 11am – 1pm
• Project Page: https://www.testudio.com/projects/good-energy-haus

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December 17, 2022:  We All Need Food and Water

• Speaker: Marcy Conrad Nutt
• Venue: Bunker Stables, Coon Rapids, MN
• Link: https://weallneedfoodandwater.org

URGENT: Help modify the Minnesota Residential Energy Code – both verbal and/or written comments accepted.

Attend the August 23, 9:30 am hearing of the Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry regarding Possible Amendments to Rules Governing the Minnesota Residential Energy Code  

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Are you a Passive House Owner? Join the MRES Sustainability Tour.

The Minnesota Renewable Energy Society (MRES) is looking for homes to feature on its National Solar Tour October 1 and 2. Sign up here. The MRES Sustainability Tour showcases homes and businesses in Minnesota and Western Wisconsin that feature solar installations, energy storage solutions, water-saving landscapes and more. Visitors can explore the houses virtually or in-person to hear solar-adopters share their planning and installation experiences first-hand, and learn about the cost-savings of sustainable practices and choices to fit their needs. 

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Stop by and say hi!

Passive House will be at the 2022 Upper Midwest Home Performance Conference and Trade Show, November 7 – 8, 2022. 

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Call for Speakers

The Getting to Zero Forum is coming to Minneapolis in 2023. Interested in being a speaker? The call for speakers is open now. We hope you’ll attend. 

2023 Duluth Energy Design Conference call for speakers – deadline is September 9, 2022. We hope you’ll attend. 

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Get involved with your local AIA

AIA Minnesota’s COTE (Committee on the Environment) invited PHMN to support a new effort to emphasize building science with practitioners in Minnesota. A first successful call was held in August and COTE is looking for ideas and partners for this effort. Contact Deanna Christiansen at AIA MN with ideas, or to assist with the effort: christiansen@aia-mn.org 

Attend the 2022 AIA MN Conference November 9 – 11, 2022

There will be at least 2 Passive House lectures at this year’s local AIA Conference.

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Passive House to the People – in 10 Minutes

We need your help! If you know of a local organization working on climate, clean energy, sustainability, or any of the same issues that Passive House is passionate about, please send the info to debora@passivehousenetwork.org. We’re organizing 10 minute intros to folks who know nothing about Passive House – but should.