PHMN September 26, 2023 Monthly Meeting: Greenway Solar (Tesla Roof & Powerwalls)

Join us!

The next Passive House Minnesota chapter meeting is Tuesday, September 26, at Noon CT on Zoom. 

We’ll network,  share community updates. 

For our featured content, Erin O’Neill of Greenway Solar, Minneapolis, will present about Tesla solar roof, Powerwall batteries for smart use or backup, and smart electric panels.  

It will be super interesting, we hope you can join us.  All are welcome!

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PHMN April 25, 2023 Monthly Meeting: Legislative Update

Please join us for our monthly meeting on April 25, 2023 at Noon on Zoom. Registration is required.

Our special topic this month is a legislative update specific to energy efficient building and discussion about particular bills to watch with guest speaker Sheri Hansen, Director of Communications, Advocacy & Public Outreach for AIA Minnesota.

We will also have a quick overview of the legislative process in Minnesota, and how we can use our voice to advocate for better buildings.

All are welcome. Bring your questions!

PHMN March 28, 2023 Monthly Meeting

Join us on Tuesday, March 28 at Noon CST via Zoom for our monthly meeting and get current updates on all things Passive House in Minnesota.

This month’s special guest is Alpen Windows. Learn about their offering of Passive House windows and bring your questions.

All are welcome. Sign up at the Passive House Network calendar.

Remember to sign up for our newsletter to stay in the loop on all upcoming events. Select the Minnesota regional updates when you and you won’t miss a thing.

Passive House Builder Boot Camp 2023

NOT JUST FOR BUILDERS!

PHMN is proud to announce the second TwinCities’ certified Passive House Tradesperson Training. This course is transformational whether you are interested in Passive House specifically, or just looking to learn how to make really energy efficient, comfortable, economical and resilient buildings.

Builders, tradespeople, architects, engineers, realtors, developers, homeowners—all kinds of people have taken this class and learned the skill of energy efficient construction through Passive House techniques.

Make use of this special, in-person opportunity to step up your game! Get 2 days of classroom instruction, 2 days of hands-on learning, plus the available exam to become a Certified Passive House Tradesperson (CPHT).

September 11-14, 2023 at MMS in Golden Valley (TwinCities), Minnesota.

Sign up by June 28 and you will receive a $100 discount.

Use the code displayed on the banner image. Note: Sign up deadline is August 28!


Questions: Please contact John Noterman.

Fall Season = Passive House Lecture Season

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

October 1 – 2, 2022: MRES Sustainability Tour

Lexington Parkway Passive House Plus

Lexington Pkwy Passive House Plus by TE Studio

October 18, 2022: PHN Presents

Keep your Cool! Motorized Passive House Shades and Controls


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!


October 26, 2022: ASES Webinar Series

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


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. 


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

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

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

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

Good Energy Haus by TE Studio

December 17, 2022:  We All Need Food and Water