The Energy Standards Comparison Study compares Passive House standards to baseline codes. This groundbreaking report modeled baseline codes against Passive House to produce a clear result: Passive House produces materially lower energy use for multifamily buildings in climate zones 1-7.
See the key findings by downloading our Fact Sheet.
“This study holds incredible promise for the future of our built environment,” said Bronwyn Barry, Policy Director of the Passive House Network. “Passive House produces incredibly efficient buildings in every climate in the continental US. At a time when much of our grid infrastructure is aging or in disrepair, policymakers need to take note.”
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Join report author Marine Sanchez from RDH and PHN Policy Director Bronwyn Barry for an in-depth presentation on the methodologies, findings, and policy implications.
PHN Presents: Multifamily Buildings Energy Standards Report
Passive House vs. IECC and ASHRAE
Want to learn more? Check out our recent PHN Presents with Report Author Marine Sanchez and PHN Policy Director Bronwyn Barry. They present the findings, the translation workflow behind them, and what they mean for accepting Passive House as an alternative compliance pathway.
