In this two-part session, we’ll be featuring the work of Greenline Homes LLC. Greenline Homes currently has 26 new construction, net-zero ready, all-electric homes underway and/or completed in both the Woodlawn and Bronzeville communities within the City of Chicago. Everyone that registers will get access to the 11:00 AM webinar. Add on the second ticket RSVP to let us know you plan to attend the in-person open house/tour as well!

4:00 PM - 6:00 PM (CST) Join us for in-person for an open house to talk with the builder, tour the homes and ask questions! Two homes will be on the walking tour - a LEED Gold completed in 2017 and a tour of four homes under construction, all LEED Registered with a Platinum Rating Target.

• Location for the in-person open house:

• 4516 S. Prairie and 4551-4559 S. Prairie, Chicago, IL 60653

In this two-part session, we’ll be featuring the work of Greenline Homes LLC. Greenline Homes currently has 26 new construction, net-zero ready, all-electric homes underway and/or completed in both the Woodlawn and Bronzeville communities within the City of Chicago. Everyone that registers will get access to the 11:00 AM webinar. Add on the second ticket RSVP to let us know you plan to attend the in-person open house/tour as well!

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM (CST) The webinar portion of this program will include a “inside the walls” presentation that highlights some of construction practices integrated into these homes. Attendees will learn about the unique attributes of these developments, how to help sell the competitive advantages of these homes, what it’s like to live & own an all-electric home, and lessons learned along the way.

Whether you’re a homeowner just starting your sustainability journey or an experienced DIYer looking for your next project, this webinar will help you find inspiration.

Multiple homeowners will share the lower-cost projects and upgrades they’ve recently made in their Illinois homes that resulted in energy savings — making an impact for the planet and the wallet.

Examples include:

• Window & door replacement for better insulation

• Heat pump heating & cooling system install

• Solar panel install

• Energy efficient appliances

This webinar is the perfect starting point if you’re considering an all-electric upgrade for your own home.

Illinois Green Alliance invites you to our free webinar where you will hear from a panel of experts on how to best accomplish green projects in your home .

Two homeowners share their pathway and project priorities on their journey to all-electric home retrofits.

Illinois Green Alliance invites you to our free webinar covering how to prioritize decarbonization projects in your home and two homeowners that are part of the ComEd all-electric pilot.

Attendees will leave with tips and tools for decarbonizing and reducing your energy bill through an all-electric retrofit. Homeowner Jeff Spaulding prioritized energy efficiency in his retrofit of a Lincoln Square solid masonry 2 flat. The all-electric home was renovated to include ducted heat pump heating and cooling, induction ranges, heat pump range /hot water, and ENERGY STAR® appliances.

The result — a high performing and healthy home that saves on the energy bill and reduces overall environmental impact.

Architect Tom Bassett-Dilley is in the middle of a renovation on his own home to achieve an all-electric, net zero home. Tom will share his top projects and how he prioritized projects over the renovation period.

The program will also include a breakdown of ComEd Rebates and the new ComEd All-Electric Pilot.

With ComEd’s Energy Efficiency Program, builders of new construction single-family homes, duplexes, townhomes and 2-4 flats are eligible to receive $2000 per home in financial incentives for achieving best practice energy efficiency. Meet the Electric Homes New Construction program's energy efficiency requirements including envelope, all-electric HVAC, heat pump water heating, lighting and appliances. Learn about additional clean energy strategies like solar power, electric vehicle charging, smart homes and induction cooking. Visit ComEd.com/ElectricHomes, call 855-433-2700 or email BusinessEE@ComEd.com.

This new construction focused webinar will feature 2 net zero homes — one in Western Springs, IL and one in Boulder, CO. Scott Sanders and Nate Kipnis will discuss the approaches taken for these homes — representing varied market demands and different code requirements.

The Western Springs, IL home raises the standards and expectations for indoor air quality, comfort, and durability to address today’s health concerns and requirements. This home will include solar panels, electric vehicle charging station, heat pump and tankless water heating, advanced water protection, and superior insulation.

Brightleaf Homes is a committed partner to the Zero Energy Ready Homes program in addition to putting electric HVAC and water heating in this home. All Brightleaf Homes have LED fixtures, advanced insulation, and windows that reflect hot summer sun or are oriented to maximize the natural light all for the purpose of reducing the demand for energy in a home. A portion of the energy demand is offset through the home’s energy production, using solar panels. This home is pursuing the ENERGY STAR for Homes, DOE Zero Energy Ready, EPA Indoor AirPLUS and EPA WaterSense certifications.

Nate Kipnis shares the inspiration behind a net zero Boulder, CO home, producing more power than it uses on an annual basis. Given its mountain location and the desire of the client, it is also planned as an off grid home. To stay operational even when the owner isn’t home, a battery array that powers the house gets its power from the large solar PV array, and, when needed, from a propane powered generator.

As noted above, the home is planned to be net zero for its energy use. This will be achieved by combining a smaller footprint home, a very tight perimeter shell, being all electric (HVAC, water heating, dryer and cooktop), integrating a 24 panel, 9 kWh solar PV array with a series of batteries.

Interested in sponsoring the GreenBuilt Home Series? Email Ashley Marinko at amarinko@illinoisgreenalliance.org to learn how you can earn recognition for your company.

Join Illinois Green Alliance for the first session of the virtual GreenBuilt Home Series highlighting Frank Lloyd Wright Balch House (Oak Park, IL) and its 5-year path to becoming net zero! This webinar will feature architect Tom Basset-Dilley, mechanical engineer Mark Nussbaum, builder Doug Freerksen, and the homeowner with a mission, Samantha Lotti, who will share their story of renovation and preservation.

Learn how they are carefully retrofitting the home toward net zero and all-electric through prioritizing projects over the 5-year plan. Attendees will leave the program with a better understanding of how to begin tackling similar projects in their own home.