An Introduction to the Passive House Alliance

Jay WiederholtPeter Yackel

• Organizations• Passive House Alliance Structure• Membership• Benefits and Discounts• PHMN• Certification

Objectives

Organizations

Standards / Institutes AdvocacyEurope

United States

passivehouse.com

passivehouse.us

passivehouse-international.org ig-passivhaus.de

igpassivhaus.at passivhaus.org.uk

phalliance.comphmn.org

PHA National Structure

Regions

PHA National Structure

Local Chapters / Organizations

• PH Northwest• PH California• PH Midwest• PH New Jersey

• Atlanta• Chicago• DC• Denver• Minnesota• New York City• Philadelphia• San Francisco

PHA Chapters Non-Associated

Membership

3 Levels

Student $49Supporting/Associate $100Professional – CPHC $250Professional – Non CPHC $295

* CPHP – Certified Passive House Consultant

Benefits

Local Membership X X XParticipation Rights – Meetings X X XAbility to participate in Board/Committees X X XVoting Rights – Local XAccess to Members only Data XInternational Membership iPHA XRights to use PHA logo XVoting Rights – Regional/National XEligibility for PHA Board Seat X

StudentMembership

AssociateMembership

ProfessionalMembership

* CPHP – Certified Passive House Consultant

Discounts

Local Events X X XOnline Webinars X X XSpecial Events X X XOnline Store Merchandise X X XParticipation in Group Benefits XNational Passive House Conference (20%) XConsultant Certification Training ($75 ea. session) XBuilding Certifications (25%) XGreen Professionals Registry (CPHC only) XPH Professionals Registry (CPHC only) X

* CPHP – Certified Passive House Consultant

StudentMembership

AssociateMembership

ProfessionalMembership

PHMN

Mission

Passive House Minnesota promotes the Passive House building energy standard through public outreach, education, support of industry professionals and advocacy.

PHMN

Vision

We are motivated by: the long-term protection of the environment and climate; the promotion of sustainability, quality, and durability in building construction; the creation of a built environment that is healthy for its inhabitants; the advancement of energy independence and the reduction of operating costs for building occupants and owners. To support these values, the Passive House Alliance serves the Passive House community and promotes the use and adoption of Passive House strategies, tools and standards.

PHMN

PHMN Local Events

• Quarterly Meetings• House/Project Tours• Networking/Social Events• Educational Workshops• Exam Study Groups• Monthly Newsletter

Certification

Certified Passive House Consultant Training

• Typically a series of 3, 3-day sessions• Significant emphasis on PHPP training• Taught by Katrin Klingenberg and selected Guests• 2011 Schedule is being finalized• $695 per phase• Need to have a copy of the PHPP

• $225 per license• $125 if accepted and attending training program

Certified Passive House Consultant Exam

• Can be taken after completion of the training courses• Open book test, no programmable calculators• $250 per attempt

Thank you

Questions?