Better Homes, Better Future

By Energy and Environmental Building Alliance

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In the "Better Homes, Better Future" podcast, Aaron Smith, CEO of EEBA, hosts conversations with key players in the industry to break down the principles, issues, technologies and history of the sustainable building movement.

Episode Date
Health & Safe Home and Environmental & Energy Performance Attitudes Among Pros and Homeowners
Dec 17, 2025
Carrier's 27VPA9 - New Variable Speed for 24v Installs
Dec 03, 2025
Empowering Access: Making Sustainable Technology Affordable for Every Home
Nov 19, 2025
Housing’s Future is Affordable, Healthy and Sustainable
Nov 17, 2025
Transforming Our Communities Into Grid Assets
Nov 12, 2025
Unveiling the Future of HVAC and Indoor Air Quality
Nov 03, 2025
Healthier Homes Begin with Healthier Building Materials
Oct 27, 2025
Achieving High Performance with a Code-Designed Project
Oct 27, 2025
Trusted, Booked, Referred: The Marketing Shift High-Performance Builders Need Now
Oct 27, 2025
The Sustainability Waters Have Gotten a Bit Choppy...So What Now?
Oct 23, 2025
EEBA Legends - Opening Summit Panel
Oct 16, 2025
Innovating Home Comfort: Air-to-Water Heat Pumps for Carrier
Oct 10, 2025
Rapid Recovery: Western North Carolina Industrialized Construction Tech Hub’s Response to Hurricane Helene
Oct 08, 2025
Increasing Efficiency and Customer Satisfaction by Avoiding the Unintended Consequences of Poor HPWH Installations
Oct 02, 2025
High Performance Heat Pumps for Next-Gen Homes
Aug 20, 2025
Transform Your Projects with Panelized Construction
Jul 16, 2025
Building Peace of Mind and Longer Lasting Energy Efficiency - “Right Sizing Supply and Demand Side- Solar/Batt/HP-Inverter”
Jul 10, 2025
Smart Thermostats for Builders
Jul 01, 2025
Unlocking the 3-in-1 Heat Pump Solution
Jun 25, 2025
A Last Minute Change to the Reconciliation Bill could end Energy Credits
Jun 05, 2025
Building for Better Air: How to Improve Health, Comfort and HVAC Performance with Advanced Filtration
May 14, 2025
Coast to Coast Water Conservation: How Florida & Hawaii Reward Graywater Recycling
Apr 23, 2025
Maximizing Sustainability by Transforming Modern Construction with Advanced Recirculating Shower Systems
Oct 23, 2024
Cutting Edge Ventilation to Improve IAQ Even With Tight Air Sealing
Oct 21, 2024
Innovation and Experience with Various All-in-One Mechanical Systems to Streamline Retrofit Electrification in Single Family and Multifamily
Oct 16, 2024
The RESNET Carbon Trifecta: Embracing Environmental Justice through the Lens of Carbon Use Intensity
Aug 20, 2024
Energy Codes are Getting Complicated! It’s time for a simpler approach
Aug 14, 2024
Cost-Effective Building Strategies and Guiding your Trades’ Priorities to Earn the 45L and 179D Tax Credits, and to be Eligible for HUD 221(d)(4) Loans!
Jul 18, 2024
Choosing a low carbon, high performing insulation
Jul 10, 2024
Tips and Tricks To Grow Your Business with High Performance Practices
Jun 18, 2024
The Carbon Impact of Air Sealing the Building Envelope
May 22, 2024
Whole Home Ventilation for Today’s Builds
Apr 24, 2024
Closing Keynote with Eric Amyot - Unlock Your Superpower, Build Beyond Sustainable
Mar 12, 2024
Energy Smart Connected Communities: Modeling Resilient Living for the Future
Jan 24, 2024
Daikin and Goodman Side-Discharge Inverter Systems
Dec 15, 2023
Heating and Cooling Innovations for Decarbonization
Nov 17, 2023
Hot Water Innovations for Decarbonization
Nov 15, 2023
Water, Energy, & Carbon: How Saving Water Impacts Energy Usage and the Transition to a Carbon Free Industry
Nov 13, 2023
Cost-Effective Zero Energy Achievement Strategies
Nov 08, 2023
4 Essential Tips on Ventilation Solutions to Help You Meet the Latest Energy Codes
Oct 23, 2023
Realizing promises of the IRA: How smart diagnostic tools can ensure heat pump energy savings
Sep 27, 2023
Digital Electrification of Homes in the New Energy Landscape
Sep 08, 2023
Striving for Net Zero Carbon for Builders
Aug 30, 2023
Greywater Reuse: Residential, Commercial, Industrial
Aug 25, 2023
Building Science and the 2021 IECC
Aug 24, 2023
Net Zero Homes: More Achievable & Affordable via Tight Envelopes
Aug 24, 2023
Get Radon on Your Radar
Aug 24, 2023
Ventilation's Role in a High-Performing, Healthy Home
Aug 15, 2023
Survey Says – The latest consumer insights on health and sustainability
Aug 15, 2023
How to Adapt Energy Codes to Meet State and Local Climate Goals: the New York Stretch Code and Zero Energy Appendix
Aug 02, 2023
High Performance Home Lighting For Health, Safety & Welfare
Jul 14, 2023
The NEW All-Electric Decarbonized Home Kitchen Appliance Portfolio
Jun 08, 2023
Sometimes the Simplest Ideas Change the World: Introducing Comfy Light
May 10, 2023
Heat Pump Water Heaters - A Panel Discussion
May 02, 2023
Solving Build 3.0 Challenges Using High-Performance NEXGEN MgO MAXTERRA Solutions
Apr 14, 2023
Women in Construction: Hear from Three Women Builders
Mar 31, 2023
EPA’s New Proposed Framework for Indoor airPLUS Version 2
Mar 23, 2023
EEBA & Ecomedes: An Overview for Manufacturers
Mar 20, 2023
EEBA’s New Sustainable Products Database: ecomedes.com
Mar 09, 2023
Sustainable Is Attainable: Building Affordable Zero Energy Ready Homes and Providing Missing Middle Housing Opportunities
Mar 01, 2023
Heat Pumps, Mini-Splits & Air Conditioners - Commissioning with Smart Tools to Get It Right the First Time!
Feb 10, 2023
February Builder of The Month - Clare Homes, Isaac Scott
Feb 08, 2023
EEBA Summit Call for Presentations: Share Your Knowledge & Connect with Our Community
Jan 20, 2023
Marketing Economic Value for Green Homes
Jan 20, 2023
EEBA 2023 Summit and Sponsor Updates
Jan 20, 2023
Inventory of Zero Report
Jan 17, 2023
Lifestyle Home Virtual Tour
Aug 25, 2022
Learn about Spray Foam
Aug 25, 2022
Pre-Drywall Inspections & Testing to Verify Optimized Framing and Air Sealing, Grade Insulation Installation
Aug 24, 2022
How #homebuilders can thrive during an economic downturn with George Casey and the EEBA Builder Benchmark Group
Jul 19, 2022
Inspiring Homebuyers and Building Owners to Demand Net-Zero Energy and Zero Emission Homes/Buildings
Jul 15, 2022
Heat Pump Water Heaters in the All-Electric Home - Builders share their experience
Jul 13, 2022
Heat Pump Water Heaters are a Builder's Best Friend
Jun 30, 2022
What is a High-Performance Home and How to Consistently Deliver It at Lower Cost
Jun 24, 2022
Future Proof Healthy Home Strategies with Panasonic and Swidget
Jun 08, 2022
What is Good Housing Design and How to Consistently Deliver It
May 25, 2022
Solving for the High-Performance Home Paradox
May 12, 2022
What is the Future of Housing with Certainty and How Will it Affect High-Performance Homes? / Part 1 of 3
Apr 18, 2022
Phius Prescription for Better Buildings
Apr 07, 2022
Intro to Phius
Mar 29, 2022
ASES: Equitably Transforming to a 100% Renewable Energy Society
Mar 28, 2022
Designing for Dignity and Claiming Our Power: Ownership, Empowerment, and Transformation with Sustainable Buildings
Feb 18, 2022
Helping Make Healthier Indoor Air More Affordable with Greenheck
Feb 08, 2022
Module 8: Performance path options with Joe Nebbia
Feb 02, 2022
Energy Code - Module 7: Ducts, HVAC, Hot Water, and Lighting
Jan 20, 2022
IECC Air Sealing Requirements with Code Expert, Joe Nebbia
Jan 20, 2022
Webinar Energy Code - Module 5: Insulation Installation Requirements
Jan 10, 2022
Energy Code - Module 4: Window & Insulation Tables (Climate Zones 6, 7 & 8)
Dec 16, 2021
Energy Code - Module 3: Window and Insulation Tables (Climate Zones 3, 4, 5)
Dec 15, 2021
Energy Code - Module 2: Window and Insulation Tables (Climate Zones 1 and 2)
Dec 10, 2021
Compliance Path Overview, Code Structure, Compliance Process
Dec 10, 2021
Building Smart & Sustainable Homes in the New Energy Landscape
Nov 19, 2021
Linking Advanced Building and Workforce to Careers/Programs
Nov 10, 2021
Owning and Living in a High-Performance Home
Oct 26, 2021
House as a System – A Holistic Approach (Part 2)
Sep 03, 2021
House as a System – A Holistic Approach (Part 1)
Aug 27, 2021
Changing Our Paradigm: 4 Principles of Modern Design
Aug 20, 2021
Benefits and Strategies to Hire and Retain Veterans
Aug 13, 2021
Complete Radon Mitigation
Aug 06, 2021
High Performance Zero Energy Home Design
Jul 30, 2021
Rainscreens: A Builder's Experience
Jul 28, 2021
New Cutting-Edge Course: Healthier Homes Awareness for Building Professionals
Jul 02, 2021
Kicking Gas! Going All-Electric for the Health of Your Family and the Earth
Jul 02, 2021
What is a High-Performance Home?
Jun 09, 2021
Options for Balanced Ventilation & Tighter Envelopes
May 20, 2021
"Walk the Wok” in the Year of the Ox: "Electric" Chinese New Year Cooking and Ventilation
May 11, 2021
Reno on Rockridge
May 11, 2021