An overview of the benefits of becoming a member of the Passive House Alliance Minnesota. We are a chapter of the national group, Passive House Alliance, where we educated, support, and advocate for the Passive House standard use in construction.

1. An Introduction to the Passive House Alliance Jay Wiederholt Peter Yackel

3. Passive House Alliance Structure

4. Membership

5. Benefits and Discounts

6. PHMN

8. Regions PHA National Structure

10. PH California

11. PH Midwest

12. PH New Jersey

13. Atlanta

14. Chicago

15. DC

16. Denver

17. Minnesota

18. New York City

19. Philadelphia

20. San Francisco PHA National Structure

21. 3 Levels Student $49 Supporting/Associate $100 Professional – CPHC $250 Professional – Non CPHC $295 * CPHP – Certified Passive House Consultant Membership

22. Associate Membership Professional Membership Student Membership Local Membership X XX Participation Rights – Meetings X XX Ability to participate in Board/Committees X XX Voting Rights – Local X Access to Members only Data X International Membership iPHA X Rights to use PHA logo X Voting Rights – Regional/National X Eligibility for PHA Board Seat X * CPHP – Certified Passive House Consultant Benefits

23. Associate Membership Professional Membership Student Membership Local Events X XX Online Webinars X XX Special Events X XX Online Store Merchandise X XX Participation in Group Benefits X National Passive House Conference (20%) X Consultant Certification Training ($75 ea. session) X Building Certifications (25%) X Green Professionals Registry (CPHC only) X PH Professionals Registry (CPHC only) X * CPHP – Certified Passive House Consultant Discounts

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

25. 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

27. House/Project Tours

28. Networking/Social Events

29. Educational Workshops

30. Exam Study Groups

31. Monthly NewsletterPHMN

33. Significant emphasis on PHPP training

34. Taught by KatrinKlingenberg and selected Guests

35. 2011 Schedule is being finalized

36. $695 per phase

37. Need to have a copy of the PHPP

38. $225 per license

40. Open book test, no programmable calculators

41. $250 per attemptCertification

42. Thank you Questions?