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?? Exciting News: Vermont Homebuilding Coalition Takes Off! ?? In the heart of Vermont, a homebuilding revolution is underway, and it's about more than just bricks and beams. It's about creating homes that are healthier, more energy-efficient, and built to last. ?? 2023 brought a groundbreaking report from the Legislative Committee’s Building Energy Code Study Committee. While it tackled the complexities of ACT 47, it also highlighted a crucial issue – the lack of understanding of building science, leading to costly problems like mold and rot. But what is building science? It's the secret sauce behind how water, air, and heat flow through a house, ensuring energy efficiency, durability, and indoor air quality. Every component must work seamlessly together, and installation matters. As Vermont adopts advanced energy codes, the risk of limited knowledge grows. Advanced learning benefits homeowners, reducing callbacks, poor work performance, and offering assurance that homes meet energy standards. The Legislative Committee left the question of a state-recognized builder certification open. That's where Vermont’s Sustainable Energy Outreach Network (SEON) steps in! We've united a coalition of all homebuilding trade and nonprofit organizations in Vermont to define our builders' qualifications. Our coalition includes #SEON, #EfficiencyVermont, Vermont Builders and Remodelers Association, Vermont Chapter of Associated Building Contractors, Vermont Chapter of Association of General Contractors, #VermontGreenBuildingNetwork, Building Performance Professionals of Vermont, Vermont Passive House, #VermontTalentPipeline, ReSource, and Vermont Works for Women (#vtworksforwomen). ?? Together, we aim to: 1?? Define a state-recognized builder certification for high-performance builders. 2?? Increase outreach, education, and training to ensure top-notch building professionals for your home. 3?? Launch awareness campaigns to shed light on the benefits of building science, empowering homeowners to make informed choices. Building smarter, stronger homes is the way forward, aligning with Vermont's energy code and achieving net-zero goals. We don't want homeowners to end up with disaster keys; we want to give them keys to homes that last a lifetime. This transformation requires support from all quarters – industry leaders, builders, the public, government, media, lenders, insurers, and local organizations. Join us on this exciting journey toward a better-built tomorrow, led by a coalition of dedicated professionals committed to applying the best practices of science. ?? Guy Payne, Executive Director of Sustainable Energy Outreach Network (SEON), Brattleboro. #residentialconstruction #buildingscience #homebuilding #vermontconstruction #SustainableEnergy