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A Housing 2.0 Presentation
Free Webinar: Managing High-Performance Certification Uncertainty—What’s Changing, Why It Matters, and How to Prepare
Thursday, June 26, 2025
2:00 Eastern
In this timely Housing 2.0 session, Sam Rashkin—founding architect of ENERGY STAR for Homes and one of the nation’s leading voices on sustainable housing—will unpack the program’s legacy, the political and market forces shaping its future, and what builders, manufacturers, and stakeholders must do to adapt.
In this session, Sam will explore:
- How ENERGY STAR became the most impactful voluntary building program in U.S. history
- What the proposed rollback reveals about the current regulatory climate
- The future of high-performance certification in a post-ENERGY STAR world
- How to future-proof your projects and product offerings with resilient, credible alternatives
If you’re invested in high-performance housing, this session is essential. Learn what’s at stake—and how to lead through the uncertainty.
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Our Presenter
Sam Rashkin’s two-decade career as a licensed architect includes serving on national steering committees for the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC)’s LEED for Homes, Green Builder Media’s Green Builder Guidelines, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)’s WaterSense label, and EPA’s Indoor airPLUS label. He has partnered with Green Builder Media to develop the Housing 2.0 program, which empowers building professionals to design and construct higher-performance, healthier and more-sustainable homes at a fraction of the cost.
