The Pushback Playbook: Protecting Green Building Progress

PRE-CONFERENCE EVENT: Tuesday, September 16, 2025, 1:00 - 4:30 PM CST

Bringing the high performance home building industry stakeholders together to identify shared goals and map a path forward given the changes at the federal level. REGISTER for this event for FREE by adding it to your Summit registration.


Housing 2.0 Optimization Workshop

PRE-CONFERENCE EVENT: Tuesday, September 16, 2025, 1:00 - 5:30 PM CDT

This includes actionable best practices for delivering high-performance homes at significantly lower cost with a superior customer experience. REGISTER for this event for FREE by adding it to your Summit registration.


Yankees at Twins

PRE-CONFERENCE EVENT: Tuesday, September 16, 2025, 6:40 PM CDT

Join us for an exclusive networking event at the iconic Target Field as the Minnesota Twins take on the New York Yankees! Reserve Tickets HERE for $44.75 before Aug 26, 2025 11:59 PM CDT. 


Offsite Tour: Daikin Altherma Air-to-water Heat Pump Demonstration Project

Wednesday, September 17, 2025, 11:30 to 12:30PM CDT 

You’re invited to join us for a visit of an Altherma Demonstration Project at Aaron Smith’s home, where you’ll have the chance to see Daikin’s latest air-to-water heat pump equipment in action in a real-world setting, providing space hating, cooling, and domestic hot water. This event will feature a live demonstration of the system, an overview of its features and benefits, and time for discussion and questions. Lunch and transportation will be provided as we gather to learn more about how Daikin Altherma technology is shaping the future of comfort and efficiency. RSVP by adding this "session" to your Whova schedule. 


Offsite Tour: The Heights 

Wednesday, September 17, 2025, 4:15 to 5:15PM CDT 

Tour Twin Cities Habitat for Humanity's 147 unit all-electric development at The Heights! The development is about a 20-minute drive from the RiverCentre. Transportation not provided - carpooling encouraged! Must sign waiver and RSVP here


EEBA Party at The Energy Conservatory

Wednesday, September 17, 2025, 5:30 to 9:00PM CDT 

Join us for an evening of networking and building science at the Energy Conservatory's brand new Blower Door History Museum and Building Diagnostics Center! REGISTER for this event for FREE by adding it to your Summit registration.


Xcel Energy Afternoon Expo Reception Only Passes

Wednesday, September 17, 2025, 3:30 to 5:00 PM & Thursday September 18, 2025, 5:00 to 6:30 PM CDT

Join over 40 of the top green building product manufacturers in the country during the Expo Networking Reception(s) EEBA High Performance Home Builder Summit at the RiverCentre in St. Paul. FREE with exclusive code from Xcel Energy. 


Window Maker-Builder Meet Up

Thursday, September 18, 2025, 11:00 - 11:45 AM CDT

Following up on the popular windows session at last year’s EEBA Summit, the DOE/utility-sponsored Partnership for Advanced Window Solutions will be bringing you the latest window industry updates including exciting news on some breakthroughs in high-production, high-performance windows at lower costs for builders big and small.


Offsite Tour: Auer Steel/Bryant Hybrid Heat System Tour

Thursday, September 18, 2025, 5:00 - 7:00 PM CDT

Join us for an exclusive field trip featuring a Bryant Hybrid Heat System showcasing the 37MUHA Heat Pump, 927T 2-Stage Furnace, and Ecobee powered by Bryant thermostat. Transportation will be provided. RSVP by adding this "session" to your Whova schedule. 


New Bohemia Networking Meetup 

Thursday, September 18, 2025, 6:30 to 9:00 PM CDT

Enjoy great food and drinks with EEBA Attendees for an evening of casual networking at the New Bohemia Truck Park!  


EEBA 2025 Building Excellence Awards

Friday, September 19, 2025, from 8:45 AM to 10:15 AM CST

Join us for the EEBA 2025 Building Excellence Awards, a prestigious celebration of outstanding achievement in High Performance Homebuilding! This year, we have extended the categories to commemorate Zero Energy Ready Homes (ZERH - previously the Housing Innovation Awards). REGISTER for this event for FREE by adding it to your Summit registration.


Offsite Tour: Daikin Altherma Air-to-water Heat Pump Demonstration Project

Friday, September 19, 2025, from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM CST

You’re invited to join us for a visit of an Altherma Demonstration Project at Aaron Smith’s home, where you’ll have the chance to see Daikin’s latest air-to-water heat pump equipment in action in a real-world setting, providing space hating, cooling, and domestic hot water. This event will feature a live demonstration of the system, an overview of its features and benefits, and time for discussion and questions. Lunch and transportation will be provided as we gather to learn more about how Daikin Altherma technology is shaping the future of comfort and efficiency. RSVP by adding this "session" to your Whova schedule.