BUILDING TECHNOLOGIES OFFICE 

One week remains to apply for the 2024 Zero Energy Design Designation (ZEDD) for your collegiate program of study! Don’t miss out on the chance to differentiate your program by earning a designation from the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE).

Applications are now open until June 28, 2024 at 11:59 p.m. PT. The next chance to apply will not open until spring 2025, so apply today!

DOE recognizes programs that are best preparing the next generation’s workforce by teaching a building-science educational curriculum that showcases best practices in zero-energy design and requires a zero-energy design practicum.

“I would recommend pursing the Zero Energy Design Designation for the conversations it opens up with colleagues, how to orient the curriculum to solving our climate crisis problems, and for training the next generation to think differently about our resources,” said Jodi La Coe, professor of architecture at Marywood University, who has three programs recognized.

Since 2022, 39 programs of study from 26 institutions have received the three-year designation.

Learn More!

• Watch the 30-minute Informational Webinar recording.
  • Includes information on incorporating ZEDD requirements into curriculum, benefits of the designation, application requirements, and timelines.
• Check out the one-page fact sheet.
• Use the application checklist.
• Apply by June 28 at 11:59 p.m. PT

Questions? Email ZEDD@NREL.gov.