Programs

Building Industry Research Alliance

The Building Industry Research Alliance (BIRA) is a diverse coalition of over eighty industry partners committed to improving energy and resource efficiency in residential housing for the Department of Energy's Building America Program (BAP). The goal of BAP is to build marketable, cost-effective Net Zero Energy Homes across the country by 2020. BIRA, one of the six DOE teams, is led by ConSol. BIRA works with innovative home builders to combine solar energy systems with highly energy efficient designs, construction practices and technologies.

Use 40% to 70% less energy
Provide improved comfort and indoor air quality
Reduce construction time and waste
Improve labor productivity
Provide advanced energy systems and products
Improve marketability for builder

Program Contacts

BIRA Program Manager

For more information

Visit the BIRA web site to learn more about zero energy homes.

Visit the Building America web site to learn about energy solutions for new and existing homes.