Two App State degree programs have earned the new Zero Energy Design Designation (ZEDD) from the U.S. Department of Energy

Two App State degree programs in the Department of Sustainable Technology and the Built Environment have earned the new Zero Energy Design Designation (ZEDD) from the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE).

This award recognizes organizations dedicated to improving environmental awareness. In order for students to qualify Complete a building science education curriculum that uses DOE’s Solar Decathlon Building Science Education learning modules or otherwise meets ZEDD’s learning objectives. As well as participate in a zero energy design practicum, either by completing the U.S. Department of Energy Solar Decathlon Design and/or Build Challenge or by engaging in a real-world zero energy design project that would earn the DOE Zero Energy Ready Home certification or a more stringent energy and environmental performance standard.