Affiliate Literature - Policy

Policy Guidance

Publication	Year	Organisation
Policy That Works: An investigation into policies driving Passive House adoption in North America A comprehensive study to identify what, where and how Passive House policies were being implemented across North America. Not only did we want to understand the drivers behind these policies, but we wanted to determine which policies were more successful and why.	2022	Passive House Network (PHN)
Policy Resource Guide The guides give overall Passive House policy development in the city of Vancouver in Canada and New York City in the USA.	2019	Passive House Network (PHN)
Stepping Up to Passive: Policies We Want A brief guide that clarifies best practices in implementing Passive House building codes, ensuring that market confidence, professional competence, and a robust product supply chain are all in place ahead of the eventual transformation of baseline codes. These four steps will ensure a smooth transition to the policies we want.	2023	Passive House Network (PHN)

Publication	Year	Organisation
Passivhaus compared to the proposed FHS 2025 This position paper evaluates the Future Homes Standard (FHS) 2025 against Passivhaus Classic, comparing energy performance, heating costs, and carbon emissions. The analysis models two FHS options – one with photovoltaics (FHS PV) and one without (FHS no PV) – against Passivhaus.	2025	Passivhaus Trust (PHT), UK
NatHERS vs Passivhaus: Understanding the Differences When it comes to residential energy efficiency building practices in Australia, two prominent rating schemes, stand at the forefront — Nationwide House Energy Rating Scheme (NatHERS) and the Passivhaus Standard. This research uncovers the differences between NatHERS and Passivhaus calculations and assumptions.	2023	Australian Passive House Association (APA))
Energy Standards Comparison Study, Task 1: Methodology & Modeling Parameters. Phase one of a multi-phase study looks at predicted outcomes by comparing Passive House standards to multiple codes and standards currently utilized across the United States.	2023	Passive House Network (PHN)

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