Stephen’s deep dive into building restoration began in earnest in 2001 with the purchase of an 1890/1939 building that consumed 2000 gallons of oil annually. Applying knowledge gained through NESEA seminars, workshops and conferences, that building is now economically conditioned by cold climate air source heat pumps.

Stephen certified through the Passive House Institute (PHI) as a passive house tradesperson (CPHT) in 2023 and as a passive house consultant (CPHC) in 2025.
In their off time, you will find Stephen in their garden, with grandchildren, or responding to emergency calls with their fire department or county dive and rescue team.