Don Jahnke, owner of Midwest Energy Design, brings over 30 years of diverse, construction related experience to his role as a building science consultant. His extensive background includes: Ownership of a plumbing company, commercial and industrial cabinet building facility, a multistate commercial heating company, and a green build construction firm. Specialization in high-performance modular construction with expertise in structural insulated panels (SIPs). Focused on market-rate multifamily workforce housing, Don has developed training programs for contractors and crews to enhance construction efficiency, streamline timelines, and control costs. Midwest Energy Design’s approach incorporates SIP modular technology, which provides significant tax and operational savings. This approach offers substantial cost-segregation benefits and enhanced tax advantages, particularly through Energy Star Credits and Energy Star Rebates. By building to Energy Star standards, Midwest Energy Design helps ensure reduced long-term operating and maintenance costs, maximizing both immediate and lasting economic value. Utilizing Opportunity Zone development when possible, the company combines energy efficiency with sound investment strategies, creating healthy living environments and economic opportunities for workforce housing in rural communities. Midwest Energy Design is dedicated to economic, environmental, and social accountability, positioning itself as a leader in sustainable, energy-efficient construction.