According to a 2012 National Association of Realtors survey, more than 70% of homebuyers are willing to pay more for a house with energy efficient features. Although demand exists, many green and high- performance features of a home are invisible
This past June Earth Advantage (EA) released it’s Remodel Certification program. This program provides a clear pathway for homeowners to upgrade their existing homes to high performance standards, and to have those upgrades measured and certified by an independent third party.
CakeSystemsâ„¢ Partners with Building Performance Institute Rating Program
May 1, 2014
Building Performance Institute (BPI) has partnered with CakeSystems to collect and store data to fulfill BPI’s role as the first national U.S. DOE Home Energy Score Partner.
Builder of the Month April 2014: Stone Bridge Homes NW
April 1, 2014
Stone Bridge Homes NW is a local northwest semi-custom home builder. With over 10 communities throughout Oregon and Clark County Washington, our homes are built using the highest sustainable standards and materials.
Encouraging High Performance Home Building in Community Developments
March 19, 2014
Achieving the twin goals of expanding utility incentive program participation and creating new savings opportunities in the new construction market by designing new utility financial incentives that would influence outcomes at the community development level.
Builder of the Month March 2014: Habitat for Humanity PDX+Metro East
March 1, 2014
Habitat for Humanity Portland/Metro East has a commitment to green building and continuously looks for ways to make homes affordable to live in and affordable to buy.