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2008 Media Releases & Alerts
EnergyValue Housing Award Honors Builders for Energy-efficient Design and
Construction
Winners of Industry’s Top Award for Energy-Efficient Home Building Combine
Integrated Design Approaches with Cutting-Edge Technology
February 13, 2008, Orlando, Fla. - In the midst of the green of green
building explosion, a number of new home builders have included advanced
energy-efficiency technologies among their arsenal of environmentally-friendly
features. On Feb. 13, the NAHB Research Center presented a group of these
builders with EnergyValue Housing Awards (EVHA), an honor presented annually at
the International Builders’ Show in recognition of builders who successfully
demonstrate innovative approaches to energy-efficient construction and
voluntarily integrate energy efficiency into the design, construction, and
marketing of their new homes.
Now in its 13th year, the EVHA program not only recognizes best-in-class
energy-efficient building practices, but also educates the housing industry and
the public about emerging and advanced technologies that can be used and
marketed by mainstream builders. EVHA winners select framing methods,
insulation, and appliances that result in high efficiencies; paying careful
attention to air sealing, ductwork, resource efficiency, and ventilation as
well. Energy-saving practices among the winners’ homes include high R-value
insulation in ceilings and walls, photovoltaic solar power systems, creative
uses of passive solar design, geothermal heating, and ENERGY STAR appliance
packages.
Winners in affordable, custom, production, and multifamily markets for hot,
moderate, and cold climate regions were selected for showcasing best practices
that put them at the forefront of energy-efficient construction. The 2008
EnergyValue Housing Award winners are:
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Aspen Homes of Colorado, Inc.* – Loveland, Colo.
*Builder of the Year
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Cherokee Investment Partners, LLC – Raleigh, N.C.
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Ferrier Builders, Inc. – Fort Worth, Texas
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Fireside Home Construction – Dexter, Mich.
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Stitt Energy Systems – Rodgers, Ark.
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Veridian Homes – Madison, Wis.
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Wilshire Homes – Houston, Texas
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The Cohousing Company – Nevada City, Calif.
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Community Housing Partners – Christiansburg, Va.
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John Wesley Miller Companies – Tucson, Ariz.
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Pardee Homes – Los Angeles, Calif.
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R Godfrey Homes – Glen Rose, Texas
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Sustainable Development, Inc. – Salem, Ore.
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Veridian Homes – Madison, Wis.
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The evening’s awards brought together industry and government, highlighting the
significance of sustainable housing in both arenas. Bob Jones, Vice
President/Secretary of the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) and
Alexander "Andy" Karsner, Assistant Secretary for Energy Efficiency and
Renewable Energy for the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) were co-keynotes for
the ceremony. NAHB is the industry’s leading advocate for residential green
building and with its National Green Building Program is working toward a
nationwide standard for defining green. On the government side, DOE is working
to implement energy initiatives to confront the nation’s "addiction to oil" and
accelerate change in environmental stewardship and energy efficiency in
housing.
The award for "Builder of the Year" was presented to Aspen Homes of Colorado, of
Loveland, Colo. EVHA judges noted the company’s 100 percent ENERGY STAR and
Built Green participation, impressive mix of innovative techniques, guaranteed
energy bills, and use of wind energy as standouts among the entries. Aspen
Homes has demonstrated its commitment to improving housing performance by
adopting exceptional standards of energy-efficient and
environmentally-responsible construction and voluntarily participating in local
green programs.
EVHA judging was completed by a panel of energy-efficiency experts in the fields
of engineering, residential energy, construction, design, and marketing.
Winners were selected based on their homes’ energy value; design; construction
methods and processes; marketing and customer relations efforts; and their
ability to demonstrate an understanding a whole-house, systems design approach.
Added in 2006, the popular "People’s Choice" award was given to Stitt Energy
Systems of Rodgers, Ark.
Michael Luzier, President of the NAHB Research Center said, "EVHA winners are
pioneers in their fields and the level of innovation and home design this year
is outstanding. Clearly, the home building industry’s efforts to expand energy
efficiency and green building have taken hold and will continue to make a
positive difference for future generations."
The EVHA program is managed by the NAHB Research Center, and operated in
partnership with the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) and the U.S.
Department of Energy through the National Renewable Energy Laboratory. Award
sponsors include Broan-NuTone, LLC, BuildingGreen, Inc., SEISCO International,
The Vinyl Institute, and Whirlpool Corporation.
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