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Application Deadline Nears for EnergyValue Housing Awards
Only a few weeks remain for submitting applications for the 2007 EnergyValue Housing Awards (EVHA), which honor builders who voluntarily integrate energy efficiency into the design, construction and marketing of new homes.
The awards will be presented at the 2007 International Builders’ Show in Orlando, Fla. Categories include: affordable, custom, factory-built, production and multifamily housing in hot-, moderate- and cold-climate regions.
At a time when the building industry is stepping up efforts to address rising fuel costs by improving the energy performance of new homes, the awards present an opportunity for quality-focused, environmentally responsible builders to share their best practices and be recognized for their efforts.
A panel of energy-efficiency experts will evaluate applicants based on their homes’ energy value; design; construction methods and processes; marketing and customer relations efforts; and participation in voluntary energy programs.
All applicants receive a detailed evaluation of their entries; complimentary passes to the awards dinner ceremony; and a free, one-year, single-user subscription to BuildingGreen Suite.
Winning builders will be featured on the NAHB Research Center Web site and in trade and mainstream publications; and they will also have the opportunity to share their success stories at workshops, educational programs and conferences.
All professional U.S. home builders whose primary occupation is constructing homes, developing real estate or both are eligible to participate.
Homes must have been completed after January 2004 and before the awards application is submitted.
The application process asks for a great deal of detail, so start now — all entries must be postmarked by July 17.
The EVHA is coordinated by the NAHB Research Center in partnership with the NAHB Energy Subcommittee and the U.S. Department of Energy's National Renewable Energy Laboratory. For an application or additional information, click here.
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