Variety of tour homes to offer Energy Performance Score from Energy Trust of Oregon and an array of energy-saving features July 18-20 and 25-27 with help from Energy Trust of Oregon.
Energy Trust is working with Bend-area builders to offer EPSTM, an energy performance score, on 23 tour homes this year. EPS provides an easy-to-read snapshot of a home’s expected energy use, monthly utility costs and carbon impact. It also helps homebuyers compare these features while shopping.
To receive an EPS, a third-party verifier inspects a home and assigns it a numerical score — the lower the EPS, the better. Factors such as a home’s size, level of insulation, air leakage, heating and cooling systems, major appliances, lighting and water heating are all part of the home’s score. The rating also shows how the efficient newly constructed home compares to a home of similar size built to Oregon building code standards.
“Energy use and a carbon footprint are important factors to consider when buying a new home. They affect a home’s energy costs, year-round comfort and environmental impact,” said Matt Braman, residential program manager, Energy Trust. “Builders offering EPS help homebuyers consider a home’s energy use as part of their buying decision, and lead the way in construction of more energy-efficient homes.”
The following tour homes feature an EPS on this year’s tour:
Builder: Tour home address:
1. Arbor Builders 2278 NW Lakeside Pl., Bend
2. Artisan Homes and Design 19054 Mt. McLoughlin Ln., Bend
3. BlackRock Construction 16401 SW Vaqueros Way, Powell Butte
4. Daniel MacNaughton Inc. 63174 Iner Loop, Bend
5. Dream Home Building and Design 2915 NW Horizon Dr., Bend
6. Greg Welch Construction 61463 Hackleman Ct., Bend
7. JD Neel Construction Inc. 62932 NW Fresca St., Bend
8. Michael Wilkins Construction LLC 2648 NW Nordeen Way, Bend
9. Native Bend Builders 2164 NW Lolo Dr., Bend
10. Norman Building & Design 61460 Blurton Ct., Bend
11. Seven Bridge Signature Homes 61076 Ruby Peak Ln., Bend
12. Signature Home Builders 1601 NE Perspective Dr., Prineville
13. Signature Home Builders 21155 Caleb Pl, Bend
14. Signature Home Builders 60834 Garrison Dr., Bend
15. Signature Home Builders 20054 Millbrook Ln., Bend
16. SolAire Homebuilders 1157 NE Jones Rd., Bend
17. Stone Bridge Homes NW 20162 SE Cougar Peak Dr., Bend
18. Structure Development NW 1889 NW Hartford Ave., Bend
19. Structure Development NW 2198 NW Lolo Dr., Bend
20. Timberline Construction 19425 Randall Ct., Bend
21. Triple Knot Associates 61350 Triple Knot Rd., Bend
22. Tyee Development 2433 Drouillard Ave., Bend
23. Woodhill Homes 101 NW 13th St., Bend
Energy Trust of Oregon is an independent nonprofit organization dedicated to helping utility customers benefit from saving energy and generating renewable power. Our services, cash incentives and energy solutions have helped participating customers of Portland General Electric, Pacific Power, NW Natural and Cascade Natural Gas save $1.7 billion on energy bills. Our work helps keep energy costs as low as possible, creates jobs and builds a sustainable energy future. www.energytrust.org/eps.
