Countless homeowners, businesses and institutions are making the shift toward energy sustainability, and many are starting with their homes. Armed with a growing set of effective renewable energy systems a growing percentage of Americans are investing in passive and active solar homes that are designed to prioritize energy efficiency. State and federal tax credits are providing additional incentives. In certain areas, backlogged requests for so-called near-zero energy use homes have builders convinced that consumers Want and will pay for energy efficient homes. Tune in to find out more about near zero energy homes.

Linda Burns
President of the Solar Energy Association of Oregon
Robertson, Merryman, Barnes Architects Inc.
1231 NW Hoyt, Suite 403
Portland, OR 97209
503 222-3753
lbarnes@rmbarch.com

Rob Hammon
ConSol    7407 Tam O'Shanter Dr. Ste 200 
Stockton, CA 95210-3370

 800.526.6765 or 209.473.5000
rob@consol.ws

Chris Runyard: crunyard@msn.com

Risa Buck: seryl@mind.net

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