This event was held on May 3, 2008.  Details for the 2009 event are TBD.  Check back in September for tour details.  If interested in sponsoring, contact Michael VanDerwater.

Due to the success of this event.  We are offering a workshop 'Getting to Net Zero' covering the same homes that were on the tour. 

>>Getting to Net Zero Workshop

Portland.  May 3, 2008

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You are invited to attend this day-long event which tells the story of four Portland homes reaching for Net Zero Energy use.  Explore the technologies and design features, firsthand, that make Zero Energy buildings possible.   Christopher Dymond, Energy Analyst for the Oregon Department of Energy, will begin the day with a workshop on the philosophy behind Net Zero Energy use and High Performance Homes, how to get there, and the financial incentives available in Oregon.   The tour that follows showcases retrofits, additions and new homes displaying various levels of performance and technologies, from highly efficient homes generating most of their power onsite, to those going for Net Zero.  We provide side by side comparisons of the building envelope, appliance and equipment choices for each home as well as an energy analysis giving you plenty of technical information to guide your own Net Zero goals.  The depth of this information will serve the needs of professionals in the field as well as homeowners seeking the next level of education.

To ensure a quality experience for everyone, space is limited to only 100 participants; we recommend purchasing tickets early. Ticket includes workshop, lunch and bus shuttles to all four sites.  AIA continuing education credits are available.  CEU’s for other professionals can be arranged.  Contact Solar Oregon for details.

Tickets for the day-long event are $100. >> Purchase here

Update 4/30: Tickets for the Goal Net Zero Home Tour are nearly sold out. If you are unable to attend the tour, our 'Getting to Net Zero' workshop on May 17th would be a good alternative.  >>Getting to Net Zero workshop page.

New! Compare your own home with the homes on the tour by completing our simple Energy Use Index form. This is not required for participants, but it's a great opportunity to learn about your energy usage and identify conservation strategies.  >> Download the EUI index

Schedule - Saturday May 3,  2008.

9-10 – Registration and Information Session. Meet industry leaders, and home owners striving for Zero Net  Energy use.

10-12 – Workshop by Christopher Dymond, Oregon Department of Energy, "Zero Net Energy and High Performance Homes"

12-1 – Catered lunch.

1-5:00 – Tour of homes. Bus shuttle to four exceptional homes with four different designs and four different approaches to reaching net zero energy.

Tour begins and ends at the McMenamins Kennedy School Gymnasium
5736 N.E. 33^rd Ave.  Portland OR 97211

All proceeds for this event support Solar Oregon and it’s mission to provide education and community outreach to encourage Oregonians to choose solar energy

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