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First Green Built Parade of Homes™ in North Texas To Begin Sept. 22
First Green Built Parade of Homes™ in North Texas To Begin Sept. 22
Green Mountain Energy Company Title Sponsor of Event to Help Educate Public about ‘Green’ Homes
DALLAS, Texas — August 20, 2007 — The Home Builders Association of Greater Dallas (HBA Dallas) today announced that it is hosting the first Green Built Parade of Homes event in North Texas. Green Mountain Energy Company, Texas’ only electricity provider devoted to cleaner energy, is the presenting sponsor of the North Texas event, which will take place Sept. 22 through Oct. 7.
The Green Built Parade of Homes is one of the only events of its kind in the country. It will be open to the public and will educate consumers about ways to make their homes greener, cleaner and more efficient. The Parade will be held at the Forest Hills subdivision in the town of Crossroads, Texas — just minutes east of Denton.
The Green Built Parade will showcase resource-efficient, green homes that follow guidelines set forth by the HBA’s Green Built North Texas program. These guidelines address strategies for improving energy efficiency, water efficiency, indoor air quality, material usage, site management, waste recycling and cleaner electricity. Area builders and vendors will present the very latest green innovations and building technologies directly to the public. Additionally, each home will feature state-of-the-art amenities and luxurious decor.
As part of its partnership, Green Mountain is offsetting all of the estimated carbon dioxide (C02) electricity consumption of the Parade homes. The C02 emissions are being offset through Green Mountain’s donation of a comparable amount renewable energy credits, making the event carbon neutral. Carbon dioxide is a greenhouse gas that has been identified as a major cause of global warming. This marks the fourth Parade of Homes event that Green Mountain Energy Company has sponsored.
“Purchasing pollution-free electricity from Green Mountain Energy Company is one of the easiest ways for North Texans to make their homes greener,” said Paul Markovich, senior vice president of residential services, Green Mountain Energy Company. “We hope that residents from all over the Dallas-Metropolitan area will attend the Green Built Parade of Homes to learn about simple steps they can take to make their homes more environmentally-friendly.”
Green Mountain Energy Company and HBA Dallas are offering attendees some new and educational attractions during this year’s Parade of Homes.
"We could not have asked for a more perfect partner for our Green Built Parade than Green Mountain Energy Company," said Bob Morris (CAPS), executive vice president of HBA Dallas. "Green is going mainstream, which is why the Dallas HBA and Green Mountain hope to ‘wow’ Parade attendees, as well as educate them on ways that they can ‘green up’ their homes, making them more energy efficient.”
The Green Built Parade benefits the Make-A-Wish Foundation® of North Texas and HomeAid/Home Builders Care. Discount tickets will be available at Tom Thumb stores throughout the metroplex. The Green Built Parade will feature homes from Beaver Builders; Cashion Custom Homes; Derecor Homes; Flagstone Custom Homes; Scarlett Custom Homes, Inc.; Silver Oak Custom Homes; and John Spencer Custom Homes.
Schedule of Events during Green Built Parade of Homes
Opening Saturday, September 22 and continuing through Sunday, October 7, the Green Built Parade of Homes will be open Tuesday through Sunday (closed on Mondays). Event hours are 10 a.m. – 8 p.m.
All of these events are open to the public and offer something for everyone, including children.
About the Home Builders Association of Greater Dallas
The Home Builders Association of Greater Dallas (www.dallasbuilders.com) is a professional organization dedicated to promoting new home ownership, industry advancements and community good works. The HBA is the largest local home builders association in Texas; the HBA covers a seven-county area of some 5,500 square miles with a population of more than 3 million. Its membership includes more than 800 builders, developers and remodelers and approximately 1,200 associates — suppliers, vendors and associated businesses and services.
About Green Mountain Energy Company
Green Mountain, the nation’s leading provider of cleaner energy and carbon offset solutions, began in 1997 with a simple idea: “to change the way power is made.” The company offers consumers and businesses the choice of cleaner electricity products using renewable sources such as wind, water and solar that help reduce the amount of carbon dioxide (CO2) emitted into the air. Green Mountain customers have collectively helped avoid over 2.5 million tons of CO2 emissions.
DALLAS, Texas — August 20, 2007 — The Home Builders Association of Greater Dallas (HBA Dallas) today announced that it is hosting the first Green Built Parade of Homes event in North Texas. Green Mountain Energy Company, Texas’ only electricity provider devoted to cleaner energy, is the presenting sponsor of the North Texas event, which will take place Sept. 22 through Oct. 7.
The Green Built Parade of Homes is one of the only events of its kind in the country. It will be open to the public and will educate consumers about ways to make their homes greener, cleaner and more efficient. The Parade will be held at the Forest Hills subdivision in the town of Crossroads, Texas — just minutes east of Denton.
The Green Built Parade will showcase resource-efficient, green homes that follow guidelines set forth by the HBA’s Green Built North Texas program. These guidelines address strategies for improving energy efficiency, water efficiency, indoor air quality, material usage, site management, waste recycling and cleaner electricity. Area builders and vendors will present the very latest green innovations and building technologies directly to the public. Additionally, each home will feature state-of-the-art amenities and luxurious decor.
As part of its partnership, Green Mountain is offsetting all of the estimated carbon dioxide (C02) electricity consumption of the Parade homes. The C02 emissions are being offset through Green Mountain’s donation of a comparable amount renewable energy credits, making the event carbon neutral. Carbon dioxide is a greenhouse gas that has been identified as a major cause of global warming. This marks the fourth Parade of Homes event that Green Mountain Energy Company has sponsored.
“Purchasing pollution-free electricity from Green Mountain Energy Company is one of the easiest ways for North Texans to make their homes greener,” said Paul Markovich, senior vice president of residential services, Green Mountain Energy Company. “We hope that residents from all over the Dallas-Metropolitan area will attend the Green Built Parade of Homes to learn about simple steps they can take to make their homes more environmentally-friendly.”
Green Mountain Energy Company and HBA Dallas are offering attendees some new and educational attractions during this year’s Parade of Homes.
"We could not have asked for a more perfect partner for our Green Built Parade than Green Mountain Energy Company," said Bob Morris (CAPS), executive vice president of HBA Dallas. "Green is going mainstream, which is why the Dallas HBA and Green Mountain hope to ‘wow’ Parade attendees, as well as educate them on ways that they can ‘green up’ their homes, making them more energy efficient.”
The Green Built Parade benefits the Make-A-Wish Foundation® of North Texas and HomeAid/Home Builders Care. Discount tickets will be available at Tom Thumb stores throughout the metroplex. The Green Built Parade will feature homes from Beaver Builders; Cashion Custom Homes; Derecor Homes; Flagstone Custom Homes; Scarlett Custom Homes, Inc.; Silver Oak Custom Homes; and John Spencer Custom Homes.
Schedule of Events during Green Built Parade of Homes
Opening Saturday, September 22 and continuing through Sunday, October 7, the Green Built Parade of Homes will be open Tuesday through Sunday (closed on Mondays). Event hours are 10 a.m. – 8 p.m.
All of these events are open to the public and offer something for everyone, including children.
- Opening Day — Saturday, September 22
- The Demonstration Stage will begin hosting informational seminars on such topics as rainwater harvesting & water conservation from one of the Parade builders, as well as Green Mountain Energy Company’s seminar on renewables and pollution-free electricity.
- Green Dream Home Contest — Saturday, September 22. Winners of the contest will be announced at 10:30 a.m. at the Demonstration Stage. This is an art contest for children K-5th grade. Children will design their dream homes incorporating renewable energy and energy-efficiency concepts.
- Real Estate Professionals Day — Wednesday, September 26. Professionals who work in the industry (including mortgage and title companies) will be given free admission with a valid business card.
- Red Hat Days — Every Thursday during the event. Members of the Red Hat Society are encouraged to attend the Parade in their full regalia, as it will give them a discounted admission of $8 on those specific days.
- Senior Living Days — Every Wednesday during the event, seniors will be given a discounted admission of $8 to the Parade of Homes.
- Every Weekend — informational seminars will be offered by various green builders and vendors, enlightening visitors on how they can ‘green up’ their homes and lives. Seminars will include such things as
- The benefits of pollution-free electricity
- EnergyStar home rating — explaining the process of inspection and testing
- The Elements of Green Design
- Rainwater harvesting and water conservation
- Tom Thumb People’s Choice Award — The winner will be announced Thursday, October 4. The People’s Choice award is given to the builder who receives the most votes from Parade attendees as their favorite home.
About the Home Builders Association of Greater Dallas
The Home Builders Association of Greater Dallas (www.dallasbuilders.com) is a professional organization dedicated to promoting new home ownership, industry advancements and community good works. The HBA is the largest local home builders association in Texas; the HBA covers a seven-county area of some 5,500 square miles with a population of more than 3 million. Its membership includes more than 800 builders, developers and remodelers and approximately 1,200 associates — suppliers, vendors and associated businesses and services.
About Green Mountain Energy Company
Green Mountain, the nation’s leading provider of cleaner energy and carbon offset solutions, began in 1997 with a simple idea: “to change the way power is made.” The company offers consumers and businesses the choice of cleaner electricity products using renewable sources such as wind, water and solar that help reduce the amount of carbon dioxide (CO2) emitted into the air. Green Mountain customers have collectively helped avoid over 2.5 million tons of CO2 emissions.
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