Welcome to the 2009 Good Energy House hosted by Energy Trust of Oregon!
Suzanne Hankins putting the finishing touches in the kitchen. Suzanne is a Color Consultant and Interior ReDesign specialist.
Gorgeous furnishings provided by The Joinery. Rug and wall prints from Eclectic Home. New paint line Aura from Benjamin Moore in Agave graces the living room walls.
Hannah from the Energy Trust of Oregon helping a visitor navigate the Energy Trust website (www.energytrust.org) to find efficiency solutions for his home.
A beautiful and functional office space. Furnishings by The Joinery. Aura paint in Safari and the InnerAsia Tibetan wool rug hails from Eclectic Home.
The utility room is always packed. A SolaTube provides additional lighting for conversations about solar water heating and efficient appliances.
The kitchen featured a Liebherr refirgerator and Ultraline (Viking) dishwasher. Check out the very cool Karbon faucet by Kohler and the Paperstone countertop from ecohaus.
Landscape designer Jack Hays assembling one of the many custom designed water features that graced the exterior of the Good Energy House.
The finished fountain sculpture surrounded by permeable pavers from Willamette Graystone.
A couple enjoying the Maku reclaimed teak outdoor furniture from Eclectic Home.
Jed sharing good information about Energy Trust's many incentives for upgrading the energy efficiency in your home!
The Modern Cantilever desk and Studio chair are just a few of the many hand-made furniture pieces by The Joinery featured in the home.
Bamboo floor by Teragren in the living room along with stunning photography art work from Ecletic Home. Stool also from Eclectic Home by Maria Yee and the Tabor chair carried by The Joinery.
Rejuvenation lighting was featured throughout the Good Energy House.
Neil Kelly Naturals Collection cabinetry featured in the kitchen. Empire Pacific provided the ENERGY STAR rated window over the sink. Benjamin Moore Aura paint in Firenze.
WeCork floor "Sandinia" was one of three types of natural cork products highlighted in the home.
A SolReliant solar water heating system installed by Mr. Sun Solar.
Andrea from Energy Trust helping a visitor fill out her Passport to Good Energy. WeCork from Interstate Flooring is underfoot!
When you can't visit with them in person, go to the web! Energy Trust's new website quickly directs users to Energy Trust cash incentives, contractors who can do the work and other resources appropriate for them.
SolarWorld Sun modules solar electric system was featured on the South roof. Also visible, the green house by GlassHut, perfect for providing additional insulation to an exterior wall!
If you are an Oregon resident considering solar water heating or electric systems for your home be sure and talk with Energy Trust of Oregon first for cash incentives, information on tax credits and qualified contractors in your area.
Solar guru Lizzie Rubado helps explain aspects of the SolarWorld solar electric system showcased in the 2009 home.
Sealaska Natural Living deck furniture graced the south side of the home.
LP SmartSide from ProBuild surrounded the exterior. Benjamin Moore exterior paint in "Dolphin." Trim color "Refined."
Visitors drop their passport entries off at the Good Energy House.
Dave from Energy Trust talks about features of the solar pre-heat tank from Mr. Sun Solar.
ENERGY STAR washer and dryer by Electrolux, on loan from BASCO, added a splash of color to the utility room. Marmoleum click in Serene Gray from Interstate Flooring on the ground.
A young visitor having fun with another custom fountain by Jack Hays.
IKO Cambridge 30, "NW Harvard Slate" shingles and gutters installed by Jim Fisher Roofing. All stone courtesy of Willamette Graystone.
Cool clock from bike gears can be found at Mirador Community Store. Mod rocker courtesy of The Joinery and ENERGY STAR window from Empire Pacific. ENERGY STAR printer from Lexmark.
Taking a closer look at the Rinnai tankless water heater. Aura paint in Chambord by Benjamin Moore.
ENERGY STAR laptops, monitors and printers are available. Consider a more energy efficient model next time you are in the market for upgrades to your home office!
A majestic ENERGY STAR window from Jeld Wen provided great light in the living room.
The 2009 Good Energy House was constructed by Jim Feild of Progressive Builders NW.