BetterBuiltNW January 2024 Newsletter

Grace Weger Recognized for Commitment to Above-Code Efficiency

Grace Weger, director of land acquisition and development at the Central Oregon/Bend-Redmond affiliate of Habitat for Humanity, received the Rising Star Award at the Northwest Energy Efficiency Alliance’s (NEEA) 2023 Leadership in Energy Efficiency Awards. Each year—in an ongoing effort to honor collaboration and innovation within the Northwest—NEEA’s board of directors and staff recognize individuals, teams, and organizations from across the region for their exemplary dedication and performance in energy efficiency. Read the full article.

Set Yourself Up for Success with On-Demand Trainings from BetterBuiltNW

Kick-start 2024 by gaining practical information and insights with on-demand courses from BetterBuiltNW. If you missed our most recent live webinars from last year, there’s still an opportunity for you to gain new and build on existing knowledge through these on-demand trainings. Learn more.

IN CASE YOU MISSED IT 

Every month this section features must-read content from past newsletters just in case you missed it. 

• BetterBuiltNW Ask the Expert: Technical Questions on Conditioned Crawlspaces in Washington State Answered

Programs in the News

Every month, BetterBuiltNW highlights different programs in the news to keep builders and Raters/verifiers informed about key updates, program changes, and features.

The Builder's Daily

• How To Maximize Incentives and Value for Energy-Efficient New Homes

Master Builders Association of King and Snohomish Counties

• Builders Bulletin: Increased Home Prices

RESNET

• RESNET® Board Makes Bold Goal of a 1M Homes RESNET Rated/Year by End of 2028

Zero Energy Project

• Structured Insulated Panels for High-Performance Enclosures: Faster, Better, and Greater Value