January 22, 2025
BetterBuiltNW January 2025 Newsletter
Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde development recognized for high standard of efficiency and resilience
The Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde’s Creekside Elder Housing development earned the Innovative Collaboration Award at the Northwest Energy Efficiency Alliance’s Leadership in Energy Efficiency Awards this past December. The duplexes in this senior housing community feature high-performance design choices, including triple-pane windows, to provide year-round comfort and minimize energy use.
New Incentive Program in Washington: Puget Sound Energy Next Level Homes
Get to know Next Level Homes, a new incentive program from Puget Sound Energy (PSE). Builders of high-performance, single-family homes in PSE electric service territory may qualify for the program’s cash incentives. Next Level Homes also seeks certified Home Energy Rating System Raters to join the program’s growing network.
Learn more about the Next Level Homes Program.
IN CASE YOU MISSED IT
Must-read content from past newsletters just in case you missed it.
High-Performance Home News
Every month, BetterBuiltNW highlights news articles and other media to keep builders and Raters/verifiers informed about key industry updates, program changes, and other features.
National Association of Home Builders
- Smart Features to Make Homes Greener and More Affordable
- How Green Building is Shaping the Future of Construction
RESNET®
U.S. Department of Energy