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Energy-Saving Tips of the Month
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Lower your water heater thermostat setting to 120 degrees. This can help save you money and energy, while still keeping your water plenty warm.
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Set your thermostat to 65–68 degrees during the day and 58–60 degrees at night during cooler months. Buying a programmable thermostat can help you manage this easily.
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Recycle your old refrigerator or freezer. Energy Trust will pick it up, recycle 95 percent of its components and send you $30. Click here to learn more.
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Green Project Profile From Earth Advantage, Inc.
Featured Development:
Villebois Village Center 11422 Barber Street, Wilsonville, OR 97070
Listing price:
Homes in Village Center will start in the mid-to-high $100,000 and go as high as $600,000.
Green home certification used in building these homes:
The 2,600-home Villebois community was built upon a foundation of connectivity, diversity and sustainability. All of the homes constructed in Villebois meet Earth Advantage® requirements for energy efficiency,  environmental responsibility and resource efficiency.
More than 90 percent of the materials on-site at Villebois have been recycled. Costa Pacific Communities was careful to preserve existing trees and incorporate native plants into the landscaping. With funding from an EPA grant for rainwater management, the Villebois community also boasts permeable paving stones, permeable asphalt, retention ponds, rooftop gardens and state-of-the-art bio-retention cells in planter beds, further validating the community’s emphasis on eco-consciousness.
Innovative features that will benefit homeowners:
Villebois encapsulates the character of a European village, offering residents a place to live, work, play and learn. The bustling Village Center will be a mix of condominiums, row homes, plazas, apartments, green space and boutique shops and services that complement the existing neighborhoods surrounding the heart of the community.
As a transit-oriented community, Villebois gives residents  the opportunity to commute from home via TriMet’s new West Side Express Service. Dubbed “WES,” the new commuter rail links residents in Wilsonville to Tigard, Tualatin and Beaverton. Once in Beaverton, commuters can hop aboard the MAX light rail and be in downtown Portland in minutes.
Here's who to contact for more information:
Feel free to visit the Villebois Village Center or contact Andy Green, sales and marketing manager with Costa Pacific Homes, at 503-855-4611 or Andy@CostaPacific.com.
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Exciting News from Energy Trust of Oregon
Low-interest financing for energy-saving home improvements now available
Energy Trust of Oregon and Umpqua Bank have unveiled GreenStreet Lending a path to low-interest financing for qualifying energy-saving home improvements and solar energy systems. GreenStreet Lending, offers financing options designed to help homeowners and small businesses manage rising energy costs by making it easier to invest in energy efficiency and renewable energy projects.
The following GreenStreet loan options are now available to qualified borrowers on approved credit who are Oregon customers of Portland General Electric, Pacific Power, NW Natural or Cascade Natural Gas. Click here to learn more about the program.
GreenStreet financing for homeowners
| Product Loan |
Amount |
Term |
| Home Equity Loan |
$5,000 to $50,000 |
up to 15 years |
| Unsecured Home Improvement Loan |
$1,000 to $50,000
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up to 5 years |
GreenStreet products can be paired with Energy Trust’s cash incentives and State of Oregon energy tax credits, making home and business energy improvements financially accessible to a broader market. Additional information about GreenStreet loans and current rates are available online at GreenStreet Lending or by calling 1-866-790-2121.
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Special December Offer
Free energy and carbon emissions rating for your client’s home. If the home is newer than 1970 and in the Portland Metro area, please contact mcossey@earthadvantage.org to schedule a free rating.
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BUZZ WORD OF THE MONTH
Ecoroof
An ecoroof, or "green" roof is a vegetated roof system used in place of a conventional roof. Ecoroofs are comprised of several layers including a root barrier, waterproof membrane, drainage, soil system, and plants. Ecoroofs can double or triple the life span of the roof, add insulation to a building, and create additional useable space. The City of Portland has approved Ecoroof systems as a stormwater management technique, and provides incentives to qualify owners.
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