2011 Energy Efficiency Contest

Sponsored by: The APPLE Center for Sustainable Living, Balance Point Home Performance, DeMaranville Construction, Real Graphics Source

Click here to download the energy-efficiency-contest-application

Background

The concept of residential energy efficiency remains a mystery to most homeowners. This contest is designed to educate the public concerning best practices in reducing dependency on unsustainable energy, exceed the goals of Title 24 and dramatically improve health and comfort within the home.

The Energy Efficiency Contest will educate Northern California homeowners, contractors and government agencies concerning vital issues such as hidden drafts, oversized furnaces, stratification of home temperatures, loss of energy through poor functioning delivery systems and increased potential ozone poisoning through whole house exhaust systems.

The Energy Efficiency Contest will help to cultivate a much-needed understanding of return on investments. Overall indoor air quality health, occupant comfort, and long-term savings are to be addressed and demystified.

Contest Description

All projects will be judged equally based upon contest criteria. (See next page) Contestants must submit an application, including entry fee of $30, for review by the contest review committee. The review committee may choose to validate the project by visiting the site and conducting basic tests.

Qualified projects will then move on to part 2 of the application process; submitting detailed information and digital photos for a 30″x42″ color display board describing the project, and Part 2 entry fee $70 for discounted printing costs. All display boards will be formatted uniformly, printed, laminated and mounted on ridged PVC board, at Real Graphic Source in Grass Valley. The board displays will be presented for public viewing & media attention at the GreenLife Eco Festival at the Nevada Co. Fair Grounds & other events TBD.

Winner and Prizes Announced at the GreenLife Eco Festival Event May 21st

The project display boards will be showcased at the GreenLife Eco Festival. The winner will be announced during the event on May 21st, 2011. The winning prize includes $500.00, as well as feature articles in regional newspapers and the national magazine, HomePower.

Time Line

Contest Application Deadline- March 31, 2011

Qualified Contestants Notification- April 15, 2011

Part 2 of Application Due- April 30, 2011

GreenLife Eco Festival Awards – May 21-22, 2011