Community News: NRV Green Home Tour April 26th

News Release
Published: April 25, 2008

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2nd Annual New River Valley Green Home Seminar and Tour

Curious about green remodeling?  Wondering how to lower your energy costs?  Want to visit some environmentally friendly homes?  Mark your calendar for April 26, 2008 to attend the 2nd Annual New River Valley Green Home Seminar and Tour! 

The seminar will take place at the Blacksburg Recreation Center, 725 Patrick Henry Drive, from 9am until 12pm.  Seminar speakers are Ed Tuchler, Shelter Alternatives and Colin Arnold, Community Housing Partners on “Green Remodeling: Retrofitting Your Home;” Terry Clements, Virginia Tech on “Landscaping for Energy Conservation;” and Bryan Walsh, Solar Connexion on “Residential Solar Technology.” Local area green building businesses and organizations will exhibit their wares and services to the public from 8am to 1pm.

The tour, held from 1-5pm at houses throughout the New River Valley, will feature area residences that are extremely energy efficient in their design and construction, utilize renewable energy systems, or utilize local building materials.
Registration is $15 per person or $25 per couple through the Blacksburg Parks and Recreation website: https://recreation.blacksburg.gov or by calling 540.961.1135.  Exhibit and sponsorship opportunities are still available.  For more information, visit nrvgreenmob.blogspot.com.

The New River Valley Green Home Tour and Seminar organizers are: Association for Energy Conservation Professionals (AECP), the Community Design Assistance Center at Virginia Tech (CDAC), NRV Living Real Estate, New River Valley Planning District Commission, The Sage Soapbox, Shelter Alternatives, Town of Blacksburg, Virginia Cooperative Extension, Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation, and YMCA at Virginia Tech.