Build your brand by building ENERGY STAR Homes. Understand the value of building energy efficient, comfortable, healthy, and durable homes, … and more importantly, how to sell them. Explain the benefits to your customers, while leveraging the resources and incentives that are available through the EPA, GEO, and Xcel Energy.
Recent changes in the mortgage industry have created an unprecedented opportunity for widespread adoption of energy efficiency by average homeowners. Learn what these changes are, why they are important, and what you can do to take advantage of the opportunity and share in the success.
Speakers: Todd Gamboa, President of Building Trust LLC, is considered an industry expert and champion in the field of “Green” and energy efficient home building. As a builder, consultant, and public speaker, he has trained thousands of builders, contractors, designers, architects, and REALTORS® across the country. He has worked with industry organizations including Built Green Colorado, Greenprint Denver, Governors Energy Office, Energy Efficiency Businesses Coalition, ENERGY STAR, DOE - Building America program, CAHB, NAHB, USGBC – LEED, International Code Council, Colorado Association of Realtors, National Association of Realtors, Environments for Living, and Xcel Energy.
Stephen Ponce-Pore is the Energy Programs Manager for the Bank of Colorado. He developed the Colorado ENERGY STAR Mortgage - a partnership with the Governor's Energy Office to provide reduced mortgage rates to homeowners that renovate their homes for energy efficiency or to purchase a new ENERGY STAR Home. He is actively involved in the development of additional loan programs for energy efficiency and renewable energy projects.