There's A New Green Player In Town - www.BuildGreenRogueValley.org

Has anyone noticed there is a LOT of talk about "Going Green" lately? Thank Goodness, like Affordable Housing, Going Green has become "In" - not just in the "Organic Circles", but also in the mainstream. Environmental changes will come about only with major steps being made in this direction. Oregon is on board with this cause, and the State is attracting many Green related industries.

The Rogue Valley has formed a group in support of the U.S. Green Building Council, and more and more people are joining this group. This is the Rogue Valley Branch of the Cascadia Region Green Building Council (whew - THAT'S a MOUTHFUL!), known as "Build Green Rogue Valley" for SHORT.  Development of this organization is in the early stages, and the group is determining its Mission Statement. Representatives from local utility, construction, suppliers, organic products and real estate companies have joined this group, as well as City representation.

The first Event, a Green and Solar Home Tour, will be held on October 20, 2007. If you would like to join the tour, go to http://buildgreenroguevalley.org/ or http://www.mailtribune.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20071005/LIFE/710050323/-1/PHOTOS0101  for more information. If you are interested in joining the group, meetings are held the first Thursday of each month - at 6:00PM and are located at:

Phoenix Organics
4543 South Pacific Hwy
Phoenix, OR 97535

Unfortunately, Fannie Mae discontinued their Energy-Efficient Mortgage program, but at www.Qualty4Loans.com we choose to continue to show our support by offering significantly discounted closing costs for homes that receive the Earth Advantage or L.E.E.D. Green Building Certifications. Contact karen@quality4loans.com for more information.