Partners & Sponsors

The Vinyl Siding Institute (VSI) is the trade association for manufacturers of vinyl and other polymeric siding and suppliers to the industry.

BASF's portfolio ranges from oil and gas to chemicals, plastics, performance products, agricultural products and fine chemicals. With its high-value products and intelligent solutions, BASF plays an important role in finding answers to global challenges, such as climate protection, energy efficiency, nutrition and mobility.

Broan-NuTone® is committed to making the indoor environment of our nation's homes more comfortable and healthy by developing technologically advanced products that improve environmental performance and overall air quality. Broan-NuTone is the world's leading manufacturer of residential ventilation and build-in convenience products - designing and engineering over 75 years of award- winning experience and technology into every product before it earns the Broan®, NuTone®, or Best by Broan® brand.

BuildingGreen, LLC is committed to advancing environmentally responsible design and construction in buildings of all types. BuildingGreen provides industry professionals - architects, engineers, contractors and builders - with well-researched, comprehensive information on sustainable building strategies and green products. Online and print resources support these professionals in their design and construction practices. The Energy Value Housing Awards provide a superb vehicle for increasing awareness about green design. We applaud the NAHB Research Center for sponsoring this awards program.

SEISCO International is the manufacturer of the Seisco tankless water heater, the only tankless water heater specifically designed for use in hard water applications. Seisco’s patented PowerShare control technology utilizes a computer chip that fully modulates power equally to each of the heating elements ensuring that all elements operate at the lowest possible temperature. This virtually eliminates mineral build-up on the heating elements and prolongs element life. PowerShare technology also prevents disturbances (flicker) in lighting circuits. SEISCO has been associated with the National Association of Home Builders for many years and is dedicated to promoting efficient electric water heating.

The Vinyl Institute,a trade association representing PVC resin and additive manufacturers and manufacturers of vinyl products, is dedicated to promoting the versatility, durability, and energy efficiency of vinyl products in the building and construction market. The Vinyl in Design education and outreach program and website provide comprehensive resources for building design professionals on the attributes of PVC-based products in the built environment. As a long-time supporter of the NAHB EnergyValue Housing Award, the Vinyl Institute invites you to learn how today’s vinyl building products can help you achieve your sustainable goal in high performance homes.

For more than 30 years, Whirlpool Corporation has been committed to effectively utilizing and preserving natural resources. In 2003, the company became the world’s first appliance manufacturer to announce a greenhouse gas reduction strategy. An Energy Star Partner since 1998, Whirlpool has received the Partners in Energy Conscious Innovation ENERGY STAR® Sustained Excellence Award from the U.S. Department of Energy and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency the past three years.

For more information on Whirlpool Corporation and its offerings for building professionals, please visit www.insideadvantage.com or call 1-800-253-3977.

The National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) Energy Subcommittee is a branch of the NAHB Construction, Codes, and Standards standing committee and addresses energy-related issues among that group.

The NAHB Research Center’s mission is to promote innovation in housing technology to improve the quality, durability, affordability, and environmental performance of homes and home building products. The Research Center was created in 1964 as a subsidiary of NAHB, and has established itself as the source for reliable, objective information and research on housing construction and development issues.

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Building America Program is re-engineering new and existing American homes for energy efficiency, energy security, and affordability. Building America works with the residential building industry to develop and implement innovative building energy systems—innovations that save builders and homeowners millions of dollars in construction and energy costs. This industry-led, costshared partnership program has the following goals:

• Reduce whole-house energy use by 40-70% and reduce construction time and waste
• Encourage a systems-engineering approach for design and construction of new homes
• Improve indoor air quality and comfort
• Integrate clean on-site power systems
• Accelerate the development and adoption of high-performance residential energy systems

National Renewable Energy Laboratory is the U.S. Department of Energy’s premier laboratory for renewable energy research and development, and a lead lab for energy-efficiency research and development.