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First Green Built Parade of Homes in North Texas To Begin Sept. 22

Green Mountain Energy Company Title Sponsor of Event to Help Educate Public about ‘Green’ Homes

The Home Builders Association of Greater Dallas (HBA Dallas) today announced that it is hosting the first Green Built Parade of Homes event in North Texas.  Green Mountain Energy Company, Texas’ only electricity provider devoted to cleaner energy, is the presenting sponsor of the North Texas event, which will take place Sept. 22 through Oct. 7.

The Green Built Parade of Homes is one of the only events of its kind in the country.  It will be open to the public and will educate consumers about ways to make their homes greener, cleaner and more efficient. The Parade will be held at the Forest Hills subdivision in the town of Crossroads, Texas – just minutes east of Denton. 

The Green Built Parade will showcase resource-efficient, green homes that follow guidelines set forth by the HBA’s Green Built North Texas program.  These guidelines address strategies for improving energy efficiency, water efficiency, indoor air quality, material usage, site management, waste recycling and cleaner electricity.  Area builders and vendors will present the very latest green innovations and building technologies directly to the public.  Additionally, each home will feature state-of-the-art amenities and luxurious decor. 

If you're in North Texas in late Sept thru early Oct, feel free to come by the Green Built Parade of Homes - it will consist of 7 resource-efficient, GREEN homes - the event will consist of resource-efficient, GREEN homes, showcasing the construction guidelines set forth by the HBA's Green Built North Texas program.  These guidelines address strategies for improving energy efficiency, water efficiency, indoor air quality, material usage, site management, waste recycling and homeowner education.

For more information about this event, visit www.dallasbuilders.com.