By the end of this month, work will begin on 8-10 homes. The five qualified contractors are being assigned groups of houses by estimated rehab cost. This will happen in “round robin” order. Rehab schedules are being assigned at 21-30 days based on the home.
     Six buyers are finalizing re-approval and will be shown houses starting next week. Currently we have 113 interested buyers and 33 applications returned. Budget is being adjusted to increase outreach allocation. Round Table discussions with all area NSP determined that our program is ahead of others, but all programs are struggling to get interested Buyers. A large majority of our interest list have been as a result of direct contact efforts.

Each H20 home is upgraded to such a high level of quality, it exceeds the value of other homes of equal or greater price. You will feel as if you are in a new, modern home and will experience the peace of mind that comes with the responsible choice of "living green." ENERGY-STAR rated appliances, fixtures, flooring, landscaping, and a two-year warranty are only a few features that make H20 homes unbeatable. Families can save hundreds of their hard-earned money in utility bills alone by simply choosing a H20 home over a conventional home. On average, the H20 home conserves enough water and energy to yield a yearly savings equal to THREE utility-free months!
The H20 family would like to wish your family a happy and prosperous holiday season. We express our gratitude to many West Valley religious groups for their goodwill and support in helping us reach out to the communities they serve.

H2O staff handed out over 100 brochures with information about energy efficient, affordable H2O homes nearby. The festival was a huge success with many activities for the whole family. One of the favorite attractions was Santa and his ultra-modern sleigh pulled by six very nice Harleys and Hondas. I guess the raindeer were put out to pasture. If you would like H2O to come to your event, contact us and we will be happy to come and tell you how H2O can help people become homeowners and save money.

This is an awesome piece of equipment. It is a 50 gal, multiple mode, state of the art system that cuts heating bills dramatically. At $1200 each, it is an investment that will save big bucks for the homebuyer. Heating water for showers, loads of laundry and dishes, and other household needs can account for up to 25 percent of the average home’s total energy cost, according to the U.S. Department of Energy. Heat-pump water heaters are common in Japan, but rare in the US. In heat-pump technology, heat is transferred from the air to water stored in an insulated tank. In simple terms, heat pump water heaters work much like a refrigerator in reverse. The heat pump extracts the heat from warm air, intensifies the heat with a compressor, delivers the heat to the water, and exhausts the cooler air. Because it uses the warm ambient air temperature to do most of the work, it is a very efficient way to heat water. Heat pump water heaters typically offer twice the efficiency of standard electric water heaters. It is estimated that this new appliance will use 2,300 kilowatt hours annually, about half that of a standard electric water heater. Once again H2O is taking the lead in bringing the latest green technology to Valley homes.

     By the end of this month, work will begin on 8-10 homes. The five qualified contractors are being assigned groups of houses by estimated rehab cost. This will happen in “round robin” order. Rehab schedules are being assigned at 21-30 days based on the home.
     Six buyers are finalizing re-approval and will be shown houses starting next week. Currently we have 113 interested buyers and 33 applications returned. Budget is being adjusted to increase outreach allocation. Round Table discussions with all area NSP determined that our program is ahead of others, but all programs are struggling to get interested Buyers. A large majority of our interest list have been as a result of direct contact efforts.

This meeting, sponsored by the US Green Building Council, the ASU Stardust Center, the City of Phoenix and others, focused on the very important topics of how to connect and meet two import challenges: making houses affordable and, at the same time, making them enviromentally friendly and resource-efficient.

September 12-13, 2009
H20 at Fiestas Patrias
Together with our partner Lowes ("Improving Home Improvement"), Homes to Owners partcipated in the “Fiestas Patrias” event organized by Food City grocery stores at the Barrios Unidos park in Phoenix. This was a two-day cultural event which showcasing the rich traditions and history of Mexico. Musical entertainment, dancing, food and fun for the kids made this event an entertaining and educational experience for the entire family.
H2O was exposed to thousands of people for the first time. Hundreds of Greenvine newsletters and brochures were distributed. In addition, 17 interest forms were filled out by potential homebuyers. H2O staff, Lowes employees and Arvizu representatives were there to answer questions and distribute candy, t-shirts, hats and other prizes. A special word of thanks to Lowes for donating an energy-efficient Energy Star washer that was raffled among applicants. Click on any thumbnail image for a larger picture.

August 13, 2009
H20 Program described as "Best Practices"
In a meeting with Arizona NSP participants, HUD officials at the 2009 AZNAHRO conference classified the H2O Program as 'best practices.' Program Director Ben Chao: "Interest in our dynamic approach was extremely high! We are the only program in Arizona taking steps to purchase, increase energy efficiency, fully rehab, and sell our homes."