AWARDS
EnergyValue Housing Awards
The EnergyValue Housing Awards (EVHA) program is sponsored by the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) Research Center in partnership with NAHB, the U.S. Department of Energy/Building America Program and the National Renewable Energy Lab. Click here for more information.
 EVHA 1996, Gold, Moderate Climate, Custom
This 1,946 square foot home features a large deck to the side of the home. This allows plenty of light for the lower level rooms. The home has ample room for fun with its open plan, workshop and recreation room. The homeowners chose reflective shades for all of their windows to save even more on utilities and provide privacy.
EVHA 1997 Silver, Moderate Climate, Innovative/Advanced
Don’t let the size fool you. This award winning, 1,024 square foot home is beautiful and energy efficient to save money and resources. The covered porch invites you in to sit and relax. This is a perfect plan for a getaway cabin or guest house.
 EVHA 1997 Gold, Moderate Climate, Custom
This two-level home was designed for a steep lot and to take advantage of lake vistas and outdoor living areas.
 EVHA 1998 Silver, Moderate Climate, Custom
This large custom home was designed to maximize its lake setting with covered porches and ample windows that frame the view. An energy-efficient geo-thermal system keeps this home comfortable year round.
 EVHA 1998 Gold, Moderate Climate, Affordable
The beautiful 1,792 square foot home features a south view, an entry side to the North, as well as a balcony to provide enjoyment and a summer shade for the lower level windows. The open floor plan and many windows make this home feel bigger. The number of windows also increases the natural light and assists with ventilation of the home.
 EVHA 1999 Gold, Moderate Climate, Custom
This home was designed to be in harmony with other homes in the subdivision and as energy efficient and sustainable as possible. The 3,295 square foot home features photovoltaic panels that generate electricity used by the home and feeds excess back to the utility company. The solar thermal panel heats household water using the sun's energy. Many other features make this home very resource efficient so that the net electric usage approaches zero.
 EVHA 1999 Silver, Moderate Climate, Affordable
This 2,616 square foot, multi-level, award winner features passive solar features including windows that bring nature into the home. The deck, storage and recreation room give this home function, while all the energy efficient features offer superior savings on utilities.
 EVHA 2001 Silver, Moderate Climate, Custom
This storybook home offers the family a light and bright living experience. The multi-level home is 2,877 square feet of energy saving and passive solar features. The covered porch and picture windows invite nature into the home. The Victorian look and feel of this home is proof that an energy efficient home can have any style.
 EVHA 2001 Silver, Moderate Climate, Affordable
With 1,932 square feet, this two-level home is a good choice for an “empty nest.” The main floor offers a comfortable living area and the level is perfect for visiting family or guests.
 EVHA 2001 Gold, Moderate Climate, Innovative/Advanced
Nestled on a hillside overlooking a lake, the home offers bedrooms and living areas on both levels. With 2,660 square feet, it is well designed for full-time living and entertaining.
 EVHA 2003 Gold, Moderate Climate, Custom
This large 4,564 square foot home was designed to blend well with the site and to accommodate a growing family.
 EVHA 2003 Gold, Moderate Climate, Custom
2,791 square feet of well planned passive and active solar means the 3 bedroom home complete with hobby room is cozy in the winter and cool in the summer. Wonderful rooms full of natural daylight and “Home For Life” features make this home a double winner!
 EVHA 2003 Gold, Moderate Climate, Affordable
This 1,737 square foot, one-level home features an alcove in the master bedroom that is perfect for reading or gazing out the window.
 EVHA 2003 Silver, Moderate Climate, Affordable
This 1,888 square foot, two bedroom, two bath home with great room, computer room and exercise room was built without disturbing the natural setting of the home. The one level plan without stairs makes living easy.
 EVHA 2006 Gold, Moderate Climate, Custom
The home is a Five Star Plus Energy Rated home with an average monthly electric bill of $90.00 for its 5,241 square feet. With passive solar design, and Ice House Roof ™ System, energy recovery ventilator, a solar aided water heating system, and many other efficiency features, this home is where beauty, sustainability and function all converge.
At the award ceremony for this home, the judges said, “Stitt Energy Systems’ unwavering passion for energy conservation is the primary reason for the company’s existence. In the company’s own words, “energy efficiency is not a sideline for our company. This is what we do, what our reputation is based on, and what we are committed to do in the future.” The EVHA judges also remarked that the “excellent company philosophy…has lasted the test of time,” and that the company’s “dedication to energy efficiency and an integrated design process is very clear.”
 EVHA 2008 Gold, Moderate Climate, Custom
In its rural setting, the passive solar home overlooks a pond which is regularly visited by wildlife. The photovoltaic panels generate electricity which is used to power the house, is stored in batteries for later use, or is fed back to the utility grid. According to the judges, Stitt Energy Systems demonstrated ‘exceptional practice’ with this custom home. Passive and active solar systems, combined with state-of-the-art efficiency features, contribute towards the $67 monthly energy bills accrued on average during the first year of occupancy.
 EVHA 1999 Builder of the Year
In the first year of its presentation, Orlo Stitt was selected as the 1999 EnergyValue Housing Builder of the Year. In the opinion of the judges, the builder of the year best represents the principles, techniques and the goals of the EnergyValue and their award program.
EVHA 2006 People’s Choice Award
The EVHA People’s Choice Award was selected by the public. Individuals were able to log on to the NAHB Research Center’s web site to cast their vote for their favorite home. This was the first time for the EVHA to offer the People’s Choice Award.
EVHA 2008 People’s Choice Award
Beautiful, efficient and popular! This award was voted on by the public by logging on to the NAHB Research Center’s web site to cast their vote for their favorite home.
National Association of Home Builders Green Building Awards
 2007 Best Model Green Home Building Guidelines
NAHB sponsors the NAHB National Green Building Awards, and provides information on how to use sustainable design to build homes that use renewable materials prudently to conserve energy and environmental resources. While presenting the award at the conference awards presentation, the presenter/judge said, “To receive a Gold rating with the Green Home Building Guidelines, a home must score at least 395 points. This home scored more than 500 points and far outdistanced other homes considered for the award.” This set the banquet hall buzzing.
This craftsman style home was designed for a young family with open areas and sight lines so that children are supervised. Upper level bedrooms and play areas also allow for privacy. This 3,700 square foot home is one of the most environmentally conscious designs with careful attention to site placement and materials selection.
Kansas City Homes & Gardens
 2006 Best Green Home of the Year
This home was specifically designed to blend well with its neighbors in an older neighborhood. The bungalow style exterior belies the modern, open floor plan.
 2007 Best Green Home of the Year
The home is a 2 story, 2,285 square foot beauty, featuring 3 bedrooms, a master suite, 2 full baths, one half bath, home office, guest suite, 2 car garage, a recycling center in the kitchen, a FEMA approved wind resistant safe room and an open floor plan on the main floor for maximum enjoyment. The home includes many “Home For Life” features making it comfortable for people with varying abilities.
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St. Louis Homes + lifestyles
2009 Gold Award, Best Green Home
This delightful home features offices for its work from home owners, as well as wide views of the natural setting.
City of Rogers 2009 Commercial Development of the Year Award
In April, Rogers Mayor Steve Womack and Derrel Smith, Rogers City Planner, presented David Stitt of Stitt Energy Systems, Inc., the City of Rogers 2009 Commercial Development of the Year Award. The award recognizes the significant renovation and addition to the SESI office buildings at 1301 South 8th in Rogers, Arkansas and the overall site development and beautification.
Northwest Arkansas Business Journal
-2009 Greenest Office in Northwest Arkansas
-2000 Northwest Arkansas Business of the Year Award
Northwest Arkansas Business Journal Greenest Office in Northwest Arkansas for 2009
“A green office is one that takes into account employee behavior and innovation as well as energy efficiency and conservation," the online nomination form read. "It's about people, policy and practices; not just windows and walls." Stitt Energy Systems Inc. of Rogers swept the categories, placing as the overall Greenest Office in Northwest Arkansas for 2009. Stitt was chosen not only because its renovated offices reused many materials already on the site and because it may end up being the first platinum-rated LEED project in Northwest Arkansas, but also because its business model for the last 31 years has been to help others conserve energy...”
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2000 Northwest Arkansas Business of the Year Award presented by the Northwest Arkansas Business Journal
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