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Press RoomApril 2008 - Jones TV - Springdale, AR
A Natural State of Living Green
David & Karen Stitt’s home and Stitt Energy Systems, Inc. is featured. Stitt Energy Systems, Inc. Wins People’s Choice and Gold Award for Two EnergyValue Housing Awards Rogers, AR – W. Orlo Stitt, President of Stitt Energy Systems, Inc. announces that the company has been awarded the 2008 EnergyValue Housing Gold Award for the Custom Home, Moderate Climate category and the EVHA People’s Choice Award. The National Association of Home Builders Research Center selected finalists from 500 applications from across the nation. From that span of finalists the Gold and Silver designations were chosen by an elite panel of judges. The awards were presented at the International Builders’ Show in Orlando, Florida on February 13th. The EVHA People’s Choice Award is a second for the company and 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. The People’s Choice Award spanned all categories. The NAHB says of the company and the home’s win, “Stitt Energy Systems isn't new to energy-efficient home building or the EnergyValue Housing Award. After nearly 30 years of building homes, Stitt Energy Systems has an unwavering commitment to energy efficiency. Its mission, which hasn't changed since the company's inception, is ‘to provide energy efficient homes that are environmentally responsible for the health, welfare, and happiness of our customers, our employees, our investors, and future generations.’ According to the judges, Stitt Energy Systems has 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.” During the keynote address, Orlo Stitt was cited as a “pioneer in the field of energy efficient design, construction and a good example of perseverance in a market that was slow to grow but now is expanding rapidly." Stitt Energy Systems, Inc. submitted a home near Springfield, Missouri for judging. 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. This STITT Home® showcases many energy saving and green building amenities.
You can see photos and more at www.stittenergy.com/stockton.html. The EnergyValue Housing Awards (EVHA) honors builders who voluntarily integrate energy efficiency into the design, construction and marketing of their new homes. The EVHA program is managed by the NAHB Research Center and operated in partnership with the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) and the U.S. Department of Energy through the National Renewable Energy Laboratory. Maloney Marketing Group, the marketing agency for Stitt Energy Systems, congratulates them on their continued excellence. Stitt Energy Systems, Inc., established in 1978, is conserving energy through the design and construction management of sustainable, healthy and beautiful homes. Stitt Energy Systems, Inc. is a member of the Northwest Arkansas Home Builders Association, National Association of Home Builders (NAHB), American Solar Energy Society, Energy and Environmental Building Association, US Green Building Council and is an ENERGY STAR® Partner. Stitt Energy Systems, Inc. is a previous winner of 17 National EnergyValue Housing Awards including Builder of the Year. Stitt on KNWA
The year was 1978. Jimmy Carter was President and Walter Mondale was Vice President. The U.S. population was 223 million. Dallas defeated Denver in the Super Bowl. The Yankees beat the Dodgers in the World Series. The first Walkman was introduced and Record of the Year was “Hotel California” by the Eagles. The average price of gasoline (unadjusted for inflation) was 65 cents per gallon. The average price per killowatthour of electricity (unadjusted) was 4.3 cents. Also in 1978, Orlo Stitt and members of his family founded Stitt Energy Systems, Inc. in Rogers, Arkansas. Orlo and wife Mary had built a very energy efficient home on a lake in Quebec and believed the market was ready for such homes to be built in the U.S. So, he and his family moved to Rogers and constructed both a family home and a display home that Stitt continues to use as an office and display house. Much has happened in the world and with Stitt Energy Systems in the last 30 years. Stitt has designed and built energy efficient homes in 15 states. We’ve seen an increasing awareness for energy conservation and the wise choice of using materials that protect the environment. This seems to be especially notable right now, with the publication and production of “An Inconvenient Truth” and other books, documentaries and presentations related to climate change. There is a greater than ever agreement that humankind is accelerating the process of global warming and that something needs to be done. In our 30 years we have also garnered many national and regional awards and accolades. See all our awards and our award winning homes at http://www.stittenergy.com/awards.htm. In order to celebrate our 30 years we’re going to do some exciting things this year. Stitt is adding some features to this web site—a history page, a weekly update page, and more pictures. So bookmark us in your favorites and check back regularly to see what’s new. We’re adding floor plans and updates to our Stitt Kit. This green box full of information has been well received and we want to make it even more useful. Click here for more on the Stitt Kit. We’re offering our spring seminar at no charge this year. And, we’re working on some special events for the fall. Enjoy this special year with us. We’re glad to be 30…and counting!!
A home designed by Stitt Energy Systems, Inc. is a finalist for the EnergyValue Housing Award and People’s Choice Award. The national competition is coordinated by the NAHB Research Center, a subsidiary of the National Association of Home Builders, in partnership with the U. S. Department of Energy and the National Renewable Energy Laboratory. The home is nominated in the Custom Home, Moderate Climate category. Stitt will receive either the Gold or a Silver Award at a ceremony at the International Builders Show in Orlando, Florida on February 13th. A panel of expert judges will determine the winner. The Missouri home is also on the ballot for the People’s Choice Award. All the finalists in all the categories are shown on a web site that allows you to vote for your favorite. To vote or view the homes go to http://nahbrc.org/evha/voting.aspx. (The Stitt home is the ninth one down on the ballot, the home located in Missouri, but please vote for your favorite.) Voting ends February 12th. The winner is determined by the number of votes from the general public. In its rural setting, this 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. This home was designed by Suzanne Lantz, Stitt’s Vice President of Design and Customer Service, with significant input from the home owners. Stitt Energy Featured in Kansas City Home & Garden and At Home
Stitt Energy Systems Home Featured on the Cover of Kansas City Homes and Gardens™ Magazine A home by Stitt Energy Systems, Inc. was recently featured in Kansas City Homes and Gardens magazine. The home, located in the Kansas City area, was designed by Stitt’s KC Area Sales and Service Representative, Shauna Zahner, for herself and her family. The editors chose the home to be featured in and on the cover of the December ’07 issue. It was also named the Best Green Home in Kansas City in 2007 by the publication. Designed to blend well in its established neighborhood, the home is also a passive solar design and includes many energy efficient features. Like many of Stitt’s homes, it also includes “Home For Life” features, such as wide doorways and hallways, lever door handles, an oversized garage, and bathroom with special features, which allow for multi-generational living. The home is a 2 story, 2,340 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's energy efficient features include an "Ice House Roof" with continuous soffit and ridge vents which reduces the cooling load by as much as 46 percent, soy-based spray foam insulation which helps create a tight "energy envelope" for the home, skylight and window placement which provide natural cross ventilation, highly efficient furnace and air conditioner, solar water heating system, Energy Star appliances and low-flow water faucets and toilets. Outside the home, plantings of native and drought resistant flowers and shrubs reduce the need for mowing and watering. Rain barrels are used to capture rain from the gutter system and the water is stored for later use. W. Orlo Stitt and David Stitt of Stitt Energy Systems, Inc. Attend Greenbuild 2007 W. Orlo Stitt, President and David Stitt, Vice President and Sales and Marketing Representative of Stitt Energy Systems, Inc. recently attended Greenbuild 2007 featuring keynote speaker former President Bill Clinton. U.S. Green Building Council’s (USGBC) annual Greenbuild conference and exhibition, was held from November 7-9, 2007 in Chicago. It is the world's largest conference and exhibit hall dedicated to green building. Now in its sixth year, Greenbuild is presented annually by the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC), a nonprofit organization composed of more than 10,500 companies, nonprofits, educational institutions and government agencies working to transform the building industry. Since its founding in 1993, USGBC has been at the forefront of green building. More than 20,000 building professionals from all over the world came together for three days of educational sessions, speakers, green building tours, seminars, networking events and 850 exhibits, the biggest exhibit hall in Greenbuild history. Also speaking at the conference were Paul Hawken, environmentalist, entrepreneur and best-selling author; Chicago Mayor Richard M. Daley; Susan S. Szenasy, Editor-in-Chief of METROPOLIS and many others. Stitt Energy Systems, Inc., is a local and national member of the USGBC. July 10, 2007 W. Orlo Stitt of Stitt Energy Systems will speak at the Fayetteville ICLEI Conference July 11 at the Fayetteville Town Center on West Mountain. Orlo will be speaking at Workshop 1-Building Performance Management and
The ICLEI – Local Governments for Sustainability will be held July 10th – July 13th. For more information or to register for the conference log on to www.icleiusaworkshop.org March 28, 2007 W. Orlo Stitt, President of Stitt Energy Systems, Inc. announces that a home designed and built by Stitt Energy Systems, Inc. was selected as the National Association of Home Builders Model Green Home Building Guidelines Home of the Year at the 9th Annual NAHB National Green Building Conference held March 25-27 in St. Louis. There are three levels of green building in the NAHB Model Green Home Building Guidelines: Bronze, Silver and Gold. To attain the Gold rating, a home must score at least 395 points. This home scored more than 500 points and, according to the judges, far exceeded all the other homes considered for the award. The broad guiding principles of the Guidelines include Lot Design and Preparation, Resource Efficiency, Energy Efficiency, Water Efficiency and Indoor Environmental Quality. A few of the many features of the home that were cited include: replanting at least one tree for every tree that was cut during construction, using low-maintenance and long-life materials appropriate for their purpose, passive solar design, active solar water heating, low-VOC (volatile organic compound) paint and extremely energy efficient with very low utility bills. The owners of the home, David Stitt, Vice President and Sales and Marketing Representative for Stitt Energy Systems, and his wife worked closely with SESI designer Suzanne Lantz, Vice President-Design and Customer Service. David says of his home, “It’s great to think about how efficient our house is, especially when I pay the utility bill. But ultimately, it’s about my kids and the world they will inherit. Doing the right thing now will help them and their children live a better life.” November 1, 2006 W. Orlo Stitt, President of Stitt Energy Systems, Inc. located in Rogers, Arkansas with representatives in Kansas City and St. Louis is showcased in the November 2006 issue of Better Homes and Gardens magazine. In the feature, which appears on page 76 of the publication, Orlo Stitt gives readers insightful tips on how they can make their home more energy efficient and better for the environment without sacrificing luxury, comfort or style. Earlier in the year, Orlo and members of the Stitt Team including Vice Presidents Mary Stitt, David Stitt and Suzanne Lantz presented information on green living and building to editors of Meredith Corporation’s publications. The presentation and subsequent conversations gave editors background for articles appearing in several of their magazines. Meredith’s publications include major magazines such as Better Homes and Gardens, Ladies’ Home Journal and Successful Farming. Better Homes and Gardens magazine was launched in 1922 and has a circulation of over 7.6 million. The magazine is published monthly by the Meredith Corporation.
July 6, 2006 Stitt Energy Systems, Inc. Employees Honored for Years of Service
Stitt Energy Systems, Inc. recently held an employee appreciation dinner during their all company sales meeting. During the event the company honored those employees who have given years of service. The employees received a desk plaque commemorating their service. Those honored were: Suzanne Lantz, Vice President, Design and Customer Service for 26 years of service; Jill Abert, St. Louis Area Sales and Service Representative, 13 years; Ann Autry, Design Assistant, 10 years; Laura Redford, Executive Assistant, 10 years; Laura Anderson, Field Services Assistant, 7 years and David Stitt, Vice President and Sales and Marketing Representative, 7 years of service. January 12, 2006 Rogers, AR - W. Orlo Stitt, President of Stitt Energy Systems, Inc. announces that the company has been awarded the 2006 EnergyValue Housing Gold Award for the Custom Home Moderate Climate category and the EVHA People's Choice Award. Stitt Energy Systems, Inc. submitted a home near Springdale, Arkansas for judging. The home is a Five Star Plus Energy Rated home with an average monthly electric bill of $90.00 for its 5,492 square feet. This STITT Home® showcases many energy saving and green building amenities and was featured in the May '05 issue of Celebrate Northwest Arkansas magazine. The National Association of Home Builders Research Center selected 18 finalists from across the nation. From that span of finalists the Gold, Silver and Honorable Mention designations were chosen by an elite panel of judges. The awards were presented at the 2006 International Builders' Show in Orlando, Florida on January 11th . Stitt Energy Systems, Inc. was the only Arkansas company named to the EVHA finalist and winners list. According to the judges, "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." The EVHA People's Choice Award is a first for the company and 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. The People's Choice Award spanned all categories. The EnergyValue Housing Awards (EVHA) honors builders who voluntarily integrate energy efficiency into the design, construction and marketing of their new homes. The EVHA program is managed by the NAHB Research Center and operated in partnership with the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) and the U.S. Department of Energy through the National Renewable Energy Laboratory. For a complete list of EnergyValue winners, go to http://www.nahbrc.org/evha/winners.html. To see all of Stitt Energy System's winning homes, sort by company. December 28, 2005 Rogers, AR – W. Orlo Stitt, President of Stitt Energy Systems, Inc. recently announced the company was named Best Green Home by “Kansas City Home & Gardens®.” Stitt Energy Systems, Inc. was named Best Green Home by Kansas City Homes & Gardens® magazine. The home, located in Liberty, Missouri, will be featured in the March/April 2006 issue of “Kansas City Home & Gardens®” magazine.
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