Minnesota's Green Path

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Minnesota Continues to Lead the Nation in Green Homebuilding

Minnesota has the lowest average Home Energy Rating System (HERS) Index Score of any state in the country that energy tested over 3,000 homes in 2021, according to Residential Energy Services Network (RESNET). The lower the HERS Index Score, the more energy efficient the home. Minnesota energy tested 9,621…

Posted in Green Homes, Housing First Minnesota News, MN Green Path | Tagged: Energy Efficiency, Energy Tested Home, Green Building, Green Path Home Performance Report, Minnesota's Green Path, RESNET, Sustainable Homes, Twin Cities New Homes

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Spring Parade of Homes Opens March 12

ROSEVILLE, MINN. (February 2022) — Housing First Minnesota is proud to present the 2022 Spring Parade of Homes. The Twin Cities Parade of Homes continues to be the go-to resource for Twin Cities’ families to see, free of charge, the entire gamut of new homes and neighborhoods available across the region.

Posted in Dream Homes, Green Homes, Parade of Homes | Tagged: Housing First Minnesota, Housing First Minnesota Foundation, Minnesota's Green Path, New Home Construction, Parade of Homes, Spring Parade of Homes, Twin Cities Home Builders, Twin Cities New Homes

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Parade of Homes’ Green Path Energy Efficiency Tour Helps Homebuyers Better Understand Home Energy Savings

ROSEVILLE, MINN. (Feb. 6, 2018) — The 2018 Spring Parade of Homes is featuring a tour-within-a-tour that highlights those homes that are a part of the utility companies’ efficient new home construction program. These homes must be evaluated by a RESNET accredited Home Energy Rating System (HERS) Rater. The HERS…

Posted in MN Green Path, Parade of Homes | Tagged: Energy Efficiency, Green Path Energy Efficiency Tour, Minnesota's Green Path, Parade of Homes

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Parade of Homes’ Green Path Energy Tour Helps Home Buyers Better Understand Home Energy Use

  The Spring 2017 Parade of Homes is again featuring a tour-within-a-tour that highlights those homes that have been independently energy tested. Sixty Four percent (306) of the Fall Parade Homes℠ are on the Green Path Energy Tour, sponsored by Xcel Energy. Each has been inspected and rated for…

Posted in Housing First Minnesota News, MN Green Path, Parade of Homes | Tagged: Home Performance Report, Minnesota's Green Path, The Tile Shop, Xcel Energy

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Fall Parade of Homes Opens September 10, 2016

The Builders Association of the Twin Cities (BATC) is proud to present the 2016 Fall Parade of Homes. For 68 consecutive years, the Twin Cities has hosted a Parade of Homes to present new homes to area families. This Fall, there are 423 homes to tour all across the extended…

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Parade of Homes’ Green Path Energy Tour Helps Home Buyers Better Understand Home Energy Use

The Fall 2016 Parade of Homes is again featuring a tour-within-a-tour that highlights those homes that have been independently energy tested. Seventy percent (293) of the Fall Parade Homes℠ are on the Green Path Energy Tour, sponsored by Xcel Energy. Each has been inspected and rated for energy efficiency by…

Posted in General, Housing First Minnesota News, Parade of Homes | Tagged: BATC, Builders Association of the Twin Cities, HERS Index, Home Energy Rating System, Minnesota's Green Path, Residential Energy Services Network, RESNET, The Tile Shop, Wells Fargo Home Mortgage, Xcel Energy

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Facts About the Fall 2015 Parade of Homes

The Fall Parade of Homes is presented by the Builders Association of the Twin Cities (BATC) and features 390 new homes to tour in this, the 67th consecutive Fall tour. Homes are open September 12th through October 4th , Thursdays through Sundays from noon to 6:00 pm. All the homes…

Posted in Housing First Minnesota News, Parade of Homes | Tagged: BATC, Builders Association of the Twin Cities, Carl M. Hansen Companies, Green Path Energy Tour, John Kraemer & Sons, Jyland Construction Management, Lecy Bros. Building and Remodeling, Minnesota Homeowners Alliance, Minnesota's Green Path, Parade of Homes, Semler Construction, Wells Fargo Home Mortgage, Xcel Energy

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Parade of Homes’ Green Path Energy Tour Helps Home Buyers Better Understand Home Energy Use

The Fall 2015 Parade of Homes is again featuring a tour-within-a-tour that highlights those homes that have been independently energy tested. Over 60 percent (246) of the Fall Parade Homes are on the Green Path Energy Tour, sponsored by Xcel Energy. Each has been inspected and rated for energy…

Posted in Housing First Minnesota News, MN Green Path, Parade of Homes | Tagged: BATC, Builders Association of the Twin Cities, Energy Tested Homes, Green Building, Green Path Energy Tour, HERS Index, Minnesota Homeowners Alliance, Minnesota's Green Path, RESNET, Wells Fargo Home Mortgage

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Fall 2014 Parade of Homes Opens September 6th with an Outdoor Focus

The Builders Association of the Twin Cities (BATC) is proud to present the 66th annual Fall Parade of Homes. New homes all across the extended metro region are open September 6th through 28th, 2014, Thursdays through Sundays, from noon to 6:00 pm. The Parade of Homes continues to offer…

Posted in General, Housing First Minnesota Foundation, Housing First Minnesota News, MN Green Path, Parade of Homes | Tagged: Artisan Home Tour, BATC, BATC Foundation, Bohland Homes, Builders Association of the Twin Cities, Green Path Energy Tour, Holiday Stationstores, KARE 11 Backyard, Lecy Bros. Building and Remodeling, Minnesota's Green Path, Parade of Homes, Personal Designer Home Visualizer, Progressive Builders, Stonewood LLC, Sustainable 9 Design+ Build, Wells Fargo Home Mortgage

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Fall 2013 Parade of Homes(sm) Opens September 7th

The Builders Association of the Twin Cities (BATC) is proud to present the Fall 2013 Parade of Homes. Models are open September 7 through 29, 2013, Thursdays through Sundays, from noon to 6:00 pm. In its 65th year, the Parade of Homes continues to offer area families the most comprehensive…

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