A word from: Homewise

1. Homewise is a local lender offering loan financing toward adding solar panels to their home.
2. Homewise is climate conscious when building new communities and homes:
   • Homewise Homes @Tessera
     • Voted Most Efficient in 2019 Parade of Homes
     • Energy and Water Efficiency
       • Energy efficient, cost effective forced air heating with refrigerated air conditioning
       • Andersen® Dual-Pane Low-E windows save energy and are easy to maintain
       • Recirculating hot water pump that primes the lines with water to reduce waste, or on demand hot water system
       • Drip irrigation for low water usage
       • Native plant landscaping in front yard saves water naturally
       • Whirlpool® ENERGY STAR® appliances
       • ENERGY STAR® interior light fixtures for lower electric bills
       • Kohler® faucets are Water Sense-rated for water-waste reduction
       • High energy-efficient combination boiler and water heater
   • Homewise Homes @ El Camino Crossing
     • New community with all solar Condos and Live/Work Units
     • New appliances are energy efficient
     • Centrally located walkable and bike-able community
3. Homewise has an internal “Green Team” collaborating with staff to keep Homewise a Green Organization:
   • Meets regularly to evaluate what we can do to be climate conscious as an organization.
   • Provides and multiple recyclable waste location around the office and ensures all items are properly disposed.
     • Paper waste
     • Cardboard waste
     • Aluminum waste
     • Plastic waste
     • Glass waste
     • Electronic/tech waste
   • Monthly and Quarterly reminders during all staff meetings discussing
     • Ways to avoid unnecessary waste
     • Paper usage
     • Water usage
     • Office building energy usage