DOW CHEMICAL COMPANY (THE) 
By Orlando, FL - January 05, 2011
Gold EnergyValue Housing Award (EVHA) Goes to Cobblestone Homes- "Vision Zero" home built with Dow energy saving technologies
- Receives Gold EnergyValue Housing Award
- Dow is a Silver sponsor of the EVHA Banquet
Using readily available energy efficiency technologies from Dow, the "Vision Zero" home is expected to save approximately $3,000 in energy costs and avert 44,855 lbs of CO2 annually. It is currently being used as an educational center for builders and consumers, providing tours, training, and hands on demonstrations. To date, more than 4,000 homeowners, business executives and government officials have toured the home to learn about energy efficient building practices.
The EVHA is the nation's preeminent energy efficiency award, honoring those who voluntarily incorporate energy efficiency into all aspects of new home construction and existing home renovation. Cobblestone was awarded for their commitment to constructing new energy-efficient, affordable homes in colder climates during the EVHA banquet, silver sponsored by Dow, on January 11 in Orlando in conjunction with the 2011 International Builders' Show.
"For years we've been a leading advocate for energy efficient, healthy and environmentally friendly homes in Michigan," said Mark Wahl, co-owner of Cobblestone Homes. "Our collaboration with Dow to build the Vision Zero home provided us with a unique opportunity to educate consumers and the industry about the attainability of net-zero energy homes. It serves as a real-world example that net-zero is achievable, affordable and replicable, even in harsh Northern climates."
The Vision Zero home showcases a wide range of Dow materials and sustainable technologies, bringing together everything from Dow Building Solutions' energy saving STYROFOAM SIS™ Brand Structural Insulated Sheathing, adhesives and sealants, and weather barrier solutions to the revolutionary new DOW™ POWERHOUSE™ Solar Shingles. The home also highlights a variety of other Dow products ranging from DOWTHERM™ in geothermal systems, polyurethanes in garage doors, and coatings technology in paints and carpeting.
"Dow Building Solutions has been providing advanced building science expertise to the industry for decades," said Jim Gurnee, marketing director, Dow Building Solutions. "By collaborating with partners like Cobblestone Builders we continue to strive to meet the shared goal of increasing our nation's energy security and addressing the important goal of combating climate change. We are thrilled to be associated with an award that recognizes the importance of energy efficient building practices."
About Dow Building Solutions
Dow Building Solutions has a 60+ year legacy of providing energy saving solutions to the global commercial and residential construction industry, which began with the launch of its flagship STYROFOAM™ Brand Extruded Polystyrene (XPS) Foam Insulation, one of the most recognized brands of insulation in the world. A market-facing business unit of The Dow Chemical Company, Dow Building Solutions offers building science expertise to help builders, designers, architects and home/building owners reduce energy costs and protect against wind, rain and moisture, while contributing to the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions. More information about Dow Building Solutions can be found at www.dowbuildingsolutions.com
About Dow
Dow combines the power of science and technology with the "Human Element" to passionately innovate what is essential to human progress. The Company connects chemistry and innovation with the principles of sustainability to help address many of the world's most challenging problems such as the need for clean water, renewable energy generation and conservation, and increasing agricultural productivity. Dow's diversified industry-leading portfolio of specialty chemical, advanced materials, agrosciences and plastics businesses delivers a broad range of technology-based products and solutions to customers in approximately 160 countries and in high growth sectors such as electronics, water, energy, coatings and agriculture. In 2009, Dow had annual sales of $45 billion and employed approximately 52,000 people worldwide. The Company's more than 5,000 products are manufactured at 214 sites in 37 countries across the globe. References to "Dow" or the "Company" mean The Dow Chemical Company and its consolidated subsidiaries unless otherwise expressly noted. More information about Dow can be found at www.dow.com.
About Cobblestone Homes
Cobblestone Homes has been building energy-efficient, healthy, and environmentally friendly homes in the tri-cities area since the early 2000s. They offer flexibility and personalization - not stock solutions - to ensure each new home perfectly suits the owner's needs.www.cobblestonelifestyle.com.
For Editorial Information:
Jessica Dub
The Dow Chemical Company
+1 989 638 0550
Beth Crisafi
Gibbs & Soell Public Relations
+1 212-697 2600
bcrisafi@gibbs-soell.com
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