“The first time that I heard Linda Wigington talk about the Thousand Home Challenge was like a breath of fresh air. The Thousand Home Challenge breaks through the conventional payback mentality that only considers savings on our utility bills. We all know that there are many more factors to consider - from the military, psychological, and spiritual costs of "protecting our interests" in oil exporting regions of the world.
If a person wants to do the right thing for energy efficiency in their existing home, how do they determine reasonable goals? How does an architect or builder communicate these goals to their clients? I am delighted to have discovered the Thousand Home Challenge because I now have a framework for estimating a household's fair share of energy use based on climate, home size, fuel type, and number of occupants.”
A. George Beeler, Principal Architect
AIM Associates, Petaluma, CA
"National Grid is pleased to be a supporter of the Thousand Homes Challenge. It is a great way to share the work and lead the way in doing the right thing in our homes in terms of performance and climate change action.
David Legg
National Grid (retired)