NEEM News, Retailer Edition: The Race is on to Win Great Gear in the NEEM+ Sales Challenge Event

As you probably know, the Northwest Energy Efficient Manufactured Housing Program (NEEM) has developed a new certification, ENERGY STAR with NEEM+, which goes beyond ENERGY STAR to deliver the most energy-efficient manufactured home in the country. We are pleased to announce the launch of the NEEM+ Sales Challenge, which rewards sales people for presenting NEEM+ to their customers.

The race is on to win Patagonia Nano Puff® jackets, Yeti Tundra Haul® coolers and $1,500 gift cards. Sales people get a Yeti Tumbler® just for signing up to participate. Sell one home with NEEM+ to get a jacket, three to get a cooler (first five people) and sell five homes to get a $1,500 gift card (first two people). The Sales Challenge runs from November 1st to May 31st, or until all awards are claimed. Visit www.neemhomes/saleschallenge for the details.

The NEEM website has lots of information about the NEEM+ package and selling tools on the Resources page. One key thing to know is that ENERGY STAR is about 30 percent more efficient than the standard manufactured home insulation package—including manufacturer “private label” options. Moving up to the NEEM+ takes the home to more than 40 percent more efficient than the code—a 30 percent improvement over ENERGY STAR alone. Both ENERGY STAR and NEEM+ pay back within a just a few years, and they deliver comfort every day.

Don’t forget to let buyers know about utility incentives. 83 utilities offer incentives for ENERGY STAR-certified homes—often to the tune of $1,000, and 43 of them offer even more for homes with NEEM+. The NEEM website has a Rebate Finder Tool that allows one to enter a ZIP code to see what incentives might be available. There is also a list of all the regional utility incentives here.