Earth Advantage

Portland, Oregon Area United States

Real Estate/ Construction / Architecture

David Heslam has been a leader in the effort to develop and deploy energy labeling systems into the residential market. This work began in 2008 with the conduct of the 2008 Energy Performance Score Pilot with the Energy Trust of Oregon and has continued through the implementation of energy labels in 16 states. Heslam gained insight into the need for energy labeling during the 15 years he spent designing, building, and remodeling homes in Portland, OR. His company, Coho Construction Services Inc., became known as a local and national leader on adopting new technologies and striving for high levels of sustainability.