Tuesday, January 1, 2013

Home Energy Makeover Second Place Winner: The Birkholz Family

Thanks so much to everyone who participated in the EnergySmart Home Energy Makeover contest! Over the next few weeks we will share the stories of all our semi-finalists. Enjoy!
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Our story, by the Birkholz Family

We’ve never wanted a big house - just a small house that was efficient, easy to maintain, safe, and close to excellent schools.  We’re almost there – we just need to address the insulation and mechanics of our new home.

Background:
Matt was born in Boulder and his folks still live in Devil's Thumb.  Moved to San Francisco after college, met Katie, and eventually (like a salmon returning to its original stream) moved back to Boulder to raise his own family.   

Katie, born in Atlanta, GA., studied Recreation Management, and took a job immediately after college with Vail resorts.  She met Matt while visiting family in SF.  A few years after moving to SF, she was easily convinced to move back to the most beautiful town in America to begin "our" life.

Beaumont was born just before moving to Boulder.  Beau, 4, has displayed an amazing affinity for not only Boulder, but for the neighborhood in which he now calls his own.

Xander, born in Boulder, is our little wrecking ball who gets a bad wrap for being a little lover trapped in a fighter's body. Xander has known nothing different than constant sun and tons of outdoor activities.  


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