The improvements made by the Home Builders Association of Kitsap County to its Bremerton headquarters are now on display as a live demonstration to builders and homeowners on how they can realize savings from energy efficiency upgrades. Kitsap County partnered on the project and obtained funding from the Department of Energy for the project. An Open House with free tours is slated for Oct. 23 and 29.

Visitors will learn from experts about the six key strategies deployed to drive down energy consumption, minimize wasted resources and deliver more green to their wallet. Builders will find the latest features that add value and innovative energy efficiency strategies to their projects.

The energy-saving strategies used as part of the project included better air sealing, more insulation, new appliances and equipment, more efficient plumbing fixtures, a “cool” roof and new efficient lighting.

“This federal grant gives us the resources to showcase better building strategies while saving our membership money — an exciting way to ‘walk our talk’ and provide real benefits to Kitsap County residents and members of the HBA,” said HBA’s Executive Vice President Teresa Osinski.

The free tour includes a living classroom where each of the strategies deployed are explained through on-site signage and the results explained by volunteer docents. A slideshow displaying the work in progress, giveaways and themed prizes are part of the Open House.

The event hours are noon to 4 p.m. both Sunday, Oct. 23 and Saturday, Oct. 29. The HBA is located at 5251 Auto Center Way in Bremerton and may be reached at (360) 479-5778. For more project information, visit www.kitsapenergyupgrade.com.