Energy Trust of Oregon’s new on-demand training offers a deep dive into La Plaza Esperanza, Latino Network’s new headquarters in East Multnomah County. It’s an impressive 16,500-square-foot mass timber community center that serves the 50,000 Latino residents who live in the region.
In our on-demand training, you’ll meet La Plaza Esperanza’s design team and learn:
- How the team achieved the creation of a beautiful, comfortable community space while also centering energy efficiency.
- How the project achieved Path to Net Zero status and access over $67,000 in Energy Trust cash incentives for energy-efficiency features, including efficient lighting and envelope, variable refrigerant flow with energy recovery ventilator, a heat pump water heater and a solar array.
- How the team incorporated Latino Network’s culturally specific programming, creating a community center that accommodates multiple uses while maintaining a cohesive design and welcoming atmosphere.
Thanks to the fantastic partnership of the project team, La Plaza Esperanza will enjoy $18,500 in estimated annual energy cost savings, including an estimated 113,400 annual kWh savings. That means lower operational costs and long-term sustainability, enabling Latino Network to successfully serve the needs of the community for years to come.