The following sounds like it will be very interesting. Sadly I am out of town. So if you are able to go then drop us a noite or leave a comment and tell us what you learned. 

Focused on homes in the Portland area that strive for Net Zero Energy consumption, this tour and special workshop gives participants an opportunity to tour inspiring homes and discuss the technologies and design elements that make Net Zero homes a reality. Small groups, an in depth 2hr workshop and more focused time with home owners make this event a good match for design professionals, engineers, home builders and informed, committed home owners interested in going Net Zero. Tickets are limited, please purchase early to reserve your spot.

• http://www.solaroregon.org/resources_education/goal-net-zero-home-tour/

Lev and Rob are making the final changes to the website now. We should be ready for a soft launch this weekend. The whole team is excited to get this first version out there so that we can point people at the site and get their feedback. The feeling is that we might be able to create a buzz around this. We have already talked to management firms of many of the big buildings and most are happy to complete our survey and be listed. I mentioned the project at BarCamp Portland yesterday and got some folks coming up to me asking if and how they might get involved. All good then. So lets get this launched!