Inspired Action for Sustainable Communities

Advancing sustainable living, green building, and climate justice.

Since 2001, we have worked to advance sustainability, grow green building efforts, and provide climate justice through community education, inspired action, and collaborative partnerships in Western North Carolina and beyond.

Build Green

Find green building resources and classes, search our member listings, learn about Green Built Home certifications, and more.

Save Energy

Discover energy-saving ideas and programs for residents, businesses, and organizations to save money and restore the climate.

Support Clean Energy

Support our community with your voice, hands, or dollars through outreach, volunteering, or donations.

Empowering our community’s transition to clean energy.

We have several programs that help our community move forward with sustainable solutions to their energy problems. Many of these programs intersect for various audiences (builders, businesses, residents, and organizations) so if you don’t know which program is right for you, please feel free to Ask a Question below.

We Certify

Our green building certification program helps contractors across North Carolina to build healthier homes and get paid for it.

Green Building Directory cover 2022-2023

We Publish

Our annual Green Building Directory magazine offers some great articles and listings from our members and staff.

We Educate

Our sustainability-focused continuing education classes help keep contractors up-to-date on the latest sustainable building practices.

We Lead

Leading a community-driven campaign for 100% renewables.

We Weatherize

Providing energy-efficiency upgrades for low-income homes with the help of our dedicated volunteers, and funding from city, county, Duke Energy, and private donations.

We Fund

Funding clean energy projects for nonprofits and schools.

How can we support your Green Building or Sustainability goals?

Search Our Website

Ask Us a Question

The impact of working with Green Built Alliance.

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Building Community Through Voices & Actions

In partnership with our builders, members, volunteers, and clients we make a lasting impact by creating healthy homes.

“We believe business can be a great tool for making positive, meaningful change in the world, and we’re proud to be a member of Green Built Alliance, where everyone is working to do their part to create a more sustainable future.”

Doug Ager, GBA MemberSugar Hollow Farm

“I’m so happy that Energy Savers came out to our house! I couldn’t believe how much they found to do. I’m excited to see how much it brings down my energy bill! The volunteer team was friendly and polite, and the team leader was super knowledgeable and professional.”

Bowman FamilyEnergy Savers Network Client

“Volunteering with Energy Savers has taught me so much! As a Realtor, it’s fascinating to see how minor home improvements can make such an impact on energy conservation. And as a buyer agent and GBA Board Member, I feel more empowered to pass along these helpful tips to homebuyers.”

Chelsey HettGBA Board Member, ESN Volunteer, Love the Green Realtor

“It is our responsibility as designers of the built environment to fully integrate our intentions into the natural landscape. It is exciting to be a part of an organization that brings like-minded individuals together to achieve such a goal.”

Scott McGehee, GBA MemberPaper Fox Collective

Getting Involved

There are many ways that you can support this community and our work through your voice, hands, or money:

Learn Ways to Give: Fund a solar project for others, offset your carbon footprint, designate us as your online charity, or become a member or sponsor.

Share your knowledge with the community through presentations and articles.

Volunteer to install energy-efficiency upgrades or educate the public about clean energy.

Support Options

Become a Member

Want to support the green built community, stay informed of the latest green practices and ideas, and network with other like-minded businesses? As a member you will receive the following benefits:

Listed in our Member Directory (online & print)

Discounts on classes, events, and display ads

Discounts on Green Built Homes registrations

Networking opportunities with other members

Use of “Proud Member” Logo

Support of our mission

and much more…

Member Options

Our proud Leadership Circle & Platinum members:

News

Blue Horizons Project Unveils 100% Renewable Strategic Plan

A Breath of Fresh Air: The Importance of Indoor Air Quality

Spending Green to Go Green: Are Buyers Willing to Pay More?

Tips to Save Energy at Home: Simple, Low-Budget Ways to Save on Electricity Bills

Events

Volunteer Happy Hour Meetup
Nov 2, 2023

9th Annual Climate Adaptive Design Symposium
Nov 2-3, 2023

Fall Happy Hour Meetup
Nov 15, 2023

2nd Annual Earth Day 5K
Apr 20, 2024

Classes

Marketing Green & High Performance Homes
Oct 17, 2023

Edible & Native Plants of Western North Carolina
Oct 24, 2023

Energy Star 3.1 for Contractors
Oct 31, 2023

Practical Passive Solar Design
Nov 7, 2023

DOE Zero Energy Ready Home Program and Beyond
Nov 14, 2023

Green Built Alliance Team at Earthaven tour

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