More resources for this category are located in the Renewables section of our Green Built Homes Certification Levels page — under Phase 5: Appliances, Lighting, and Renewables as well as our Alternative / Renewable Energy Resources page:
Energy Star Certified * HERS 11 * Passive Solar * Solar PV In 2019, we started to talk about selling our beloved West Asheville home. We knew if we played […]
There’s No Place Like Home: The Story of the Reardon Residence Read More
Solar energy is one of those things in the sustainability world that has a certain umph to it. It’s long-lasting, attractive, and a great gesture that individuals can do to
The Benefits of Switching to a Geothermal Heat Pump With the high cost of energy, the value of energy efficiency is becoming more and more important. Geothermal heat pumps (GHP),
Benefits of Geothermal Heat Pumps and the IRA Tax Credits Read More
Last fall, I attended the switch-flipping ceremony for the new solar array at Isaac Dickson Elementary School funded by Green Built Alliance’s Appalachian Offsets program. Consisting of 300 kilowatts of
Blue Horizons Project is building on the success of its Solarize campaign last year with an enhanced commitment and broader investment in no-cost solar for low-income families through its Neighbor
Going hand in hand with its mission to provide safe, attractive and affordable homes in good neighborhoods, Mountain Housing Opportunities (MHO) is committed to building energy-efficient and environmentally sustainable buildings.
Natural Partners: Pairing Affordable Housing with Renewable Energy Read More
A moment six years in the making arrived in the spring of 2021 as the much-anticipated solar electric system was installed on the roof of Asheville’s Isaac Dickson Elementary School,
Solar for Schools: Isaac Dickson System Installed After Community Fundraising Campaign Read More
In an effort to increase the region’s adoption of and access to affordable solar installations, a diverse coalition of Asheville and Buncombe County community members and mission-aligned organizations came together
Bringing Solar to the People: Solarize Campaign Installs Free Systems for Families in Need Read More
Earlier this fall, I attended the switch-flipping ceremony for the new solar array at Isaac Dickson Elementary School. Consisting of 300 kilowatts of solar photovoltaic panels, the project was six
Local School Gets Solar Makeover Thanks to Appalachian Offsets Read More
In 2001, I took on a rehab project that featured energy retrofits, historic restoration, and affordable housing. At the time, the building at 100 Biltmore Ave. was falling apart and
Gray Rock Inn: The Evolution From Historic Boarding House to Affordable Housing Read More
