Asheville is known for being a small, mountain town nestled among the forests. Our urban tree canopy is prized by residents and visitors alike for its scenic beauty, wildlife habitat, …
Redlining and Green Trees: The History of Inequality in Asheville’s Urban Tree Canopy Read More
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 …
Five years ago, Buncombe County, in collaboration with the City of Asheville, voted to adopt a resolution for county operations and the community as a whole to be powered by …
The first time my wife Maureen and I looked at this overgrown 4-acre property in the Oakley neighborhood in the city of Asheville, I held our 3-year-old daughter in my …
Decades in the Making: From Foreclosed Overgrown Parcel to Green Homes in Progress Read More
We’ve been waiting for this good news for years. Recently, Duke Energy announced that they were expanding their generous rebate for new energy efficient homes into all North Carolina’s Duke …
Duke Expands RNC Rebate into Duke Carolinas Territory Read More
The word benefits, for most people, is usually defined by their personal association to the word, for example through Social Security benefits or medical benefits. By merely inserting the word …
Centering Equity in Green Buildings: Marginalized Benefits Are Not Sustainable Benefits Read More
Green Built Alliance has issued two Requests for Proposals in February to invite solar installers and HVAC contractors to bid on upcoming projects that reduce the energy burden of vulnerable …
GBA Issues 2 RFPs for Solar Installers and HVAC Contractors Read More
The benefits of urban forests are immense. Not only are trees valued for aesthetic beauty and shade, but tree cover in cities also provides benefits to human health and social …
Tree Canopy Protection: Asheville’s New Ordinance A Step Toward Smart Growth Read More
Happy Holidays from Our Team to Yours Adaptation has continued to be the name of the game this year, and we’ve been grateful for the ability to continue expanding our …
Our 2021 Year in Review: Adaptation and Achievement Read More
The world of green building can seem blindingly white, and Green Built Alliance is actively engaged in the work of changing that. While our programs have made commitments toward equity …
