On October 20th, 2022, an Asheville-based affordable housing developer selected one of its newest and greenest multifamily communities to undergo a water efficiency improvement experiment with an innovative company that […]
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
Adapting to a community’s changing housing needs is critical for a non-profit focused on ensuring everyone has a decent place to call home. As land costs soar, the population ages,
Building for Everyone: Asheville Habitat adapts to changing housing needs Read More
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
