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Green Building Resources and Support Related to COVID-19

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This post will outline how we can continue to advance sustainability in our local built environment even as we pause business as usual. Please review the resources outlined below, and don't hesitate to reach out if there are other ways we can support you. It remains our top priority to...

Green Built Alliance Assumes Energy Savers Network Management

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Green Built Alliance is taking over management and operation of Energy Savers Network's efforts to offer energy-efficiency upgrades to low-income homes in Western North Carolina, with the intention of continuing to expand the grassroots program's impact and reach. In becoming the exclusive implementer of Energy Savers Network in Western North...

Watch: Enjoy Videos of Our 2019 Regenerative Design Workshops

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Green Built Alliance workshop series

In tandem with updates to incorporate regenerative design principles into our statewide Green Built Homes certification program, Green Built Alliance hosted a monthly series of in-depth, inspirational workshops in late 2019. We are now pleased to be able to share video excerpts from each of the workshops in the series,...

Appalachian Offsets Offers Funding for 2020 Clean-Energy Projects

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Green Built Alliance is welcoming fellow nonprofits and local schools to apply for funding support to complete clean-energy projects in 2020 through its Appalachian Offsets program. Appalachian Offsets funds renewable-energy projects and energy-efficiency upgrades in Western North Carolina schools, nonprofits and low-income housing by pooling money contributed by local businesses...

Event Recap: Sustainable Home Design Workshops with Chris Magwood

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Chris Magwood Hempcrete Building Design Your Own Sustainable Home

Missed our weekend-long sustainable building workshop series with Chris Magwood? Event participant Kat McReynolds offered this recap of Chris' "Design Your Own Sustainable Home" seminar, which holds the distinction of being the most popular workshop at Chris' home base, The Endeavour Centre in Ontario, Canada. As part of the Green...

Watch: The Sustainability Story Features Energy Savers Network

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The Sustainability Story video on Energy Savers Network and Yulia Shaffer

Yulia Shaffer, who serves as operations coordinator for our nonprofit's Energy Savers Network wing, was recently profiled in a video by Garrett Martin of The Sustainability Story. Under the umbrella of our Blue Horizons Project, ESN is a volunteer-based initiative that provides free energy-efficiency and weatherization services to low-income homes in Western North Carolina. Thank you...

Share Your Projects and Expertise in 2019 Green Building Directory

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We are starting the process of planning our 2019 Green Building Directory. With 30,000 copies distributed at 100 spots throughout Western North Carolina, our directory is a great way to share your company's unique offerings in the broader community as well as position your brand for high visibility in a targeted...

Green Built Homes Evolving to Encourage Regenerative Design

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Sure Foot Builders HERS Record Green Built Homes Certification Green Built Alliance

Administered by the Asheville-based nonprofit Green Built Alliance, Green Built Homes is updating its statewide certification program this year to incentivize builders to incorporate elements of regenerative design in their projects. Formerly known as NC HealthyBuilt Homes, the Green Built Homes program has certified 1,700 houses by more than 250 builders...

Join Us as Sponsor or Guest at Brew Horizons Beer Fest Fundraiser

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Asheville winter beer fest fundraiser festival

During the coldest time of year, come together as a community to enjoy craft drinks from a variety of Western North Carolina's best breweries and cideries, while supporting our region's clean-energy future at the first annual Brew Horizons Beer Festival. The festival will allow people to enjoy unlimited samples of...

Listen: Green Built Alliance On Asheville Real Estate News Podcast

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Asheville Real Estate News Green Built Alliance podcast episode interview Maggie Leslie

Thanks to Asheville Real Estate News for inviting our Program Director Maggie Leslie on their podcast this week to discuss green building. Tune in for a quick and informative 20-minute listen on who we are and what we do as a nonprofit. We're grateful to be surrounded by such an engaged and...