Filling in the Gaps: Energy Savers Network Helps Low-Income Homes Garret K. Woodward It was the basketball-sized hole in the dining room window that stuck out the most for Alice […]
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How does a local government succeed in making the transition to 100 percent renewable energy? I don’t know. Wait. As the person who has been charged with spearheading this initiative
A Roadmap to Renewables: Buncombe County Sets Goal of 100 Percent Renewable Energy Read More
“Affordable housing” may seem an oxymoron to many people in Asheville and Buncombe County. And for good reason. Although there is plenty of residential development happening in the area, most
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It is often said in our household, particularly on birthdays, that “you are only as old as you feel.” The truth of the matter is that we are all aging
Aging in Place: Accessibility Is “Hip” in the Mountains Read More
Green building refers to the practice of creating structures and using processes that are environmentally responsible and resource-efficient throughout the building life-cycle. While there are many components of sustainable building,
Hardwood Harvesters: Local Sawmills Play Integral Role in Tree-Cycle Movement Read More
When buying, selling or appraising a home with green features, three key factors determine whether or not value will be added to the transaction as a result of those characteristics.
The Value of a Green Appraisal: Making the Most of Your Green Home Read More
As our workforce faces the challenging mass exodus of baby boomers retiring over the next decade, there exists a unique opportunity to explore solutions that could not only put numerous
Train Drain: The Role of Higher Education in Developing a Sustainable Workforce Read More
Sometimes the green-building industry evolves quickly, with a product making a quantum leap in efficiency. This is happening in 2018 with variable-speed heat pumps. These have been on the market
Welcome to the Heat Pump Revolution: The Benefits of Variable-Speed Heat Pumps Read More
AMI, shorthand for Advanced Metering Infrastructure, is being rolled out in the Western Carolinas this year for Duke Energy customers and is projected to be completed by mid-2019. So, what
Advanced Metering Infrastructure: The Next Generation of Energy Metering Comes to WNC Read More
An increasing number of Western North Carolina businesses are doing the right thing for their business and the planet by making moves toward carbon neutrality. As a resource to all
