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What is a NC HealthyBuilt Home?

NC HealthyBuilt Homes is a voluntary, statewide green building certification program supported by the North Carolina Solar Center, the State Energy Office, Home Builder Associations, and other professional building organizations. The WNC Green Building Council (WNCGBC) and the Asheville Home Builder Association (AHBA) are pleased to offer the NC HealthyBuilt Homes Program to builders in the Greater Asheville Area and the following NC counties: Buncombe, Cherokee, Clay, Graham, Haywood, Henderson, Jackson, Macon, Madison, McDowell, Mitchell, Polk, Rutherford, Swain, Transylvania, and Yancey.

This program offers a recognized green certification, technical and marketing assistance, design reviews, workshops, and field consultation services that enable builders to increase their green building expertise, gain market share of home buyers interested in high-performance building techniques, and boost companies profitability.

The NC HealthyBuilt Homes (HBH) Program includes all aspects of environmental design and construction including:

  • Site and Landscape: healthy outdoors by using erosion control and saving existing trees
  • Water Efficiency: lower water bills by using high efficiency irrigation and plumbing fixtures
  • Building Envelope: lower utility bills by using high efficiency windows and insulation
  • Heating and Cooling Systems: higher comfort with efficiency equipment and sealed air ducts
  • Appliances and Lighting: lower utility bills by using Energy Star appliances and lighting
  • Indoor Air Quality: a healthy interior with non-toxic finishes and minimizing mold
  • Materials: a low maintenance home using durable, local, and recycled content materials
    Home Owner Benefits include
  • Lower Energy Bills: through energy efficient lighting, equipment, and appliances
  • Healthier and Comfortable Indoor Environment: consistent temperatures and lower risk of mold growth
  • Increased Market Value: higher resale value of a home
  • 5% Discount from Progress Energy: receive a 5% discount on electric bills for the life of the building
  • Financial Tax Incentives: state and federal tax credits for renewable energy and energy efficiency
  • Performance Report: third party verification quantifying the home's overall energy score, annual energy cost savings, and pollution prevention
  • Reduced air pollution through energy efficiency
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