Benefits of a HealthyBuilt Home [ Download Brochure ]

The NC HealthyBuilt Homes (HBH) Program encompass 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

Builder Benefits

• Marketing Assistance: NC HBH helps builders market the value of high performance homes
• Technical Assistance and Design Reviews: support for specific questions and advise along the way
• Third Party Verification: reassures the home owners that your homes are reviewed by an independent team of high performance building professionals
• Fewer Call Backs: homes with third party verification often receive fewer call backs
• Environmental and Economic Value: the NC HBH Program provides tools so that your company can be a part of supporting a healthy community and a cleaner environment
• Permit fee rebates from the City of Asheville and Black Mountain.
• Rebates from Progress Energy for qualifying Energy Star homes.

Home Owner Benefits

• 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

For more information or to register with the WNC HealthyBuilt Homes Program contact:
Maggie Leslie
WNC Green Building Council
828.254.1995
maggie@wncgbc.org