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 The GreenHouse showcases sustainable home renovation
We’re South Carolina’s award-winning leader in Sustainability, building the capacity
in residents, businesses, and building professionals to create more energy-efficient,
healthy and environmentally responsible homes and communities. Through our
partnerships with local governments, companies, non-profits, and dozens of
neighborhood associations, we’re making a tangible difference throughout the
Lowcountry and beyond.
What we do
Our programs include: Education, Outreach and Training, and Services.
GreenHouse Demonstration Facility showcases the sustainable renovation of
a typical lowcountry home – thousands of visitors have toured the home since
2003
Energy Audits for Homes & Businesses – transforming local buildings into
sustainable examples through performance testing and energy use analysis
Free Workshops for homeowners focused on energy conservation, sustainable
home renovation, and indoor air quality - WE’VE SAVED OVER $475,300 in
energy bills!
Green Builders Professionals Series - helping builders, architects,
construction teams and others with technical training
The Green Cities Initiative builds the capacity of local governments,
businesses and organizations to work together to develop sustainable municipal
strategies and to advance high-performance schools in South Carolina.
In cooperation with local partners, we provide free, in-home weatherization
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Results & Achievements
As the “go-to” resource for information on sustainable practices,
we have had a significant impact. Some key facts:
- Over 2200 residents have received training on upgrading their
homes to improve health, durability & energy efficiency at our
free monthly workshops
- Over 250 workshops for various audiences have been conducted
on energy conservation, indoor air quality, sustainable home
repairs and gardening
- Over 40 training sessions on sustainable building and related
topics have been held for builders, architects, interior designers
and remodelers
- We’ve produced 2 important on-line resources:
www.sustainabilityinstitutesc.org and
www.scgreenbuildingdirectory.org, a searchable database of
green materials manufactured within 500 miles of our state
border and green services provided within the state
- We’re a Founding Member of the SC Chapter of the US Green
Building Council that promotes the LEEDTM Rating System for
buildings
Future Goals
- To expand our work to underserved communities across South
Carolina
- To deliver diverse and effective tools, resources and training
opportunities to homeowners, building professionals and
businesses
- To build our people capacity and expand our demonstration
opportunities
Affiliations:
Members of The South Carolina Association on Non-Profit Organizations, The United States Green Building Council,
and The Charleston Trident Home Builders Association
www.sustainabilityinstitutesc.org
The GreenHouse Facility
1441 East Montague Avenue
North Charleston, SC 29405
tel 843 529 - 3421 or 843 529 - 3416
fax 843 308 - 0899
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