The WNC Green Building Council (WNCGBC) is now the administrator of the Green Built North Carolina Certification Program, which replaces the N.C. HealthyBuilt Homes Certification Program statewide.

From 2006-2012, the WNCGBC certified 85 percent of the HealthyBuilt Homes in the state (more than 600 homes in Western N.C.).  As a result of that effort, the WNC Green Building Council will continue the work certifying homes, but under a new certification name – “Green Built North Carolina.”  The Green Built North Carolina Certification Program will ensure that North Carolina continues to be a leader in green residential building.

Certified homes have benefits for builders, homeowners and the environment.  Research shows that Green Built N.C. Certified Homes sell faster, hold their value ...