The Home Depot Foundation and Habitat for Humanity International have announced the 2010-11 grant recipients of the Partners in Sustainable Building program, a five-year, $30 million green building initiative designed to incorporate sustainable building practices into five thousand homes nationwide.
More than 135 Habitat affiliates across forty-two states will receive a $3,000 grant for each home built that meets Energy Star standards and up to $5,000 for each one built to a higher green standard. Over the next year, the grantees are expected to build 2,400 homes.
To date, participating affiliates have certified nearly fifteen hundred homes nationwide. By incorporating sustainable practices and using energy-efficient, durable materials in the construction process, many of the homes achieved green building certification with little additional cost, while owners of the homes have reported lower utility bills and noticeable health benefits.
“Habitat for Humanity International and the Home Depot Foundation Announce 2010 'Partners in Sustainable Building' Program Grantees.” Home Depot Foundation Press Release 9/08/10.
A nonprofit 501(c)3 organization, the RCWE’s mission is to connect people with jobs through collaborative workforce development efforts and strong partnerships with economic development, business, education, and government sectors in the Northwest Pennsylvania region.
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