Helping Our North Carolina Communities

“Before the pandemic, our electric bill was averaging around $400 per month, and then during the pandemic it went to $500 and even $600 per month. My system was about 25 years old. I also learned that it was undersized for the square footage, so it really needed to be replaced. Getting this new unit really, really helped us out. We’re more comfortable, use less electricity, and we save so much money every month.”

“It’s all very well to build affordable housing, but the owners must be able to actually afford to live in their houses, and that is what you do with the guaranteed utility costs based on each individual house we build and sell. Our owners find great comfort in knowing the attention, methods and inspections that went into the construction of their homes, from the crawl spaces to the attics. This is not commonly done in for-profit houses.”

“Community Charter School is excited about the installation of a new solar energy system for the roof of our gymnasium. As facility, staffing, and operational costs have risen in recent years, this grant provides an important opportunity to reduce monthly utility expenses and allocate funding toward new programs that enhance our students’ educational experiences — preparing them for success in their future careers and communities.”