Energy Efficiency Strategies and Innovation!
#MoveTheDate Solutions
Personal / Community: Community project
Energy sub-category: Education, training, Power generation
Description: The Cold Climate Housing Research Center (CCHRC) is an industry-based, nonprofit corporation created to facilitate the development, use, and testing of energy-efficient, durable, healthy, and cost-effective building technologies for people living in circumpolar regions around the globe. Located in Fairbanks, Alaska, the Research Center was conceived and developed by members of the Alaska State Home Builders Association and 90 percent of CCHRC’s charter members are general contractors from across the state. The Alaska professional building community is highly regarded as a national leader in energy efficient housing design and construction, boasting the largest per capita builders’ association in the nation.
Website about this solution: http://cchrc.org
Why I love this solution: These folks are helping us reduce the carbon footprint of our homes, reduce heating bills and improving indoor air quality. They are awesome!