Over 60,000 families in Buncombe County, NC are in poverty. Poverty has a direct relationship on a person’s ability to live in a safe and affordable home, including the cost of utilities. Homes of those living 50% below the national poverty level consume a disproportionate amount of energy (NC Sustainable Energy Association, 2008). NC households with incomes below 50% of the national poverty level pay 59.3% of their annual income on their energy bills. Homes built ten or more years ago consume up to 60% more energy than newer homes. And, heating and cooling account for 50 to 70% of the energy used in the average American home.
INSULATE! 2012 - 2013 Schedule
September 22, 2012 - Lucy Lawrence (Social Work)
September 29, 2012 - Yamuna Kollalpitiya (General Chemistry II)
October 13, 2012 - Gretchen Whipple (Mathematics and Computer Science)
November 3, 2012 - BK Segall (Library Work Crew)
November 10, 2012 - Christine Swoap (Spanish II)
February 9, 2013
February 16, 2013
March 2, 2013
March 9, 2013
April 6, 2013
2011 - 2012 Schedule
• August 27, 2011 – Steve Cartier (Thermodynamics class)
• Sept 10, 2011 – Lucy Lawrence (Intro to Social Work class)
• Sept 17, 2011 – Catherine Reid (WRI 320: Environmental Writing class)
• Oct 8, 2011 – BK (Library Work Crew)
• Oct 29, 2011 – Pat Tuttle (Mountain Area Child and Family Center crew)
• Nov 5, 2011 – Christine Swoap (Spanish class)
• Nov 12, 2011 – Gary Hawkins (First Year Seminar class)
• Feb 4, 2012 – Christine Swoap (Spanish class)
• Feb 25, 2012 – Rob Shook (WWC Women’s Basketball Team)
• Mar 24, 2012 – Bruce Hills (WWC Cross Country Team)
• Apr 7, 2012 – Kevin Walden (WWC Men’s Basketball Team)
• Apr 21, 2012 – Andrew Pulsifer (WWC Swim Team)
• May 5, 2012 – Katie Green (Admission and Advancement Work Crew)