This Green House

Innovative Appalachians constructing a clean-energy world, one home at a time

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Sarah Kellogg with her tiny house frame

The Tiny House Revolution

More and more people are building tiny houses as a sustainable alternative to traditionally large American homes.

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Roger Beale's Control Room

A DIY Approach to Wind Energy

Roger Beale built a wind turbine in his own Virginia backyard. Now, he’s passing on that information to kids competing in national turbine design competitions.

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Two female students holding signs that say "Keep our school green"

Shrinking Carbon Footprints

Carbon offset programs provide a way for those concerned about their environmental impact to support projects that capture carbon in the atmosphere. These projects can also provide benefits to local communities.

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Extending the Growing Season

Appalachian farmers and gardeners are using season extension techniques such as high tunnels to expand growing opportunities.

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Electric Cooperatives Initiate Community Solar Projects

Electric cooperatives in Virginia and Tennessee have launched community solar projects to help members save money while reducing carbon emissions.

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