Fighting Global Warming & Combating Sprawl

The positive ripple effect of WHT’s work extends far beyond the construction phase. WHT is helping to fight global warming and combat sprawl, too. For many years, WHT has been committed to energy conservation and smart growth principles, both of which help reduce our community’s overall “carbon footprint” and contribute to the fight against global warming. 

All WHT housing construction and rehabilitation projects combine a tight thermal shell with energy efficient heating, lighting, appliances, and water conservation measures. To help us ensure consistently high-quality results, we secure the best advice and expertise available from our energy and weatherization partners, Efficiency Vermont and SEVCA Weatherization Program, two premier nonprofit organizations who guide us throughout our construction work.

Many environmentalists are now noting that affordable housing, especially in dense village or urban settings, is an indispensable component of a greener, and more sustainable future.  Indeed, well designed, carefully planned, and thoughtfully constructed affordable housing can help to heal communities in so many ways.

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