A New Mexico sustainable community has become the first of its kind to receive funding from a new initiative that targets carbon offset supported affordable green housing.
For those of you new to the whole green community thing, a carbon offset is when carbon dioxide emissions are intentionally balanced with a house or other product that saves the same amount of carbon dioxide.
Silver Gardens is located in Albuquerque, NM and is an affordable green community for low-income families. The community will emit less CO2 and use between 15-20% less energy than traditional communities. Silver Gardens is located on the site of an old bus station terminal in downtown Albuquerque and will rent 119 apartments for low and middle income families. The rent for the majority of the apartments will range from $278 to $739. The Silver Gardens development would not be possible without the support of the Enterprise Green Communities Offset Fund.
The goal of the Enterprise Green Communities Offset Fund(TM) is to create affordable green homes that assist both businesses and families in reducing their impact on the environment. Not only will the homes provide for a healthier living environment but they will also reduce both energy and water bills. Money for the fund will be raised by charitable contributions from events, individuals and various organizations. All money donated will go directly to community-based groups to support developments that reduce carbon emissions, save energy and generally benefit the environment. Those who contribute to the fund receive credit for verified emissions reductions which help to offset their own carbon emissions.
It is believed that the Green Communities Offset Fund is the only carbon offset program that supports affordable green houses.
Environmentally responsible materials and methods used for the Silver Gardens development are in accordance with the U.S. Green Building Council’s LEED(R) green building rating system for new construction.
Common ways to reduce carbon dioxide productions include planting trees and supporting renewable energy projects. But, if you are interested in additional information, Trees, Water and People have a list of ways to reduce carbon dioxide emissions. Treeswaterpeople.org also provides information on a carbon offset program.
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August 5th, 2008 at 7:30 pm
Thank you for this post Green Eco Voice. ‘Enterprise Green Communities Offset Fund’ is to be commended for it’s commitment to our environment as well as to the poor:
“Silver Gardens is located in Albuquerque, NM and is an affordable green community for low-income families.
The community will emit less CO2 and use between 15-20% less energy than traditional communities. Silver Gardens is located on the site of an old bus station terminal in downtown Albuquerque and will rent 119 apartments for low and middle income families.
The rent for the majority of the apartments will range from $278 to $739.
The Silver Gardens development would not be possible without the support of the Enterprise Green Communities Offset Fund.”
August 5th, 2008 at 7:50 pm
Don,
It is about time that these types of homes become available to one and all, not just the wealthy,
Thanks for your kind comments!
August 21st, 2008 at 3:44 pm
“The goal of the Enterprise Green Communities Offset Fund(TM) is to create affordable green homes that assist both businesses and families in reducing their impact on the environment.”
This is a loft goal and almost more difficult than trying to have all vehicles achieve a certain MPG. But, nonetheless these are things that must be done to secure a green future for our children.
August 22nd, 2008 at 5:15 am
Shell,
Yes, you are right about that. But think about how long it took people to accept hybrid cars, they have been on the market for years, but finally they are being recognized, dealers cannot keep them on the lot. I think the time is here where the states (US) have advanced from baby steps, to a crawl with environmental issues, there may be hope yet for the “future of our children.”
Thanks Shell!