Energy Savers Network

08/10/2026

Energy Savers Network provides ENERGY EDUCATION to our low income clients. This is something we all can consider.

Here’s a quick reality check: up to 90% of the energy your washing machine consumes goes solely toward heating the water!

If you're still washing everyday loads in warm or hot water, you’re essentially paying to heat water that your laundry detergent doesn't even need.

The Fix: Switch your standard wash setting to Cold (30°C / 60°F or lower).

The Benefit: Modern laundry detergents are specifically engineered to break down dirt and stains in cold water.

The Bonus: Cold water protects your clothes from shrinking, fading, and wearing out quickly.

Save energy, protect your wardrobe, and keep extra cash in your wallet—all with the push of a button.

Volunteer to help us on workdays or donate to help us out at www.energysaversnetwork.org .

Providing free energy efficiency upgrades including insulation, HVAC and Water Heater Heat Pumps, and home repairs for income-qualified Duke Energy customers in Buncombe, Madison, Haywood, and Henderson Counties.

08/04/2026

This client had 30% reduction in Air Sealing, 3 broken interior storm windows replaced, crawlspace insulation, and a new Heat Pump HVAC system with full duct replacement!!

"I wanted to personally thank you for what your organization has done for my family. It has been nothing short of life changing. You have no idea how much you have given our family! Thank you so much and please never stop doing this work!! As both a social work student and recipient of assistance myself, I understand the amount of dedication and hard work that goes into this. Please never stop doing what you do!! You are a pillar in our community!!!"

Volunteer to help families like these who had a tree fall on their home during Helene and needed to repair many impacted parts of their home including an inoperable HVAC unit!!

08/01/2026

Brad, Noah, and Beverly Nivens on our workday Friday where the team achieved over 20% reduction in air leakage. We also want to get this home some needed repairs including holes in floor and walls and leaking pipes plus a new heat pump to replace window ACs and electric furnace. Volunteers welcome for workdays next week also! Many thank fo our funders including Duke Energy, our grant from Truist Foundation, and our many private donors www.energysaversnetwork.org

07/29/2026

Is your ceiling fan working against you? 🔄

Did you know that tiny switch on your fan motor can save you serious money on your energy bill? Most people set their fans once and forget them, but changing direction with the seasons makes a massive difference!

Summer Mode (Counterclockwise): Set your fan to run counterclockwise at a medium-to-high speed. This creates a "wind-chill" effect, pushing cool air down and making the room feel up to 4 degrees cooler without dialing down the AC.

Winter Mode (Clockwise): Set your fan to run clockwise at low speed. Heat rises, trapping warm air near the ceiling. A low clockwise spin creates a gentle updraft that redistributes that warm air down along the walls.

💡 Pro Tip: Fans cool people, not rooms! They work by creating a breeze on your skin, so turn them off when you leave the room to avoid wasting electricity.

Want to learn more about our energy saving program? Check here: www.energysaversnetwork.org

Its time to change our fans!

Now that cooler fall weather has arrived across the region it is time to reverse our fans! In the summer our fans turn counterclockwise to push air downward to give us that "windchill effect".

In the wintertime warmer air becomes trapped near the ceiling (warm air rises). This can cause you to run heat longer to heat the floor level of your room. Reversing your fan allows you push the warm air trapped above back down to the floor. This will make it feel warmer and make heating more efficient.

05/22/2026

You can take a girl out of Energy Savers but you can't take Energy Savers out of a girl! – Yulia Fadina

We love and miss you Yulia! Thanks for coming back to volunteer!

05/21/2026

If you're looking for a job or a job check out our new opening for an energy efficiency navigator.

Employment opportunities and details for how to apply to available positions with the Green Built Alliance team.

05/21/2026

Anyone looking for a rewarding amazing job? We are seeking a full or part-time (20-40 hrs/week) Energy Efficiency Navigator to join our small but impactful team. We are dedicated to improving the lives of our low-income community members in Buncombe and surrounding counties by providing free weatherization, energy efficiency upgrades, and home repairs. This role is perfect for someone who is mission-driven, tech-savvy, multi-task and detail oriented, compassionate, and thrives in a small team environment. See more job details and apply on our website

Employment opportunities and details for how to apply to available positions with the Green Built Alliance team.

05/16/2026

Having a lovely Saturday at the Swannanoa Market !

05/11/2026

This report warns that average cooling costs this summer will be an estimated $100 more for homes in our region.

Luckily, we can help:

✅ Air sealing and duct sealing make a home's existing systems more efficient
❄ Replacing window A/Cs with a new heat pump can yield dramatic savings
😎 Volunteering to help your neighbors stay safe and comfortable instantly makes you cooler

The average bill is forecast to rise 8.5 percent. There are simple ways to make sure you’re not overpaying, like getting your air-conditioning checked.

04/30/2026

A college student, who saw a presentation we gave to his Energy Analysis class, came out and volunteered and made a custom reusable air filter for one of our clients — one of the many things we do and he was quite good at it!