Whirlpool Corporation recently contributed to Habitat for Humanity’s 39th Jimmy & Rosalynn Carter Work Project in Austin, Texas, providing grants to support the construction of 10 net zero-energy ready homes under the BuildBetter with Whirlpool initiative. The Carter Work Project honors President Jimmy Carter’s lifelong dedication to affordable housing and, this year, gathered more than 1,000 volunteers from across the globe to build 25 energy-efficient, affordable homes.
The homes are being built in Whisper Valley—a sustainable master-planned community and the first in the United States to utilize geothermal energy on a large scale, cutting energy use by as much as 80 percent. The BuildBetter with Whirlpool program aims to promote the development of climate-resilient and energy-efficient housing, while sharing and scaling best building practices nationwide. Within Whisper Valley, the 10 Whirlpool-supported homes will feature solar shingles to help achieve net-zero energy performance.
Beyond financial support, Whirlpool employees also participated on-site, volunteering alongside Habitat homeowners, staff, and community members to help construct the homes.
“The Jimmy Carter Work Project exemplifies collaboration, innovation, and community spirit,” said Marc Bitzer, chairman and CEO of Whirlpool Corporation and a member of Habitat for Humanity International’s Board of Directors. “Through our BuildBetter with Whirlpool program, we’re committed to creating sustainable housing solutions that enhance long-term affordability and deliver high-quality, energy-efficient homes.”
Since its inception in 2021, the BuildBetter with Whirlpool program has facilitated the creation of over 260 energy-efficient, climate-resilient homes across the U.S. These homes help reduce energy bills by an estimated 45 percent compared to typical new homes, while cutting greenhouse gas emissions by roughly 15 percent per home. Over the next two years, the initiative aims to add 50 more net-zero or net-zero ready homes equipped with solar panels, high-efficiency HVAC systems, and water- and energy-saving appliances tailored to each homeowner’s regional needs.
Whirlpool’s dedication to sustainable housing extends beyond the Austin project. In Bloomington, Indiana, the company recently celebrated 15 years of partnership with Habitat for Humanity of Monroe County and Indiana University’s Kelley School of Business, marking the milestone with the construction of five new net-zero homes in the Osage Place neighborhood. Additionally, in Benton Harbor, Michigan—home to Whirlpool’s global headquarters—the company launched Project T, a redevelopment effort transforming the former Mercy Hospital site. The first phase will build 14 duplexes, ultimately delivering up to 77 new homes and revitalizing the local community.
For more than 25 years, Whirlpool Corporation has supported Habitat for Humanity’s mission to provide safe, affordable, and sustainable housing for families worldwide.
Click here to know more about Whirlpool Corporation and its support for Habitat for Humanity.
The homes are being built in Whisper Valley—a sustainable master-planned community and the first in the United States to utilize geothermal energy on a large scale, cutting energy use by as much as 80 percent. The BuildBetter with Whirlpool program aims to promote the development of climate-resilient and energy-efficient housing, while sharing and scaling best building practices nationwide. Within Whisper Valley, the 10 Whirlpool-supported homes will feature solar shingles to help achieve net-zero energy performance.
Beyond financial support, Whirlpool employees also participated on-site, volunteering alongside Habitat homeowners, staff, and community members to help construct the homes.
“The Jimmy Carter Work Project exemplifies collaboration, innovation, and community spirit,” said Marc Bitzer, chairman and CEO of Whirlpool Corporation and a member of Habitat for Humanity International’s Board of Directors. “Through our BuildBetter with Whirlpool program, we’re committed to creating sustainable housing solutions that enhance long-term affordability and deliver high-quality, energy-efficient homes.”
Since its inception in 2021, the BuildBetter with Whirlpool program has facilitated the creation of over 260 energy-efficient, climate-resilient homes across the U.S. These homes help reduce energy bills by an estimated 45 percent compared to typical new homes, while cutting greenhouse gas emissions by roughly 15 percent per home. Over the next two years, the initiative aims to add 50 more net-zero or net-zero ready homes equipped with solar panels, high-efficiency HVAC systems, and water- and energy-saving appliances tailored to each homeowner’s regional needs.
Whirlpool’s dedication to sustainable housing extends beyond the Austin project. In Bloomington, Indiana, the company recently celebrated 15 years of partnership with Habitat for Humanity of Monroe County and Indiana University’s Kelley School of Business, marking the milestone with the construction of five new net-zero homes in the Osage Place neighborhood. Additionally, in Benton Harbor, Michigan—home to Whirlpool’s global headquarters—the company launched Project T, a redevelopment effort transforming the former Mercy Hospital site. The first phase will build 14 duplexes, ultimately delivering up to 77 new homes and revitalizing the local community.
For more than 25 years, Whirlpool Corporation has supported Habitat for Humanity’s mission to provide safe, affordable, and sustainable housing for families worldwide.
Click here to know more about Whirlpool Corporation and its support for Habitat for Humanity.