The mission of EnergyXchange is to demonstrate the responsible use of landfill gas as an energy source for small enterprise in craft and horticulture, and to meet local energy needs. The board of directors is composed of public officials, business and civic leaders, and representatives of the area. EnergyXchange is a nonprofit corporation formed out of a partnership of three organizations with a strong track record for education, community development, and environmental protection in Western North Carolina. These operating partners of EnergyXchange are the Blue Ridge Resource Conservation and Development Council, HandMade in America, and Mayland Community College.

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Monday-Friday 9-4 pm
Saturday 9-12 noon

     EnergyXchange, Inc. was formed in 1999 by the three initial partners as an organization focused on development and operation of the EnergyXchange Renewable Energy Center. This center is a "campus" of high energy demand facilities adjacent to the Yancey-Mitchell landfill, fueled by the landfill methane gas being generated by decomposing garbage in the 6-acre landfill.

     EnergyXchange is located at the foot of the Black Mountain Range in Western North Carolina. The Mitchell-Yancey site includes two craft studios (one for pottery and one for glass blowing), four greenhouses, three cold frames, a public gallery, and a visitor center. Our second campus, in Avery County, features a large greenhouse for native plant production.