IRA Program Overview
This chart shows a few IRA programs that are most relevant to affordable housing and includes summaries of the programs, funding level, expected number of awards and application deadlines. It is intended to give an overview of what is available and provides links that lead to more in-depth information.
Database of State Incentives for Renewables & Efficiency (DSIRE)
DSIRE is the most comprehensive source of information on incentives and policies that support renewable energy and energy efficiency in the United States. Established in 1995, DSIRE is operated by the N.C. Clean Energy Technology Center at N.C. State University. Users can filter opportunities by multiple criteria, including state, technology, implementing sector, and more.
America’s Federal Funding Opportunities and Resources for Decarbonization (AFFORD)
This tool is primarily intended to streamline state, local, non-profit, and community efforts to increase understanding of eligible funding, tax credits, and other incentives relevant to your project, goals, and community. The tool focuses on decarbonization efforts, including electricity, transportation, buildings, and resilient energy systems. It does not exhaustively capture federal resources for other topics. Use the filters to sort available funding sources automatically and focus on the funding sources relevant to your project, goals, and community. Then use the compare feature to select up to four programs to review side-by-side.
Colorado Multifamily Affordable Housing Electrification Hub
The Hub is a technical resource designed to help equip the multifamily affordable housing community in Colorado with electrification design and decisions through access to technical resources, peer learning, and financing and development resources. This resource supports Colorado’s Renewable Energy and Climate Action Goals. In addition to local code compliance, building electrification can help reduce carbon emissions, improve indoor air quality for residents, reduce operating costs, and more.
Green bank' partnerships center affordable housing in climate action
Writing in ImpactAlpha, HPN President and CEO Robin Huges explores the question: “What could we achieve if the affordable housing sector was at the forefront of climate solutions in the United States?”
Millions in HUD Funding Still Available Through GRRP
This article is an overview of HUD's Green and Resilient Retrofit Program (GRRP). It was developed with help from National Housing Trust (NHT) and Stewards of Affordable Housing for the Future (SAHF). GRRP, a $1B IRA program, has issued $1M in awards but the program has seen lower application volume than expected to date, leaving more resources still available for applicable projects. The article recommends that developers assess their portfolios for eligible HUD subsidized properties, so these resources are not left on the table. It also includes information on changes to make it easier for housing owners to incorporate funding into their projects.
IRA Bootcamps
National Housing Trust (NHT) hosted a series of sessions for Housing Finance Agencies (HFAs) and multifamily affordable housing providers to offer peer support and personalized learning opportunities for leveraging IRA funding. The virtual sessions ran from May - December 2023, and users can access the content from each session on NHT's website.
Energy Service Agreements for Deep Efficiency and Electrification Retrofits of Affordable Multifamily Housing in California
Over half of California’s 3.2 million multifamily units were constructed before energy efficiency standards, resulting in poor performance and high greenhouse gas emissions. To achieve California’s greenhouse gas reduction goals, affordable multifamily housing must improve energy efficiency, reduce carbon emissions, and lower tenant utility bills while enhancing quality of life. Yet building owners face many challenges to improving the performance of their buildings. This report covers the role certain types of energy service agreements, combined with federal incentives, can play in scaling affordable multifamily retrofits.
A Blueprint to Decarbonize Affordable Housing (Boston)
This case study showcases Allston Brighton CDC’s approach to decarbonizing multiple properties through deep energy retrofits. This nonprofit affordable housing owner in Boston has emerged as a champion of building decarbonization. They are poised to cut energy consumption by an impressive average of 55% across 103 residential units. What’s more, their team members have offered a one-page guide for similar building owners and projects on how to pursue various funding sources for retrofit success.
Michigan Healthy Climate Plan Online Portal
This portal provides information about Michigan's current climate initiatives and funding opportunities.