Wisconsin Housing Preservation Corp (WHPC) Energy Planning Process
This presentation provides an overview for affordable housing owners and managers interested in developing a portfolio-wide energy action plan, demonstrating Wisconsin Housing Preservation Corp as a case study, highlighting examples of properties.
Massachusetts Decarbonization Hub
The Massachusetts Decarbonization Hub helps owners of affordable multifamily housing interested in reducing carbon emissions from their Massachusetts properties navigate the complicated landscape of decarbonization. Created in partnership with LISC Boston and RMI, this site provides quick access to guides, resources, and funding opportunities currently available to support these projects. The Hub outlines some key steps to decarbonization, connects owners with technical providers, directs owners to the available incentive and grant funding programs, and showcases case studies of recent deep energy retrofit projects for inspiration.
Advancing Equity Through the Inflation Reduction Act: Lessons Learned from the EEFA
This blog post explores the practical lessons from the Energy Efficiency for All (EEFA) initiative, emphasizing the importance of community involvement in fair energy investments for affordable housing. Learn from a decade of experience, addressing challenges and celebrating achievements. Understand how to prioritize equity in future initiatives like the Inflation Reduction Act, supporting marginalized communities and promoting energy efficiency and climate resilience.
Opportunities for State Energy Office and Housing Finance Agency Collaboration
State energy offices have expertise in energy and building science that can inform the technical specifications for a project, while state housing finance agencies have deep relationships with affordable housing developers and know the process required to update affordable buildings. State energy offices and state housing finance agencies can leverage their unique expertise and collaborate to meet energy efficiency and beneficial electrification goals.
Case Study: Using Whole Home Energy Rebates to Preserve Affordable Multifamily Housing
This case study provides information to states, building owners, developers, and other stakeholders who are considering combining IRA Home Efficiency Rebates Program funds and LIHTC equity.
Empowering Affordable Housing: Celebrating Progress and Potential of the Inflation Reduction Act
This blog post reflects on the strides made during the first year of the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), including implementation milestones and new guidance for programs.
IRA Toolkit
National Housing Trust is offering this toolkit as an information source for HFAs and owners and developers seeking resources through the Inflation Reduction Act. The funding opportunities, case studies and reports, resident engagement tools and other resources listed here will enable you to invest in the affordable housing facilities that you develop and manage.
LA Affordable Housing Decarbonization Case Studies
To better understand the barriers limiting the decarbonization of affordable housing beyond what energy and cost analyses could provide, NRDC commissioned an Arup-authored study of energy retrofits of affordable multi-family housing buildings within the Los Angeles metropolitan area. The study examined five real-world examples to expose obstacles, inefficiencies, and opportunities encountered during retrofit processes. Six key challenge areas emerged that must be addressed to enable decarbonization of affordable housing at scale: carbon reduction strategies, financing, implementation, policy, technical expertise, and tenant impact.
Out of Gas, In with Justice
WE ACT's Out of Gas, In with Justice pilot studied the feasibility and benefits of electrification in New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA) by comparing improvements to air quality and participant satisfaction between 10 apartments with induction stoves and 10 with their existing gas stoves. It is the first study of its kind to focus on the effects of residential cooking electrification with tenants in-place in an urban public housing setting with low-income residents and residents of color. This pilot offers lessons for policymakers, public housing agencies, and affordable housing providers on cooking electrification and its impact on indoor air quality, social acceptance of electrification measures, and infrastructure challenges for existing housing in environmental justice communities.
Housing + Climate Policy: Building Equitable Pathways to Sustainability and Affordability
This report looks at the existing research on climate and housing in the U.S, in two key areas: how housing decarbonization and production strategies can reduce pollution to mitigate climate change, and how climate change impacts renters, homeowners, and the broader housing industry. The paper also identifies key research gaps where more evidence would help policymakers to navigate the tensions between different policy approaches.