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2026 Enterprise Green Communities Criteria: 20th Anniversary Edition

January 15, 2026
Enterprise Green Communities sets the national standard for energy-saving, resilient, and healthy affordable homes. This edition builds on 20 years of experience and engagement across the sector.
Green Communities
National
Chicago
Detroit
Gulf Coast
Mid-Atlantic
New York
Northern California
Ohio
Pacific Northwest
Rocky Mountain
Rural Communities
Southeast
Southern California
Tribal Nations
U.S. Caribbean
Green-Certified Development
Sustainability
Report

Studying the Optimal Ventilation for Environmental Indoor Air Quality

April 1, 2022
People spend nearly 90 percent of their time inside, making indoor air quality central to health and well-being. Low-income populations are disproportionally affected by a range of illnesses and adverse health effects that can be exacerbated by poor indoor air quality, and improvements to the indoor environment can be an important mechanism to address health disparities.
Health and Housing
Resilience
Green Communities
Policy 
Program Design and Evaluation
Chicago
New York
Green-Certified Development
Health Equity
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