How We Build Better Affordable Housing
A second blog from board member Bomee Jung addresses building better affordable housing
Affordability
Affordability is essential to getting the biggest greenhouse gas reductions across the country by ensuring that people and families across all income levels are able to both implement energy efficiency in their homes and spaces, and reap the benefits of energy efficiency as well. To learn more about IMT’s strategies for affordability, check out our resources below.
The Latest
Rethinking Affordable Housing and Energy Equity
Bomee Jung recently joined IMT’s board and in this interview, she shares her perspectives on equity, energy and affordability.
New Bill in Congress Would Create Jobs, Encourage Energy Efficiency in Housing
Cliff Majersik breaks down the The Green Neighborhoods Act, which includes the SAVE Act
Understanding the Housing Affordability Risk Posed by Building Performance Policies
This paper hopes to help jurisdictions design policies and budget for programs to enable affordable housing to benefit from building performance standards.
Balancing Act: Making Buildings Better while Keeping Housing Affordable
Local governments are adopting ambitious building performance policies to achieve climate goals, but how can they preserve housing affordability?
Retrofitting Affordable Housing For Zero Utility Costs
The Harry and Jeanette Weinberg Commons is the first multifamily Passive House-certified retrofit project in the country.
Optimizing Sustainability & Wellness: A Guide for Managing Office Buildings During COVID-19
Advancing sustainability and wellness efforts in the face of this challenging crisis can show strength and leadership while reducing operating costs, increasing building resiliency, and improving indoor health.
City Energy Project: Introduction to Property Assessed Clean Energy (PACE) Financing for City Officials
This factsheet describes what PACE financing is, how it works, and what city governments can do to implement a PACE program for private sector buildings.
City Energy Project: MinnPACE Financing Partnerships and Creativity
This case study describes how Minnesota put in place an effective PACE financing mechanism and has leveraged $40 million in energy efficiency and renewable energy investment through a variety of partnerships within and across government agencies.
City Energy Project: Connecticut C-PACE Program Administration and Transparency
This case study provides an overview of Connecticut’s statewide commercial financing program, the Connecticut C-PACE program, which has achieved $130.4 million total closed project financing, with an average loan amount of $546,000 and 239 closed projects.