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Clean Energy-Powered Affordable Housing Startup in Chicago: 548 Capital LLC

Affordable Housing,Energy Efficiency,Solar

by AbbieKnight

Robert "A.J." Patton and Erica Johnson, childhood friends who grew up in low-income communities, recently launched 548 Capital LLC, a company that aims to provide better quality and more sustainable housing to lower-income re… more...

  Filed under: Green Affordable Housing

0 replies | 7018 views | Posted on: 09/08/2019 | Last updated: 02/08/2023

Zero Energy Modular (ZEM) Home Open House Tour, June 8, Bellows Falls, VT

zero energy buildings,ZEM

by Gina Pryciak Student

Ever wondered how healthy, comfortable, and resilient a new home could be? Visit an open house to learn about Efficiency Vermont’s Zero Energy Modular (ZEM) Program and see Vermod built ZEM On Tour, Efficiency Vermont’s … more...

  Filed under: Green Affordable Housing

0 replies | 784 views | Posted on: 06/03/2019 | Last updated: 06/03/2019

Study: Renters Expect a Green Living Environment and They Are Willing to Pay Extra For It

by YijunW

Nowadays, renters are expecting sustainable features such as energy efficiency and good indoor air quality in their apartments. It is a trend that is supported by the government. The entire multifamily financing offered by Fannie Mae, which… more...

  Filed under: Green Affordable Housing

0 replies | 3291 views | Posted on: 07/12/2018 | Last updated: 02/16/2023

The Next Generation of Housing – Prefabricated Homes

Affordable Housing,Prefabricated Homes

by Eileen Flynn Student

Traditionally, the process of constructing a house takes place on the same piece of land where the house will stay when completed. Construction teams travel to the same outdoor site for months and are forced to deal with space restrictions,… more...

  Filed under: Green Affordable Housing

1 replies | 5558 views | Posted on: 06/28/2018 | Last updated: 02/17/2023

Energy Efficiency and Solar Energy Can Help Make Housing Affordable Again, ACEEE Report Suggests

Affordable Housing,Energy Efficiency,Solar Energy

by Eileen Flynn Student

Many people view green building as an extra expense to an already difficult experience of finding somewhere to live, and afford to live. However, the American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy (ACEEE) has released a report called &quo… more...

  Filed under: Green Affordable Housing

0 replies | 3404 views | Posted on: 06/06/2018 | Last updated: 02/17/2023

Power monitoring and submetering 101- March 13, 14 - 2 locations in WI -

by Yishan

Want to reduce energy and operational costs, improve power and equipment reliability and minimize expensive downtime? Whether you’re a facility manager or business executive, of course you do. Join us to discuss how power monitoring syste… more...

  Filed under: Green Affordable Housing

0 replies | 970 views | Posted on: 03/04/2018 | Last updated: 06/25/2018

2017 New Gravity Housing Conference, August 3

Affordable Housing,Climate C

by AbbieKnight

The reality of climate change will fundamentally alter the way buildings are designed, built, and operated in the coming decades. At the same time, the need for quality affordable housing that can withstand increasingly extreme and volatile… more...

  Filed under: Green Affordable Housing

0 replies | 1447 views | Posted on: 07/13/2017 | Last updated: 07/18/2017

Connecting Affordable Housing and the Environment - How do We Convince More People, and Governments?

Affordable Green Housing

by Allison Friedman Rate It Green Admin

I want to point out a sincere and thoughtful piece I came across recently in Huffington Post Canada, British Columbia, by Steve Kux. Steve makes the great point that affordable housing and protecting our environment are integrally connected… more...

  Filed under: Green Affordable Housing

0 replies | 1874 views | Posted on: 05/18/2017 | Last updated: 05/18/2017

Low Income Solar Policy Guide and toolbox- by lowincomesolar.org

Affordable Green Housing

by Allison Friedman Rate It Green Admin

The Low-Income Solar Policy Guide is a tool for policymakers, community leaders and others who are working on solar access at the federal, state and local level. The Guide was developed by GRID Alternatives, Vote Solar, and the Center fo… more...

  Filed under: Green Affordable Housing

0 replies | 1635 views | Posted on: 05/16/2017 | Last updated: 05/16/2017

Deep Energy Retrofits Initiative by Environmental Health Watch, Ohio

Affordable Housing,Energy Savings,Deep Energy Retrofits,Green Initiative

by Kalyani.rc Passive House / Sustainability Enthusiast

How low can you go? Imagine reducing the energy use in your home by 70-90%. It is possible– and can be economically feasible– without using renewable energy. Super-insulation and Passive House principles can be applied to existing housi… more...

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0 replies | 5446 views | Posted on: 03/15/2017 | Last updated: 03/15/2017

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