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Green Preservation

Preserving affordable housing is inherently resource efficient – the greenest building is the one that already exists. By retrofitting existing affordable housing to increase energy efficiency, green jobs are created, low-income residents pay less in utilities, operating costs are lowered, and healthier homes are created. In addition, preserving and greening transit-connected affordable housing has the dual benefits of reducing energy consumed through transportation and reducing the environmental impact of the housing stock.

Recent News

Battle to Weatherize: Affordable Housing Finance magazine features efforts to advance multifamily weatherization >> (June 2010)
Dept. of Energy Guidance Concludes that Preservation is a Tenant Benefit Under the Weatherization Program>> (NHT May 2010 Newsletter)
Dept. of Energy Announces New Regulations to Facilitate Weatherizing Subsidized Affordable Housing >> (January 2010)
NYS Launches Multifamily Weatherization Program >> (December 2009)

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PowerPoint presentation outlining successful state approaches to overcoming obstacles to weatherizing multifamily housing>> (August 2009)

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