Housing Authority of the City of Pittsburgh

The Housing Authority City of Pittsburgh’s (HACP) purpose is to develop and make available affordable, safe housing and to help families achieve the independence they strive for. A brighter future is always within reach thanks to the commitment of HACP. HACP currently houses more than 18,000 Pittsburghers, manages more than 2,500 public housing units, and provides oversight of an additional 600+ mixed-finance units. HACP’s portfolio consists of family communities with a mix of high rises, low rises, and row houses. HACP’s previous GHG emission reduction approaches and successes include the completion of an energy performance contract that reduced energy and water usage across HACP’s portfolio.

HACP is committed to reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) usage in its low income public housing buildings. HACP is a member of the Pittsburgh 2030 District, where members pledge carbon reductions of 50-65% for existing buildings. HACP is excited to build off its previous sustainability successes to meet Better Buildings Challenge energy efficiency goals.

HACP will prioritize reducing its greenhouse gas emissions in its buildings. There are opportunities to focus on renewable energy in HACP’s buildings. HACP will focus on earning grants towards increasing HACP’s renewable energy capacity as well as reducing energy usage. HACP can achieve the goals of the BCC through reducing its energy usage, enhancing the design process towards GHG reductions, examining the development process for further sustainability, and creating resident educational campaigns on energy conservation. HACP will learn best practices and the successes of other multifamily partners in the BBC to drive sustainable projects and outcomes.

PORTFOLIO-WIDE LEADERSHIP COMMITMENTS

50% GHG reduction in 10 years

20% reduction in energy intensity

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Leadership Commitments

Better Climate Challenge

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Better Buildings Challenge

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DOE Program Participation