King County Housing Authority

The King County Housing Authority (KCHA) provides rental housing and rental assistance to more than 18,000 low- and moderate-income individuals and families throughout the county. KCHA transforms distressed communities through well-designed, higher density, mixed-income housing that utilizes energy and water-saving technologies.

KCHA has committed to further reducing its energy use by joining the Better Climate Challenge and committing to at least 50 percent emissions reduction over the next ten years through deep energy-saving retrofits, electrification, heating efficiency upgrades, and utilization of clean electricity sources. In addition to their BCC commitment, KCHA has also established an internal 5-year goal to reduce the portfolio’s EUI by 10% through continuous energy-saving building upgrades, resident engagement initiatives and direct installs of energy saving products across their housing portfolio.

PORTFOLIO-WIDE LEADERSHIP COMMITMENTS

50% GHG reduction in 10 years

20% reduction in energy intensity

20% reduction in water intensity

Implementation Model

King County Housing Authority achieves significant savings through Energy Performance Contract

Showcase Project

King County Housing Authority: Cascade Apartments

Leadership Commitments

Better Buildings Challenge

Goal

20% Reduction in Energy 20% Reduction in Portfolio Energy Intensity from a 2013 baseline by 2023. Based on a commitment of 8.4 million square feet.

Commitment

8 Million Square Feet

Progress

8% Cumulative (vs. Baseline)

Performance Data

Solutions

Leadership Commitments

Better Climate Challenge

Goal

Commitment

Better Buildings Challenge

Goal

Commitment

Progress

Water Reduction

Goal

Progress

DOE Program Participation