Multifamily
Multifamily
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The multifamily housing sector offers unique opportunities for decarbonization over the next decade. Thirty-six percent of U.S. households now rent, and more than 60% of the rental market is in multifamily buildings, accounting for 27 million households. Uptake of energy efficiency measures in multifamily housing has lagged other types of housing, leaving significant unrealized energy savings on the table. Those savings can be captured with deep energy retrofits and renewable energy upgrades, which increases affordability for residents while in the long term helping preserve affordable housing by lowering operating expenses. |
This comprehensive guide to multifamily utility benchmarking includes links to key resources and requirements, tools and reports, case studies, and FAQs.
Dealing with COVID-19 presents an unprecedented scenario for multifamily housing providers. The Better Buildings Multifamily Team has compiled a list of resources to support housing providers and help them disseminate critical information to staff and residents.
To date, the 900+ Better Buildings partners have saved more than 2.5 quadrillion Btus, saving more than $15 billion and 155 million tons of CO2.
Featured Solutions
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Retirement Housing Foundation: Redding House II Showcase Project Redding House II, 12-unit affordable housing complex for developmentally disabled adults built in 1987, had several deferred maintenance issues and needed upgrades to outdated lighting, hot water heaters, and HVAC equipment.
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Wesley Housing: St Joseph Village Showcase Project To complete the renovation of St. Joseph Village, Wesley Housing pursued upgrades to the building envelope and replaced existing equipment with energy-efficient fixtures.
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Eden Housing: Camphora Apartments Showcase Project Eden Housing constructed the 44-unit low-rise Camphora Apartments in 2016, achieving net-zero electricity and LEED-H Platinum certified affordable housing status for performing 80% more efficiently than the state energy code.
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This webinar highlighted case studies of innovative partnerships between affordable housing providers, public health, and building science stakeholders to advance energy + health initiatives. |
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Learn replicable approaches from three Public Housing Authorities (PHAs) – all Better Buildings partners – for surmounting the financial barriers that often prevent PHAs from pursuing energy and water efficiency retrofits. |
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This webinar provided participants with real-world resiliency planning frameworks that can serve as models for property owners and managers. Panelists discussed how to make the business case, assess risks by region, and prioritize projects. |
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EAH Housing: Expanding Solar Benefits for Affordable Multifamily Housing Implementation Model By leveraging California’s Solar on Multifamily Affordable Housing (SOMAH) program and other available assistance, EAH installed solar PV panels on Elena Gardens Apartments and plans to add solar to another 13 properties.
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This article first appeared in the September 2021 issue of the Novogradac Journal of Tax Credits; it highlights the benefits to multifamily organizations that join the Better Buildings Challenge and spotlights specific multifamily sector partners. |
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During this webinar, you'll hear from two BBC Partners – Kathleen Berube, National Housing Trust and Brian Bieler, Reach Community Development Corporation (CDC) – on how they have successfully partnered with WegoWise and BrightPower,... |
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At the 2021 Summit opening plenary, Secretary Granholm gave remarks and DOE leadership recognized the latest Goal Achievers and recent partner accomplishments. |
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This document includes steps that building owners and operators can implement to achieve smart, healthy, and low-carbon midrise apartment buildings within their existing building portfolios. Midrise apartments may use packaged rooftop units for heating, cooling, and ventilation or central plant systems for larger buildings. |