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NH&RA Hosts ICAST IRA & BIL Instant Benefit Estimate Calculator
ICAST’s IRA & BIL Instant Benefit Estimate Calculator is now available on NH&RA’s website under the Resources section.
The “hidden” roadblocks to energy efficiency
In addition to the common and well-known barriers that inhibit greater investment in energy efficiency technologies (e.g., split incentives, whole building information, initial investment costs and ROI, privacy etc.), there is a class of barriers that has received less attention. http://umadvisory.org/the-hidden-roadblocks-to-energy-efficiency/
Another roadblock to Energy Management in Multifamily – The availability of “Whole Building” utility data
Benchmarking the energy performance of a property—that is, measuring it and comparing it to similar properties—requires utility data on energy consumption and load over at least 24 contiguous months . Owners and operators of multifamily properties must have access to this utility data for the whole building in order to benchmark it accurately. However, whole-building […]
What are the Motivators in Multifamily for Energy Management?
If you have even casually looked into energy management services for your portfolio, have you noticed the wide range of opinions and options? The differences are more significant than simply positioning. It is a more difficult (and meaningful) choice than asking “Do I want a Coke? Or Pepsi?” http://umadvisory.org/what-are-the-motivators-in-multifamily-for-energy-management/
Does the Owner Resident Split-Incentive issue in Multifamily cause a roadblock to Energy Management?
In order for a property to be truly energy efficient, the interests of both the owner and residents must be aligned in favor of sustainability. Unfortunately, traditional lease arrangements often do the opposite, and skew the interests of both parties… http://umadvisory.org/does-the-owner-resident-split-incentive-issue-in-multifamily-cause-a-roadblock-to-energy-management/
Household Energy Bills and Subsidized Housing
Household energy consumption is crucial to national energy policy. This article analyzes how the rules covering utility costs in the four major federal housing assistance programs alter landlord and tenant incentives for energy efficiency investment and conservation. We conclude that, relative to market-rate housing, assistance programs provide less incentive to landlords and tenants for energy […]
Comparing Tenant Versus Owner Paid Rules Governing Utility Allowances
A utility allowance table for Project-Based Section 8 comparing tenant versus owner paid rules governing utility allowances. Download
Retrofitting existing HUD subsidized, privately owned affordable housing—a literature review of research that demonstrates job creation as a result of greening multifamily buildings.
Retrofitting existing HUD subsidized, privately owned affordable housing—a literature review of research that demonstrates job creation as a result of greening multifamily buildings. Download
Use of Weatherization Program Funds to Benefit Residents of Multifamily Housing
A paper on the use of Department of Energy Weatherization Assistance funds to benefit residents of multifamily housing. Download