Enterprise and the Institute for Professional and Executive Development are again cosponsoring the national conference on sustainable affordable homes and communities. The conference, July 19–20 in San Francisco, brings together developers, designers, housing professionals and public agency staff leading a transformation of affordable housing across the country. Preliminary information and online registration.
Minnesota Green by Design Conference Highlights State Leadership
Few states can match Minnesota’s leadership in making green affordable housing the mainstream. The state’s leading developers, funders and public sector representatives will gather with national experts in all aspects of healthy, sustainable development for a series of workshops, training and networking opportunities May 16–17 in Minneapolis. Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and Xavier Bonnefoy are the keynote speakers.
Forthcoming Federal Policies Could Encourage More Efficient Affordable Housing
Actions expected soon by the Internal Revenue Service and Department of Housing and Urban Development should encourage more affordable housing developers to incorporate cost-saving, energy- and water-efficient technologies, systems and appliances into their developments. Enterprise will work with these agencies and our partners committed to environmentally sustainable affordable homes to ensure the most effective implementation of these policies. Encouraging Energy and Water Efficiency Through Utility Allowances (PDF, 165K)
Enterprise Analyses of Energy Codes and Standards
Affordable housing developers, operators and funders committed to making properties more energy efficient must understand a number of codes and standards that specify various aspects of building performance. This memorandum provides summary information on the major frameworks. (PDF, 151K)
Enterprise Receives Energy Star Award for Green Communities
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Department of Housing and Urban Development awarded Enterprise the 2007 Energy Star Award for Excellence in Energy-Efficient Affordable Housing. The awards are selected from more than 9,000 organizations that participate in the Energy Star program.
“Partners like Enterprise make it possible to offer the savings, comfort and durability of an ENERGY STAR home to everyone,” said Bill Wehrum, acting assistant administrator for EPA's Office of Air and Radiation. “We are proud of our partners’ efforts to bring energy efficiency to the communities where each saved dollar on energy bills is so important.”
Green Communities Project Profile: 275 10th Street Supportive Housing, San Francisco
More than 130 chronically homeless adults will soon call 275 10th Street Supportive Housing home. Developed by Episcopal Community Services of San Francisco, the project will serve individuals with multiple special needs or disabilities, including mental health issues, substance addiction and HIV/AIDS. Residents will have access to a full array of supportive services as well as the benefits of living in a healthy green home with easy transit access. Project profile. (PDF, 477K)
Green Communities in the News
Enterprise Wins 2007 ENERGY STAR Award for Excellence in Energy-Efficient Affordable Housing
03.23.07 – Multi-Housing News
Green Building Adds to Affordability
3.13.07 – Portland Tribune
Enterprise and Jonathan Rose Companies Continue 'Green' Collaboration
3.1.2007 – Multi-Housing News
