Case Study: Henry Building
The Oregon Multifamily Energy Program (OR-MEP) reduced the incremental costs of implementing energy efficiency measures in the Henry Building, a transitional housing facility in downtown Portland. The project team maximized savings potential by working with both OR MEP and Energy Trust of Oregon. This project included a historic rehab of existing units and the addition of new units, open to the outdoors, within the building’s central core. The Henry Building houses short-term residents who do not pay for electric utilities. Central City Concern prioritized occupancy sensing control measures to offset resident behavior which had previously led to higher energy costs with heating and lighting usage
“The biggest wins for us are those that have a positive impact on the health, well-being, and safety of our residents. The savings achieved from greater energy efficiency can be reinvested into our supportive services, which help our residents live more stable and productive lives.”
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