As the temperature increases this summer, help residents stay cool and reduce electric bills with these low-cost to no-cost energy saving tips. Reduce appliance usage to stay cool. Grill outdoors. Save energy by firing up the grill outdoors or prepare meals that don't require cooking. Only run dishwashers or washing machines when they’re full. Unplug … Continue reading Beat the Heat this Summer
Measuring Opportunity
In 2017, Enterprise Community Partners released its Opportunity360 Toolkit, which includes the Opportunity360 Measurement Tool. This powerful mapping tool allows you to enter an address and create a report for any neighborhood to find out: What are the pathways to opportunity? And what are the outcomes when opportunity is within reach? Opportunity360 is a web-based … Continue reading Measuring Opportunity
The Next Generation of Energy Users
What do high school seniors think about current issues such as climate change and energy independence? How much do they know about where our energy in the U.S. comes from and how we get it? Do they understand the difference between fossil and renewable fuels, and do they have any idea how much we use … Continue reading The Next Generation of Energy Users
A Guide to Healthier Upgrade Materials
The material selection process for energy efficient upgrades in affordable multifamily projects often prioritizes cost, durability, and aesthetics. However, the content of materials and influence they can have on occupant health must also be considered. In the United States chemicals are considered safe until proven otherwise, and not all manufacturers disclose the full chemical content … Continue reading A Guide to Healthier Upgrade Materials
Healthy Homes
June is National Healthy Homes Month! To celebrate National Healthy Homes Month, an initiative by HUD’s Office of Lead Hazard Control and Healthy Homes, we’ve put together some tips and resources to encourage safe, healthy, and supportive environments. For owners, developers, or builders looking to build new or renovate, some of the top recommendations to … Continue reading Healthy Homes