Local governments across the country are working to combat two crises at once: climate change and a lack of affordable housing. However, local government staff and stakeholders (e.g., community-based organizations, affordable housing providers, lenders, utilities, and advocates) often tackle these issues separately. This toolkit offers guidance to local government staff and these stakeholder groups on how to integrate energy efficiency and affordable housing policy, thereby reducing greenhouse gas emissions and preserving or creating affordable housing. The toolkit also discusses strategies for financing and funding energy efficiency retrofits in affordable housing; strategies to effectively engage property owners, buildings staff, and renters on energy efficiency; and, lastly, equity accountability measures that can help institutionalize equity-driven planning and program implementation. Throughout, the toolkit profiles innovative program case studies from across the country.
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Energy Equity for Renters Toolkit Overview
Toolkit 1. Energy Efficiency and Anti-displacement
Toolkit 2. Financing and Funding Roles for Rental Retrofits
Toolkit 3. Marketing, Education, and Outreach
Toolkit 4. Equity Accountability
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Jarrah, A., and K. Tanabe. 2022. Energy Equity for Renters: A Toolkit to Expand Energy Efficiency and Preserve Affordable Housing. Washington, DC: American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy. aceee.org/toolkit/2022/11/energy-equity-renters-toolkit |
