Affordable homes are now more energy efficient
Columbia Basin Trust supports energy retrofits in 23 buildings in 11 communities (Columbia Basin) – Hundreds of residents will find their homes more energy efficient as organizations throughout the Columbia […]
Columbia Basin Trust supports energy retrofits in 23 buildings in 11 communities
(Columbia Basin) – Hundreds of residents will find their homes more energy efficient as organizations throughout the Columbia Basin perform energy retrofits on affordable rental housing. These projects—taking place in 23 buildings in 11 communities and benefiting 371 individual units—are being supported by Columbia Basin Trust.
“There are so many reasons this work is important, including helping affordable housing operators keep their energy costs down, and help keep rents affordable,” said Ulli Mueller, Senior Manager, Delivery of Benefits, Columbia Basin Trust. “Add to that reducing greenhouse gas emissions, contributing less to climate change and simply keeping tenants comfortable, and you can see how steps like these have broad positive benefits.”
Altogether, these projects—which may include upgrading windows or boilers or installing LED lighting—will lead to energy savings of approximately 1.49 million equivalent kilowatt hours per year. This translates to a savings of approximately $160,000 in annual operating costs and a sizeable reduction in greenhouse gas emissions.
The program is being delivered in partnership with BC Housing and the BC Non-profit Housing Association.
To see the current recipients, click here.
Here are a few examples:
Learn more about the Energy Retrofit Program at ourtrust.org/energyretrofit.
Learn more about the Trust’s Housing Initiative at ourtrust.org/housing.
Since 2016, the Trust has committed over $76.8 million toward initiatives that help create new affordable rental housing, conserve energy, and generate renewable and alternative energy. These initiatives have helped create over 1,100 affordable rental homes in the Basin and upgraded another 1,670, are creating energy savings of approximately 7 million equivalent kilowatt hours per year and help save $778,000 in annual operating costs for non-profit affordable housing societies.
