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Aging infrastructure gets new life at La Mirada Vistas
La Mirada Vistas is a 75-unit affordable community for older adults and people with disabilities. Located in the heart of La Mirada, California, the community is part of Retirement Housing Foundation’s (RHF) national nonprofit network of affordable housing.
5 Benefits of Energy Upgrades in Affordable Housing
For people who live in, own or manage affordable housing, energy efficiency can offer significant benefits beyond energy savings. Research from U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) shows that owners of affordable housing properties struggle to sustain truly affordable rental housing for low-income families because they are often faced with high energy bills and maintenance costs.
Streamlining Success: New, Simplified Change Order Process for ESA Multifamily Energy Savings
Starting a construction project is exciting, but let’s face it—it can also come with its fair share of surprises. That’s why we’ve revamped our change order process to make things clearer, faster, and more flexible for you.
Inside the Energy Assessment Process
An energy assessment provides a comprehensive picture of your building’s existing conditions and potential for improvement. We sat down with Drew Spindler, one of the program’s Energy Advisors, to get an in-depth look at the energy assessment process.
How Affordable Multifamily Properties Benefit from Utility Energy Efficiency Programs
If you’re familiar with the saying “there’s no such thing as a free lunch,” you’re probably wary of anything that sounds too good to be true. While you should scrutinize the terms behind offers of “free money,” there’s no catch to programs like Multifamily Energy Savings which offers no-cost and reduced-cost energy-efficiency upgrades.
Boost Your Budget: Save More on Equipment by Combining Energy-Efficiency Programs
Creating a safe, comfortable space for affordable multifamily residents often requires a lot of resources. By leveraging incentive programs, property owners can significantly reduce the cost of these upgrades.