P&P 3 - Getting the Economic Signals Right for Efficient Affordable Housing

Wednesday, February 04, 2009  ·  3:30 PM - 5:00 PM

Beyond the widely recognized benefits of tax-credits, utility program rebates, and increased property values, higher levels of energy efficiency in affordable housing also lowers vacancy rates, maintenance costs, and rental payment risks. Even more valuable is the economic benefit resulting from tenants spending more in their neighborhoods, because they spend less on utility bills: perhaps the best Community Redevelopment Investment opportunity available. Explore research findings on these economic benefits.

By attending this session, participants will

1. Recognize that cheap is not the same as affordable
2. Understand how to use the economic benefits of energy efficiency in affordable housing as tools for public policy funding decisions
3. Learn how to analyze economic issues related to affordable housing in a more complete schema

Keyword(s):

affordable housing, economics, community development, energy efficiency, policy, utility costs

 

Type: 90-Minute Breakout
Track: Policy & Program Issues
CEU: American Society of Home Inspectors (ASHI)   Residential Energy Services Network (RESNET)   National Association of Certified Home Inspectors (NACHI)   National Association of the Remodeling Industry (NARI)  

Course Presenter(s):

• Nehemiah Stone
• Julieann Summerford

Course Document(s):

• P&P3_Stone