Multifamily

The multifamily housing sector—including apartment buildings and townhomes—offers unique opportunities for decarbonization over the next decade. More than 60% of the rental market consists of multifamily buildings.

While energy efficiency efforts in multifamily housing have lagged behind other types of housing, recent advancements are now concentrating on meeting these needs head-on. Whether through deep energy retrofits or renewable energy upgrades, these measures are poised to reduce long-term operating expenses, ultimately making housing more affordable for residents. This offers a promising outlook for a greener, more sustainable future in multifamily housing.

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Healthy and affordable housing should be available to everyone.

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The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act features specific climate solutions related to housing.

An illustration to show that improving buildings helps people and the climate

The underrated benefit of weatherization services.

August 19, 2022

Heat Pump Clothes Dryers

Heat pump clothes dryers can potentially save energy in both single– and multifamily homes. But do heat pump dryers have a place in energy efficiency programs?
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June 13, 2022

Can Passive House help us build more efficient affordable housing?

Highlights from a study of two side-by-side projects of affordable housing new construction to compare energy efficiency between Passive House Certification and ENERGY STAR.
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