Michigan
Detroit affordable housing project will give renters benefits of solar ownership
The unique model would put utility bill savings from solar installation into a fund to help residents cover expenses such as medical bills or college tuition.
Minnesota
Twin Cities program uses solar as incentive to expand affordable housing
The Metropolitan Council is seeking building owners who are interested in solar and open to increasing the number of units eligible for Section 8 vouchers.
Virginia
Charlottesville group pushes leaders to link climate goals with energy equity
A recent report draws attention to the extreme energy burden facing hundreds of low-income and people of color in the community.
affordable housing
Ohio energy utilities gear up to resume service disconnections
Impacts will fall disproportionately on low-income customers and people of color, affordable housing advocates say.
Chicago
Efficient housing project moves forward in Chicago despite loss of key architect
Michael Sorkin died this spring, but partners on Chicago’s South Side are determined to make his net-zero plans a reality.