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.
efficiency
Study: Getting people out of poverty and older homes helps cities cut emissions
A recent report analyzed links between emissions, poverty and housing stock in dozens of cities, including Minneapolis.
Connecticut
Co-housing project rethinks residential energy use with shared walls, amenities
The living concept originated in Denmark and is often paired with a commitment to minimizing environmental impact.
efficiency
Massachusetts grants test potential of passive design for multifamily homes
State clean energy grants will give a boost to builders attempting to build high-efficiency rental units.
Colorado
All-electric homes offer a prototype for low-carbon housing in Colorado
The Basalt Vista housing project eschews natural gas as the state looks to reduce emissions from the building sector.