That is exciting, Adam. You might also reach out to GreenHome Institute which has worked with various affordable housing projects throughout the U.S. They have many resources, some are free, like the GreenStar checklist, https://greenhomeinstitute.org/home-certification-programs/greenstar-homes/greenstar-homes-certification-manual/ that you can use as a guide. The offer services to help implement the work as well. In addition, they offer a Certified Green Homes Professional course (about 15 hours), so that is something that you might want to take as well. It's free to members, and membership starts at $135 for an individual. Lots of other educational material. ASES partners with them for the Solar Building webinars, where continuing education credits are offered.
https://greenhomeinstitute.org/
Good luck!
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Debbie Coleman
(Architect & ASES Solar Buildings Chair)
Sun Plans, Architect
debra28@sunplans.comhttps://www.sunplans.comPresident------------------------------
Original Message:
Sent: 12-05-2025 11:24 AM
From: Ella Nielsen
Subject: Low-income housing and energy efficiency
That's exciting to hear about your interview, Adam! You'll do great!
I'm adding Solar Buildings Divisions Leadership, @Julian Wang & @Debbie Coleman in hopes they can help!
Here are some organizations that came to mind:
DOE Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP)
HUD Energy Performance Contracting (EPC)
Utility rebates & demand-side management programs (local level)
State Energy Office programs - DSIRE map: https://www.dsireusa.org/resources/detailed-summary-maps/
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Ella Nielsen
Membership & Engagement Director
American Solar Energy Society
Boulder CO
Original Message:
Sent: 12-05-2025 08:32 AM
From: Adam Rossi
Subject: Low-income housing and energy efficiency
Hi everyone!
I have a potential job interview next week for a position with the local county housing authority. I was told that they are looking to hire someone who can help them make their units more energy-efficient, in order to save the housing authority money. I'm wondering if anyone knows of programs I could research that exist to support energy-efficiency upgrades. Or if anyone has any helpful hints for me in general. Thank you!
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Adam Rossi
Cleveland, OH
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