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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!

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/

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!

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!

Hi Adam,

RMI also has a plethora of resources on housing and other subjects look here :https://rmi.org/our-work/buildings/ and you might especially look at the "Green Upgrade Caculator" https://rmi.org/a-newer-and-more-powerful-green-upgrade-calculator/ for cost effective efficiency upgrades. Cheers! 

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!

Victor, thanks so much for posting about RMI's resources!  Adam, and other ASES members, if you try out the Green Upgrade Calculator, we would love to have feedback posted on the forum.  Alternatively, let's discuss at SOLAR 2026 whether it would be detailed results of the use of this or similar tools in the form of an abstract submittal for a poster or oral presentation to share your findings with others. 

Hi Adam,

RMI also has a plethora of resources on housing and other subjects look here :https://rmi.org/our-work/buildings/ and you might especially look at the "Green Upgrade Caculator" https://rmi.org/a-newer-and-more-powerful-green-upgrade-calculator/ for cost effective efficiency upgrades. Cheers! 

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!