The Energetics team is passionate about helping to create energy efficient affordable housing. We have been the energy & sustainability consultant on 60+ affordable projects seeking both 4% and 9% Low Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) financing through the Colorado Housing and Finance Authority (CHFA).
We help projects design to and achieve energy compliance under programs such as Enterprise Green Communities (EGC), Zero Energy Ready Homes (ZERH), Energy Star, National Green Building Standard (NGBS), and/or LEED certification, and we have a unique perspective on the market and trends.
Check out our Affordable Housing portfolio here.
Our Affordable Housing services include:
- Energy modeling and energy cost savings documentation
- Resident utility allowance calculations
- Energy code compliance documentation
- Implementation of the Xcel Energy “Energy Design Assistance” program for low-rise and mid/high-rise projects
- Enterprise Green Communities Charette Facilitation
- EGC Criteria drawing/submittal review and implementation
- EGC worksheets and waivers
- Zero Energy Ready Homes (ZERH) consultation and administration
- 179d tax deductions and 45L tax credit documentation
- Feasibility studies to help find the best path
Our sustainability philosophy of designing homes for people creates homes that work, saving owners and residents hundreds of thousands of dollars in utility and maintenance costs every year. Contact us for a full project list and happy client references.
