Community Development Innovation Review
March 2014
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Lenders’ Property Standards and Energy Efficiency: The Vital Link for Affordable Housing
Energy efficiency is an important attribute of affordable housing. Whether housing is, in fact, affordable for an individual or family depends not only on the nominal rent or mortgage payment but also on expenses such as utility payments, transportation costs, and home maintenance. Even if the nominal rent or mortgage payment appears to be affordable, low efficiency housing can be expensive after accounting for energy expenses. Improving energy efficiency can reduce the total cost of housing, making housing more affordable for the occupant.
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Other articles in this issue
The Future of the Clean (Green) Economy
Cleaner Energy and Health: Household, Local and Global Benefits
Financing Energy Efficiency Retrofits of Affordable Multifamily Buildings
Manufactured Homes Help Both Save the Planet and Save Money for Low-Income Owners
Home Energy Efficiency and Mortgage Risks: An Extended Abstract
Charter Schools Ripe for Green Investments
Neighborhood Health: A New Framework for Investing in Sustainable Communities
Bringing Down Green Financing Costs: How a State-sponsored Bank Might be the Key
Understanding the True Benefits of both Energy Efficiency and Job Creation
Can Cities Lead the Way in Innovative Energy Retrofits for Single-Family Homes?
Energy to Heal: Health Care, Climate Change, and Community Resilience