Durham Housing: Energy Efficiency and Affordability Tobin L. Freid Sustainability Manager Durham City & County
What to expect Residential Energy Retrofit Programs Affordable Housing – System Vision – Southside – Transit Oriented Development
Residential Energy Retrofit Programs 709 Homes Retrofit 2,000+ volunteer hours 50+ community workshops 30% leveraged funds
What we did Air sealing Duct sealing Attic insulation Programmable thermostats Efficient showerheads and aerators CO detectors
Energy Retrofit Programs 985,733 sq ft R13 Average before R38 Average after 467 Thermostats 662 Showerheads 1,384 Aerators 546 CO monitors
Benefits Average savings of $400 per household (estimated) $284,000 annual savings total program Over 2 million kWh per year 1,800 metric tons GHG avoided CO testing
Benefits were consistent
Workshops
Energy Tracking
Affordable Housing and Energy Efficiency
Area Median Income Levels Annual Monthly Maximum Rent and Utilities Category Income* Income (30% of gross income) 100% AMI $59,125 $4,927 $1,478 80% AMI $47,300 $3,942 $1,182 60% AMI $35,475 $2,956 $887 50% AMI $29,600 $2,467 $740 30% AMI $19,970 $1,664 $499 Source: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development * Based on three-person household
Affordable housing in Durham SystemVision TM – Air Tightness and Framing – Ventilation and Moisture Management – Insulation and Windows – HVAC Sizing/Installation and Duct Tightness – Pressure Balancing – Combustion Safety and Appliances
Affordable Housing 17
Southside Redevelopment
Transit Oriented Development and Affordable Housing
Transportation Cost Impacts on Durham Households Source: TJCOG
Transit Oriented Development
MEDIAN HOUSEHOLD INCOME (DILLARD, ALSTON) (LASALLE, DUKE MED CTR) (NINTH ST, BUCHANAN)
RENTER OCCUPIED HOUSING
Four Part Strategy for Affordable Housing Near Rail Transit • Design Districts • Long-term Funding Toolbox • Regulatory Incentives • Federal and State Resources
Thank you! Tobin L. Freid Sustainability Manager (919) 560-7999 tfreid@dconc.gov www.GreenerDurham.net Facebook.com/GreenerDurham.net @GreenerDurham
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