Best Practices
This report examines how HFAs are using the Housing Credit Program to develop and preserve affordable rental housing that is energy and water efficient.
This report from The Preservation Compact highlights affordable rental housing challenges and solutions in Cook County, Illinois.
This report looks at how the Virginia Housing Development Authority (VHDA) might use the LIHTC program to encourage energy efficiency in affordable housing.
Habitat for Humanity's 2015 Shelter Report examines the barriers to the implementation of energy efficiency measures in distressed communities, and provides recommendations for change. Further, it illustrates the need for...
The Energy Efficiency for All Project was launched in 2013 by the National Housing Trust, Natural Resources Defense Council, Energy Foundation and Elevate Energy to increase energy efficiency investments in multifamily...
Fannie Mae released a report, "Transforming Multifamily Housing: Fannie Mae's Green Initiative and ENERGY STAR for Multifamily," providing information on energy usage in multifamily housing.
The National Housing Trust and Abt Associate's report addresses the fundamental question: How can the Low Income Housing Tax Credit program most effectively be used to promote the preservation and development of...
National Low Income Housing Coalition's Guide gives an overview of affordable housing programs and tools available to advocates.
This paper from Elevate Energy discusses the non-energy benefits of energy efficiency building improvements.
This article from April 2014's Tax Credit Advisor Magazine outlines programs and funding opportunities successfully being used to preserve afforable housing.
