The Office of Multifamily Housing developed a package of reforms to boost energy efficiency in privately owned HUD-assisted or HUD-insured multifamily housing. HUD expects to implement these reforms in FY 2009. Among the strategies already under way:
Base appliance and product purchases in public housing on Energy Star standards, unless the purchases are not cost effective.
Improve tracking and monitoring of energy efficiency in public housing.
Streamline energy performance contracting in public housing.
Continue HUD-DOE multifamily weatherization partnerships.
Encourage use of Energy Star new home standards in the design, construction, and refinancing of Section 202 and 811 projects.
Explore asset management strategies and guidance for energy efficiency in HUD-subsidized multifamily properties.
Support energy efficiency training for multifamily managers and maintenance staff.
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