HPD has instituted a uniform green building policy to ensure the City’s investments in affordable housing are going towards buildings that have deeper affordability through lowered utility bills and healthier living environments, while balancing maximum benefit to tenants and owners with low incremental upfront costs.
Starting in 2011, new construction projects and substantial rehabilitation projects receiving funding from HPD are required to achieve certification with Enterprise Green Communities. The Green Communities criteria is the only comprehensive green building framework designed for affordable housing and provides proven, cost-effective standards for creating healthy and energy-efficient homes. More information about the policy and the steps to achieve certification are described in the Frequently Asked Questions Document below.
All rehabilitation projects, including moderate rehabs, will continue to follow the HPD’s Standard Specifications Document which has been updated to integrate green elements.
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