The Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe owns and operates the energy production of five scattered Community Solar for Community Action (CS4CA) arrays. Solar power is sold to utilities serving the Reservation. Each array’s designated meter “owner” tracks solar energy generation throughout the year and provides the revenue realized to the Leech Lake Energy Assistance Program …
Since 2002 Blue Lake Rancheria Tribe has accelerated its transition to a zero-carbon community, for its economic, environmental, health, and overall resilience benefits. Convenience stores are hubs and de facto meeting places in rural communities, fire trucks can refuel, EVs can re-charge. This site was chosen to test advanced technology in an underserved building sector and funded …
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Two former school properties were converted to LMI senior housing. Utilities are included in tenants’ rents which are lower due to geothermal HVAC, co-generation units, and on-site solar. However, because the roofs could not support solar PV the developers, AEG Solutions, designed a novel Solar Aquaponic Greenhouse. Among the innovations are a double-sided solar panel …
This 625-unit income-restricted apartment complex was a partnership among owner L+M, Demand Energy, and utility Con Edison. Fully occupied, the complex provides a model for how cities can integrate localized energy projects to boost affordability and create resilience. Ten residents completed the first 16-week on-site construction training course, built a youth clubhouse, and will receive …
What was once just a vision for Oahu’s homeless reached its 2-year anniversary in January 2020. This public private partnership provides permanent, affordable housing to 79 working families. In 2020, it’s anticipated the village will open its third and final housing phase and will welcome its 100th family before the summer. On-site case management from …
