Planetizen, April 28, 2024, Feds Issue New Energy Efficiency Standards For Affordable Housing
A new set of building codes for affordable housing developments funded by federal dollars target energy efficiency, reports Kriston Capps for Bloomberg CityLab. “The standards will translate to lower costs for households least able to afford high energy prices, according to federal officials. Lower-income households spend on average 8% of their income on energy, compared to a national average of 3%, per the US Department of Housing and Urban Development.”
