Enterprise Community Partners: Affordable Housing Decarbonization Hub

Resource Overview  Launched in 2014 by the U.S. Department of Energy’s Better Buildings Alliance and the Institute for Market Transformation, Green Lease leaders sets the standard for what constitutes a green lease. The program provides guidance in leasing practices to advance mutually beneficial landlord-tenant relationships that lead to higher-performing buildings and healthier, more sustainable communities. Participants benefit from established guidelines and free support while developing their leases, as well as peer leadership recognition and substantial energy savings when leases have been implemented. Honorees are announced annually at the Department of Energy’s Better Buildings Conference .

An Energy Treasure Hunt is a collaborative quest where your employees uncover opportunities to save energy.

The Build for the Future Funding Navigator provides a listing of funding opportunities across federal agencies to support efforts to enhance climate resiliency, energy efficiency, renewable energy integration, healthy housing, workforce development and environmental justice for HUD communities.

This is a series of publications designed to provide recommendations for achieving zero energy buildings or building energy savings over the minimum code requirements of ANSI/ASHRAE/IES Standard 90.1.

This guidebook provides step-by-step guidance on ways to increase energy efficiency in facilities by implementing realistic and cost-effective energy improvement projects.

This resource helps you find all the information you need to start shopping for ENERGY STAR certified products, including product details, rebates, and retailers near you.

The GHG Emissions Reduction Audit Tool helps building owners and operators identify achievable emissions reductions through energy efficiency, electrification, low-GWP refrigerants, and onsite renewable energy.

Building and Plant owners can use example templates provided by DOE to outline and prioritize decarbonization projects at a specific site or facility.

The Framework for GHG Emissions Reduction Planning (ERP) provides guidance to organizations seeking to reduce GHG emissions for their building portfolios and vehicle fleets.