This is a session on Day 1 of the Partnership’s 2021 Affordable Housing Decarbonization Summit, October 12-14. View the Report Summit Overview This summit on building decarbonization will discuss the practical challenges and public policy implications of the electrification of new and existing affordable housing buildings. After opening remarks or presentations, participants will be able to interact in breakout room Read More
This is a session on Day 3 of the San Joaquin Valley Affordable Housing Summit, September 21-23. San Joaquin Valley is experiencing exponential growth that is demanding more energy from its underprepared grid. The grid’s functionality is not only important for business and essential services but more importantly, stable energy is necessary to provide crucial – life saving – heat Read More
This is a session on Day 1 of Verdical Group’s 2021 Net Zero Conference, September 14-16. Zero-carbon housing design should prioritize long-term robust building operations and community resilience. Driven by statewide GHG targets, reach codes, R&D investment and industry innovation have pushed rapid electrification in affordable housing. Electrification holds promise for long-term community health and well-being. But when the policies and investments Read More
Join USGBC for a conversation with California leaders in building sector carbon mitigation. We will explore how decarbonization is at the center of California’s ambitious climate goals and look to what is changing for building professionals. California currently has the most stringent energy efficiency standards in the country, and its policy framework creates opportunities to support meeting Paris Agreement goals Read More
PART II: Solar Resources for Multifamily Affordable Housing Part II focuses on providing an overview of the landscape of solar funding and resources for multifamily affordable housing in California including low-income energy efficiency and solar programs such as the Low-Income Weatherization Program (LIWP) and the Solar on Multifamily Affordable Housing (SOMAH) program, along with program case studies. Topics of discussion: Read More
PART I: Intro to Solar PV for Multifamily Part I focuses on the basics of solar photovoltaics (PV) and breaks down important considerations for the pre-development, installation, and post-installation phases. Topics of discussion include: Introduction to solar PV and solar benefits System components and system design considerations Tenant solar through Virtual Net Metering (VNEM) PV project timeline and important considerations Read More
The California Housing Partnership (the Partnership), in coordination with SCANPH, is excited to host the webinar, Earth Day 2021: Resources for Bill Savings, Resiliency, and Building Electrification on Thursday, April 22 at 11am. The COVID-19 pandemic, recent natural disasters, as well as a push by state and local leaders to shift away from natural gas have all highlighted the importance Read More
The California Housing Partnership, in partnership with Self-Help Enterprises, is excited to host a webinar on Supporting Regional Recovery Through Clean Energy Resources on Wednesday, April 21 at 11:00 a.m. As the recovery process from the COVID-19 pandemic begins, it is vital that communities know about the resources that are available now to help prioritize health, safety, and direct financial Read More
The California Housing Partnership, in partnership with the Environmental Health Coalition, is excited to host a webinar discussing Clean Energy Resources for Community Recovery on Tuesday, April 13 at 11 a.m. As the recovery process from the COVID-19 pandemic begins, it is vital that communities know about the resources that are available now to help prioritize health, safety, and direct Read More
SOMAH applicants will soon have a new option for receiving incentive payments. Through the new Progress Payment Pathway, eligible applicants can receive partial payment at an earlier milestone, rather than waiting until project completion. Join the SOMAH team for an informational webinar discussing the advantages of this new payment option, covering eligibility and walking through the application process. The webinar Read More
