A local housing nonprofit is bridging the gap between affordable homeownership and energy efficiency following a collaborative effort to streamline complex financial resources for residents.
One Roof Community Housing recently completed a project aimed at empowering income-qualified homeowners to reduce utility costs and improve home comfort. The initiative, sparked by the organization’s participation in Clean Energy Resource Teams’ Community Energy Ambassadors cohort, focused on identifying the specific "envelope" improvements — such as windows, insulation, and doors — that residents prioritize.
“This project allowed the time and ability to take information that is needed and take out the noise,” Brooke Tapp at One Roof Housing says, noting that homeowners were already focused on the correct first steps for efficiency but often struggled to navigate the sea of available rebates and loans.
By creating a lasting library of specialized knowledge, One Roof ensures that current and future homeowners have the tools to reduce their carbon footprint and utility costs whenever they are ready to make those changes. To ensure this information remains a community staple, the partnership's webinar was recorded and remains accessible on YouTube and the One Roof website, allowing homeowners to engage with the training and resources at their own pace.
