Reducing Natural Gas and Bringing Energy Efficiency to Affordable Housing

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Sentient Buildings, a building automation contractor, developed a project to install gas efficiency measures in five buildings: four owned by Urban American and one by RY Management. Funding from NYCEEC and ConEd allowed the project to proceed and importantly, reduce peak day gas loads thus increasing gas reliability to these LMI communities. Since incentives are received post-installation, there are often upfront cost challenges for contractors. NYCEEC’s loan to Sentient Buildings bridges the timing of the ConEd incentive payments, allowing the contractor to begin construction.

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Supporting New Beginnings for Affordable Housing

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Owned and managed by Housing and Services, Inc. (HSI), Kenmore Hall provides permanent supportive housing for very low-income individuals coming out of the New York City homeless shelter system, people living with HIV/AIDS, and homeless veterans. HSI’s mission is to end chronic homelessness, prevent displacement for those at risk, and improve housing conditions for the marginalized. It does this through the development and management of permanent supportive housing, collaborations with other community groups, and affordable housing preservation initiatives.

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