Maximizing “LEAN” (Low-Income Energy Affordability Network) We put the HOME in housing
ation Notes es of Appreci reciation We’d like to begin by thanking the following organizations for creating this community & a network of people who are highly motivated to solve problems and share insights and strategies : Low-Income Energy Affordability Network (LEAN) and the program’s administrators; ABCD & Action, Inc. LISC New Ecology Wegowise
Int ntro roduction duction The Jamaica Plain Neighborhood Development Corporation and Peabody Properties, Inc. have been partners in managing housing for over 10 years. Currently managing over 300 units of housing in Jamaica Plain, Massachusetts. Julia Martin House 90 Bickford Street, Jamaica Plain MA
at a glance… Particip rticipatio ation in Utility ity and d State te-fu funded ded ener ergy gy con onserv servatio ation pro rogr grams: ams: Fundi nding ng for r pro rojects ects totaling aling aroun ound d $1,00 ,000, 0,00 000 Esti timated mated ener ergy gy savi vings ngs thr hrough oughout out por ortfo tfolio io of over er $100 00,0 ,000 00 ann nnuall ally 360 0 uni nits ts of Afford fordable able Residen sidential tial Hou ousing sing impr prov oved ed throu rough gh ener ergy gy retr trofits ofits 12 Residen idential tial Build ldings ings 12,00 ,000 0 sq. . ft ft of retai tail l spac ace e with th tenants nants 20,00 ,000 0 sq. . ft ft of Gree een Core re Open en Spac ace
SPOTLIGHT PROJECT Gas as Retrofit rofit September 2015 $102,963 in no cost funding through LEAN program Initial Savings: $6,042.87 Site energy reduction: 34% Elderly/Disabled Population Julia Mar arti tin House HUD assisted property’s development through 90 Bi Bickf kford ord Stree eet, t, Jam amaica ca Plain MA MA capital grant, known as PRAC and provides 56 Units ts ongoing rental operating subsidy. Very-low income and is served by a comprehensive Resident Services component
SPOTLIGHT PROJECT Electric ectric Upgr grade ade June 2013 $71,910 funding through LEAN - no up-front cost - lighting & refrigerators Operating Savings: $1,582 annually Site energy reduction: 21% Challenge on gas side – 18 two- & three-unit buildings Hyde Square Cooperative with tenant-paid heat. 91 Minden Street, Jamaica Plain MA 43 Units
WATER • Water upgrades are not covered by the LEAN Program. • Many avenues to address water needs, including partnering with New Ecology • Easy in-house upgrades include: installing efficient low-flow showerheads, aerators, and irrigation meters
Tha hank nk yo you! u! JPNDC-Owner/Peabody Properties as Management Agent; A Genuine Partnership Marianne McLaughlin Elizabeth Merzigian Peabody Properties, Inc. JPNDC Facilities Manager/Sustainability Asset Manager Initiatives
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