Green building technology will be available and affordable for low income families in Ohio and they are calling it ‘Ohio’s Green Building Boom.’
Project developers announced today that Ohio has 16 affordable housing developers who will receive funding for ‘greening’ up the homes they will provide, these projects are in the wings for low income families.
Doug Garver, at OHFA said, “We are pleased to collaborate on this initiative to bring efficient healthier home environments to Ohio’s low income families.”
The families who qualify will be those who earn 60% less than the areas median income.
The homes will feature green building technology to include water conserving appliances and fixtures, energy heating and cooling systems; indoor materials that emit fewer pollutants, and the list goes on and on.
This is good news for the average family who wants to live in an environmentally friendly home but thought it was out of reach. Looks like this is just the beginning, soon a green community will be sprouting up in a town near you.
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August 3rd, 2008 at 2:33 pm
We need to improve our housing stock at all levels. Lower income families need energy saving (money saving) features more than most. Green programs that result in energy savings can help our planet as well as the individuals involved.
August 5th, 2008 at 11:24 am
Lee,
Well said. We need to be proactive in informing the public that Green Communities, and homes are actually cheaper than traditional housing.
Thanks for the comment!
September 23rd, 2008 at 10:29 am
What does sustainable mean exactly? I see you using the term all over your blog, but I have yet to understand the meaning. What is the alternative? Un-sustainable?