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This project aims to provide innovative energy solutions for multi-family housing in Cambridge, focusing on reducing energy consumption, improving efficiency, and transitioning to cleaner fuels. The pilot framework includes elements such as community-based marketing, process improvements, adequate financing, and the adoption of innovative technologies.
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Cambridge Multifamily Energy Innovation Project Solutions for Multi-Family Housing in Cambridge
Energy Use of MF in Cambridge Office & Industrial Multi Family Single Family Education & Government Other Electric and Gas Use by Land Use (%) Source: K2C2 Report. Peregrine Energy Group. Note: Does not include heating oil.
Cambridge Housing Market RENTALS ARE 65% OF MARKET • 95% OF RENTALS ARE MULTI-UNIT • 33% OF RENTALS ARE 2-4 UNIT 27% OF HOUSING UNITS ARE CONDOS STUDENTS ARE 27% OF ADULT POPULATION • 53% OF RENTAL HOUSEHOLDERS ARE UNDER 35 • OVER 60% OF RENTERS HAVE LIVED IN CURRENT HOME LESS THAN FIVE YEARS 52% OF RENTAL UNITS BUILT BEFORE 1940 13% OF RENTAL UNITS USE OIL HEATING HOUSING MARKET DOMINATED BY RENTALS & MF CONDOS YOUNG RENTAL DEMOGRAPHIC IN TRANSITION HOUSING STOCK PRIME FOR EFFICIENCY
MA Energy Programs MassSAVE Homes • OUTREACH • Cities • Community Groups • Utility advertising • CDC networks • Etc. WAP MF Weatherization MF Market Integrator MF HVAC Fuel Switch LEAN (low income MF) Commercial MA Green Retrofit Initiative
1-4 unit market rate MassSAVE Homes 1-4 Low Income • OUTREACH • Cities • Community Groups • Utility advertising • CDC networks • Etc. WAP MF Weatherization MF Market Integrator MF HVAC 5 – 20 unit market rate Fuel Switch LEAN (low income MF) Commercial MA Green Retrofit Initiative >5 Low Income
Energy data transparency Community based marketing Process improvements Adequate financing Innovative technologies Pilot Elements