People Incorporated of Virginia- Housing

Green Building Initiatives

Earthcraft Virginia: http://ecvirginia.org/ EnergyStar: http://www.energystar.gov/

People Incorporated Housing Group

Green Building TeamBrian Ailey- Contract Specialist Steve Cox- Contract SpecialistDanny Wilson- Construction SpecialistChris Rakes- Rehab Specialist, Earthcraft

Inspector, HERS rater, Lead Testing Specialist

Greg Vannoy- Homeownership Program Coordinator

Jen Surber- Assistant Director of Housing

Dr. G. Michael Rush- Director of Housing

Robert G. Goldsmith- President and CEO

White’s Mill Point

First Low-Income Housing Tax Credit project undertaken by agency

Provided for the construction of 32-new 2BR garden-style apartments in Abingdon, VA. Rent =$365-$380 per month

Energy Star Certified Development

Whites Mill Point

Valley Vista

Valley Vista

88 Units of conventional apartments 1,2, & 3 Bedroom Layouts Free Utilities 24 Hr Emergency Maintenance Service Low Security Deposit Country Atmosphere Located in Woodstock, VA

Dante Crossing

Dante Crossing

Adaptive reuse of an office building donated to Agency by a local coal company

Reconfigured into 9-3BR, 2-2BR, and 1-1BR units Rent =$365-$385 per month

Development is Earthcraft® Virginia certified

Facility will include commercial space for local community

Abingdon GreenAbingdon, Virginia

Norton GreenNorton, Virginia

Pulaski VillagePulaski, Virginia

Mini Split Technology

Sweetbriar

Sweetbriar

People Inc. is serving as the General Contractor for development

Phase I construction includes 10-duplex units Phase II will provide 11 additional duplexes

Phase I includes 20 3BR units, averaging 1,384 sq. ft Rent =$395-$425 per month

Development is Earthcraft® Virginia certified

Sealed Base Plates

California Corners

Spray Foam Insulation-

All Intrusions into Unconditioned Space

Mastic on all HVAC Ducts and Returns

Blow-In-Blanket

Insulation

Homeownership

Greg Vannoy

Homeownership Program Coordinator

Homeownership

Homeownership

Homeownership

Homeownership

Homeownership

Homeownership

Homeownership

Indoor Plumbing Rehabilitation

and Housing Preservation

CDBG Rehabilitation Specialists

Permanent Supportive HousingPermanent Supportive Housing

Ft. Shelby/ Nurses Quarters

Permanent Supportive Housing

Provides permanent housing opportunities for chronically homeless men in the City of Bristol, VA

12 single bedroom units Living and Dining Room Facilities On site laundry facility Handicapped accessible

Affordable Multi-Family Rental Housing

Low-Income Housing Tax Credit Developments

Deskins

Riverside Place

Weatherization “green” Impact

• Weatherization techniques and diagnostic applications are the foundation of the green building movement in America.• They are the criteria and protocol for home performance testing, energy auditing, Energy Star homes, EarthCraft homes, and LEED for Residential certifications.

The Blower Door

Pressure Testing

Duct Testing and Diagnostics

Combustion safety and efficiency

Insulation and Bypass Sealing

Dense Pack Sidewall Techniques

Identifying the Thermal Boundary

We are the original and an existing Green Work Force

Lets define “Green”

Green is a fluid concept. As technology and best practices

get more developed – the bar may get raised and standards may change.

But being green is always about environmental impact – indoor and outdoor.

Weatherization and the Green Economy We are a green work force already.

An established part of the Clean Energy Sector.

How will this emerging concept help the program?

How can WX help this idea grow? How will this Green Economy impact

the future of the program?

The Green Economy

An effort or plan to solve the environmental crisis and the economic crisis together by investing in the Clean Energy Sector and creating green jobs in the process.

The Clean Energy Sector is comprised of Energy Efficiency, Renewable Energy, and Alternative Fueled Vehicles.

1/3 of the stimulus funds has been invested in the clean energy sector.

The Green Economy

The Green Economy is a centerpiece of President Obama’s Economic Plan.

Impacting the environment in a positive way combined with job creation.

For WX its not just increased production but creating jobs – green collar jobs.

The Green Workforce“The Green Collar Job” A green collar job must pay decent wages

and benefits that can support a family (a living wage).

It has to be part of a real career path with professional growth and upward mobility.

It needs to reduce waste and pollution and benefit the environment.

It must be sustainable, durable, for the long term.

Green Collar Jobs

“Green jobs are family supporting, middle/high-skill jobs in the primary sectors of a clean energy economy – efficiency, renewables, and alternative transportation and fuels.”

Workforce Alliance

The Green Workforce

President Obama promises to spend $150 billion over 10 years to create 5 million new green collar jobs.

Governor Kaine”s “Renew Virginia” initiative has offered several pieces of legislation designed to promote green jobs.

The Green Workforce

The Green Workforce

How can the Green Economy help Weatherization?

Increased Funding 1. Historic and unprecedented in

the history of the program. 2. From 250 million to 5 billion in

DOE funds (Stimulus Plan) 3. From 100,000 homes to 1-2

million homes annually 4. Over 1/3 of the spending in

the Stimulus Plan is directed to the clean energy sector.

How can the Green Economy help WX Recognition 1. Never before has the program

received such national attention. 2. Recognition as an energy

efficiency and carbon reduction program is long overdue and well deserved.

3. But the spotlight will increase pressure to perform.

How can the Green Economy help WX Job Creation 1. 8,000 direct jobs currently + 8,000

indirect jobs. This will probably triple in the next couple years.

2. New jobs on the federal, state, and local program level.

3. Crew, administrative staff, outreach staff, estimators, inspectors, energy educators, etc. – improve your program thru job creation.

How can WX help the green Economy

Job Creation 1. The responsibility that comes with

increased funding is to create jobs. 2. Green jobs, sustainable jobs, long

term/durable jobs, career jobs. 3. Jobs that may move into areas outside

of specific weatherization work. 4. We can be the green job program of the

future. This will give us an inside to future funding.

HOW CAN WE SUSTAIN THE FUNDING We are a player in the climate

change/global warming arena. Scientists confirm that the fastest

cheapest way to reduce greenhouse gas emissions is thru increased energy efficiency in the building sector.

Future funding will be provided to those efforts that reduce carbon. And we do on a daily basis.

HOW DO WE SUSTAIN THE FUNDING Carbon reduction efforts will be

funded thru cap and trade legislation.

Currently the building sector is not included – it is mainly the industrial sector, but that will change and weatherization will be right in the middle of the action.

HOW DO WE SUSTAIN THE FUNDING If electric utilities invest in the program

and in many states outside of Virginia they are then they can obtain carbon credits due to our energy efficiency work that is reducing measurable amounts of carbon.

So there is and will be a very real incentive for utilities to effectively fund and partner with weatherization programs.

HOW DO WE SUSTAIN THE FUNDING

And remember a program that acts as a training ground for green jobs will continue to receive funds now and in the future.

Weatherization and Renewable Energy

We need to explore opportunities for incorporating renewable energy into the program on a broad scale.

Solar electricity, Solar thermal, and Small wind energy

Renewable energy is a big part of the green economy

Renewable Energy Solar Weatherization Assistance Program (SWAP)

in Florida installed solar hot water for low-income residents.

www.fsec.ucf.edu/en/research/solarthermal/swap/

PA Solar installed solar hot water and PV systems for low-income residents. www.fsec.ucf.edu/en/research/solarthermal/penn_solar.htm

www.opportunitystudies.org “Green Development Resources”