Better Buildings Challenge Multifamily Sector
The Better Buildings Challenge partners with multifamily property owners to make energy efficiency improvements.
Partner Commitment
The Better Buildings Challenge (Challenge) is a voluntary leadership initiative that asks multifamily property owners and managers to make a commitment to improving the energy efficiency of their property portfolios by 20 percent over 10 years, and to share their annual progress and lessons learned with the public. HUD and the Department of Energy (DOE) work together to support Challenge partners in overcoming obstacles on their journeys and highlight their good work. Each Challenge Partner commits to:
Pledge
Pledge an organization-wide energy savings goal of at least 20 percent within 10 years
Publish
Publish two short case studies, showcasing an energy efficiency project and an organization-wide implementation model
Report
Report results annually by sharing energy performance data that demonstrates success
Challenge Highlights
Better Climate Challenge Learn about the new Better Climate Challenge and the multifamily partners that have joined.
Decarbonization Download: 5 Questions with POAH Better Buildings Director Maria Vargas sat down with Preservation of Affordable Housing (POAH) to discuss their Low Carbon Pilot projects.
Battery Park Senior Apartments in Asheville, NC Battery Park Senior Apartments improve residents' overall health and comfort through a building renovation.
Crossroad Gardens Apartments in Sacramento, CA Crossroad Gardens Apartments residents gain better financial and living conditions after a building renovation.
News and Announcements
HUD Seeks Input on Design of New Green and Resilient Retrofit Program
Date Posted: October 3, 2022Key Announcements and HUD’s New Guidelines for Community Solar: BBC Multifamily September Newsletter
Date Posted: September 23, 2022BBC Multifamily Webinar Invitation: Strategies for Achieving Zero Energy in Multifamily Buildings
Date Posted: September 8, 2022Resources
Department of Energy
HUD
- COVID-19 Resources for Housing Providers
- Better Buildings Challenge Multifamily Sector Eligibility, Commitment, and Benefits
- List of Multifamily Partners
- Better Buildings Challenge Management Add-On Fee Incentive Eligibility Requirements and Enrollment Process
- Technical Assistance from HUD as a Current Better Buildings Challenge Multifamily Sector Partner