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 seven inaugural 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
Key Announcements and 2022 Better Buildings Summit – Notes from the Multifamily Sector Lead: BBC Multifamily June Newsletter
Date Posted: June 13, 2022Key Announcements and Congratulations 2022 Goal Achievers! BBC Multifamily May Newsletter
Date Posted: May 19, 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