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See AllDecember 6, 2012 - From The Field
Improving Energy Efficiency for California’s Low-Income Renters
California Governor Jerry Brown signed legislation that aims to improve low-income renters’ access to energy efficiency programs by making renters and landlords eligible for repair and replacement of furnaces and hot water heaters under the utilities ... Read More
October 25, 2012 - Publication
MacArthur's Signature Housing Preservation Effort Replicated
MacArthur's initiative to support the preservation of affordable rental housing in Chicagoland, the Preservation Compact, is being replicated. Read More
August 13, 2012 - Twitter
Preserving #affordable #rental #housing in Cook County (http://t.co/xXCqkxgv): The Preservation Compact launches new website
August 13, 2012 - From The Field
Affordable Multifamily Properties to Benefit from City of Chicago Retrofit Initiative
The City of Chicago has launched the Residential Partnership to accelerate the number of retrofits being completed in single family and multifamily apartment buildings. Read More
February 16, 2012 - Grantee Profile
Business and Professional People for the Public Interest, 2012 MacArthur Award for Creative & Effective Institutions
BPI works to address some of the Chicago area’s most pressing social justice challenges. Read More
February 16, 2012 - Grantee Profile
Community Investment Corporation, 2012 MacArthur Award for Creative & Effective Institutions
Community Investment Corporation supports owners and operators of multifamily rental properties to help stabilize communities in Chicago. Read More
January 26, 2012 - From The Field
Report Projects Up to $3.4 Billion Savings for Apartments Upping Energy Efficiency
More partnerships between building owners and utilities companies are necessary, as is regulatory policy that supports the alignment of efficiency standards with utility business models. Read More
December 16, 2011 - From The Field
CDFIs Gain New Support and Visibility
Opportunity Finance Network's recent national conference featured announcements of new support for community development financial institutions. Read More
December 15, 2011 - Publication
Tool Offers Energy-Saving Help for Illinois Homeowners
My Home EQ helps single-family homeowners in Northern Illinois gauge their energy use, create personalized plans to save energy, and helps pay for improvements with the money they save. Read More
November 18, 2011 - From The Field
Study Links Weak Economy to Shortage of Affordable Rental Housing
The need for affordable rental housing in Cook County has increased substantially in the last decade and is expected to continue growing, according to a study by the Institute for Housing Studies at DePaul University. Read More
