ComEd Energy Efficiency Program Provides $8 Million in Incentives to Support 57 Affordable Housing Developments
Through ComEd’s Affordable Housing New Construction (AHNC) offering, the energy company offers technical assistance and incentives to developers of new and renovated affordable housing projects to help them exceed requirements of the Illinois Energy Conservation Code, which sets minimum efficiency standards in new construction for a structure's walls, floors, ceilings, lighting, windows, doors, duct leakage, and air leakage.
- Through ComEd’s Affordable Housing New Construction (AHNC) offering, the energy company offers technical assistance and incentives to developers of new and renovated affordable housing projects to help them exceed requirements of the Illinois Energy Conservation Code, which sets minimum efficiency standards in new construction for a structure's walls, floors, ceilings, lighting, windows, doors, duct leakage, and air leakage.
- These features not only improve the comfort of residents of these units, they also help the units become more energy efficient, which helps reduce energy costs.
- When completed in late-2024, onsite amenities for the first phase will include a teaching kitchen, lounge, community room, children’s room, and community support services.
- Sustainable design features include high-efficiency HVAC equipment, LED lighting fixtures and ENERGY STAR®-certified appliances.