NC Housing Finance Agency, Energy Efficiency, and Affordable Housing Partnerships 1

To create affordable housing opportunities for North Carolinians whose needs are not met by the market. Our Mission

Income Targeting 3

Partnership with Habitat for Humanity 4

SystemVision Energy Efficiency Partnership with Advanced Energy

6 Nonprofit & Local Government Partners Homebuyers & Homeowners Builders NCHFA Federal & State Funding Advanced Energy Energy Raters Loans & Assistance Energy Guarantee Training

7 SystemVision.org 2 Year Energy Guarantee Designed to maximize dollars spent to improve the efficiency, durability, health, and comfort in affordable housing Over 4,559 homes in NC Free Trainings Are Available

Verified Savings Research conducted found that SV homes achieved the following savings: – 15 percent more energy efficient than code-built homes – 30 percent more efficient in heating and cooling than code-built homes.

Advanced Energy’s Role Program Standards – Climate zone focused (zones 3,4,&5) – Humidity! – Based on 12+ years feedback – IECC – keeping ahead of next cycle Process (e.g., plan reviews, energy modeling, load reviews, 2-3 inspections per house) Builder/contractor training Ongoing technical support Third-party inspections ResiSpeak – Utlity Data Tracking Energy Guarantee Air Tightness 1 Ventilation & Moisture 2 Insulation & Windows 3 Mechanical Equipment 4 Pressure Balancing 5 Lighting & Appliances 6 Combustion Safety 7

AE - Working with Builders Contractor training Plan review HVAC load calculation review Energy modeling Field Inspections Ongoing technical support Energy data collection

SystemVision for New Homes SystemVision New Funding Tiers: – Insulated Slab Construction: up to $3,500 – Sealed Crawlspaces: up to $4,500 – Fully Standard based 11

SystemVision for New Homes Builder submits plans to Advanced Energy for review/feedback Inspection #1: Framing/Insulation Inspection #2: Test out Unit must = or > standard ResiSpeak Utility Tracking Incentivized at closing 12

SystemVision for Existing Homes SystemVision Existing Funding Tiers: – System replacement & SV-Existing: up to $6,000 – Just basic SV-Existing: up to $5,000 – Nonprofits/Local Governments may be performing SV-E audit/scope of work, or may contract it out. – Common Sense approach + evaluation + standard 13

SystemVision for Existing Homes Competent Person performs initial audit + house characterization (HPwES) + SV for Existing Homes Standards Scope of work is developed, supplied to, and reviewed by Advanced Energy Retrofit work is performed Unit is tested out and work is reviewed. Home is certified. NCHFA incentivizes at closing for new low income borrower. 14

What funds SystemVision? Typically HOME funding = HUD Literally an encyclopedia of regulations Works decently well with homebuyer assistance or comprehensive rehabilitation 15

Keys to Success: Program Design Partnership & Patience Collaboration/Stakeholder Engagement Program Standards Quality Processes Training Feedback Loops Homebuyer/Homeowner Education & Support

Broad Applications Single-Family Multifamily Rental/Owned New Construction Rehab Urgent Repair Supportive Housing Where do we go from here? Utility funding? Clean Air Act? On bill?  Use data from SV for Market program

Habitat for Humanity, Pittsboro

Thank you Josh Burton – NCHFA – Maria Mauceri – Advanced Energy – 19

Notes - What our organization does slides - Not more than 12 slides registered - Recommendations into the future - Funding source issues - Collaborative nature of programs - Building science element - Taxi to hotel 20