Cambridge Multifamily Energy Innovation Project

Solutions for Multi-Family Housing in Cambridge

Pilot Framework

Pilot Framework

Today’s Workshop

Schedule1:15 - 2:45 Student presentations & responses from stakeholders

2:45 – 3:00 Break

3:00 – 3:50 Break-out discussions – invited guests

3:50 – 4:25 Plenary

4:25 End. Please provide any comments in comment box.

Energy Use of MF in Cambridge

Electric and Gas Use by Land Use (%)

Office & Industrial

Multi Family

Single Family

Education & Government

Other

Note: Does not include heating oil.Source: K2C2 Report. Peregrine Energy Group.

HOUSING MARKET DOMINATED BY

RENTALS & MF CONDOS

RENTALS ARE 65% OF MARKET– 95% OF RENTALS ARE MULTI-UNIT– 33% OF RENTALS ARE 2-4 UNIT

27% OF HOUSING UNITS ARE CONDOS

STUDENTS ARE 27% OF ADULT POPULATION– 53% OF RENTAL HOUSEHOLDERS ARE UNDER 35– OVER 60% OF RENTERS HAVE LIVED IN CURRENT HOME

LESS THAN FIVE YEARS

52% OF RENTAL UNITS BUILT BEFORE 194013% OF RENTAL UNITS USE OIL HEATING

YOUNG RENTAL DEMOGRAPHIC IN

TRANSITION

HOUSING STOCK PRIME FOR EFFICIENCY

Cambridge Housing Market

OUTREACH

•Cities •Community Groups•Utility advertising•CDC networks•Etc.

MassSAVE Homes

MF Weatherization

MF Market Integrator

LEAN (low income

MF)

MA Green Retrofit

Initiative

Commercial

Fuel Switch

MF HVAC

WAP

MA Energy Programs

OUTREACH

•Cities •Community Groups•Utility advertising•CDC networks•Etc.

MF Weatherization

MF Market Integrator

LEAN (low income

MF)

MA Green Retrofit

Initiative

Commercial

Fuel Switch

MF HVAC

1-4 unit market rate

5 – 20 unit market rate

>5 Low Income

MassSAVE Homes

WAP

1-4 Low Income

Pilot Elements

Energy data transparencyCommunity based marketingProcess improvementsAdequate financingInnovative technologies