4th Annual SANDEE Award Winner - Community Housing Works

Special Achievement in Energy by a Nonprofit:

Community Housing Works is a San Diego non-profit that
develops and owns affordable rental apartments. SOLARA is a 56-unit, affordable housing complex that is "Zero Energy." The project boasts an extraordinary accomplishment-95% of their
energy needs are met by on-site, renewable energy. SOLARA achieves energy efficiency through passive design features such as site orientation, shade overhangs and natural ventilation that replaces air conditioning. Building materials include EnergyStar Low-E windows, appliances and a radiant barrier. In addition, SOLARA uses high-efficiency tank-less boilers, low flow tap and shower devices and dual flush toilets. SOLARA has also installed photovoltaic panels on the roofs and carports to supply the electrical demand for all of the common areas and apartment units.
Runner Up: Reuben H. Fleet Science Center

Category:

Nonprofits & Activism

Tags:

• California
• Center
• Sustainable
• Energy
• Green
• environment
• school
• SANDEE
• CCSE