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May/Jun 2010 FSC Newsletter
Energy efficiency investments directed toward lower income households can serve an important affordable housing function in Pennsylvania. This issue explains how efficiency investments in first time home buyer programs can supplement other affordable housing programs in significant ways. An energy efficiency partnership directed toward first time homebuyers involves every stakeholder making a contribution and every stakeholder receiving a benefit.


Mar/Apr 2010 FSC Newsletter
Utilities often seek energy efficiency strategies that leverage the benefits of utility expenditures beyond that which might otherwise be generated through a 100% funded, direct install utility program. This issue explains how Pennsylvania utilities might do that by promoting energy efficient utility allowances for the state's Section 8 housing units.


Jan/Feb 2010 FSC Newsletter
Utilities unquestionably benefit from the delivery of federal LIHEAP assistance. This issue discusses an under-utilized energy assistance program, involving HUD utility allowances for public and assisted housing, that can provide both basic assistance for monthly bills and crisis assistance.

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