Stimulus Funds to Green Retrofit Sunnyslope Manor Assisted-Housing Units
October 22, 2009 · Published By Editor
$1.7 Million Stimulus Package for Green Retrofit of Sunnyslope Manor Assisted-Housing Units
Phoenix, AZ – The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development awarded Phoenix $1.7 million in competitive American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) funds that will allow the city of Phoenix Housing Department to make assisted housing units more energy efficient. The $1.7 million stimulus package will green-retrofit the 116 Sunnyslope Manor units at 205 E. Ruth Ave., a Section 8 property for seniors 62 and older.
“We are dedicated to our senior population.” said Mayor Phil Gordon, “These energy efficient and green improvements will help them save on utility costs and help us save our little part of the planet. And again, we’re creating jobs and putting Phoenix residents to work.”
The project will allow several optional green alternatives such as reflective metal roofs, Energy Star-rated roofing shingles and compact fluorescent lighting. A number of green alternatives will be required including low-flow and low-flush plumbing fixtures, additional insulation and Energy Star-rated refrigerators, heating and cooling units, water heaters, windows and doors and lighting and lighting fixtures.
“I’m pleased that District 3 residents will benefit from these energy-efficient upgrades,” said Councilman Bill Gates. “The funds will be used for energy and green retrofit investments to ensure the property is properly maintained and preserved.”
“This and other stimulus resources we’ve been awarded offer the city an opportunity to improve its housing stock and provide more livable housing,” said Councilman Michael Nowakowski, who chairs the Housing and Neighborhoods Subcommittee.
The funds must be spent within two years. To learn more about the stimulus funds Phoenix has received to date, visit phoenix.gov/recovery.
Source: City of Phoenix
Local Tags: American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, Arizona, Phoenix, U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
Filed Under Environment, Local News, Phoenix Arizona, Senior Living · By Editor
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