Guides: Equity and non-energy benefits of community building retrofits

Our Community Buildings Retrofit (CBR) initiative supports local governments and not-for-profit organizations in small and rural communities with community buildings retrofits that aim to improve energy performance, lower operating and maintenance costs, and transition to cleaner energy solutions over time. These retrofits can also serve the community and its residents in other ways.

The short guides below explore the many other benefits of retrofitting community buildings, such as integrating equity considerations and ensuring infrastructure resiliency. More guides will be added in the coming months.

Health, equity and other non-energy benefits of community building retrofits

Beyond energy and cost savings, community building retrofits offer a significant opportunity to build municipalities that are healthier, more equitable and more resilient. This guide will help you build a case for community building retrofits by summarizing the common non-energy benefits, expanding on common indoor air pollutants, and providing useful definitions of relevant terms such as indoor environmental quality (IEQ). 
 
Read the guide.