GGRF Archives

What Housing Entities Need to Know About the Solar for All Program

7 min read

The $7 billion Solar for All program under the Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund offers housing authorities and other owners of affordable housing portfolios a significant opportunity to reduce energy costs for residents, create local jobs and introduce the benefits of renewable energy and energy efficiency to disadvantaged communities.

A New Report Highlights Issues and Solutions to Maryland’s Affordability Challenges

8 min read

In a study that provides key insights for housing leaders nationwide, researchers in Indiana Earlier this year, the Maryland Office of the Comptroller released its first State of the Economy report, highlighting issues and trends as the “Old Line State” continues to recover from the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Funding for Green Retrofits

Federal Tax Credits, Rebates, Low-Cost or Forgivable Loans and Grants are Hitting the Ground

3 min read

The Inflation Reduction Act and Bipartisan Infrastructure Law are in their second and third years, respectively. $480 billion of BIL, and most of the approximate $390 billion of IRA clean energy funds have now been awarded from the Feds to states, municipalities and other entities. 

Leveraging NMTC and GGRF

A Synergistic Approach to Community Development

& 6 min read

Increasingly, climate solutions are central to preserving and creating wealth and well-being in communities across the country.

Solar for Multifamily

Federal Funds for Multifamily Solar Projects En Route

3 min read

The Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) is expected to fund approximately $1 trillion in tax credits for clean energy. A significant portion of the funding is for the solar investment tax credits (ITC)…

GGRF: Funding Considerations for Affordable Housing Developers

& 9 min read

In April of 2024, the EPA announced the winning applicants chosen by the agency to administer the three GGRF initiatives funded.

Community Solar and Affordable Multifamily

An Introduction

5 min read

The prospects are changing for combining solar energy production and affordable housing.