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It’s a great question, and I’ve organized my answer into three key action steps: 1) Identify funding and financing opportunities, 2) Consider the impact on tenants, and 3) Seek out technical experts.

Michael Claproth

Sr. Program Director, Sustainable Connected Communities

Enterprise Community Partners

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Decarbonizing buildings is essential for reducing global carbon emissions and mitigating climate change. Building decarbonization involves reducing the greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions associated with the energy consumption required to operate a building.

Eva Rosenbloom

Manager, Carbon Free Buildings

RMI

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While there are challenges with any building retrofit project, decarbonization may seem overwhelming and paralyzing for some owners; however, there are some key steps that an owner can take to explore and implement building decarbonization solutions. 1) Get to know your building, 2) Establish the project performance goals and other objectives, 3) Reach out to innovative technical partners, 4) Figure out the financing, and 5) Share your lessons learned.

Eva Rosenbloom

Manager, Carbon Free Buildings

RMI

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Reducing utility consumption is an important step toward decreasing the environmental impact of your buildings. Behavior-based programs can be an effective way to reduce consumption and increase financial savings, though it’s important to understand the context of your community and to design a program that is accessible and beneficial to residents, too.

Rachelle Macur

Director of Sustainable Design and Social Impact

Shopworks Architecture

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The HOA cannot directly claim 25C because it must be claimed on an individual’s tax return. However, Treasury clearly states in a Q&A that 25C is available to tenant-stockholders in a cooperative housing corporation and condominium owners by passing through the individual’s proportionate share.

Alisa Peterson

Federal Policy Manager

RMI

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Hello! What are best practices for an organization deploying solar across their portfolio? Is there a benefit in conducting a Request for Information (RFI) prior to a formal Request for Proposals (RFP)?

Jeff Perlman

Founder & Chief Strategy Officer

Bright Power

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