Planned senior housing project awarded funding for energy efficiency, sustainability NBC Connecticut [Video]

A planned housing development in New Haven has been awarded a federal grant of $450,000 by the Green and Resilient Retrofit Housing Program through the U.S Department of Housing & Urban Development’s (HUD).

The project is located at 134 Level St. and is being developed by Elm City Communities. It was awarded the funding in order to improve the energy efficiency and sustainability of the upcoming building.

The upcoming project will include 50 senior housing one-and-two-bedroom apartments with onsite services for residents.

The funding will be used to construct an energy efficient building that optimizes insulation, to buy Energy Star appliances that will minimize utility use and cost, install a 4,000 square-foot solar panel rooftop, and install electric vehicle charging stations.

Alder Honda Smith, of New Haven’s Ward 30, said the investment symbolizes a brighter and more sustainable future for the residents.

“By enhancing the building enclosure this project will …