Getting Started with Green Preservation

An introduction to issues and resources for greening existing affordable housing, this short document is an excellent practical introduction to improving the energy efficiency and environmental performance of existing housing. It gives succinct accounts of the key steps for developing a green rehab plan and finding financing for green preservation and includes a list of additional resources and links.

The Green Rehabilitation of Multifamily Rental Properties: A Resource Guide

An accessible and in?depth tool to help affordable housing owners and their consultants integrate green building and energy efficiency into the upgrades of their multifamily properties. A joint project of Bay Area LISC and Build it Green, a California-based nonprofit organization promoting healthy, resource and energy efficient housing, the guide was developed to help affordable housing owners and their consultants bring green building and energy efficiency into the upgrades of their properties.

Green Operations and Maintenance: Toolkit & Buyer’s Guide

A tool for property managers and operations staff to assist with the ongoing maintenance of multifamily properties. It provides green recommendations on the most relevant product categories for these team members: paint, flooring, cleaning, lighting, and paper products.