# Enterprise and LISC Retrofits for Sustainable Living

- Link: https://greenlivingguy.com/2012/03/enterprise-and-lisc-retrofits-for-sustainable-living/
- Published: 2012-03-22T13:10:41-04:00
- Author: greenlivingguy

## 2,200 Affordable Homes Get Energy Upgrades Thanks to Enterprise and LISC

In a major move toward sustainable housing, Enterprise Community Partners and the
Local Initiatives Support Corporation (LISC) retrofitted more than 2,200 affordable
apartments across the U.S. This effort, backed by federal stimulus funds, helped
cut both energy use and carbon emissions in low-income communities.

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Enterprise and LISC retrofitted 2200 affordable apartments with key energy saving
upgrades improving comfort and cutting emissionsIn 

### Greener Homes for Low-Income Families

These retrofits targeted aging apartment buildings that often lacked insulation,
efficient heating, or modern lighting. Enterprise and LISC used American Recovery
and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) funds to [upgrade building systems](https://greenlivingguy.com/2017/01/city-of-tyler-texas-agrees-to-extensive-sewer-system-upgrades-and-operational-improvements-to-comply-with-clean-water-act/).
This included:

 1. Installing [energy-efficient boilers and HVAC systems](https://greenlivingguy.com/2017/09/ribbon-cut-on-energy-efficient-and-earth-friendly-geothermal-hvac-system/)
 2. Adding insulation and air sealing
 3. Replacing incandescent [bulbs with LEDs](https://greenlivingguy.com/2011/01/pharox-is-making-led-bulbs-for-less-than-20-the-pharox-200-flame-led-bulb-is-all-about-going-green-all-around/)
 4. [Improving ventilation and moisture control](https://greenlivingguy.com/2014/01/nrel-active-power-control-of-wind-turbines-can-improve-grid-reliability/)

As a result, the apartments became healthier, more comfortable, and cheaper to maintain—
benefiting thousands of residents.

### Big Impact from Strategic Funding

By focusing on affordable housing, the [organizations ensured stimulus dollars](https://greenlivingguy.com/2018/07/customers-urge-dollar-general-executives-to-act-on-toxic-chemicals-in-products-at-annual-shareholder-meeting/)
reached those who needed them most. In addition, many retrofit [projects created local green jobs](https://greenlivingguy.com/2018/09/construction-commences-for-23-5-mw-solar-power-project-at-six-flags-great-adventure-in-jackson-new-jersey/),
providing work for contractors and building performance professionals.

“This was about more than just saving energy,” said an Enterprise spokesperson. “
It was about improving people’s [lives and supporting](https://greenlivingguy.com/2023/06/seth-leitman-the-green-living-expert-supporting-green-initiatives-on-the-streets/)
economic recovery at the same time.”

### Looking Forward

LISC and Enterprise [continue to advocate for sustainable housing investments](https://greenlivingguy.com/2012/10/global-renewable-energy-investments-continue-growing/).
Their work shows that [energy efficiency doesn’t](https://greenlivingguy.com/2020/04/energy-efficiency-doesnt-have-to-cost-you-a-lot-of-time-or-money/)
have to come at the expense of affordability. On the contrary—it can lower costs,
[reduce carbon emissions](https://greenlivingguy.com/2021/09/home-energy-save-efficiency-tips-for-your-home/),
and strengthen communities.

### Sources:

 1. [Enterprise Community Partners](https://www.enterprisecommunity.org)
 2. [LISC – Local Initiatives Support Corporation](https://www.lisc.org)
 3. U.S. Department of Energy – Weatherization and Retrofit Programs

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