Green New Deal for Public Housing: Modernization, Jobs, and Zero-Carbon Homes
This bill establishes a grant program to transform participating public housing into highly energy-efficient, zero-carbon homes within 10 years of grant receipt. Residents will benefit from healthier living environments, lower utility costs, and access to workforce development and community services like high-speed internet and childcare. Crucially, the bill repeals the Faircloth Amendment, allowing for the construction of new public housing units.
Key points
Housing Upgrades: Deep energy retrofits, all-electric appliances, improved water quality (lead/PFAS testing), and better insulation.
Job Creation: Mandates that after a phase-in period, up to 90% of new positions generated by the funds be filled by low- and very low-income persons.
Resident Empowerment: Requires the formation of Resident Councils in developments with 50 or more units to advise on operations.
Sustainability and Resilience: Transition to renewable energy sources and installation of energy storage systems providing at least 48 hours of emergency power backup.
Housing Expansion: Repeals the Faircloth Amendment, removing the existing cap on the number of public housing units eligible for federal funding.
Status:
Expired
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