PROJECT CARE

CLEAN AFFORDABLE RENEWABLE ENERGY

Chris Jedd

Sr. Development and Energy Manager

The Housing Authority of the City and county of Denver

Project CARE Clean Affordable Renewable Energy

Project Goal: To develop, own, operate, and subscribe to a 2 megawatt 100% low income community solar garden providing scalability, predictable reduced energy costs, and training and employment opportunities.

Program Facts:•2.0 megawatt 100% low income solar garden

•20% to 30% costs savings on utilities

•Provides clean renewable energy to over 500 +

low income homes

•Offset of over 57,000 tons of CO2 emissions

•Training and employment opportunities

•Financed through tax credit equity

investment and debt

Project CARE – Major Challenges and Barriers

• Interconnection & Utility Policy

• Financing

• Housing policies and procedures

Project CARE – Next Steps

• Replicability

• Scale

• Partnerships

• Technical Assistance and

Implementation

Questions?

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