Energy-efficient housing doesn’t have to be as expensive as you might think

by YCC Team

"In Boston, a new affordable apartment complex for seniors demonstrates that building climate-friendly housing does not need to break the bank.

Beverly Craig of the Massachusetts Clean Energy Center says the Kenzi at Bartlett Station is a 50-unit complex built to maximize energy efficiency.

Craig: “So this is designed to the passive house standard, which is basically the most efficient green building standard that you can get to in the world.”

The Kenzi is well-insulated, with an advanced ventilation system to maximize airflow. And it’s powered by all-electric systems including heat pumps for heating and cooling."

Listen to the radio interview and read the full transcript here.