Financing an Equitable Energy Transition

This course focuses on developing financing strategies that accelerate the decarbonization of affordable housing in compliance with state and city climate laws. Developing affordable housing that is energy efficient involves a blend of conventional and specialized financing tools like federal tax credits, government grants and subsidies, and private capital from mission-driven lenders. Through a structured hierarchy of debt and equity, called a capital stack, students will explore the ways in which expanding energy investments in affordable housing reduce the energy burden of tenants by lowering utility costs, contribute to tenant comfort through operational autonomy, and ensure long-term affordability through improved building performance.