Iowa City pilot program to award housing grants for energy-efficient homes

$1,800 awards to builders for new residential construction that obtain a Home Energy Rating System score of 52 or better
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    The Climate Action and Outreach department of the city of Iowa City, in collaboration with the Neighborhood and Development Services staff, is proposing a pilot program to incentivize the construction of energy-efficient homes by local builders in the form of an $1,800 grant.

    An estimated 30-40 permits are issued annually for residential new construction in Iowa City, and the grant is a means to incentivize residential construction that meets enhanced…

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