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Alachua County expands renter-focused energy efficiency pilot after tune‑ups cut bills and emissions
Summary
A county pilot delivering energy‑efficiency tuneups to low‑income renters completed 66 initial tune‑up visits and began upgrades on 14 units (new HVACs, appliances); county expanded the program to Gainesville, secured technical assistance grant funding, and outlined up to $15,000 per unit in eligible grants.
Alachua County staff reported Dec. 10 that a pilot energy‑efficiency program for low‑income renters completed 66 tune‑up visits and is expanding to a full grant program available throughout the county and the city of Gainesville.
Sustainability Manager Betsy Riley summarized pilot results: basic tune‑ups were associated with an estimated 10.6% reduction in household energy bills across participating units; 51 units were found eligible for participation after screening and 14 units have begun upgrades, including 10 new HVAC installations, three refrigerators…
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