Why New York needs the Green Affordable Pre-Electrification Fund
Read these real world testimonials from homeowners and contractors across New York who needed the Green Affordable Pre-Electrification (“GAP”) fund in order to improve their homes.
Homeowners, contractors, program implementers, and building decarbonization experts are all calling for GAP funding to help people remediate deferred maintenance and toxic hazards in their homes, so that they can move on to electrification and weatherization programs. These stories highlight the health, safety, and comfort benefits of the GAP Fund.
Western New York resident upgrades from fuel oil to heat pumps for a less drafty, better insulated, healthier home – with air conditioning!
Pembroke, NY | Residential Retrofit , Heat Pump Project
The resident was concerned about toxic hazards in the home like mold and asbestos and wanted to have those removed. She was also interested in getting a heat pump to replace an expensive fuel oil system that was not keeping the home warm in the winter.
Historical District home in need of asbestos abatement, energy efficiency, electrical panel upgrades before getting a heat pump
Saratoga Springs, NY | Single Family Weatherization & Electrification Project
The resident was concerned about several toxic hazards (lead paint, mold, and asbestos) and wanted to remediate those issues. She also wanted to get the roof, doors, and windows into good condition to reduce heat and air conditioning leaks from the home. Lastly, she wanted to electrify the home and get an induction stove, heat pumps, and hot water heat pumps.
Renter in Kingston faces hospitalizations, high energy bills, and eventual loss of housing due to mold, lack of insulation, and degraded doors and windows
Kingston, NY | Renter-occupied single family, Mold Remediation Project
The resident was experiencing a number of symptoms associated with mold toxicity including difficulty breathing, persistent cough, chest pain, sinus congestion, skin irritation, headaches, muscle and joint pain, trouble sleeping, fatigue, and asthma
West Harlem Co-Op needs funding for electrical wiring upgrades to go All-Electric and reduce Local Law 97 fines.
West Harlem, NY | Multifamily income-restricted affordable Co-op, Retrofit Project
The co-op wants to comply with Local Law 97, and go green, by replacing their very old gas boiler with an electric hot water heater and heat pumps for heating and cooling (which residents currently do not have).
Catholic Charities of Brooklyn and Queens’ Affordable Senior Building needs comprehensive weatherization so that it can manage the increased costs of electrification
Brooklyn, NY | Senior Housing Weatherization Project
Catholic Charities of Brooklyn and Queens (CCBQ) manages an affordable senior housing building that is over 110 years old. In alignment with New York City’s climate goals to reduce carbon emissions.
