Multifamily Building Resources

This library of educational resources has been developed specifically for multifamily housing owners, operators, and other stakeholders engaged in energy efficiency for multifamily housing.

  • https://basc.pnnl.gov/ – Visit the Multifamily New Construction Certification Process page to learn about multifamily certification options.
  • Energy Star Multifamily Program – Visit the Multifamily New Construction Certification Process page to learn about multifamily certification options.
  • Enterprise Green Communities – Enterprise Green Communities helps developers, investors, builders and policymakers make the transition to a green future for affordable housing.
  • LEED v4 Homes and Multifamily Midrise – A LEED credential denotes proficiency in today’s sustainable design, construction and operations standards.
  • Living Building Challenge – The Living Building Challenge is the world’s most rigorous proven performance standard for buildings.
  • The Multifamily Energy Savings Project – The American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy (ACEEE) is engaged in a multi-year project to create or expand comprehensive building upgrade programs for market-rate and affordable multifamily housing.
  • Our Powers Combined – Energy Efficiency and Solar in Affordable Multifamily Buildings.
  • Passive Building Multifamily – The affordable, efficient, and resilient path to NET ZERO multifamily housing.
  • Rocky Mountain Institute – Rocky Mountain Institute (RMI)’s mission is to transform global energy use to create a clean, prosperous, and secure low-carbon future.
  • Southface Energy Institute – Southface Institute promotes sustainable homes, workplaces and communities through education, research, advocacy and technical assistance.
  • Zero Energy Multifamily Buildings – Three Case Studies.