2011 Enterprise Green Communities Criteria
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The Criteria was developed collaboratively by Enterprise with leading national organizations and experts to:
- Provide a clear, cost-effective framework for all affordable housing development types in any location in the country, including new construction and rehabilitation in multifamily as well as single-family buildings.
- Deliver significant health, economic and environmental benefits to low-income families.
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The Criteria are grouped into the following categories:
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Companion Documents and Tools
2011 Criteria Planning Tool Online|
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| 2011 Criteria Checklist | 2011 Criteria Overview | 2011 Criteria Frequently Asked Questions | Comparison of National Residential Green Building Programs |
Building Performance Standard 5.1c: Guidelines for Moderate and Substantial Rehab Projects Addendum
Single family and low-rise multifamily brick / masonry buildings built prior to 1980 using the 2011 Criteria have had difficulty achieving a Home Energy Rating System (HERS) Index of 85, as required by Enterprise Green Communities mandatory criterion 5.1c, without undertaking drastic renovations to the building envelope that are unfeasible under the project scope and budget. In response, Enterprise has developed an alternative compliance pathway for eligible projects.
Comparison Matrix
Shows the overlap between EGC, LEED for Homes and LEED Mid-Rise