Source reduction assistance (SRA) agreements can support research, investigation, experiments, surveys, study, demonstration, education, and training using source reduction approaches (also known as…

Source reduction assistance (SRA) agreements can support research, investigation, experiments, surveys, study, demonstration, education, and training using source reduction approaches (also known as 'pollution prevention'). Pollution prevention means reducing or eliminating pollutants from entering any waste stream or otherwise being released into the environment prior to recycling, treatment, or disposal. This project will provide source reduction technical assistance regarding pollution prevention practices that can help the property owners and the low-income property residents save money by reducing their resource use, expenditures, and waste costs, while at the same time reducing their environmental footprint and helping to protect human health and the environment. Specifically, the international center for appropriate and sustainable technology (ICAST) will provide multifamily affordable housing property owners in missouri the necessary education and tools to pursue custom energy efficiency and renewable energy retrofits. ICAST will identify properties in underserved communities that have the most acute need for this assistance with the help of community and housing partners. Implementation of energy efficiency and renewable energy projects such as weatherization, beneficial electrification and health and safety measures can conserve energy and water and reduce carbon emissions, thus improving the properties and creating health benefits for the low-income residents of the selected projects, the city's and the state. This project will primarily provide services kansas city and ST. Louis, missouri metropolitan areas. Activities:the international center for appropriate and sustainable technology will provide selected property owners (1) outreach and education on the benefit of energy efficiency and renewable energy upgrades; (2) property-specific assessments and custom scopes of work that incorporate the optimal energy efficiency and renewable energy solutions for each property; and (3) technical assistance to help owners access financing to offset their project costs, and sign contracts for retrofit work.subrecipient:no subawards are included in this assistance agreement.outcomes:the project aligns with the regional priority 'prevention of greenhouse gas emissions' and expects to reach out to 45 multifamily affordable housing property owners, provide 35 property assessments and receive commitments for retrofits from 15 owners. The project outcomes included an expected lifetime reduction in carbon emissions of 9,184 metric tons and lifetime savings of 937,500 KWH in energy and $596,250. Primary beneficiaries will include at least 300 low-income families residing in the retrofitted multifamily affordable housing, primarily with in the cities of kansas city and ST. Louis, missouri.