Energy Star: “Energy Star certifications are used widely, and they are recognized amongst residents,” NAA's Nicole Upano told Multifamily Dive. “That's a big reason why housing providers engage in Energy Star and seek out their certifications, … to cater to residents who care about these issues. It's also a huge way for residents to save money on their utilities.” (Yahoo Finance)
Affordable Housing Aid: “Zohran Mamdani, the democratic socialist polling second in New York’s Democratic mayoral primary, wants to tackle the city’s affordable-housing crisis by taking on tens of billions of dollars of debt.” (Bloomberg)