Projects of Interest
PROJECT H.E.A.T.: PROJECTS OF INTEREST
EV Charging Stations and Infrastructure Projects
Description: These are projects that focus on expanding the infrastructure for electric vehicles. They include setting up charging stations in strategic locations like malls, parking garages, and public places to ensure convenient charging for EV users. Infrastructure improvements might also encompass upgrades to electrical grids to support increased EV usage.
Community Solar Gardens
Description: A community solar garden is a solar power installation that accepts capital from and provides output credit and tax benefits to individual and other investors. It allows multiple participants to share the benefits of a solar farm which can be located remotely from the users.
Targeted Employment Area Projects
Description: Projects in these areas aim to stimulate economic growth in locations that have high unemployment or are rural. They often receive special benefits or incentives for creating jobs in these regions, and can encompass a variety of industries and initiatives.
Farm to Fork Gardens
Description: These initiatives emphasize creating direct connections between farmers and consumers. Projects might involve setting up community gardens, urban farming plots, or local nurseries that prioritize sustainable and local growing practices.
Creative Solar Projects
Description: Beyond traditional solar panels, these projects explore innovative ways to harness solar energy. Examples might include solar art installations, solar-powered water heaters, and uniquely designed solar structures for urban areas.
Workforce Housing and Supportive Housing Projects
Description:
Workforce Housing: These projects focus on creating affordable housing solutions for working individuals and families who might not qualify for traditional affordable housing programs but still struggle with housing costs in their area.
Supportive Housing: This combines affordable housing assistance with vital support services for individuals with chronic illnesses, disabilities, mental health issues, or histories of substance abuse.
Mobile Offices/Units
Description: Mobile units are relocatable structures that can serve as temporary or semi-permanent office spaces. They are often utilized in areas that have been affected by natural disasters or for businesses that need a flexible location solution.
LITHC HOUSING
Description: LIHTC is a tax credit used to incentivize the development of affordable rental housing for low-income households. Developers receive these tax credits, which they often sell to investors in exchange for capital to finance the projects.
Each of these projects, under the umbrella of PROJECT H.E.A.T., seeks to address specific needs of communities while promoting sustainability, economic growth, and increased quality of life.
