Affordable housing

January 20, 2019

Solar Energy in California: What to Expect in 2019

Earlier this year, the California Energy Commission voted unanimously to require all newly constructed homes to be equipped with solar panels starting in 2020, making California the first state in the nation to require all new builds to be solar-powered. Developers are currently tasked with figuring out how to comply with this mandate while keeping homes affordable. One proposed option would allow for "community-shared solar options," which would take the form of off-site solar farms that send energy to multiple housing communities via transmission lines.
January 15, 2019

Affordable Housing Trends

The affordable housing landscape in 2018 involved rising housing prices and increased shortages – trends that will likely continue in 2019. In light of the continued challenges, though, there are a number of measures that developers and advocacy groups are taking to improve affordability.
October 30, 2018

What this November’s vote means to California’s affordable housing market

Across California, millions of voters are getting ready to decide on Proposition 10. This article examines Proposition 10 and its potential impacts on California's affordable housing market.