The grant program will: 1. Provide a grant to contribute to the realization of one or more ZEBs that are aesthetically attractive, affordable, replicable, and meet RIHousing Design Standards. 2. Stimulate innovative, replicable solutions to utilize cost saving clean energy and encourage demand response technologies in homes available to LMI customers through the efficient use of multi-agency funding. 3. Demonstrate the potential for solar PV systems in combination with ASHP, energy efficiency measures, and smart technologies to reduce the energy burden of LMI customers. 4. Deliver the highest, long-term utility bill benefits for the households living in the units. 5. Collect data to inform the design and administration of future programs benefiting LMI Rhode Island Residents. 6. Collect data to inform RIHousing, the OER and RI Energy on program design that will contribute to the mobilization of the ZEB market, and other goals as stated in the Zero Energy Task Force white paper.
