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 multiagency funding. 3. Demonstrate the potential for solar PV systems in combination with heat pumps, 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. Inform the Program Partners on the design and administration of future programs that contribute to the mobilization of the ZEB market benefiting LMI Rhode Island residents.
