Franklin County will use its grant award to fund Homes on the Hill Community Development Corporation, a local Community Housing Development Organization (CHDO), to substantially rehabilitate 8 units of Energy Star certified housing.

ENERGY STAR housing units must meet guidelines for energy efficiency established by the U. S. Environmental Protection Agency, and are at least 15 percent more energy efficient. The project, Wesley Oaks, will consist of infill development and is located on Carr Street.

All units will be certified by an independent HOME Energy Rater (HER) as meeting the ENERGY STAR criteria. Franklin County will ensure that its CHDO installs water conserving fixtures, energy-efficient appliances and lighting; implements a construction waste-management plan; uses low VOC paints and sealants and formaldehyde-free composite wood; uses mold prevention techniques; and gives residents an instruction manual that provides information on how to maintain the Green features of their homes. All units assisted with the grant award will be affordable to low-income families.

For More Information Contact:
Department of Economic Development and Planning
Franklin County
280 East Broad Street
Columbus, Ohio 43215
TEL: 614-462-5578