The Rutland community celebrated the groundbreaking of Maplewood Commons Apartments on May 21st. The event signifies the new construction of 30 permanently affordable homes near Rutland’s city center.
As the first blades of grass start to emerge from the ground, most Vermonters are taking in a welcomed breath of fresh air. Thoughts about “winterization” or “weatherization” projects may not be at the forefront of people’s minds despite an inevitable return of colder weather. For now, though, the heat and humidity of summer is rapidly approaching.
The Vermont Department of Public Service has announced a $22 million subaward with Vermont Housing Finance Agency (VHFA) as part of the federal Solar for All Program (SFA). This funding represents over a third of Vermont's $62.45 million federal grant from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and will support affordable housing solar initiatives across the state.
A long-awaited groundbreaking ceremony took place in Putney on May 5th for the Alice Holway Drive development. The development will include 2 new buildings that provide 25 energy-efficient, accessible, and affordable apartments.