Lancaster City Housing Authority Utilizes HUD Energy Performance Contract Program for Facility Upgrades
Lancaster, PA – The Lancaster City Housing Authority is pleased to announce that it has applied to the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) for final approval of its Energy Performance Contract (EPC) program. The HUD EPC Program, which began in the 1980’s, is a primarily HUD funded approach that will allow LCHA to make much needed upgrades to its facilities and ensure reliable living environments for its residents, while also reducing LCHA’s operating cost and carbon footprint.
The Lancaster City Housing Authority is partnering with Johnson Controls for this initiative. Johnson Controls is a national leader in public housing and HUD EPC programs. As LCHA’s consultant, Johnson Controls brings significant expertise to this partnership. The collaboration also provides substantial benefits to the authority including grants and incentive support, design, construction planning and management, and performance assurances. The LCHA Board of Directors selected Johnson Controls as its HUD EPC consultant in July 2024 through an approved cooperative purchase agreement.
Work is set to commence pending final HUD approval in early 2025. Proposed renovations include HVAC system upgrades, building envelope enhancements, and domestic hot water upgrades, all designed to improve reliability and reduce operating costs. With HUD incentives, LCHA will also harness grants and utility incentives to fund this program. This proven approach will allow LCHA to achieve much-needed upgrades that would otherwise take many years to complete, allowing LCHA to continue to provide safe, comfortable, and reliable housing for the City of Lancaster’s most vulnerable residents.