Description
The Rhode Island Housing and Mortgage Finance Corporation is seeking proposals for the design and construction of affordable, energy-efficient Zero Energy Building (ZEB) housing units for low- and moderate-income residents in Rhode Island. The project aims to demonstrate the feasibility of ZEBs in the residential sector and to create a pathway for scaling up ZEBs in low- and moderate-income communities. The selected project team will be responsible for designing and constructing the ZEB housing units, which must meet the US Department of Energy's definition of a ZEB. The project will also involve the installation of energy-efficient systems, including solar photovoltaic arrays and heat pumps. Some key aspects of the project include:
• Design and construction of ZEB housing units
• Installation of energy-efficient systems, including solar photovoltaic arrays and heat pumps
• Achievement of net-zero energy status
• Compliance with the US Department of Energy's definition of a ZEB
• Participation in Rhode Island Energy's Residential New Construction Program
• Completion of the project within three years of the commitment date