Pioneer Valley Habitat for Humanity Net Zero Cottage
adding energy affordability to the paradigm
General Finances
Due in large part to donated labor and materials, these homes are extremely affordable, per the mission of Habitat for Humanity.
Cost below is estimated, and includes one home.
Total Cost of Project
$163,183
Construction hard cost
$126,380
Gross Cost of Renewable Energy System
$20,100
Cost per sq ft of conditioned space
$89.00
Value of Tax Credits for renewable energy systems
Rebates and Financial Incentives
Federal incentives
None.
State incentives
MA DOER Pathways to Zero Net Energy Grant $12,000 per unit
Utility incentives
MassSave New Construction Program $4,000 per unit
Other incentives
Pioneer Valley Habitat for Humanity raises funds from a variety of sources for construction including the Federal Home Loan Bank of Boston, the Bike & Build Foundation, Easthampton Savings Bank, the Amelia Peabody Foundation, Pioneer Valley Photovoltaics, Lowes and many individual donors.
Pioneer Valley Photovoltaics donated the full cost of the materials and installation of the solar panels and will receive any SRECS.
Advice
Advice
Get all constituents on board prior to construction to finalize decisions, as changes are very costly.
General Finances
Due in large part to donated labor and materials, these homes are extremely affordable, per the mission of Habitat for Humanity.
Cost below is estimated, and includes one home.
| Total Cost of Project | $163,183 |
|---|---|
| Construction hard cost | $126,380 |
| Gross Cost of Renewable Energy System | $20,100 |
| Cost per sq ft of conditioned space | $89.00 |
| Value of Tax Credits for renewable energy systems |
Rebates and Financial Incentives
| Federal incentives |
None. |
|---|---|
| State incentives |
MA DOER Pathways to Zero Net Energy Grant $12,000 per unit |
| Utility incentives |
MassSave New Construction Program $4,000 per unit |
| Other incentives |
Pioneer Valley Habitat for Humanity raises funds from a variety of sources for construction including the Federal Home Loan Bank of Boston, the Bike & Build Foundation, Easthampton Savings Bank, the Amelia Peabody Foundation, Pioneer Valley Photovoltaics, Lowes and many individual donors. Pioneer Valley Photovoltaics donated the full cost of the materials and installation of the solar panels and will receive any SRECS. |
Advice
| Advice |
Get all constituents on board prior to construction to finalize decisions, as changes are very costly. |
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