Ep. 61 - Reducing Energy Costs In Sustainable Housing Facilities

Reducing Energy Costs In Sustainable Housing Facilities” was the topic of this episode of “Building Knowledge.” Our guest was Wilson Kimball, the President and Chief Executive Officer of The Municipal Housing Authority for the City of Yonkers (MHACY). Wilson Kimball is also the Executive Director of the New York State Public Housing Authority Directors Association (NYSPHADA). It was the second appearance of Wilson Kimball on “Building Knowledge.” She was the guest on Episode 11 of our series. Topics discussed during the segment included: 1) A full definition of “Sustainable Housing” for listeners who may not be familiar with that type of housing; 2) The opinions of Wilson Kimball on if “Sustainable Housing” in the New York metropolitan area, and across the U.S., is here to stay; 3) A recent example regarding the reduction of energy costs in a sustainable facility; 4) How the use of small units in windows to provide heating and cooling is a trend for sustainable facilities; 5) Energy Efficiency and how the use of specific features can help reduce energy costs in sustainable facilities; 6) How the implementation of Water-Saving Fixtures, Rainwater Harvesting Systems, and Efficient Irrigation Practices can help reduce Energy Costs in sustainable buildings; 7) How the use of Sustainable Building Materials can help in the reduction of energy costs in sustainable facilities; 8) The importance of conducting Regular Energy Audits in sustainable buildings to identify areas for improvement and for optimizing energy usage.