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J. Kenny

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A pilot program to encourage construction of affordable and sustainable housing in New Jersey J . Kenny US. Environmental Protection Agency, Region 2, United States Abstract One aspect of sustainable development involves improving home construction to maximize energy conservation and protect the environment. But environmentally friendly innovations can add to construction costs and make these units too expensive for low-income residents to buy or rent. The challenge is to keep such homes both sustainable and affordable. In the late 1990s, the New Jersey Department of Community Affairs (DCA) and PSE&G, the state's largest utility company, launched a pilot program to build affordable housing that serves low- and moderate-income residents but also serves vital goals of sustainable housing. Projects selected for state funding incorporate several key sustainable strategies, such as reducing dependence on automobiles, recycling materials at the job site, installing low-flow water fixtures, and selec

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