Habitat for Humanity Launches Affordable Solar Housing Project in Athens
What happened
Athens Area Habitat for Humanity held a solar barn raising at Micah’s Creek to celebrate construction progress on a new affordable, solar-powered housing neighborhood near downtown Athens. The 11-acre development will include 42 single-family homes, 11 tiny homes, and 15 two-bedroom homes. A local nonprofit serving young adults will lease the first 15 two-bedroom homes.
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Why it matters
The project utilizes high-efficiency insulating concrete, rooftop solar panels, and battery storage systems to provide low-cost housing. This development increases the local housing stock and promotes the use of solar energy in the area.
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The entities involved
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Athens
consolidated city-county and county seat of Clarke County, Georgia, United States
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Habitat
international furniture store chain