1. Green @ LISC Strategic Priority: Green Real Estate Development Encourage the use of green design strategies in affordable housing and community development. Some of Our Work:  HUD Energy Innovation Fund  Green Grants and Loans  NYC Community Weatherization Partners  Green Publications  Local Training and Technical Assistance Since 2004, LISC has helped to fund 26,750 green affordable housing units

2. Green vs. Energy Efficient Energy (and water) efficiency  Reduce utility usage by incorporating resource- efficient appliances and systems  Value is often more easily quantifiable Green building  A more comprehensive approach  Minimize transportation costs by thoughtful, sustainable site selection  Reduce waste with durable, natural, or recycled products  Improve indoor air quality thru healthy materials  Continued green operations and maintenance

3. What ’ s next for Green? Nationally  Heightened focus on retrofits  Continued investment in quantifiable energy/water efficiency measures  Strategic use of data Our Rural Communities  Meeting the challenges of resource constraints and shortage of local “green” professionals  Capacity building through education and getting the right team involved locally  Focus on tenant/client savings and healthier environments

4. Looking @ Data Finance  Manage risk and provide capital to LISC’s community partners to implement green projects and retrofits Retrofits  Identify property improvements with best chance for success  Quantifiable cost/benefit analysis Asset Management  Identify underperforming properties in your portfolio  Early identification of opportunities minimizes waste and unnecessary costs

5. “A vision without a plan is just a dream. A plan without a vision is just drudgery. But a vision with a plan can change the world.” -Old Proverb Thank you! Madeline Fraser Cook Program Director, LISC Green Development Center 95 Berkeley, Suite 301 Boston, MA 02116 mfcook@lisc.org www.lisc.org/gdc Join us at www.Facebook.com/LISCGreenDevelopmentCenter Follow us on Twitter @LISCgreen