Atlantic Housing Study
Executive Summary
Client: Atlantic Housing (Multifamily Affordable Housing Developer)
Challenge: Atlantic Housing sought to enhance energy efficiency, reduce operational costs, and qualify for energy-related incentives across its multifamily projects.
Solution: 15 lightyears has been a long-term partner, providing comprehensive energy testing, certifications, and tax credit qualification services, ensuring compliance with Florida Building Code, efficiency standards and maximizing financial benefits.
Key Results:
- Secured tax credits, reducing costs for energy-efficient construction
- Achieved Energy Star and HERS certifications, improving building performance and sustainability
The Challenge: Meeting Energy Efficiency Standards & Maximizing Incentives
Atlantic Housing, a leading developer of affordable multifamily housing, faced increasing pressure to build energy-efficient properties that:
- Comply with strict energy codes and green building standards
- Reduce utility costs for residents
- Qualify for federal tax credits and incentive programs like the 45L tax credit
- Improve overall building performance and sustainability ratings
With evolving energy regulations and the need for cost-effective, high-performance housing, Atlantic Housing required a trusted energy partner to guide them through compliance, testing, and certification processes.
Solution
15 Lightyears has been a long-term energy consulting partner for Atlantic Housing, providing:
- Blower Door & Duct Leakage Testing – Ensuring air-tight construction for enhanced efficiency and compliance
- HERS (Home Energy Rating System) Certification – Evaluating and improving building energy performance
- Energy Star Certification – Helping multifamily projects meet Energy Star efficiency requirements
- FGBC Certification – (Florida Green Building Coalition)
- 45L Tax Credit Qualification – Conducting assessments and documentation to secure federal tax credits for energy-efficient construction
- Ongoing Energy Consulting – Supporting energy efficiency strategies across multiple projects
By offering end-to-end energy efficiency services, 15 Lightyears has helped Atlantic Housing maximize financial incentives while delivering high-quality, sustainable housing solutions.
Impact
- Millions in 45L Tax Credits Secured – Helping Atlantic Housing capitalize on federal energy efficiency incentives
- Energy Star & HERS Certifications Achieved – Improving property value, sustainability, and operational efficiency
- Enhanced Energy Performance – Lowering utility costs for residents and ensuring compliance with green building standards
- Long-Term Partnership for Sustainable Development – Ongoing collaboration for energy testing, consulting, and certification
