Going green is the hip thing to do these days, but for some folks it's not just about saving the environment, it's about saving money.
The Savannah Housing Authority is helping do both, thanks to a grant from the federal government.
From the outside, apartments in Fred Wessels and Simon Frazier developments will look the same. Inside, though, the apartments will be much different.
Savannah was one of two cities in all of Georgia to get a major grant from the government.
The goal? to make Wessels and Simon Frazier developments more energy efficient, and save residents money.
From fluorescent light bulbs to low flow water fixtures. Double pane glass, better water heaters, and more insulation.
It's all part of a $3.5 million project which will change the old into a new, greener apartment and make a big difference in the monthly utility bills..
"Our goal for the program is to see a 30% reduction in energy usage and 55% reduction in water consumption," explained Tammy Altizer of the Housing Authority. "Going green is important for all neighborhoods and especially for our residents that we serve. Every dollar is important so every dollar we can save them is a benefit to us."
This is the second big green project for Savannah.
Sustainable Fellwood homes is a mixed-use, mixed-income project that replaced the first public housing facility in Savannah.
Brand new apartments built by green standards.
The residents of these apartments and single family homes will save 30 to 35 percent on energy costs, and they'll use less water.
Developers say the project is the first of its kind in the US.
As for the newest project, work will start by the beginning of 2010. All the apartments will be finished by the fall.
Contact the Savannah Housing Authority for more details.
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