Resident-driven solar initiative will help senior living community save money, carbon emissions
By
Aaron Dorman
Aug 31, 2023
A new deal to supply solar energy to a continuing care community was initiated by the community’s environmentally-conscious residents.
More news for Tuesday, Aug. 8
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Aug 08, 2023
National Advisory Commission for long-term care proposed — without providers … DOJ suggests ADA updates for government websites, mobile apps … Study defines disparities in memory care … Billings...
Study identifies virtual healthcare’s oldest, biggest beneficiary
By
Aaron Dorman
Jul 26, 2023
A new study quantifies how both hybrid and virtual models of healthcare can reduce carbon emissions by up to a quarter.
‘World’s greenest’ assisted living community named among nation’s top 10 developments
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Jul 19, 2023
A Seattle assisted living community is one of 10 developments — and the only senior living development — to be recognized for its overall excellence in design by real estate development and land use...
Solar installations have more senior communities keeping water hot, A/C cool and communities green
By
Aaron Dorman
Jul 18, 2023
An affordable senior communities company has installed solar panels for electricity and hot water at four new locations.
Green and Resilient Retrofit Program focus of HUD webinar today
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
May 23, 2023
Those who want to learn more about funding coming online for the Department of Housing and Urban Development’s Green and Resilient Retrofit Program can attend a webinar today at 2 p.m. ET.
Energy efficiency improvements could help senior living tap into $400 billion in federal funds through...
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
May 19, 2023
Senior living communities could be able to cash in on energy efficiency improvements through last year’s Inflation Reduction Act.
HUD takes ‘tremendous step forward’ with funding to promote ‘green’ affordable housing retrofits
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
May 15, 2023
The Department of Housing and Urban Development is making new funding available to help Section 202 Supportive Housing for the Elderly Program and other multifamily housing owners improve energy or water...
CCRC gets plugged in
By
Foster Stubbs
Apr 26, 2023
Earth Day 2023 technically may be over, but at Collington, a continuing care retirement / life plan community in Mitchellville, MD, it’s just getting started. Find out more, and learn how to submit your...
Solar panels, vinyl siding recycling among senior living’s sustainability initiatives
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Mar 29, 2023
A seven-acre solar panel project and a vinyl siding recycling program are among the latest sustainability initiatives from senior living operators.