case study: manzanita (formerly cypress cove) · 2017. 3. 27. · case study: manzanita (formerly...

Location

Buildings/Units/Stories

Year Built

Energy Upgrade Program

Owner/Developer

Project Team

PROPERTY PROFILE

PROJECT DESCRIPTIONOriginally built in 1977, Manzanita (formerly Cypress Cove) is a 27-building, 200-apartment a� ordable housing community in the City of Escondido. Community HousingWorks (CHW) acquired the property in 2014 and made a renovation plan to address the considerable deferred maintenance with a priority on energy and water savings.

ENERGY UPGRADE DESCRIPTIONFocused on sealing the building envelope, CHW installed new roofs and dual-pane, vinyl windows. In addition, all of the apartments received new HVAC, and approximately 25% of the units received substantial kitchen remodels with high e� ciency appliances. In addition to energy e� ciency upgrades, CHW installed a solar domestic hot water system to replace dilapidated carports, remodeled the previously closed community center, and improved landscaping and play areas.

BENEFITS OF MULTIFAMILY HOME UPGRADESThe project team reports higher resident comfort and an enhanced appearance of the building from the new roof and windows. Participation in Energy Upgrade’s Multifamily program allowed the Manzanita Apartments to become more energy e� cient community lowering overall operating costs for the owner while helping residents realize lower monthly utility costs.

FINANCIAL OVERVIEWCommunity HousingWorks acquired funding for this development from the following sources: MUFG Union Bank, US Bancorp Community Development Corporation, City of Escondido, Low Income Housing Tax Credits, and Energy Upgrade California.

260 N. Midway Dr., Escondido, CA 92027

27/200/2

1977

Energy Upgrade CaliforniaTM Multifamily

Community HousingWorks

The John Stewart CompanySun Country BuildersSo Cal HERS Raters

Case Study: Manzanita (Formerly Cypress Cove)

“

“

Manzanita was a signi� cant retro� t, and we wanted to take the opportunity to upgrade

the building envelope and major systems in the most cost e� ective and energy e� cient ways possible.

The Energy Upgrade process helped us develop the right scope

and commission all the systems to assure that they were

installed correctly.

— Sylvia MartinezSenior Project Manager

“

“

Manzanita was a signi� cant retro� t, and we wanted to take the opportunity to upgrade

the building envelope and major systems in the most cost e� ective and energy e� cient ways possible.

The Energy Upgrade process helped us develop the right scope

and commission all the systems to assure that they were

installed correctly.

— Sylvia MartinezSenior Project Manager

For more information, contact TRC Energy Services, SDG&E’s authorized program implementer at 866-352-7457 or at sdmultifamily@trcsolutions.com. Energy Upgrade California™ is a state initiative to help Californians take action to save energy and conserve natural resources, help reduce demand on the electricity grid, and make informed energy management choices at home and at work. It is supported by an alliance of the California Public Utilities Commission, the California Energy Commission, utilities, regional energy networks, local governments, businesses, and nonpro� ts to help communities meet state and local energy and climate action goals. Funding comes from investor-owned utility customers under the auspices of the California Public Utilities Commission. ©2017 Energy Upgrade California. Trademarks are property of their respective owners. All rights reserved.

SAVINGS SNAPSHOT

Total Cost of Energy E� ciency Measures

Program IncentiveReceived

Percent of CostsCovered by Incentive

Percent (%)Improvement

$1,198,814.94

$160,000

13.35%

22.40%