The Guguletu Eco-Homes Project
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Last Modified: 2006-01-23 14:08:46.63">2006-01-23 14:08:46.63
Description:
Energy Efficiency
This project proposes to construct 6,000 energy-efficient Eco-Homes in the community of Guguletu, Republic of South Africa (RSA). The project represents an expansion of a pilot effort involving the US/RSA Bi-National Commission (BNC) to design and build Eco-Homes to replace standard low-cost homes being subsidized by the Reconstruction and Development Program (RDP) of the Mandela Administration. The estimated project life is 50 years and the carbon benefits are estimated to range from 10,000-13,000 metric tons or 40,000-50,000 tons CO2 from reduced space heating. The project will also generate non-GHG environmental benefits by reducing local air pollution and improving indoor air quality. The project will contribute to technology transfer and capacity building by training local community members in all construction phases of Eco-Homes and to understanding the behavioral aspects of living in energy efficient homes in South Africa. A "green" loan program is being proposed to provide low-interest loans for additional energy-efficient measures. The City of Cape Town estimates that there are 450,000 homeless families within the city limits. This project proposes to address less than 2% of the total number of homes needed.
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