NHS of Baltimore Offering Green Options to Its Housing Rehab Clients

By: Alicia Schuller, Marketing Coordinator, NHS of Baltimore

As you may or may not already know, NHS of Baltimore has been a long time player in housing rehabilitation and lending for low to moderate income folks in Baltimore city. We have offered these services since our inception and we pride ourselves on it. In our continuous effort to be green in every aspect of what we do, we are happy to announce that we have incorporated Green options into the program.

Homeowners who receive rehab lending and services from us will have the opportunity to choose from a variety of green options when considering the work that needs to be done on their home. Some examples include; energy efficient windows, low volatile organic compound (VOC) paints, tankless water heaters, energy star appliances, compact florescent lighting and low flush toilets.

We understand that these options are typically more expensive than traditional options and we do not require homeowners to opt in. However, we definitely encourage them to do so because we believe the long term benefits provided to both the homeowner and the environment, outweigh the initial up-front cost. Furthermore, investing in Green appliances now will cut down on their cost of their energy bills in the future, ultimately making their home more affordable.