Environment and Energy
HUD NEWS RELEASES - June 30, 2010: Green Housing for the 21st Century: Retrofitting the Past and Building an Energy Efficient Future
- June 30, 2010: Green Housing for the 21st Century: Retrofitting the Past and Building an Energy Efficient Future
The Office of Environment and Energy is responsible for enforcing Federal environmental laws and rules, and promoting HUD's energy initiatives and policies, as well as Federal government-wide energy policies that affect HUD-funded programs. The environmental laws and rules ensure that HUD, or its local government clients, reflect upon the environmental impact of a proposed action and consult with all appropriate interests before committing to a project. The process of considering the environmental impact is found in the National Environmental Policy Act (42 U.S.C. 4321 et seq.) and CEQ regulations implementing NEPA (40 CFR 1500-1508), as implemented by HUD in 24 CFR Parts 50 and 58. Part 50 covers rules and procedures for HUD when doing an Environmental Assessment (EA) or preparing an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS). Part 58 covers rules for State, local, and Native American governments meeting the Federal NEPA responsibilities when acting for HUD in performing the assessments or preparing an EIS. Other rules spell out the various laws and regulations which are limited to a specific category of the environment.
In 2001, HUD established a department-wide Energy Task Force, co-chaired by the Office of Community Planning and Development and the Office of Policy Development and Research. The Task Force includes every program area with a current or potential role in supporting energy efficiency. The task force developed an action plan to address the following objectives: Improve energy efficiency and conservation in HUD-assisted rental housing. Expand the use of Energy Efficient Mortgages, consistent with sound underwriting principles. Provide technical assistance on energy issues to nonprofits and faith-based organizations. Research and development of new energy-efficient technologies. For more information on HUD's Office of Environment and Energy see the links below: CPD's Environment Page CPD's Energy Page Healthy Homes and Lead Hazard Control Energy Star What is an Energy-Efficient Mortgage? Building ENERGY STAR Qualified Homes and Incorporating Energy Efficiency and "Green" Building Practices into HOME-funded Affordable Housing DOE Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy Energy Savers Drywall Information Center Updated 7/28/2010 Back to Top HUD Home | Web Policies | FOIA | Accessibility | ComCon Home | Privacy Statement
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