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NOLA100 was an intense, 100 day rebuilding effort that renovated New Orleans housing units from June to October, 2008. NOLA100 was designed to test a large scale, rapid implementation, energy efficient rebuilding template, especially suited for use in post-disaster situations.
The goal of the program was to achieve economies of scale by combining experienced construction supervision, motivated volunteers and coordinated logistics to quickly and cost effectively rehabilitate damaged housing stock. The project was designed and executed by the Hope Has A Face Foundation with support provided by the Clinton Climate Initiative and The Salvation Army.
NOLA100 Participant Profile
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Average Age of Homeowner: 58 |
Average Pre-Katrina HERS Index: 248 |
Percentage age 55 and older: 63% |
Average Completed HERS Index: 103 |
Average reduction in energy usage: 54% |
Modeled Pre-Katrina Utility Expense: $3,355/yr |
Average reduction in GHG emissions: 49% |
Modeled Completed Utility Expense: $1,541/yr |
Energy Efficiency Measures
Each house was evaluated on an individual basis to determine the maximum number of energy measures that could be employed, given time and budget constraints. A sampling of Energy Efficiency Measures used in NOLA100 program homes included:
In addition, special emphasis was put on the utilization of sustainable materials including low VOC paints/coatings/adhesives, bamboo flooring, insulation from recycled materials and sustainably harvested wood.
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