BEES Study
CCHRC was funded by Alaska Housing Finance Corporation to undertake a written economic analysis of the proposed changes to the Building Energy Efficiency Standards (BEES). CCHRC contracted with Northern Economic Research Associates (NERA) to complete the analysis. The analysis included life cycle costs of compliance including initial construction costs and long-term maintenance costs. Direct benefits shall be measured through improvements in energy efficiency, health or safety related impacts consequent to air quality and other environmental improvements, as well as changes in structural durability and occupancy comfort. Indirect economic impacts on community employment resources, and availability of housing shall be included. NERA completed the survey and the Final Report was forwarded to Alaska Housing Finance Corporation (AHFC). A summary report was published the CCHRC Quarterly Newsletter. Click to view the Summary Report.
