WarmUp Cincy
WarmUp Cincy exists to increase household savings, safety, health, and comfort for the residents most vulnerable to high energy costs, including low-income residents, communities of color, and renters by incentivizing upgrades and energy use behavior change.
From 2020-2023, the City and partners facilitated three pilot efforts focused on supporting renters and owners in our 16 most energy burdened neighborhoods. Since that time, much has been learned and nearly 500 households have been positively impacted. See the update below for an overview of the impact thus far and what is next.
Whole Building Retrofit Pilot
Over-the-Rhine Community Housing (OTRCH) was selected as the partner for the Whole Building Retrofit Pilot. This pilot will make thorough energy efficiency upgrades to buildings within the existing OTRCH affordable housing portfolio in order to yield measurable wins for tenants, the organization, and the environment. We are excited to facilitate what may very well become a national model in emerging energy equity efforts in multifamily housing. The City and OTRCH will partner closely from building selection through installation and impact measurement between fall 2023 and end of year 2026.
All questions regarding WarmUp Cincy can be directed to Molly Robertshaw at molly.robertshaw@cincinnati-oh.gov.