"Brewster Woods on Cape Cod created 30 affordable rental apartments in this popular vacation area with typically high housing costs. The development serves low- and moderate-income households and includes 8 one-bedroom,19 two -bedroom, and 3 three-bedroom units and has a rooftop solar array that offsets the cost of electricity. Developed by POAH and Housing Assistance Corporation, with strong support from the Town of Brewster and the State of Massachusetts, Brewster Woods is targeted to those who work in the community but cannot afford to live there -- teachers, service workers, and healthcare workers. Brewster Woods is certified passive house under the strict Passive House Institute of the US (PHIUS) standard. The buildings are fossil-fuel free and include a large photovoltaic solar array expected to produce upwards of 175,000 kWh, high-efficiency & all-electric heating, cooling, and hot-water systems, and air-tight wall assemblies with triple-pane windows and three inches of rigid insulation. The project’s energy efficient approach enables residents to have no utility bills and ensures comfort and well-being with excellent fresh air distribution and consistent temperature control."

• Preservation of Affordable Housing