Slipstream Affordable Housing Pilot Program – Focus on Energy

Mary and Connor will discuss how Qualified Allocation Plans (QAP) and utility incentive programs can support high-performance PHIUS outcomes in affordable housing. We will share our findings from the Focus on Energy Passive Building Pathway program (Wisconsin) and ComEd Passive Building Pathway (Northern IL).

Learning Objectives

• Identify funding sources to support affordable multifamily passive projects
• Understand the process and requirements to leverage financial tools at various stages of project development
• Share best practices in team formation, design approaches, construction, and quality control
• Combining competitive QAP point structures and utility incentive programs to support market adoption of high performance standards such as Phius.

About the Presenters

Connor Jansen (he/him)
Connor Jansen is a technical services director at Slipstream. He has over fifteen years of experience providing leadership in the development of energy efficient and sustainable buildings. His approach focuses on engagement of stakeholders and integration of technical strategies to achieve high performance outcomes. Passionate about combining his deep knowledge of building design and utility programs, Connor works to develop innovative processes and collaborative partnerships that advance measurable impacts in energy equality and occupant well-being. Connor’s work includes managing the delivery of utility energy efficiency programs and pilots including ComEd’s Passive Building pathway, energy planning, new product design, and consultation to owners and design teams.

Mary Kuhn (she/her)
Mary Kuhn is a Program Manager at Slipstream. She has worked as an urban planner for the past twelve years focusing on equitable development with marginalized communities. At the City of Chicago, she managed grant funds for entrepreneurs in disadvantaged areas with the Neighborhood Opportunity Fund (NOF). At Wright College in Chicago, she oversaw administration, compliance and reporting for the Carl D. Perkins Career and Technical Education (CTE) grant ensuring established metrics were met to increase retention and optimize workforce development outcomes across sixteen CTE Programs. Most recently, she managed a program for the DC-based organization Open Referral that uses data standards and open source tools that make it easier to share, find and use information about health, human, and social services. She believes strongly in the mission of the Affordable Housing New Construction program at Slipstream and is proud to serve as a Program Manager.