Congratulations Kentucky Public Housing Staff! Kentucky PHAs have obligated 100% of their ARRA funding and have expended 55% of that funding,which exceeds the 27% national average!

On March 12, 2010, the HUD Kentucky Field Office celebrates the accomplishments of the Kentucky PHAs by recognizing the public housing staff for the milestone achievement.

"I am very proud of the initiative, that the Kentucky public housing authorities have shown in implementing their ARRA projects, which have benefited thousands of residents throughout the state," said Don Clem, HUD Louisville Office Public Housing Director. "It also would not have been possible without the dedication of our public housing staff who has provided countless hours of technical assistance and support to the housing authorities as they have carried out a new program with new regulations and reporting requirements." On March 12, 2010, the HUD Kentucky Field Office celebrates the accomplishments of the Kentucky PHAs by recognizing the public housing staff for the milestone achievement.

Kentucky Public Housing staff has encouraged the PHAs to utilize energy-efficient projects with their ARRA funding. Below are some examples of how 78 PHAs in Kentucky are using ARRA funding to make their housing authorities more energy-efficient both for their residents and for their communities.

• In Kentucky, 36 public housing authorities installed/are installing heating, venting, and air conditioning systems in dwelling units, providing over 35% in energy savings as well as over 25% in carbon footprint savings.
• In Kentucky, 11 PHAs installed/are installing water saving devices in dwelling unit kitchens and bathrooms, providing an estimated savings of 2,568,000 gallons of water per year. The preserved gallons will also result in savings for wastewater disposal.
• In Kentucky, 23 PHAs purchased Energy Star appliances (i.e., refrigerators, ranges) for $1,763,000, which will result in energy savings of up to 20%.
• In Kentucky, 8 PHAs installed/are installing compact fluorescent lights and fixtures, saving over 20% in their electric usage and providing lighting that will last 10 times longer than the incandescent bulbs that will be replaced.

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