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Utility Allowances

Proposed Monthly Utility Allowances
Effective January 1, 2024


Calhoun Apts, Carver Apts, Louise St, Bell St
(EE Equip: Win, HP, Ins, CFL/LED)
Building Type: Apartment/Multi-Family

  • Electricity (L&AH) (Abbeville)
    • 1 Bedroom - $53.00
    • 2 Bedroom - $72.00
    • 3 Bedroom - $80.00
    • 4 Bedroom - $91.00

  • Natural Gas (WH,C) (Dom Energy) 
    • 1 Bedroom - $30.00
    • 2 Bedroom - $32.00
    • 3 Bedroom - $35.00
    • 4 Bedroom - $39.00

  • Totals
    • 1 Bedroom - $83.00
    • 2 Bedroom - $104.00
    • 3 Bedroom - $115.00
    • 4 Bedroom - $130.00

Bowie St, Robinson St
(EE Equip: Win, HP, Ins, CFL/LED)
Building Type: Apartment/Multi-Family

  • Electricity (L& A,H) (Duke)
    • 2 Bedroom - $87.00
    • 3 Bedroom - $97.00
    • 4 Bedroom - $111.00

  • Natural Gas (WH,C) (CPW)
    • 2 Bedroom - $22.00
    • 3 Bedroom - $24.00
    • 4 Bedroom - $26.00

  • Totals
    • 2 Bedroom - $109.00
    • 3 Bedroom - $121.00
    • 4 Bedroom - $137.00

Washington St, Moffat St
(EE Equip: Win, HP, Ins, CFL/LED)
Building Type: Apartment/Multi-Family

  • Electricity (L&A,H) (Due West)
    • 1 Bedroom - $55.00
    • 2 Bedroom - $78.00
    • 3 Bedroom - $87.00

  • Natural Gas (WH,C) (Dom Energy)
    • 1 Bedroom - $30.00
    • 2 Bedroom - $32.00
    • 3 Bedroom - $35.00

  • Totals
    • 1 Bedroom - $85.00
    • 2 Bedroom - $110.00
    • 3 Bedroom - $122.00

A monthly average cost of the summer and winter adjustments were used for the electric and natural gas costs where applicable.

  • L&A = Lights & Appliances
  • EE Equip = Energy Efficient Equipment
  • H = Space Heating
  • Win = Windows
  • WH = Water Heating
  • HP = Heat Pump
  • C = Cooking
  • Ins = Insulation
  • LED = 100% LED Lighting
  • CFL = 100% Fluorescent Lighting

Note: Public Housing utility allowances are calculated similar to the method used by each utility provider. These allowances are not calculated by end use (like Section 8 HCV) but by total usage for each utility type. Utility providers' monthly charges are included in the calculations.