April 15, 2025
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
April 15, 2025
April 15, 2025
Contact:
Laura Russum
Marketing & Communications Manager
NeighborGood Partners
302-678-9400
lrussum@neighborgoodpartners.org
Laura Russum
Marketing & Communications Manager
NeighborGood Partners
302-678-9400
lrussum@neighborgoodpartners.org
Kassandra Rodriguez
Communications and Marketing Manager
Energize Delaware
302-883-3048
Energize Delaware and NeighborGood Partners to Break Ground
on Innovative Passive House Project in Dover, DE
Dover, DE – On Tuesday, April 15, NeighborGood Partners will break ground on its newest housing initiative—four highly energy-efficient homes to be built on North Kirkwood Street in Dover. The groundbreaking ceremony took place at 11:00 a.m. at the corner of N. Kirkwood and Mary Streets, near the former Wesley playing fields.
This project marks a major milestone as NeighborGood Partners brings Passive House construction—a leading international standard in energy-efficient building—to the heart of Delaware. These new homes will be built to meet Passive House standards, one of the highest levels of energy efficiency in the industry. The result: drastically reduced utility costs for future homeowners, potentially as low as a few hundred dollars per year.
“This is a meaningful step toward sustainable, affordable homeownership for low- and moderate-income families,” said Patricia Kelleher, Real Estate Development Director at NeighborGood Partners. “As the cost of homeownership continues to rise due to interest rates and development expenses, this project provides a long-term solution that truly makes a difference.”
“We are excited to partner with NeighborGood Partners, the City of Dover, and New Ecology to bring the first Passive Homes to Delaware,” said Drew Slater, Executive Director of Energize Delaware. “Together, we’re creating the most energy efficient homes built in our state and modeling what collaboration can achieve to reduce energy costs and create affordable housing opportunities our state desperately needs.”
About Passive House Construction:
Passive House is not a brand, but a proven building concept that dramatically reduces energy consumption while enhancing indoor comfort and air quality. Key features of Passive House design include:
Passive House is not a brand, but a proven building concept that dramatically reduces energy consumption while enhancing indoor comfort and air quality. Key features of Passive House design include:
- Up to 90% savings on heating and cooling energy compared to traditional homes.
- Elimination of conventional heating systems through efficient insulation, airtight construction, and heat recovery ventilation.
- Year-round comfort through stable indoor temperatures, fresh air circulation, and passive cooling techniques.
- Exceptional durability and cost savings for homeowners over time.
NeighborGood Partners continues to lead in providing innovative housing solutions that meet both environmental and economic needs, building stronger communities one home at a time.
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