MHC Energy Affordability Community Impact Analysis RFP

The Metropolitan Housing Coalition (MHC), a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, is soliciting proposals from consultants to lead the research, writing, data visualization creation, and publication of the 2027 MHC Energy Affordability Community Impact Analysis. The foundation of this report is to examine and compare how Demand-Side Management (DSM) and Distributed Energy Resources (DERs) compare with existing utility plans regarding energy costs, as well as broader economic, health, and resilience benefits, and to provide data that can inform the design of existing and future energy affordability programs.

The selected consultant will be responsible for delivering a high quality report with actionable, data-driven policy recommendations. The work involves applied research, data analysis, and creating clear data visualizations that communicate the comparative benefits of DSM and DER approaches relative to traditional utility planning. The analysis is intended to support policymakers, housing advocates, and utilities in understanding how energy affordability programs can be shaped to benefit communities, with particular attention to affordable and fair housing considerations.

MHC is seeking individuals and/or firms that specialize in affordable and fair housing and utility policy, data analysis, applied research, visualization creation, and the delivery of high quality reports. Ideal respondents will have demonstrated experience at the intersection of housing, energy policy, and community impact analysis, and the ability to translate complex technical data into accessible, decision-ready findings for a range of stakeholders.

Interested parties can access the full RFP document, which contains additional details on scope, deliverables, and requirements, via the link on the Midwest Energy Efficiency Alliance (MEEA) website. Questions and proposal submissions should be directed via email to Executive Director Tony Curtis at tony@metropolitanhousing.org. Proposals are due October 16th at the close of business.