LeadingAge in a November 11 letter to the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) applauded the agency for its recognition of solar energy as a critical renewable energy source for the affordable housing portfolio and shared feedback on a draft proposal to establish and centralize the approval process for certain HUD-assisted properties to engage in rooftop solar leases that provide on-site solar energy.  The letter stressed the importance of financial feasibility for affordable housing communities interested in installing rooftop solar and urged the creation of incentives for owners and benefits for residents.