Improving energy efficiency while shifting towards clean energy lowers utility burdens, improves indoor air quality, and ensure reliable energy access during extreme weather events.
Achieving these outcomes requires:
- Investments that prioritize low-income housing, rental properties, and community facilities making sure vulnerable populations benefit from the transition to clean energy.
- Weatherization, solar paired with storage, and high efficiency building design to help protect households during extreme heat, cold snaps, or power outages.
- Prioritizing vulnerable populations in energy planning so benefits of efficiency and renewable energy reach all households, particularly those burdened by high costs and substandard housing conditions.
- Sustained investment, strong policies, and inclusive engagement.
- Collaboration among local governments, utilities, and CBOs is critical.
- Continuous monitoring of energy use and emissions to measure progress and adjust strategies over time.