Full Title: Strengthening Energy Efficiency Programs for Low-Income Communities
Author(s): Center for Climate and Energy Solutions
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Publication Date: July 1, 2017
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Description (excerpt):
Energy efficiency programs offer an effective way to reduce energy consumption and address energy burden. These programs are particularly beneficial to low-income households, which spend a higher percentage of their income on energy bills. There are many energy efficiency programs offered by states, cities, and utility companies, but often only a subset of these programs is specifically designed for and directly benefits low-income communities. This fact sheet provides an overview of how energy efficiency programs could benefit low-income communities, and how to design efficiency programs to better serve low-income communities.