Healthy, Climate-Resilient Homes for All: Centering Housing Justice and Health Equity in Building Decarbonization
National Resources Defense Council (NRDC) supported the leadership of the Building Energy, Equity, and Power (BEEP) coalition in creating this issue brief. The brief examines how we can center the leadership of disinvested communities and integrate health equity in building decarbonization to create a more just and equitable future.
Chicago Community Area Energy Profiles
The Chicago Community Area Energy Profiles analyze the energy potential of Chicago neighborhoods by showing potential energy, utility bill, and carbon savings from energy efficiency and electrification retrofits in common Chicago homes.
Achieving 50% Energy Savings in Chicago Homes: A Case Study for Advancing Equity and Climate Goals (Chicago)
This study models advanced retrofits that lead to greater than 50% energy savings in Chicago homes and includes a roadmap with the City of Chicago to guide implementation. This work was developed with Elevate, the City of Chicago, and Commonwealth Edison (ComEd).