While the world watches and calls for swift and immediate action to address climate change, environmental justice proponents warn that not all policies are created equal, and that some may serve to exacerbate existing inequities, including by race and ethnicity. While many homeowners can invest in efficiency upgrades, electric technologies, and renewable energy generation, renters—particularly low-income and BIPOC renters—rarely have the same options. A careful approach to decarbonization must be considered to avoid exacerbating the nation’s affordable housing crisis.

Enterprise's Krista Egger recaps her testimony on Capitol Hill about the importance of creating a green affordable housing sector

Mechanical ventilation in homes could save thousands of lives and prevent major health consequences, according to a study by Enterprise and the National Center for Healthy Housing.