Weaherizing Homes of Ohio's Low-income Familires: Reduces pollution, cuts energy bills, creates jobs.
Type
Policy Brief or Report
Year
2014
Level
City or Town
State(s)
Ohio
Policy Areas
Civil Rights, Economic Justice, Energy, Environment & Natural Resources
Ohio's Home Weatherization Assistance Program lowers home bills by more than 20%. Weatherization also generates jobs, reduces pollution, and increases home values. Ohio's clean energy standards drove increase in investment in low-income weatherization. Freezing and elimination Ohio's effciency standard for electric utilities can help more weatherize homes.