Climate Empowerment in Madison

The air quality in a community impacts every living thing, but most community members do not think about it on a daily basis. Local elected officials have a responsibility to engage their communities, improve public health, and leverage federal clean energy initiatives on behalf of their constituents. In Madison, community leaders partnered with local organizations to raise awareness of air quality monitoring, building energy efficiency, and clean energy programs to build climate resilience and sustainability. Significant progress has been made in energy audits, upgrades, and community outreach with support from the EPA's grant program.