ProGov21 Policy Library

The City of Seattle's Neighborhood WEB Initiative enhances energy efficiency in single-family homes through grant-funded energy audits and a revolving loan program to help homeowners' make improvements. The initiative prioritizes local business participation, especially of small,...

This report outlines the challenges facing Fort Wayne's Energy system. It outlines evidence-based recommendations to establish a large-scale energy efficiency program; including an inventory of existing program delivery capacity, benchmarking and data analysis, working with stakeholders...

Parking shortages and mismanagement in urban areas have led to increased traffic congestion, higher development and housing costs, and reduced urban vitality. This policy brief demonstrates how cities can reduce traffic, cut pollution, and lower housing costs. Best practices include...

This fact sheet addresses inadequate transportation infrastructure and sustainability in Florida. State-level transportation policies should aim to reduce emissions, enhancing transportation funding and planning, and improving infrastructure quality and access public transportation....

Inadequate transportation services and traditional means of funding must be reformed to improve safety, reduce congestion, and enhance economic opportunities. This handbook outlines innovation transportation approaches to make systems more efficient and effective. Best practices include...

Housing across the nation is inadequate, unaffordable, and responsible for one-fifth of energy-related carbon pollution. The solution to these housing and climate crises is a massive investment in housing as a public good: by developing a national green social housing agenda. This...

Increasingly frequent and severe extreme heat events threaten public health and well-being. Highly reflective roofing materials can mitigate the effects of extreme heat in both indoor and outdoor spaces. This model ordinance is a tool local elected officials can personalize to advocate...

Building electrification has promising benefits for residents, but it must be pursued equitably-ensuring that environmental and social justice communities can benefit, rather than being left with polluting and increasingly expensive gas appliances. Intentional policymaking can ensure...