Read the full story from the National Renewable Energy Laboratory.
The city of Philadelphia has pledged carbon neutrality by 2050, and the State and Local Planning for Energy (SLOPE) Platform is illustrating opportunities to reach that goal equitably.
Access to clean energy benefits is inequitable across the nation, and Philadelphia is no exception. Philadelphia is one of the most energy-burdened cities in the United States, meaning in many neighborhoods, households spend an average of more than 6% of their income on energy bills. High energy burdens can contribute to energy insecurity, in which households either do not have access to energy or cannot afford to utilize it, leaving them potentially exposed to dangerous temperatures or other health risks.
The city of Philadelphia Office of Sustainability is seeking out strategies to change that, focusing on alleviating energy poverty and increasing equity in their clean energy transition.
Environmental News Bits 