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Identifying Disparities with an Equity Gap Analysis ()
An equity gap analysis can help regulators and program implementers understand inequities in access to the benefits of energy efficiency programs. A gap analysis is an important step in understanding how disparate impacts appear in program implementation. Such assessments can help policymakers and… Read more
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Creating a Process for Meaningful Stakeholder Engagement ()
The first step to centering equity metrics in energy efficiency programs is for policymakers to create a process for meaningful stakeholder engagement that allows for members of historically marginalized and/or excluded communities to inform and decide what metrics will be used to measure program… Read more
Energy Efficient Buildings
Addressing Energy Burden ()
The U.S. Department of Energy (U.S. DOE) defines energy burden as “the percentage of gross household income spent on energy costs." Energy burden disproportionately affects low-income households and marginalized communities because members of these groups often live in older homes and… Read more