Energy Poverty

Energy Poverty

Many low-income homeowners cannot afford cost-saving energy investments like weatherizing their homes. But in the Choanoke Area of Northeast North Carolina, some can weatherize their homes for cheap or sometimes for free. Anita Brown-Graham takes a look.

Digital Extra 1:Caroline Cuyler weatherized her home with Upgrade to Save

Digital Extra 2:Your home may not be weatherized

Energy Poverty: For More Information

• The Challenge – What is the problem communities are facing?
  • The Gap: A Shortage of Affordable Homes 2019
  • Housing Needs in North Carolina
  • Convergence of Climate-Health Vulnerabilities—Energy Poverty
  • Urban Institute Mapping America’s Rental Housing Crisis
• The Solution – What is the innovative solution we want to highlight?
  • 3 Health Benefits to Weatherizing Your Home
    • CDC Carbon Monoxide FAQ
  • Benefits of Weatherization
  • Weatherization and its Impact on Occupant Health Outcomes
  • North Carolina Low-Income Energy Assistance Program (LIEAP)
• The Players – Who did what to make the innovative solution work in the community?
  • Choanoke Area Development Association of NC, Inc. (CADA)
  • Roanoke Electric Cooperative Upgrade to Save
• The Promise – Why do we think this solution holds promise for other communities?
  • NC Clean Energy Plan

Weatherization Assistance Program for Low-Income Persons