Celebrating Energy Efficiency
Have you ever wondered why Prosperity Works has an Energy Initiative?
Often as much as 20% or more of a limited-income household’s annual income is used for utility bills. This in comparison to 2-3% for middle-income families. When we lower energy costs, families can afford essential resources like food and medicine.
Prosperity Works’ projects include energy-efficiency home retrofits that reduce energy consumption and low-flush toilets to decrease water use. These measures save families money and make their environment safer and more comfortable by reducing exposure to environmental toxins.
Prosperity Works is also playing a central role in bringing community solar to low-income families. Not all families can access rooftop solar due to shading, the condition of the roof, home ownership, or affordability. Community Solar solves this problem for both renters and homeowners allowing them to save on their electric bills while providing cleaner air for our communities.
Often as much as 20% or more of a limited-income household’s annual income is used for utility bills. This in comparison to 2-3% for middle-income families. When we lower energy costs, families can afford essential resources like food and medicine.
Prosperity Works’ projects include energy-efficiency home retrofits that reduce energy consumption and low-flush toilets to decrease water use. These measures save families money and make their environment safer and more comfortable by reducing exposure to environmental toxins.
Prosperity Works is also playing a central role in bringing community solar to low-income families. Not all families can access rooftop solar due to shading, the condition of the roof, home ownership, or affordability. Community Solar solves this problem for both renters and homeowners allowing them to save on their electric bills while providing cleaner air for our communities.