Currently, millions of New York City residents live in drafty homes with inefficient, polluting gas appliances that contribute to higher energy bills, the climate crisis, and poor air quality. Nearly one in four households in New York City, Hudson Valley and Long Island can be classified as energy-burdened, meaning that at least 6 percent or more of their income is spent on energy; for some, that figure rises to a staggering 20 percent.
By making strategic, targeted investments, New York regulators can provide LMI households with climate-resilient homes, which will help the entire state reduce emissions, improve air quality and community health outcomes, and lower costs.
Policymakers must then make a course correction and mandate that at least 50 percent of NE:NY's funding is invested in LMI households. This funding shift will be a lifeline for residents in the New York City metro area and beyond, helping them afford energy efficiency upgrades.
Instead of spending money on illogical and unsustainable measures, we should use NE:NY funding to bridge the gap for households who need help.
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