January 7, 2025The City of Madison’s Sustainability Program has been awarded a $20 million grant by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) Community Change Grants program. With this funding, Madison will lead a collaborative project to provide home energy upgrades, saving money on energy bills, improving indoor air quality, and cutting climate pollution.
“We are excited to put these dollars to work in our community to lower household costs, improve health, and help people access good jobs,” said Mayor Rhodes-Conway. “I’m grateful to President Biden and EPA Administrator Regan for choosing Madison to do this important work.”
Energy efficiency upgrades are crucial for affordable housing, particularly for low-income households. In the U.S., low-income households can spend up to three times more on home energy costs compared to others. This "energy burden" significantly impacts housing affordability for many families. However, project complexity and up-front cost often make building upgrades that save energy and money very challenging...
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