Infographic showing housing costs in Alabama's Appalachian counties compared to the national average. 56% of households spend more than $200 per month on electricity, compared to 33.3% nationally. 25.4% of residents rent their homes, compared to 35.2% nationally. 9% of residents spend more than 50% of their annual income on housing, compared to 13.9% nationally. Data from the American Community Survey (2024) and Greenlink Analytics (2025).

Map of Alabama highlighting counties where a significant proportion of residents face a severe housing burden, spending 50% or more of their annual income on housing costs. These counties are highlighted in darker shades, indicating a higher percentage of residents affected by this issue. The map visually represents the disparity in housing affordability across the region, with some counties experiencing significantly higher levels of housing cost burden than others.. Data from ACS, 2024.

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💡 More than half of households (56%) in #Alabama spend more than $200 per month on electricity costs, compared to the national average of 33.3%.

Learn more on our website:

www.appli.org/alabama

Check out our #DataPartner, Greenlink Analytics, who provides our #Data on #EnergyBurden

“There is no excuse for people to suffer or even freeze to death in a wealthy nation like ours. Minnesota can’t avoid being cold, but we must never be heartless.” ❄️❤️
#LIHEAP #GovWalz #EnergyBurden

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Two young women stand behind a table which is stacked with boxes. A colorful banner with the word Arriba drapes the table.

A colorful poster says in Spanish, “stay warmer, save money. Free door and window insulation kit”

A small table top sign describes how to use weatherstripping and plastic film window insulation.

Gave out 75 home weatherization kits at today’s #Winter #Preparedness fair with Weatherstripping and other tools to seal leaky doors and windows. It’s a small thing but hoping it helps folks reduce their #energyburden. No one should have to make the choice between buying food and paying for heat.

Staff, utilities and advocates debate design and funding of proposed Maryland limited‑income rate mechanism A work-group report under PC 59 proposed an income‑tiered limited-income mechanism to reduce energy burden to roughly 6% for OHEAP‑eligible customers. Stakeholders debated whether the program should pay credits as a flat monthly bill credit or a percent‑of‑bill discount, how to allocate costs (residential vs. commercial & industrial), data-reportin

A heated debate is underway in Maryland over how to design a new limited-income rate mechanism aimed at reducing energy burdens for eligible households.

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#MD #CitizenPortal #IncomeSupport #EnergyBurden #UtilityReform #MarylandOHEAP

Pennsylvania Legislation Aims to Ease Energy Burdens Through Property Tax/Rent Rebate Program A proposed piece of legislation aims to provide Pennsylvania residents with much-needed relief from rising energy costs by modifying the state's Property Tax/Rent Rebate Program (PTRR). Two bills sponsored by State Representative Joe Hogan would broaden eligibility and increase rebate amounts for PTRR applicants, allowing them to factor in utility expenses and potentially awarding an additional $250 in rebates specifically for energy costs. The proposed changes are expected to bring more individuals into the program or provide larger rebates to existing participants, offering crucial relief as energy prices continue to rise amidst increasing demand and market factors.

Pennsylvania Legislation Aims to Ease Energy Burdens Through Property Tax/Rent Rebate Program #PJM #Pennsylvania #EnergyBurden #RebateProgram #TaxRelief #EasingBills

Funding to help Minnesotans with energy bills in limbo amid government shutdown The ongoing government shutdown​ means a federal energy assistance program is on pause, leaving tens of thousands of Minnesotans in limbo when it comes to covering their heating bills.

❄️🔥 No Minnesotan should face the cold! With LIHEAP funds frozen, let’s prioritize affordable heat, health insurance, and food over billionaire tax breaks. #OutInTheCold #LIHEAP #PeopleOverProfits #EnergyBurden

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States Boost Building Energy Codes and New Homes Keep Rising The data are clear: stronger energy codes are not slowing down new home construction

Big developers and Home Builders Associations frequently claim that energy codes that save money, improve comfort, and make healthier homes will cause housing construction to slow down. The data shows this simply isn’t true. #Housing #BuildingCodes #EnergyBurden” www.aceee.org/blog-post/20...

Explainable AI Boosts Energy Equity Analysis and Tools

Researchers used explainable AI to identify income, household size and location as key drivers of energy burden and launched a prototype portal with a calculator for estimates. Read more: getnews.me/explainable-ai-boosts-en... #explainableai #energyburden

Rooftop Solar Cuts Energy Costs by $2,000 Annually, Study Finds

A study of ~500,000 U.S. homes with rooftop solar found median annual savings of $1,987 and a drop in energy burden from 3.3% to 2.6%, with low‑income families seeing the biggest relief. getnews.me/rooftop-solar-cuts-energ... #solarsavings #energyburden

EPA cancels low-income Solar For All, removing ‘energy democracy’ in GA, critics say Solar for All’s on again, off again whiplash takes another turn as Trump’s EPA cancels $7B to low-income homeowners across the country, despite evidence the money was reducing power bills and encourag...

BREAKING: EPA cancels low-income $7 Solar For All. Critics say it is illegal and it creates less "energy democracy" in Georgia.
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#environmentaljustice #climateaction #EPA #trumpepa #georgiasolar #SOLARFORALL #powerbills #energyburden @coveringclimatenow.org

Atlanta council members support mayor's Energy Burden Reduction program Weatherize ATL Council members endorse Weatherize ATL with $200,000 for energy audits and retrofits.

Atlanta's City Utilities Committee is making waves with the Weatherize ATL program, designed to slash energy costs for vulnerable neighborhoods and ensure transparency in funding.

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#AtlantaFultonCounty #GA #EquityInitiatives #CitizenPortal #EnergyBurden #AtlantaUtilities

GOP budget to raise Minnesota household energy bills by 28%, analysts say • Minnesota Reformer “Congress has decided to kneecap utilities’ ability to build new generation to meet demand and impose billions in new energy costs on households and businesses," said Energy Innovation Senior Director of Modeling and Analysis Robbie Orvis.

🚨 The “ #BigBeautifulBill ” could hike MN energy bills by 28% and cut 23K jobs—while fossil fuel CEOs cash in. Families pay the price. 💡❌ #BlackOutBill #Minnesota #EnergyBurden

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Learn about more than 20 #SocialDeterminants impacting #Appalachians in Maryland:

www.appli.org/maryland

Check out our #DataPartner, @greenlinkorg.bsky.social, who provides our #Data on #EnergyBurden

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Check out our #DataPartner, @greenlinkorg.bsky.social, who provides our #Data on #EnergyBurden

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South Carolina House honors home visitors and declares Energy Justice Day The House recognizes home visitors and proclaims Energy Justice Day to address energy burdens.

The South Carolina House has taken a stand for families by honoring home visiting specialists and declaring Energy Justice Day to combat the rising energy crisis affecting so many households.

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#SC #SouthCarolinaCommunity #CitizenPortal #EnergyBurden #HomeVisiting

Circular infographic "Housing in Kentucky" (navy, top right). Red circle with white text/icons. Left: semi-circle photo of historic 2-story brick building. Red section stats: lightbulb "42.1%" ($200+ electric vs 33.3% national), apartment icon "26.7%" (renters vs 35.2% national), house icon "10%" (50%+ income on housing vs 13.9% national). Top right (below title): APPLI logo, data sources (ACS 2024, Greenlink 2025). Bottom right: social media icons "Follow us @APPLIOrg."

Thematic map: "Electricity Costs in Kentucky." Appalachian counties color-coded (yellow to dark purple, 30%-60.6%) showing % residents spending $200+ monthly on electricity. Wolfe (yellow, 30%), Pike (dark purple, 60.6%) highlighted. Surrounding counties labeled/colored. Bottom left: APPLI logo/website. Bottom right: social media icons, "Follow us @APPLIOrg." Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2024.

Kentucky map shows severe housing burden in Appalachian counties (blue gradient, 4.8%-15.5% spending 50%+ income on housing). Edmonson (light blue, 4.8%), Martin (dark blue, 15.5%) highlighted. Bottom legend (light to dark blue = 4.8% to 15.5%). Top: "Severe Housing Burden in Kentucky." Bottom: APPLI logo, website, social media icons.

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The image features three computer monitors displaying maps and graphs, positioned side by side on a light blue background. Above each monitor is a speech bubble connected with curved lines. The left bubble, in dark teal, asks, “Where are asthma rates highest?” The center bubble, in olive green, inquires, “Who pays the most on electricity and gas bills?” The right bubble, in orange, queries, “Which are the warmest neighborhoods in the city?” In between the monitors, the text “gem has the answers” is placed. At the bottom right corner is a dark teal circle with "gem" inside it, accompanied by the text "greenlink equity map" and the website "www.equitymap.org" beneath it.

#Policy makers at the federal & state level have started incorporating #EnergyBurden into #Equity goals & program evaluations, aiming to get burdens below 6% for lower income households in the US.

Our #GEM maps show this data at the neighborhood level:

www.equitymap.org/

And the #energyBurden is particularly high in the US southeast

The image is an informational graphic titled "Housing in Georgia." It is divided into sections with a blue and gold background. On the left, a white lightbulb icon above text shows that 42.9% of households in Georgia's Appalachian Counties spend more than $200 per month on electricity, compared to the national average of 33.3%. Below, an image of an old house surrounded by trees is partially visible. In the center, a white building icon indicates that 25.7% of residents in these counties rent their homes, compared to the national rate of 35.2%. On the right, a house icon is above text indicating that 10.5% of residents spend more than 50% of their annual incomes on housing, compared to the national rate of 13.9%. The APPLI logo and contact details are on the upper right, with social media icons below it.

Check out our #DataPartner, Greenlink Analytics, who provides our #Data on #EnergyBurden

www.appli.org/georgia

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Acadia Center's latest in the Explainer Series on #EnergyBurden and what it means for #NewEngland communities. acadiacenter.org/resource/aca...

#Indiana folks interested in advancing #energyburden and equitable #decarbonization in affordable #housing programs, next week is critical. Please reach out if you’re interested in showing your support!

Athens Land Trust proposes affordable housing plan to combat housing crisis Athens Land Trust outlines a plan to build five affordable homes by June 2025.

In a pivotal meeting in Athens, leaders and residents united to tackle the urgent issues of affordable housing and soaring energy costs, setting the stage for transformative change in the community.

Learn more here!

#AthensClarkeCounty #GA #AffordableHousing #EnergyBurden #AthensHousing

The image is divided into two sections. On the left, there are two people sitting on stools in an indoor setting. They are engaged in conversation, with one holding a drink. Both are wearing brown sweaters and are seated in a modern-looking space that features hanging lights and large windows, with some greenery in the background. On the right, there is a solid orange panel that features a wavy green and blue line in the upper section. Below this design, white text is displayed prominently.

Fact:

The average #Black family in the U.S. faces a 60% higher #EnergyBurden than white families. This needs to change. The key is #DataDriven conversations in #Communities hit hardest.

#GreenlinkOrg has the data – let’s connect and make a difference.

www.equitymap.org/sc...

Infographic showing housing costs in Alabama's Appalachian counties compared to the national average. 56% of households spend more than $200 per month on electricity, compared to 33.3% nationally. 25.4% of residents rent their homes, compared to 35.2% nationally. 9% of residents spend more than 50% of their annual income on housing, compared to 13.9% nationally. Data from the American Community Survey (2024) and Greenlink Analytics (2025).

Map of Alabama highlighting counties where a significant proportion of residents face a severe housing burden, spending 50% or more of their annual income on housing costs. These counties are highlighted in darker shades, indicating a higher percentage of residents affected by this issue. The map visually represents the disparity in housing affordability across the region, with some counties experiencing significantly higher levels of housing cost burden than others.. Data from the American Community Survey, 2024.

Learn about more than 20 #SocialDeterminants impacting #Appalachians in Alabama:

www.appli.org/alabama

Check out our #DataPartner, @Greenlink who provides our #Data on #EnergyBurden

#HousingBurden
#EnergyBurden
#RentalHomes
#Apartments
#HighRent
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Please remember to like and share to help us spread awareness of and education about life in #Appalachia.

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Please join me for a special #GivingTuesday #InstagramLive @arminarm4climate tonight at 7 PM EST to learn more about Arm in Arm's, our mission, and how you can support those suffering from high #energyburden. 💕🙏🏽🥰 @aiaclimate.bsky.social
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