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More than a Burden: How High Energy Costs Threaten Household Stability
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More than a Burden: How High Energy Costs Threaten Household Stability
For families already stretching every dollar, rising energy costs are at a breaking point. As climate change drives up temperatures and utility bills, its financial toll lands hardest on those with the fewest resources. SaverLife’s research initiative, The Downpour, examines…Continue reading “More than a Burden: How High Energy Costs Threaten Household Stability”
Why We Can’t Afford to Lose LIHEAP as Households Face Record Energy Costs
The Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) faces an uncertain future. In 2025, the White House proposed a complete elimination of LIHEAP in its FY 2026 budget request. While Congress has not adopted that proposal, funding decisions for FY 2026 remain…Continue reading “Why We Can’t Afford to Lose LIHEAP as Households Face Record Energy Costs”
As energy costs climb, interest in clean energy is surging
The financial toll of severe weather is hitting home Extreme weather is no longer a theoretical risk for low- and moderate-income households — it’s a persistent, day-to-day challenge. Rising energy bills, driven by weather extremes and inflation, are placing increasing…Continue reading “As energy costs climb, interest in clean energy is surging”
Navigating Chronic Climate Expenses in Households Living on Low-to-Moderate Incomes
How does climate change impact the financial health of households living on low-to-moderate incomes? SaverLife gratefully acknowledges the support of Wells Fargo Foundation for making this research possible. This brief is the first in a two-part series exploring how severe…Continue reading “Navigating Chronic Climate Expenses in Households Living on Low-to-Moderate Incomes”
Building climate resilience by meeting the demand for clean energy solutions
Closing the gap SaverLife gratefully acknowledges the support of Wells Fargo Foundation for making this research possible. This brief is the second in a two-part series exploring how severe weather driven by climate change impacts the financial health of low-…Continue reading “Building climate resilience by meeting the demand for clean energy solutions”
Exposure to climate-related events causes economic pain for SaverLife members
Looking at the economic and material hardships our Members face When it comes to financial stability, SaverLife members are no stranger to making regular trade-offs in order to meet their basic needs. But more recently, they’ve also had to account…Continue reading “Exposure to climate-related events causes economic pain for SaverLife members”
Video: A conversation about the intersection of climate and financial health
The impacts of weather events can be found in people’s daily lives Thank you to the Wells Fargo Foundation whose support made this webinar possible. How does financial health and climate change intersect to impact households living on low-to-moderate income?…Continue reading “Video: A conversation about the intersection of climate and financial health”
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