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Building climate resilience by meeting the demand for clean energy solutions
In this report, SaverLife explores the growing energy cost burden on low- to moderate-income households and highlights a critical demand gap for climate resilience and energy efficiency 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- to moderate-income households.
In this report, SaverLife explores the growing energy cost burden on low- to moderate-income households and highlights a critical demand gap for climate resilience and energy efficiency solutions. Many SaverLife members report struggling to afford utility bills year-round, particularly during periods of extreme weather. While there is strong interest in clean energy options—like solar panels and energy-efficient appliances—cost and access barriers, especially for renters, make these solutions out of reach for many. This brief builds on previous research by examining how members perceive their readiness for climate-related events and how greater access to in-home energy-saving measures could strengthen both their financial stability and ability to cope with severe weather. It calls for targeted policies and investments that center equity and economic opportunity in the clean energy transition.
Understanding the financial health impacts of climate change
This brief draws attention to the demand gap for different climate resilience strategies and energy efficiency measures and to highlight new opportunities for addressing climate change while improving economic outcomes for LMI households.
Member stories
As part of this effort, we spoke with members across the country about the ways they’ve seen the impacts of climate change affect their financial health.
