Our Priorities

We create a space in our coalition for coordination between organizations working on policy change and those working on implementation of housing and energy programs. We work to maximize the equity improvements that can come from pursuit of state climate goals and utilization of federal investments in housing decarbonization (energy efficiency and electrification).

EDUCATE

Educate policymakers and advocates on low-income energy burdens to build support for a low-income savings target for Maryland’s Department of Housing & Community Development and the EmPOWER program

ADVOCATE

Engage in the Public Service Commission 3-year planning for EmPOWER with a focus on:

  • implementation of the low-income goal

  • achieving maximum savings for ratepayers

  • advocating for plans that align with the state’s climate goals

Work alongside new Public Service Commissioners to support change.

Defend against policy proposals to weaken or slow down progress of the programs

 
 

GROW

Invite new partners that are working with and in frontline communities, especially those that are implementing housing programs.

Improve how EmPOWER Maryland programs run by lowering barriers to entry in collaboration with partner organizations and coalitions