Integrating Energy Efficiency in Lead and Healthy Homes Programs

The City of Minneapolis is committed to bringing healthier and more affordable housing to low income residents. Through more effective strategies and partnerships, the Minneapolis Health Department’s Healthy Homes program can better integrate a host of energy efficiency offerings that share complementary goals and funding. Frequently, homes with opportunities for environmental remediation also hold promise for energy savings, and the solutions are often interlinked. This report provides recommendations to strategically interweave weatherization and healthy homes services in Minneapolis, in direct alignment with the Clean Energy Partnership.