The Rev. Brian Sauder writes: “Clean air cannot wait. The City Council has an obligation to protect the people they serve from dangerous, expensive, and outdated methods of heating our homes.”
— leaving many already struggling families amid record-high inflation unable to pay their bills on time.
I’ve seen the practical implications of a city reliant on fossil fuels in my work. As a minister, I serve a nonprofit organization, Faith in Place, that partners with diverse houses of worship to act on climate change and build healthier communities. However, in our work with these communities, we witness stubborn inequities. The amount of upfront capital required to transition away from fossil fuels is a significant barrier for houses of worship, businesses and individual households alike.I was able to electrify my home and make the choice to prevent my own asthma attacks and to increase the odds that my young twin daughters will not suffer.
Further, a clean buildings ordinance should empower a community working group to ensure equitable implementation of these policies. Coordinating hubs should also be commissioned to ensure financing and technical assistance are available for families transitioning to electric homes — in addition to implementing affordability protections to make sure renters benefit as well.
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