Join the Philadelphia Energy Authority and Green & Healthy Homes Initiatives (GHHI) for a conversation on the immediate and long-term benefits of Built to Last. We’ll discuss findings from a new program evaluation examining how Built to Last addresses the mounting challenges of housing, energy and healthcare costs.

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Philadelphia’s housing challenges are deeply interconnected. With 92% of the city’s homes built before 1978, many residents face aging building systems, environmental health hazards, and rising utility costs — all at the same time. For low-income homeowners, these challenges can threaten both housing stability and long-term affordability.

Historically, such housing challenges have been addressed through separate programs, forcing homeowners to navigate multiple systems to get the repairs they need.

Built to Last was created to help low-income homeowners keep money in their pockets and protect the most important possession: their home. Built to Last coordinates funding and services across multiple programs to provide whole-home repairs, addressing structural issues, health hazards, and energy efficiency improvements through a single, integrated approach.

GHHI’s evaluation shows how the program’s whole-home model helps unlock clean energy opportunities while addressing hazardous living conditions. During its first three years, Built to Last has provided coordinated repairs and upgrades for more than 400 homeowners, helping stabilize homes and reduce energy costs while improving homeowner safety and comfort.

When: April 20 at 1 PM

Who: Ruth Ann Norton, Brendan Brown & Wynn Tucker, Green & Healthy Homes Initiative; Alon Abramson & Emily Lucas, Philadelphia Energy Authority

Register: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_BRmC0hI8RDKFRzWYLOf_5A#/registration