đ The Future of Home Cooling: Policy, Technology, and Tenant's Rights
âExtreme heat has quickly become the deadliest climate threat in the Northwest. Most who died during the 2021 heat dome were at home, without access to cooling. Tenants face unique barriers to cooling their homes, which is why a coalition of energy, health, and housing justice advocates came together in 2026 to pass a âTenantsâ Right to Coolingâ bill.
âJoin us at 9Zero Seattle on 5/19 from 5-6:30pm for an interactive session with advocates from Spark Northwest, Elevate, Washington Low Income Housing Alliance, and Washington Physicians for Social Responsibility. Youâll get to hear about the issue, connect directly with advocates, learn about what comes next and share your expertise. We canât wait to see you there!
âDuring this session you will you'll hear about:
âWhy tenants sometimes struggle to access cooling, and what is being done to ensure everyone has the right to stay safe and healthy through extreme heat
âWhat it takes right now to craft an effective legislative strategy
âHow elected officials at state and local levels worked with advocates, and what strategies they'll work on moving forward
âLooking ahead to the 2027 legislative session
âAt this time these advocates are already preparing for the 2027 legislative session, and they are eager to connect with a wide range of climate and clean energy innovators who are interested in making cooling more affordable and accessible. Whether youâre an engineer, entrepreneur, cooling tech geek, or anyone else who cares about climate and energy, the presenters want to connect and learn from you! Bring your questions and comments! We will have plenty of time for Q&A and informal discussion.
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