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🌐 The Future of Home Cooling: Policy, Technology, and Tenant's Rights

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​Extreme 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 “Tenants’ Right to Cooling” bill.

​Join 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. You’ll get to hear about the issue, connect directly with advocates, learn about what comes next and share your expertise. We can’t wait to see you there!

​During this session you will you'll hear about:

  • ​Why 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

  • ​What it takes right now to craft an effective legislative strategy

  • ​How elected officials at state and local levels worked with advocates, and what strategies they'll work on moving forward

  • ​Looking ahead to the 2027 legislative session

​At 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 you’re 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.

​About 9Zero:  We are a community of founders, investors, engineers, scientists, and innovators who together, drive climate action. Through our club, events, meetups, and connections, we spark collaboration and accelerate solutions. If you’re working toward a healthier, more resilient world, you belong here. Join us - 9Zero.com

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9Zero Climate Innovation Hub
1215 4th Ave 15th Floor, Seattle, WA 98101, USA
Parking is available in the building, entrance on University St (of note: there are EV chargers!) Also consider using Spothero. The closest Link Lightrail Station is the Symphony Station.There is a bike room located on the C/D level of the garage. It’s inside the double doors by the elevator (email [email protected] for the door code)
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