Community scientists have tested nearly 700 kitchens in the District of Columbia and Maryland for nitrogen dioxide and found that nearly two-thirds exceeded the Environmental Protection Agency’s health standard for safe outdoor exposure to nitrogen dioxide.
The DC Council is considering the Healthy Homes Act, which will protect DC residents from the climate and public health threat of burning fossil fuels in our homes. This legislation would allow low- and moderate-income DC households to switch from fossil fuels to clean and efficient electric heating and upgrade to electric appliances with no out-of-pocket costs, including for purchase and installation.
The Council must pass and fund the Healthy Homes Act without delay, and your Councilmembers need to hear from you!
Beyond Gas DC is working to ensure DC sees the climate, public health, and money-saving benefits of transitioning to clean and efficient energy in our buildings. We are a DC-based coalition of advocates committed to healthy, sustainable, and inclusive communities.
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