More than just the American Dream, owning a home is one of the most viable ways for Americans to build wealth. Yet, in Washington, we have the fewest housing units per household of any state, and it's only getting worse. To reverse this trend and make housing more affordable, we must prioritize pro-housing policies that increase available housing units and help more families and individuals transition from renting to owning a home.
Oftentimes policies that eliminate energy choice in the name of energy efficiency have the opposite effect, increasing the amount of energy being used in homes AND the cost of energy to homeowners. As a community, we must work towards smart energy efficiency practices and policies that reduce carbon emissions and don’t drive up the cost of housing. After all—energy usage leads to sustainable carbon reduction.
