WeatheRISE ATL focused on understanding the utility challenges facing residents in some of Atlanta’s most energy-burdened communities. As part of the initiative, Sustainable Georgia Futures conducted outreach in neighborhoods across several Atlanta Neighborhood Planning Units (NPUs), connecting directly with residents to learn more about household utility costs, living conditions, and potential opportunities for energy upgrades.
To support this work, SGF trained and deployed a team of canvass ambassadors who conducted door-to-door surveys in targeted neighborhoods each week, reaching more than 2,000 households across Atlanta. These conversations gathered information about residents’ utility bills, housing conditions, and energy use while identifying households that could benefit from home energy assessments and retrofit support.
Through this outreach, more than 200 households received free energy assessments, giving residents a clearer understanding of ways to reduce utility costs and improve overall comfort.
Building on these findings, SGF partnered with community organizations to ensure residents could access real solutions. In collaboration with Partners in Action for Healthy Living (PAHL), 80 households were connected with contractors to complete energy retrofit repairs at no cost.
WeatheRISE ATL demonstrated the value of community-centered outreach in identifying household needs and connecting residents to programs that help reduce the burden of high utility costs.
