S8E4: Serving Communities in a Changing Climate
From E3: Energy & Efficiency With Emily by Emily Mottram
June 3, 2026 · 55 min · Season 8 · Episode 3
About this episode
Emily Mottram discusses the importance of energy efficiency and climate resilience in creating affordable and sustainable communities with guest Charity Fain.
How do we create homes and communities that are affordable, energy efficient, and resilient in the face of climate change? In this episode of E3: Energy & Efficiency with Emily, Emily Mottram speaks with Charity Fain, Executive Director of the Community Energy Project in Portland, Oregon, about the critical role that energy efficiency, weatherization, electrification, heat pumps, renewable energy, and climate resilience play in creating healthier homes and stronger communities. Whether you're a homeowner, architect, builder, energy auditor, sustainability professional, policymaker, or simply interested in creating a more resilient home, this episode offers practical insights into the real-world impact of energy efficiency and climate-focused community programs. In This Episode: • Energy efficiency and weatherization • Heat pumps and home electrification • Climate resilience and extreme weather • Building science and home performance • Energy affordability and utility policy • Renewable energy and community solar • Environmental justice and energy justice • Low-income housing improvements • Workforce development in the clean energy sector • Creating healthier, more comfortable…
People in this episode
Host: Emily Mottram
Guest: Charity Fain
Topics covered
- energy efficiency
- climate resilience
- affordable housing
- renewable energy
- community programs
- sustainability
Keywords
- energy efficiency
- weatherization
- heat pumps
- climate change
- renewable energy
- environmental justice
- low-income housing
- workforce development
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Community Energy Project
Places: Portland, Oregon
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