El Verde Es Vida
A bilingual, community-led program empowering Latino communities to shape clean energy solutions.
El Verde es Vida is designed to engage Latino communities in creating a bilingual, community-led Clean Energy Adoption Plan. Our goal is to empower residents to shape a healthier, more sustainable future through hands-on participation, education, and leadership opportunities.
Community Engagement Activities
We will host virtual and in-person education workshops from January through May to make participation accessible for everyone.
Through this program, participants will gain a deeper understanding of environmental and public health concerns related to energy use in homes.
- Country Club of Fairfax, VA
- Sunday, Mar 8 from 12 pm to 3 pm ET
Why Get Involved?
• Learn about energy efficiency and clean energy options
• Influence decisions that impact your community’s health and environment
• Become a Clean Energy Ambassador and lead local change
- Country Club of Fairfax, VA
- Sunday, Mar 8 from 12 pm to 3 pm EDT
Community Engagement Activities
We will host virtual and in-person education workshops from January through May to make participation accessible for everyone.
Through this program, participants will gain a deeper understanding of environmental and public health concerns related to energy use in homes.
Why Get Involved?
• Learn about energy efficiency and clean energy options
• Influence decisions that impact your community’s health and environment
• Become a Clean Energy Ambassador and lead local change
Your voice matters in building a healthier future for our community.
Why it Matters
1. POLLUTION & HEALTH IMPACT
- Latinos experience 63% more air pollution exposure than their consumption creates, contributing to higher rates of related health issues.
- Latino communities face 75% higher pollution exposure from vehicles than Whites in regions like the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic.
2. ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY
- Latinos represent only 8% of the renewable energy workforce but make up 18.5% of the population.
- Low-income Latino households spend a higher proportion of their income on energy, with 74% reporting financial hardship from gasoline prices.
3. CLIMATE POLICIES
- Latino voters prioritize clean energy, environmental protection, and climate justice.
- Surveys show 80% of Latinos support government action on climate change, compared to about 60% of the general U.S. population.
Why Participate
- Learn about clean energy and sustainability
- Help shape your community with a Clean Energy Adoption Plan
- Support a healthier, more sustainable future.
