The overall objective of operation fuel's better homes and building program (bhbp) is to increase the utilization of connecticut's weatherization assistance program and install 30 heat pumps in…

The overall objective of operation fuel's better homes and building program (bhbp) is to increase the utilization of connecticut's weatherization assistance program and install 30 heat pumps in single-family homes and multi-resident rental units by september 2023, thereby decreasing energy burden, carbon footprint, and negative health impacts. Activities:these funds will be used to conduct a consumer awareness campaign that will reach 4,000-5,000 residents, promote the program on social media with 30-40 social media posts across facebook, linkedin, instagram and twitter, conduct an email campaign with at least 6 emails to 6,000 to 7,000 subscribers, identify 300 clients, and increase the number of LMI single-family homeowners and residents of rental units that receive home energy counseling and implement energy efficiency best practices in the new haven region for a goal of at least 75 residents by sept 2023, to decrease energy burden, carbon footprint, and negative health impacts.subrecipient:no subawards are included in this assistance agreement.outcomes:expected outcomes include reduced barriers to social and structural causes of home energy affordability by providing increased resources to new haven residents increasing understanding and reduction of environmental and human health risks through educational tools; deliver a cleaner, safer, and healthier environment for all connecticut and future generations by creating measurable improvements in energy efficiency in participating homes leading to a number of pounds or metric tons of greenhouse gas eliminated; reduction in kilowatt-hours of energy used; and improved indoor air quality and measurable improvements in public health including, but not limited to: improvement in quality of life for asthmatics, including an increased number of symptom-free days; more effective partnerships across sectors and communities and connecticut legislators engaged in energy efficiency and human health improvements for residents, especially in environmental justice communities through improved collaboration across nonprofits and with other sectors to increase organizational and community capacity in to solve environmental and public health issues.