TED: How we can make energy more affordable for low-income families | DeAndrea Salvador

The video discusses the challenges of energy burdens faced by low-income and marginalized communities, highlighting the difficult choices they must make between basic needs and energy costs. It introduces the nonprofit RETI, which aims to alleviate these burdens by promoting equitable access to clean energy and energy efficiency. The speaker emphasizes the importance of community involvement and technology in addressing systemic inequities and building resilience.

What percentage of their income do low-income and rural populations in the US typically spend on energy?

• 50%

• 20% to 30%

• 10%

• 3%

Which group is disproportionately affected by high energy burdens according to the speaker?

• People of color

• Retirees

• Teenagers

• Business owners

What is the primary mission of the nonprofit organization RETI?

• To alleviate energy burdens through community and technology

• To build new power plants

• To provide free air conditioners

• To offer financial loans for energy bills

What is one of the methods RETI uses to help communities reduce energy costs?

• Building new homes

• Offering free electricity

• Hosting workshops on energy efficiency

• Providing free groceries

What is the annual amount the US spends on energy bill payment assistance?

• 50 billion dollars

• 10 billion dollars

• 3 billion dollars

• 1 billion dollars

What is the home-energy affordability gap mentioned by the speaker?

• 20 billion dollars

• 100 billion dollars

• 47 billion dollars

• 10 billion dollars

According to the speaker, what can help families reclaim 20% of their income?

• Buying new appliances

• Moving to a new city

• Reducing energy burdens

• Investing in stocks