WIN organizes for a just green future: fair-wage green jobs, electrified housing, clean air, and an end to methane gas dependence.
THE ISSUE
Buildings are the largest source of fossil fuel emissions in the District, largely due to their reliance on methane gas for heating, cooling, and cooking. Gas appliances also create dangerous indoor air quality—especially in kitchens. Meanwhile, utility costs burden low-income homeowners and tenants.
Our Vision
WIN envisions a just transition to clean energy that centers racial and economic justice. We organize for electrified public and affordable housing, fair-wage green jobs, lower utility bills, and healthy indoor air for all DC residents.
Recent Victories
Passage of the Healthy Homes Act
Creates a program allowing 30,000 homeowners to retrofit their homes with highly efficient all-electric appliances (heat pumps, induction stoves) at no cost—lowering utility bills, improving air quality, and building generational wealth.
Restoration of $10 Million for Sustainable Energy Trust Fund (SETF)
After the Mayor swept the entire fund ($25M), WIN organized for its restoration. Funding supports Healthy Homes implementation, green workforce development, technical assistance for affordable housing energy upgrades, and weatherization.
Blocked Washington Gas ProjectPipes 3
Through press conferences, op-eds, and Council advocacy, WIN helped ensure the Public Service Commission unanimously voted NOT to fund wholesale pipe replacement that doesn’t align with DC’s electrification goals.
Published “Cooking Up Danger” Report
WIN’s citizen science study tested 269 DC kitchens and found 77% exceeded EPA standards for nitrogen dioxide—exposing the health dangers of gas appliances.
Ensured Resident Voice in Implementation
Resident teams in River Terrace and Deanwood secured seats at the table shaping the Department of Energy & Environment’s Healthy Homes implementation plan, emphasizing tenant protections, fair-wage contractors, and community transparency.
Earlier Wins:
- Passage of Climate Accountability Act
- Passage of Clean Energy DC Building Code Amendment Act
- DC Green Bank stopped rebates for gas appliances and increased subsidies for non-gas options
- Publication of Gas Leaks Study which found over 400 methane gas leaks across the District
Current Work
Implement the Healthy Homes Act
WIN is organizing to ensure strong implementation with tenant protections, fair-wage contractors, and community input throughout the process.
Connect Homeowners to Electrification Resources
Building off door-knocking campaigns in Deanwood and River Terrace, WIN continues connecting homeowners to resources while building organizing power.
Address Climate Change and Housing Affordability Together
WIN is pushing for subsidies to upgrade and electrify heating systems and insulate homes while preserving units as affordable.
Support Public Transit Expansion
Transportation is the second-largest driver of climate emissions in DC. WIN organizes for safe, accessible, and affordable public transportation—especially bus service—to connect under-resourced communities to economic opportunity.
Transform Public Housing into Healthy, Green Housing
WIN leaders are working to capture green resources to transform public housing into healthy, clean, and green places to live.
Connect Congregations to Green Resources
WIN helps member congregations access resources to green their buildings and systems.
Our Partnerships
WIN works in partnership with Beyond Gas allies like the Sierra Club and Interfaith Power & Light DC, MD, & NoVA (IPL DMV) to merge climate action with housing affordability.
Get Involved
To join WIN’s climate and healthy housing work:
- Attend a climate organizing meeting
- Participate in citizen science air quality testing
- Join advocacy days at the DC Council
- Connect with your congregation’s core team
