CHW Module series

Home Energy Efficiency and Health

Receive an introduction to home efficiency and its impact on health, recognize common home energy efficiency issues, and identify resources for home energy efficiency improvements.
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  • 60 minute, self-paced course
  • 3 topics focused on an introduction to home efficiency, common home energy efficiency issues, and resources for home energy efficiency improvements
  • Certificate of completion

Define home efficiency and explain its impact on health

Recognize common home energy efficiency issues  

Explore ways to connect clients to resources

Get started on home energy efficiency improvements

Meet the Subject Matter Expert

Jessica Travis

Jess serves as the Program Director at the Climate + Energy Project, where they lead community-centered program development initiatives. With a focus on equity and collaboration, Jess works to create innovative solutions that address climate challenges and empower people and communities through sustainable energy practices. An advocate for equity in outdoor recreation, natural resources, and water conservation for nearly 20 years, Jessica has led the state of Kansas in building community partnerships for outdoor recreation, creating aquatic education programs for urban families, reducing the impacts of agricultural production on water resources, and achieving the designation of the Arkansas River in Kansas as a National Water Trail by the National Park Service. She lives in Pratt, Kansas and calls the Arkansas River Watershed and Ninnescah River Valley home.
Jessica Travis
Meet the Subject Matter Expert

Emilie Steffen-Smith

Emilie is an independent consultant working with Climate + Energy Project. Emilie specializes in developing and implementing impactful outreach strategies, educational programs, and fundraising initiatives. She works closely with community-led organizations and nonprofits to empower rural communities to take action, build resilience, and foster sustainable solutions to address issues around public health and climate change.

This training was developed in collaboration with Paige Kincaid (Community Health Council of Wyandotte County), Rhonda Culp (Thrive Allen County), Denise Romero (Salud+Bienestar), and Catalina Garcia (Salud+Bienestar).