Environmental justice & Sustainability Indicator
Energy Burden of Households in Rochester
This metric tracks the percentage of household income spent on energy in our region from 2018 to 2022. Understanding this figure can guide community efforts to promote energy efficiency, reduce costs, and ensure equitable access to essential utilities.
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The dataset encompasses the percentage of income spent on energy across various counties in our region from 2018 to 2020, further divided into income groups. The data provides valuable insights into the disparities in energy affordability among different segments of the population.
3x
The median energy burden of extremely low-income households in the City of Rochester is three times higher than that of households in the Rochester suburbs.
Genesee and Orleans
The energy burden in Genesee and Orleans counties accounts for 15.2% of household income, the highest in our region.
-$763
The median energy burden in the 8-county region decreased by $763 from 2018 to 2020.
160%
The median energy burden of low-income households in our region is 160% higher than high-income households.
This infographic depicts an area map for the counties in the 8-county region displaying percent income towards energy for the counties using a heat map. The data is from 2018 and 2020; use the different tabs up top to see each year.
This infographic depicts a grouped bar chart for percent income towards energy for the specific income groups, median for each county, and median Rochester percentage. Use the tabs at the top to filter between income levels.
Pro Tip: If you hover over the income levels in the legend, it highlights the relevant section.