Hear from Sustain Dane Executive Director, Claire Oleksiak, and Elevate staff, Allie Berenyi, John Viner, and Heather Allen to learn more about Efficiency Navigator. Efficiency Navigator aims to address housing resilience, equity, and climate change. We provide complimentary efficiency assessments and step-by-step navigation of implementation. The program is for renter-occupied buildings with rents affordable to residents at or below 80% Area Median Income. This housing stock is known as naturally occurring affordable housing (NOAH).

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Sustain Dane is the sustainability organization of Dane County, and this is the podcast that covers the many programs we hold to help people learn, connect, and take action for sustainability. This episode was produced by designCraft Advertising.

Today’s episode recaps our February Sustainable Breakfast Series: “Weather in a Changing Climate,” led by Amanda Latham from the Wisconsin State Climatology Office. Amanda discusses the differences between climate and weather, noticeable changes to Wisconsin’s climate, and ways to get involved. If you enjoy this episode, subscribe to stay updated and visit our website for more information, and remember—change happens when inspired people take action.

Learn more about how extreme weather disproportionately affects people experiencing homelessness:

• fssf.org
• catalystforchangeinc.org
• And ways to support your community: publichealthmdc.com/news/2026-01-21/extreme-cold-temperatures-on-the-way

Resources mentioned by Amanda:

• 350wisconsin.org
• cleanwisconsin.org
• healthyclimatewi.org
• usanpn.org
• cocorahs.org
• wateractionvolunteers.org
• noaa.gov/climate
• climatecentral.org
• climatology.nelson.wisc.edu

Music: “Upbeat Corporate - Medium 1,” Lite Saturation, Free Music Archive, CC BY-ND.

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Today's episode recaps a panel from our 2025 Summit, "Housing and Sustainability." Moderated by Abigail Corso, Chief Strategist at Elevate, this session featured leading voices in local sustainable housing initiatives, including:

• Elmer Moore, CEO & Executive Director, WHEDA
• Sarah Neujahr, Principal, New Year Investments
• Torrance Kramer, President, Accurate Airtight Exteriors
• Olivia Parry, Senior Planner, Dane County Planning and Development

If you enjoy this episode, subscribe to stay updated and visit our website for more information, and remember—change happens when inspired people take action.

Music: “Upbeat Corporate - Medium 1,” Lite Saturation, Free Music Archive, CC BY-ND.

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