Clean Heat

Clean Heat

Clean Heat

Sierra Club’s Clean Heat campaign is working towards a future where all U.S. homes and small boilers are healthy, efficient, and powered by 100% renewable electricity. 


Transitioning to clean and healthy fossil fuel-free buildings and industrial facilities plays a critical role in meeting our climate goals, protecting public health, and ensuring energy is reliable and affordable.

A household's access to energy is essential to health, comfort and well-being. But many households suffer from a high energy burden and struggle to pay their energy bills.

Energy Burden Calculator

The Energy Burden Calculator can be used to help you estimate the percentage of your income that is spent on energy expenses (electricity and home fuels). Generally, a household energy burden over 6% is considered unaffordable.

See Your Energy Burden

EnergySage Solar Calculator

Calculate your solar savings!

In partnership with EnergySage, this solar calculator can help estimate your upfront costs, potential savings, and financing options — no commitment required.

Solar Calculator

Heat Pump 101

The lowdown on the hottest (and coolest) appliance you’ve never heard of

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Industrial Boilers 101

A little-known piece of manufacturing equipment with a big pollution impact.

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August 23, 2022

Twenty-six health, environmental, and consumer protection groups formally petitioned the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) today to protect public health from dangerous outdoor air pollution fossil fuel-fired heating appliances.