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This fact sheet from the Environmental and Energy Study Institute (EESI) examines the energy inefficiency and poor living conditions of approximately 2 million mobile homes built before 1976 in the United States. It argues that because these structures are in such disrepair, they cannot be weatherized and must be entirely replaced with energy-efficient units to reduce carbon footprints and utility costs for low-income residents.

The report evaluates Brazil's energy safety nets, finding that while Luz para Todos has nearly achieved universal rural electricity access and Tarifa Social supports basic consumption for the poorest, both require modifications to support higher energy needs. Bolsa Família's support for LPG is deemed inadequate due to non-earmarked funds and rising fuel costs, leading to a recent increase in traditional biomass use for cooking.