Sustainability Now! | Will Bryan | Beyond The Rent - Housing and Utility Affordability | 4-13-26

This week on Sustainability Now!, we bring you highlights from the Metropolitan Housing Coalition's conference held on April 7, 2026 at the Muhammad Ali Center, entitled "Beyond The Rent: Policy Driven Solutions for Housing and Utility Burdens." Today we’ll hear the breakfast Keynote address by Dr. Will Bryan, Director of Research at the Southeast Energy Efficiency Alliance, speaking on "Affordability Beyond the Rent: Utility Burdens and the True Cost of Housing in Louisville, KY.” In September 2025, MHC released this, their first housing and utility affordability report, in partnership with the Southeast Energy Efficiency Alliance (SEEA). During his keynote address, Dr. Bryan expanded upon the findings of the report, which explores the challenges of utility affordability, reviews current Kentucky Public Service Commission (PSC) cases and the regulatory landscape, and provides policy recommendations to ensure consistent access to affordable housing and essential utilities for all members of our community. Learn more about the conference at https://beyondtherent.org As always, our feature is followed by your community action calendar for the week, so get your calendars out and get ready to take action for sustainability NOW! Sustainability Now! is hosted by Dr. Justin Mog and airs on Forward Radio, 106.5fm, WFMP-LP Louisville, every Monday at 6pm and repeats Tuesdays at 12am and 10am. Find us at https://forwardradio.org The music in this podcast is courtesy of the local band Appalatin and is used by permission. Explore their delightful music at https://appalatin.com