Community Engagement At Tesla, we are committed to using our products to provide economic and environmental benefits to the communities that are Environmental Equity most impacted by the effects of climate change and natural disasters. Initiatives • Nearly 37 million American homes suffer from energy poverty, which is the inability for a household to meet its energy needs. This makes them vulnerable to detrimental health effects during periods of intense heat or cold. • Energy poverty results from income inequality and inequalities in energy prices, housing and energy efficiency. • Despite consuming less energy on average, low-income households spend three times as much of their income on energy than non-low-income households. To foster environmental equity, we are committed to the following: In-Kind Product Donations Since 2017, Tesla has donated 1,700 kW of solar panels to over 108 systems at 14 installations through GRID Alternatives. This has equated to $2.5 million in lifetime savings for low-income families, with over 6,000 tons of carbon emissions prevented, the equivalent of planting 138,000 trees. Our 70kW solar system installed on Erie Community College's Center for STEM studies not only generates energy contributing directly to the building’s electrical supply, but it also provides energy to ten electric vehicle charging stations across three campuses. Live energy output data is used by faculty and students for academic purposes. Since 2019, Tesla has donated approximately 400 Destination Charging connectors to Parks Canada for use in 28 of their most popular destinations and to University Health Network in Toronto. These donations help each organization to meet their sustainability goals while also increasing access to recreational and health infrastructure to EV owners in Canada. Disaster Relief Efforts In 2020, Tesla supported relief efforts associated with Hurricane Laura in Louisiana and the Oregon Wildfires. In total, four sites were supported through the deployment of seven Mobile Power Units supporting the needs of local residents and providing power to over 100 families. 70
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