The transition to a more equitable energy system requires reimagining how communities interact with and benefit from energy infrastructure. To advance policy that centers on energy justice, communities must experience material benefits from the energy system and have decision making authority over energy infrastructure.
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Advancing Energy Justice in Uncertain Times
Despite political shifts, the fight for a just energy future continues. Meaningful progress happens locally, where diverse stakeholders champion equitable policies and community-driven solutions.
White Paper: Community Benefits Policy and Energy Justice
Energy infrastructure development has historically benefited some communities while burdening others. In our latest white paper…
Justice In 100 Report
Read more about the Justice in 100: Analysis of the First Ten 100% Laws in the U.S below! In light of the disparities that currently IEJ offered advocates and policymakers our Justice in 100 Scorecard.
Community Benefit Agreement Requirements in New England: A Legislative Overview
Energy infrastructure development has historically benefited some communities while burdening others. In our latest white paper…
Amp Up the People – A Guide for Energy Justice Advocates in Utility Regulation
Working with the inspiring team at Vote Solar, we co-created “Amp Up the People: A Practical Guide for Energy Justice Advocates in Utility Regulation.” This guide aims to ensure that frontline communities – those disproportionately harmed by fossil fuel pollution,...
Webinar – Justice in 100 Analysis of the First 100% Laws in the U.S.
Learn about the Justice in 100 Scorecard, a rubric for evaluating 100% clean energy laws, developed by the Initiative for Energy Justice.
Webinar: From Theory to Action examining Amp Up the People A Practical Guide for Energy Justice Advocates in Utility Regulation
IEJ and Vote Solar examine the guide and show how advocates can be more involved in utility regulation.
Energy Justice in Community Benefit Agreements and Plans
Community Benefits Agreements (CBAs) and Community Benefits Plans (CBPs) have become a hot topic among energy justice practitioners and policy advocates!
Equitable Community Solar Primer
Community solar models have transformative potential but can deepen inequities without addressing distributive, procedural, recognition, and restorative justice.