Federal community benefit plans were the U.S.’s most ambitious attempt at energy justice—revealing key lessons for future policy.
Federal Community Benefits: A Framework for Energy Justice Partially Realized
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Policy Briefs
Solar for All on the Ground: Implementation, Innovation, and Uncertain Future
Federal policy chaos threatens the EPA’s $7B Solar for All program, but local partnerships prove energy justice can survive.
State Legislative Requirements for Community Benefits Agreements in Renewable Energy Projects
Building an equitable energy system means reimagining how communities interact with and benefit from energy infrastructure.
Community Benefit Agreement Requirements in New England: A Legislative Overview
Energy infrastructure has historically benefited some communities while burdening others. Our latest white paper explores the gap.
Energy Justice in Climate Change Adaptation Policy Brief
This policy brief presents short- and medium-term recommendations for western states adapting to the effects of climate change. We evaluate California’s wildfire, energy, and climate change adaptation policies.
Utility Shutoffs and COVID-19 Policy Brief
This policy brief offers recommendations for policymakers and advocates on utility shutoffs and consumer protections during the COVID-19 pandemic.
California’s Power Shutoffs Policy Brief Series
These briefs tackle data/reporting gaps in California’s “Public Safety Power Shutoffs,” harming medically vulnerable and environmental justice communities.