The J40 Initiative allocates 40% of clean energy investments to disadvantaged communities, ensuring equitable benefits.
J40 and Community Definition: U.S. State Approaches to Defining Disadvantaged Communities and Benefits Allocation
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J40 and Community Definition: How Much of the U.S. Population Is Living in a Disadvantaged Community?
The first federal attempt to compile environmental injustice communities was in June 1992. The J40 Initiative ensures 40% of clean energy investments for equitable benefits.
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.
Webinar – Justice in 100: Scorecard for Equity & Lessons from WA State
Learn about the Justice in 100 Scorecard, a rubric for evaluating 100% clean energy laws passed by states and territories.
Justice in 100 Scorecard
What can we each do to advance equity and justice in our field? IEJ’s newest tool, the Justice in 100 Scorecard, addresses this in renewable energy standards, vital to the transition.
Justice in 100 Metrics Report
IEJ’s latest report provides a flexible foundation to expand equity accountability in 100% renewable energy policy implementation.
‘Revolutionary Power’ Book Launch (Recording)
Join Shalanda H. Baker, IEJ’s Co-Founder and Co-Director, and author of ‘Revolutionary Power: An Activist’s Guide to the Energy Transition,’ for a discussion and Q&A.
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.
Webinar – California Power Shutoffs (Recording)
A webinar discusses California’s preemptive power shutoffs and data/reporting issues. It addresses the impact on vulnerable communities.