Rate hikes and record profits: supporting pathways to affordable electricity
As electricity bills surge 30% since 2019, utilities rake in record profits while 1 in 4 households can’t pay. We explore pathways to affordable, reliable energy.
Building Energy Justice into Disaster Resilience and Recovery
Energy justice framework for disaster resilience: From microgrids to solar hubs, renewable infrastructure can protect vulnerable communities from climate impacts & power outages.
What does the Big “Ugly” Bill Act mean for energy justice? Five things to know
The 2025 Reconciliation law creates “energy redlining,” systematically excluding vulnerable communities from clean energy while forcing impossible choices.
Cuts to federal home energy assistance leave millions at risk
LIHEAP staffing cuts strand millions without cooling assistance with the looming record breaking heat this summer; 30% of households struggle with energy bills as $378M in vital funding remains in limbo.
Community Microgrids: Powering Resilience in Frontline & Disaster-Impacted Communities
Community microgrids bring resilient clean energy to frontline communities facing climate disasters, offering local solutions where power outages hit hardest.
Solar for All: A $7 Billion Program Fighting to Preserve Clean Energy Access
Solar for All: $7B program offers affordable solar to 1M low-income homes, saving money on electricity annually while advancing energy justice despite challenges.
Policy Reversal: How Executive Orders are Attempting to Reshape DOE’s Community Benefit Plans
Executive Orders target DOE’s Community Benefit Plans, impacting $97B in clean energy funding. Legal challenges emerge
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.
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!