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We designed these tools to assist advocates and policy makers with their work to advance energy equity.
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.
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...
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!
White Paper: Community Benefits Policy and Energy Justice
Energy infrastructure development has historically benefited some communities while burdening others. In our latest white paper…
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.
Equitable Community Solar Primer
Community solar models have transformative potential but can deepen inequities without addressing distributive, procedural, recognition, and restorative justice.
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.
J40 and Community Definition: U.S. State Approaches to Defining Disadvantaged Communities and Benefits Allocation
The J40 Initiative allocates 40% of clean energy investments to disadvantaged communities, ensuring equitable benefits.
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.