State Legislative Requirements for Community Benefits Agreements in Renewable Energy Projects

The transition to a more equitable energy system requires reimagining how communities interact with and benefit from energy infrastructure.

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,...

White Paper: Community Benefits Policy and Energy Justice

Energy infrastructure development has historically benefited some communities while burdening others. In our latest white paper…

Equitable Community Solar Primer

Community solar models have transformative potential but can deepen inequities without addressing distributive, procedural, recognition, and restorative justice.

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We designed these tools to assist advocates and policy makers with their work to advance energy equity.

 

Energy and Black Lives

Energy and Black Lives

The Initiative for Energy Justice supports Black Lives Matter, equipping advocates, activists, and policymakers for a just energy transition.

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Energy Justice Scorecard

Energy Justice Scorecard

The Energy Justice Scorecard offers a common language for frontline activists and policymakers to understand and evaluate energy policy, advocating for equity.

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