As 2025 begins, the clean energy transition is speeding up—but how can we ensure it’s fair for everyone? A recent Utility Dive article highlights a crucial challenge: balancing the urgency of clean energy projects with the need to protect and uplift historically marginalized communities. Equitable permitting reform isn’t just about moving faster—it’s about justice. Policies must prioritize community input, environmental safeguards, and fairness for those most affected by energy infrastructure. At IEJ, we’re committed to making clean energy work for everyone. Equity must remain at the heart of every decision. 🔗 Explore the article and share your perspective: https://lnkd.in/emzqRBa2 What is the key to ensuring equitable permitting in clean energy projects? Let us know below! #EnergyJustice #CleanEnergy #EquityInAction #PolicyChange
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Policy makers in urban areas around the United States seek to increase the penetration of renewables on the electricity grid, but they often lack clear policy guidance on how to design and implement energy policy that places equity at the center of policy design, rather than as an ancillary concern considered after the fact. Similarly, traditional frontline social justice and civil rights organizations have found themselves at the center of debates concerning renewable energy policy, but often lack the technical assistance and tools to participate fully in the emerging debates concerning the energy transition. The Initiative for Energy Justice aims to: (1) contribute to a bottom-up movement of energy justice, originating in frontline communities, by arming movement and base-building organizations in environmental, racial, and economic justice spaces with well-supported policy research and workable transactional models for operationalizing a just transition to renewable energy; and (2) provide city and state policymakers with concrete energy policy frameworks and best-practice tools that foreground equity in the transition to renewable energy, drawing on the best-available data collected from frontline advocates, existing energy policies, and frameworks designed by our team.
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Equity in Renewable Energy: A Necessity, Not an Option This Institute for Local Self-Reliance article shines a spotlight on the inequities in renewable energy access and benefits, underscoring the urgent need for intentional, community-driven solutions. At the Institute for Energy Justice, we advocate for tools like Community Benefits Agreements (CBAs) to ensure frontline communities gain tangible benefits—good jobs, essential funding, and critical resources—from renewable energy projects. Paired with policies grounded in the Justice40 Initiative, these efforts are key to closing the gap between clean energy expansion and true energy equity. 💡 Read the article to explore the challenges and discover solutions: https://lnkd.in/eciwYA6f
A Tale of Two Equities - Institute for Local Self-Reliance
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Community Benefits Agreements (CBAs) are powerful tools for ensuring that renewable energy projects give back to the communities they impact. From job creation to pollution remediation, CBAs can reflect what communities value most. Our latest white paper, State Legislative Requirements for Community Benefits Agreements in Renewable Energy Projects, explores how states are using CBAs to advance equity and deliver real, tangible outcomes. 📖 Read the paper for more insights here: https://lnkd.in/ezUFwBwc We want to hear your thoughts: #EnergyJustice #Justice40 #CommunityBenefits #RenewableEnergy #PolicyInAction #IEJCBAsReport
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The future of renewable energy isn’t just clean—it’s fair. States like Michigan, California, and Connecticut lead the way with Community Benefits Agreements (CBAs), showing how renewable energy projects can drive jobs, funding, and resources directly to frontline communities. This approach doesn’t stand alone. CBAs align with the federal Justice40 Initiative, which aims to channel 40% of energy benefits to historically marginalized communities. Together, these efforts are transforming renewable energy into a tool for equity and justice. Our white paper dives into how states are turning vision into action, setting the standard for energy justice nationwide. 🔗 Read our latest white paper here: https://lnkd.in/ezUFwBwc Check it out and join the conversation on building a cleaner, fairer energy future. #EnergyJustice #Justice40 #CommunityBenefits #RenewableEnergy #PolicyInAction #IEJCBAsReport
State Legislative Requirements for Community Benefits Agreements in Renewable Energy Projects - Initiative for Energy Justice
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Did you know your state could hold the key to energy justice? Our latest policy brief, State Legislative Requirements for Community Benefits Agreements in Renewable Energy Projects, launches today! Imagine a future where renewable energy powers our cities and invests in the communities it impacts most. With tools like Community Benefits Agreements (CBAs), that future is within reach. These efforts align with the Justice40 Initiative, which directs 40% of federal energy benefits to historically marginalized communities. CBAs are paving the way for not just clean energy—but fair energy. 🔗 Read IEJ’s latest paper to explore how CBAs are advancing energy justice nationwide: https://lnkd.in/ezUFwBwc This isn’t just policy—it’s progress. Let’s make it happen. #EnergyJustice #Justice40 #CommunityBenefits #RenewableEnergy #PolicyInAction
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It’s not too late to join us for the Amp Up the People Webinar in collaboration with Vote Solar today! We’ll explore practical strategies and tools from “Amp Up the People: A Practical Guide for Energy Justice Advocates in Utility Regulation,” which is designed to empower communities and advance energy justice in utility decision-making. 📅 Date: Today, 12/5 🕒 Time: 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM EST 🎟️ Registration is still open—don’t miss out! 🔗 Register now: https://lnkd.in/grcQ7Z-t Let’s work together to amplify community voices and build equitable energy systems. See you soon! #EnergyJustice #UtilityJustice #VoteSolar #WebinarToday
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Don’t Miss Out! There’s Still Time to Register! The Amp Up the People Webinar in collaboration with Vote Solar is happening on 12/5, and you don’t want to miss this opportunity to explore practical strategies for advancing energy justice in utility regulation. Whether you’re an advocate, organizer, or policymaker, this webinar will equip you with the tools to empower communities and ensure equity in energy systems. 🎟️ Registration is FREE, but time is running out! 📍 Where: Virtual 📅 Date: Thu, Dec 5, 2024 🕒 Time: 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM EST 🔗 Secure your spot now: https://lnkd.in/grcQ7Z-t Let’s work together to amplify community voices and drive real change in energy justice. See you there! #EnergyJustice #UtilityJustice #CommunityEmpowerment #WebinarReminder
Welcome! You are invited to join a webinar: From Theory to Action examining Amp Up the People A Practical Guide for Energy Justice Advocates in Utility Regulation. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the webinar.
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Clean energy policies have the potential to drive energy justice, but only if they are implemented equitably. Our research focuses on highlighting best practices for deploying renewable energy while ensuring frontline communities benefit. Explore how equity can shape clean energy transitions in our Justice in 100 report: https://lnkd.in/grC63ebn Question: What challenges do you see in implementing clean energy policies equitably? #CleanEnergy #PolicyImplementation #EnergyJustice
Justice In 100 Report - Initiative for Energy Justice
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Are you ready to empower communities in utility decision-making? Don’t miss our upcoming webinar Amp Up the People: A Practical Guide for Energy Justice Advocates in Utility Regulation.” In collaboration with Vote Solar, we’ll share key strategies and tools from the guide to help advocates and communities engage in utility regulation and advance energy justice. 📅 Date & Time: Thu, Dec 5, 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM EST 📍 Where: Virtual 🎟️ Attendance is free, but registration is required. 🔗 Register now: https://lnkd.in/grcQ7Z-t This is your chance to learn actionable steps for advancing utility justice and creating equitable energy systems. #EnergyJustice #UtilityJustice #CommunityPower #Webinar
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We’re resharing this post from Just Solutions, introducing their new Environmental Justice Glossary—a resource designed to define key terms and provide context for the environmental and climate justice movement. Their first featured term, Utility & Utility Justice, aligns closely with our work at IEJ. For more insights into equitable, community-centered utility systems, check out our Amp the People - A Guide for Energy Advocates in Utility Regulation report. 🔗 Read Amp the People here: https://lnkd.in/ei9UhDqP #EnergyJustice #UtilityJustice #EnvironmentalJustice #EquityInAction
We've added a new resource to our website: The Just Solutions Environmental Justice Glossary! 🌱 We will be releasing terms, and definitions, providing context and relevant research and policy articles, reports, playbooks, etc, to help readers understand the terms within the context of the environmental and climate justice movement. Our first featured term is: Utility & Utility Justice. Visit our site to learn more! https://hubs.ly/Q02Y73tZ0
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