There are many different definitions of “energy equity” and “energy justice” — and many organizations and individuals with a role to play in advancing both.
Three-day conference will feature education, inspiration, and practical technical support to help small towns and rural communities get their projects funded and built
David Wright highlighted some of the challenges specific to solar programs in LIDACs. Solar is more expensive in these communities because of decades of underinvestment in basic infrastructure tracing back to discriminatory policies like redlining. Groundswell develops solar projects in LIDACs, runs subscriber management programs for community solar, and reduces household energy burdens through energy efficiency programs. They also offer an Accelerating Low-Income Financing and Transactions (LIFT) solar toolkit to help developers plan projects in LIDACs.
A year ago, the U.S. passed the Inflation Reduction Act, giving the world’s biggest historical emitter of carbon dioxide its first major piece of legislation aimed at reducing greenhouse gas emissions. So, how have the first 12 months of this historic climate law gone? In a special series, Canary Media takes stock of the law’s impact so far — and the work that remains to be done.
The benefits of going green can have a direct positive impact on the bottom line at nonprofits now that guidance for the Inflation Reduction Act, signed into law one year ago, has been finalized.
Direct payments to cities, tribes, nonprofits, and other entities that don’t pay taxes could dramatically expand clean energy growth and boost community ownership.