Illustration by Derek Abella for POLITICO Check out this Politico article by Thomas Frank about the impacts of federal policies that fail to protect people in the hottest regions from extreme heat. For more about extreme heat, see this article by Justin Schott.
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Biden’s environmental justice scorecard offers more questions than answers
PC: Win McNamee / Getty Images Read this Grist article by Naveena Sadasivam about the Biden administration’s environmental justice scorecard, which quotes Justin Schott, project manager of EEP.
Energy Equity Project helps disadvantaged communities benefit from the energy transition
By Jennie Rhodes (MS ’25) | January 29, 2024 The Energy Equity Project (EEP) at the University of Michigan School for Environment and Sustainability (SEAS) is focusing on multiple projects to bolster a just transition to a cleaner, more resilient energy system. “We want to make sure frontline and BIPOC communities get a fair share of theContinueContinue reading “Energy Equity Project helps disadvantaged communities benefit from the energy transition”
Equity framework online tool to help guide investments in line with Justice40, UM researchers say
PC: Sean Pavone via Getty Images Check out this Utility Dive article by Katie Pyzyk about EEP’s Energy Equity Framework.
The energy system is ‘inherently racist,’ advocates say. How are utilities responding to calls for greater equity?
PC: https://unsplash.com/@claritycontrol Millions of utility shutoffs during the pandemic highlighted the growing U.S. electricity affordability crisis, customer advocates say. Utilities say funding, outreach are barriers to doing more. Read the full article on Utility Dive by Robert Walton.