One person's experience navigating the utility system to try to keep the power on to one home.
EEP’s DTE Testimony is Filed – Reflecting on Legacies of Shutoffs and Activism in Detroit
After spending weeks working on DTE rate case testimony, we explored the overlap between the fights for water and energy affordability.
The Story of Cal and Lena
Demonstrating how those who need energy benefits the most often can't access them, while the wealthy easily capture clean energy subsidies.
Energy Equity Project to launch Regulators Gettin’ Real TV Show
A reality TV show about utility regulators. Heroes, villains - what more do you want?
#WageLove
The mantra we're turning to during dark times.
Energy Equity Valentine’s Day Cards for all!
With Valentine's Day coming up, we've written some mini cards to send to your favorite utility rep or commissioner, as well as one for energy equity allies.
Rethinking Procedural Equity
I’ve been revisiting ideas of procedural equity in the energy system since the election. The procedures that govern who is selected to regulate utilities and how stakeholders can access and sway decisions have profound impacts on the distribution of benefits and negative impacts. Procedural equity is at the root of whether energy bills are affordable,Continue reading "Rethinking Procedural Equity"
Energy Justice Scriptures: A New American Translation
A poem by Justin Schott dedicated to 100 million souls held captive by the valley of the shadow of utility shutoffs.
They died with the AC off. Why the government pays for heating but not cooling.
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.
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.