What would you do if you could be a Public Utility Commissioner for a week?
Whitey’s on the Moon… Again
While we spend $93 billion on a lunar flyby, 1/3 of Americans can't pay their energy bills.
Shielding a single stone – the experience of combating one mom’s energy shutoff
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.