Ann Arbor, MI | April 1, 2024 Introduction For more than a decade, Justin Schott has been fighting for energy equity in places like Detroit, but progress, in his words, was “slow to non-existent.” Schott, who directs the Energy Equity Project (EEP) at University of Michigan’s School for Environment and Sustainability, had enough of spinning hisContinue reading "Energy Equity Project validates new utility ratemaking approach with groundbreaking “Children’s Jellybean Electron Allocation Study”"
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 theContinue reading "Energy Equity Project helps disadvantaged communities benefit from the energy transition"
Why Do We Still Have Energy Shutoffs? Another World is Possible.
By Justin B. Schott | November 14, 2022 It is straightforward: An energy system that actively subsidizes clean energy investments for the rich and for corporations while actively depriving poor people from simply accessing heat and electricity is not just. This should not be a gray issue. But just as importantly, shutoffs are not inevitable result ofContinue reading "Why Do We Still Have Energy Shutoffs? Another World is Possible."
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.
U-M Energy Equity Project to Develop First Standardized Tool for Driving Equity in Clean Energy Industry
ANN ARBOR—Despite widespread calls for a just transition to cleaner, more resilient energy systems, there isn’t a standardized measurement framework for evaluating the equity of clean energy programs. As a result, utility administrators, regulators, and energy advocates have been judging equity on an ad hoc basis. The Urban Energy Justice Lab at the University ofContinue reading "U-M Energy Equity Project to Develop First Standardized Tool for Driving Equity in Clean Energy Industry"
Funding secured for equity metrics framework development
The Energy Equity Project is happy to announce that it has received funding from Energy Foundation and the Joyce Foundation to support our team in developing the clean energy industry equity metrics framework (EMF).
Group lays groundwork for equity metrics framework
In 2018, about 40 people gathered to lay the groundwork for development of a standardized approach to collecting, reporting and utility demographic variables to improve equity in clean energy programs. Coming out of that gathering, several staff from VEIC, Efficiency for Everyone, Urban Institute, GHHI, and Energy Trust of Oregon took on 3 tasks: 1) Identify modelContinue reading "Group lays groundwork for equity metrics framework"