Energy
An Immediate Opportunity to Modernize Residential Energy Codes for a Resilient Future
With many of our partners, Just Solutions urges the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA), which oversees Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, to take immediate action requiring that the home mortgages […]
President Carter and the Policy and Politics of Energy Sufficiency
The passing of President Jimmy Carter has brought about a renewed interest in 1970’s energy issues, like lines at gas stations, solar panels on the White House, and putting on […]
Left in the Dark; Utility Disconnections in the United States
When households are unable to pay for their energy bills in full or on time, utility providers often shut off their service. By the end of 2024, utility shut-offs are […]
Utility Justice: Why it Matters and Resources for Advocates
More than 30 million households in the United States are energy insecure, meaning that they are unable to adequately meet household energy needs. High energy costs as a fraction of […]
Webinar: Connecting the Dots: Ammonia, Hydrogen, and Environmental Justice
Ammonia plays a key role in the development of several technology-based environmental “solutions”, including Hydrogen Hubs and Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS). This webinar explores the historical context of ammonia, […]
Webinar: Exploring Hydrogen, Water, and Environmental Justice
Explore the pivotal role of water in hydrogen technologies and its implications for environmental justice in this informative webinar hosted by Just Solutions. Watch for an in-depth discussion with the […]
Just Essays: Reflections on the atomic destruction of Hiroshima and the present nuclear resurgence
Author: Arjun Makhijani, PhD, Senior Fellow, Just Solutions. President Institute for Energy and Environmental Research. Hiroshima was obliterated on August 6, 1945 razed to the ground by just one bomb […]
Recommendations to SEOs for immigrant inclusion in home energy rebates program
As climate disasters increase in frequency and severity, the workforce performing cleanup and restoration largely consists of migrant workers, who are frequently exposed to hazards like mold, asbestos, and lead, and may also be vulnerable to labor exploitation and wage theft.
Webinar: Assessing the Impact of Hydrogen with Environmental Justice Advocates
In January 2024, Just Solutions’ Research Collaborative released the Hydrogen Environmental Justice Framework to highlight the environmental justice concerns of hydrogen technologies. As federal policies provide record-breaking funding for this […]
Research Collaborative with EJ Organizations Creates Framework of Hydrogen Energy
Hydrogen has been touted as a “clean” energy solution yet it poses significant downsides that are often left out of the public discourse. Issues such as transparency, safety standards and the amount of water required to produce hydrogen energy are critical considerations when weighing what package of interventions would be best in a local context.