Energy
Environmental justice recommendations for the hydrogen production tax credit
Among the various uncapped energy tax credits that form the core of the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), none has been more heavily contested than 45V, the hydrogen production tax credit. […]
Webinar: Exploring CCS and Environmental Justice in Louisiana
nvironmental and climate justice advocates have consistently emphasized the potential detrimental effects of Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS) technologies on our communities. In the first installment of our CCS series, […]
Implications of AMI for Home Electrification and Appliance Rebates
Introduction Home Electrification and Appliance Rebates have been touted as a provision of the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) that will deliver benefits to low- and moderate-income (LMI) households. The program […]
Myth: The Clean Energy Transition Is “Too Expensive”
Debunking Energy Transition Myths Instagram Series We worked with Energy Allies, Energy Democracy Project, and Kristy Drutman of Browngirl Green to debunk the myth that the transition to clean energy […]
EPA’s Carbon Pollution Standards: Equity Recommendations from Just Solutions
For decades, the burning of fossil fuels at power plants has resulted in adverse public health outcomes for some of the most environmentally-overburdened communities in our country. Black, Indigenous, communities […]
Just Solutions Joins Invest in America Tour highlighting funds for equitable clean energy solutions
On Friday, July 14, 2023, Just Solutions was invited to join Vice President Harris in Baltimore, Maryland as she delivered remarks highlighting provisions in the Inflation Reduction Act. Joined by […]
Keeping the Lid On at 1.5°C: Part 3
Focusing on methane and natural processes to reduce greenhouse gas concentrations In my first blog post of this series, I had noted that we need to do more than eliminate greenhouse […]
Understanding the Impacts of Hydrogen Hubs on EJ with The Equity Fund
The Department of Energy recently announced $7 billion in funding for hydrogen hubs across the United States. But what are hydrogen hubs and what is their impact on Frontline EJ […]
Puerto Rico and the fight for Energy Democracy
On September 18, 2022, Hurricane Fiona hit and flooded Puerto Rico, leaving millions without power. It has been three weeks and more than 30,000 people still find themselves without power2. […]
New Federal Actions to Lower Electricity Bills for Working Families: Key things to know
This summer, the Biden-Harris Administration announced six new actions to lower electricity bills for working families, funded by the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. The administration aims to accomplish this by lowering electricity […]
