Solutions
Adding Fuel to the Fire: How the Republican Spending Bill Guts Climate and Environmental Justice Programs and Compounds Harm to Communities Across the US
On July 4, 2025, President Donald Trump signed into law H.R. 1, also known as the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act”: the massive spending bill that is expected to be the landmark legislative accomplishment of the first year of the President’s second term. The climate, environmental, and energy provisions of H.R. 1 are a concerted…
Know Your Rights During Disasters: FEMA & Immigration Enforcement
Recent changes in the federal government have renewed concerns and fears over potential immigration enforcement actions during disasters. This has raised questions among some community members about whether they should pursue emergency assistance during and following disasters. This document summarizes what we know now in a Q&A format about immigrant eligibility for emergency services. A…
Heating Up: Higher Utility Bills and Fewer Options for Assistance for Washington & Oregon Customers
It is summer and energy bills are rising along with temperatures, increasing many people’s concerns about keeping the lights—and air conditioning—on. Despite comparatively low electricity rates in the Pacific Northwest fueled by hydroelectric sources, energy costs are rising and the associated financial burden on low-income households is quite high in Oregon and Washington. Meanwhile, federal…
Key Reminders Amidst the Uncertainty of the Trump Administration
Given the constantly shifting legal and political terrain, our team has distilled nine key points to keep in mind as you work to center racial justice in your climate efforts. Download the guide for a breakdown of the current moment, truths we can’t ignore, and steps to continue advancing racial justice in your work. Leading…
Facing Disaster Alone: FEMA Rollback Threatens to Overwhelm States
Despite its central role in preparing for disasters and coordinating the federal response, the Trump Administration announced an intention to dismantle the Federal Emergency Management Agency—thrusting states into uncertainty as they enter the summer hurricane and wildfire season. The sudden withdrawal of heretofore reliable (though often insufficient) federal support leaves states—and in particular their most…
Defending and Advancing Climate Justice Policies
Our in-depth review of Project 2025 and campaign promises made by the President and Congressional members cause concern that fundamental environmental protections, investments in climate solutions, and support for communities devastated by climate change will likely be eliminated or significantly rolled back. At the state, local, and grassroots levels, many options remain available to address…
Increasing Energy Efficiency, Lowering Costs, and Resolving Housing Challenges for Lower-Income People in Michigan
Just Solutions, along with many of our partners, urges the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) to require that the home mortgages they back meet updated energy efficiency standards. As the FHFA oversees the government-sponsored enterprises (GSEs) Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, such action would bring about 70% of mortgages for new homes in the U.S.…
Building Efficiency Standards Are Foundational For Broad-Based Community Resilience
Just Solutions, along with many of our partners, urges the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) to require that the home mortgages they back meet updated energy efficiency standards. As the FHFA oversees the government-sponsored enterprises (GSEs) Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, such action would bring about 70% of mortgages for new homes in the U.S.…
Energy-Efficient Mortgages: A Unique Opportunity for Environmental Justice
Just Solutions, along with many of our partners, urges the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) to require that the home mortgages they back meet updated energy efficiency standards. As the FHFA oversees the government-sponsored enterprises (GSEs) Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, such action would bring about 70% of mortgages for new homes in the U.S.…
Utility & Utility Justice
Keyword/Term: Utility & Utility Justice Definition: An electric utility is a publicly regulated entity that engages in the distribution and delivery of electric energy for the public, as well as electricity generation in some states. Utilities generally operate as regulated monopolies with exclusive access to customers in specific geographic areas. Utility justice is a grassroots…
