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🌟 We are thrilled to announce NKwanda Jah as the recipient of the 2024 Dr. Espanola Jackson Energy Justice Award! 🌟 With over 40 years of dedication to energy equity and environmental justice, NKwanda’s impactful work through the Alachua County NAACP Environmental and Climate Justice Committee has transformed local communities. She has led initiatives like the EMPOWER Coalition, advocating for accessible green jobs and sustainable solutions. Join us in celebrating her remarkable achievements and commitment to building a more equitable energy future! 🌍💚 https://lnkd.in/e7TUfnJE

Join our Midwest Senior Regulatory Director, Will Kenworthy for this NARUC webinar next week!

Calling all clean energy advocates in California! The California Energy Commission (CEC) has a kickoff meeting on Monday and we want you to join us in urging them to prioritize the issues communities actually care about! The meeting can be attended in-person or remotely. We want community members to pack the room and make clear what issues matter to us most. Our goal is to have the CEC reprioritize their decision-making so that instead of looking only at cost, they are also including the day-to-day needs of people on the ground, while building community resilience. Official session title: Initial Workshop for the Non-Energy Impacts Informational Proceeding October 7, 2024 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. In-Person at: California Natural Resources Agency Building 715 P Street First Floor Auditorium Sacramento, California 95814 (Wheelchair accessible) Learn more: https://lnkd.in/eyrCgmmw

As we celebrate #LatinxHeritageMonth, it's crucial to highlight the contributions of Latinx leaders and organizations driving progress in energy justice and climate advocacy. 🌍 Our latest blog shines a light on these changemakers, working tirelessly to build more resilient and equitable communities across the U.S. Their stories inspire us all to work towards a sustainable future. Read the full article on our site and learn more about their incredible efforts: https://lnkd.in/ezy_Yefd #SiSePuede

⏰ Deadline approaching! Tomorrow is the last day to vote for the 2024 Dr. Espanola Jackson Energy Justice Award. Your vote matters in recognizing these inspiring leaders who are pushing for energy justice and a cleaner future: 💡 William “Bill” Casey, NAACP Metuchen Edison Piscataway Area Branch 💡 Dayne A. Goodheart, GRID Alternatives 💡 NKwanda Jah, Alachua County NAACP Environmental and Climate Justice Committee Make your voice count – vote before October 4th! https://lnkd.in/eMxrvXkp

As climate change brings more frequent heat waves and wildfires, our communities and power grids are under immense pressure. But there’s a powerful solution: local solar. ☀️💡 Local solar isn’t just about cutting emissions—it’s about resilience. From powering cooling systems during heat waves to keeping critical facilities operational during wildfires, clean energy is helping us adapt and thrive in the face of extreme weather. This is the first post in our new blog series on how clean energy can mitigate the risks of extreme weather. In Part 1, we explore how local solar provides solutions for staying cool during heat waves and ensuring power during wildfire season. 🔋🏡 🔗 Read Part 1: "Mitigating the Risks of Extreme Weather Through Clean Energy: Heat Waves & Wildfires" https://lnkd.in/ewJVmMMh

Have you downloaded your copy of "Amp Up the People" yet? This practice guide is packed with strategies to drive #EnergyJustice and ensure equity in utility regulation. Together with Initiative for Energy Justice, we’re helping advocates like you stand up for their communities. 🌍⚡ Let’s continue to push for a more just energy system. Download now: https://lnkd.in/dJ-uAh9q #EnergyDemocracy #UtilityRegulation #AmpUpThePeople

We are thrilled to announce the finalists for the 2024 Dr. Espanola Jackson Energy Justice Award! These leaders are creating a more equitable and sustainable energy future: 💡 William “Bill” Casey, NAACP Metuchen Edison Piscataway Area Branch 💡 Dayne A. Goodheart, GRID Alternatives 💡 NKwanda Jah, Alachua County NAACP Environmental and Climate Justice Committee Your vote will help us recognize their incredible efforts. Cast your vote by October 4th! Vote now:  https://lnkd.in/e82t4fMx #EnergyJusticeAward

Join us for a thought-provoking Fireside Chat with the finalists for the 2024 Dr. Espanola Jackson Energy Justice Award! On Sept. 20, we’ll dive deep into their groundbreaking work to bring clean energy solutions to underserved communities. Don’t miss the chance to hear from these incredible leaders and cast your vote for the award recipient! RSVP here: https://shorturl.at/EFKJs

Working with the inspiring team at Vote Solar, we co-created “Amp Up the People: A Practical Guide for Energy Justice Advocates in Utility Regulation.” This guide aims to ensure that frontline communities – those disproportionately harmed by fossil fuel pollution, threatened by power cut-offs, and burdened by high energy costs – can better understand and actively engage in the energy transition. We co-created this guide to serve as a valuable resource for energy justice advocates by simplifying the intricacies of utility regulation and providing essential tools, resources, and strategies.  (Link to guide in first comment) #EnergyJustice #UtilityRegulation #AmpOnThePeople