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Check out my latest Op-Ed about the impact of federal investments in clean energy. The #InflationReductionAct has already spurred investments creating over 210,000 jobs and hundreds of new clean energy projects in the US. Plus, consumers are benefiting from lower energy costs. #CleanEnergy #RenewableEnergy #Jobs #Sustainability Clean Energy for America

"You make coalitions work through a very clear set of principles." This quote from Emma Pinchbeck of Energy UK is so bang on the money. When we have challenges running coalitions, the problem that sits underneath them is normally one of: - we're here because it looks good for us to be here - we're here because we feel like we should be here - we're here because FOMO And thus, as Yoda did not say, "Unwilling they are. Together work they cannot. Crumble to dust, such alliances do." Establishing principles for what the coalition is there to do and how it will do it up front, so that those who disagree do not join, is core to the coalition being able to achieve anything. Yes it means less organisations getting involved, but yes it also means you're more likely to achieve something. Read Emma's Getting Policy Unstuck interview in full here: https://lnkd.in/eu9nFYxq

BREAKING NEWS: NJ Governor Murphy has signed a landmark bill into law, strengthening New Jersey’s community solar program! As a member of the NJ Shines Coalition, we applaud this major win for equitable access to clean energy. ☀️ This legislation allows municipalities to facilitate access for low wealth subscribers, signing up eligible community members to automatically receive energy bill savings. Expanding equitable access to clean energy is particularly important because overburdened communities, especially communities of color, face disproportionately high utility bills and exposure to air pollution from fossil fuels, often with serious impacts on health and wellbeing. Our Mid-Atlantic Regional Director, Elowyn Corby says, “New Jersey’s community solar program has rapidly emerged as a national leader in the fight for an equitable clean energy future. We’re grateful to the state leaders who have pushed to make this vision a reality, and to the communities across the state who’ve tirelessly worked to prove that we don’t need to choose between speed and equity in our clean energy transition. When we commit to a clean energy transition that puts the interests, health, and wellbeing of people at its center, the sky really is the limit.” We are excited to usher in the new year with a dramatic expansion of equitable clean energy in New Jersey, and we couldn’t have done it without you! 🧡

Check out Minnesota’s Clean Energy Resource Teams (CERTs) #CommunityEnergyAmbassador story to see how this program works with local organizations like COPAL MN to inform communities about clean energy opportunities. Diana McKeown, GPI staff member and CERTs Co-Director states in the story that "the work they’re (COPAL MN) doing to help Minnesota’s Latine communities take advantage of the Inflation Reduction Act is crucial." #CleanEnergy #communities #MN https://bit.ly/4aLpGIb

"As candidate for NY State senate, I recognize the urgent need to address renewable energy concerns in New York. We must prioritize grid modernization, foster community engagement in project development, create and implement policies that promote both environmental sustainability and economic growth. We need bipartisan approach and efforts to promote for a environmentally sustainable energy production programs. Together, we can lead the way towards a cleaner, brighter future for all New Yorkers." #adamazamforny #nystatesenator #renewableenergy #environmentalpolicy

Utilities are looking to increase the positive community impact of their energy efficiency and demand-side management programs. Our paper explores how clean energy workforce development could support utility energy savings goals and disadvantaged communities at the same time. https://okt.to/Fb0Ued

The Future of Distributed Energy Systems! Join BOMA International as they discuss the importance of becoming a #netzerobuilding 🏢

Clean energy employers and community members, this prize is for you! In the new $3.37M Good Jobs in Clean Energy Prize, competitors will form coalitions create quality jobs and foster an equitable and inclusive clean energy workforce. So, flex your coalition building and community organizing muscles to generate lasting impact in your community! Your efforts could win over $450K in cash prizes! During the course of this three-phase prize, newly formed or newly repurposed coalitions including at least one representative from each of the following groups: #labor organizations, #cleanenergy employers, #community-based organizations, #public agencies, and #education and #workforce providers will focus on developing and implementing Coalition Action Plans that expand access to good-paying, quality jobs for an identified underserved community. 🚀 Join the challenge today: https://bit.ly/4eXmYmh

Check out this article on leveraging $29 billion for a just transition in rural communities, featuring a quote from CURE's Energy Democracy Program Director, Erik Hatlestad! Explore how this new era of investment could reshape the future.

Our co-Chief Policy & Impact officer, Con Hristodoulidis joined colleagues from across 50 social, faith, union, regional community and climate and environmental organisations for the launch of the cross-party Renew Australia For All campaign at Parliament House in Canberra yesterday.   “The success of Federal, state and territory incentive programs means Australian households are leading the rest of the world in adopting and realising the benefits of rooftop solar, with lower cost bills and greater peace of mind,” he said.   The campaign calls on the Federal Government to invest $5 billion in supporting low-income households, social housing tenants, renters and strata residents in accessing the benefits of rooftop solar, home batteries, electrification and energy efficiency upgrades.   Earlier this year, the Clean Energy Council released ‘Powering Homes, Empowering People: A National Consumer Energy Resources Roadmap’, identifying 16 priority measures that would result in $22.4 billion of savings for taxpayers and 18,000 jobs generated.   Download a copy of the Roadmap here https://lnkd.in/gPmWr8rm   Read our media release about the Renew Australia for All campaign, here: https://lnkd.in/gtZtcW4u   #auspol #cleanenergy #renewableenergy