Millions of lower-income Americans have been unable to take advantage of solar, but they need the benefits of clean energy now more than ever. Lower-income households spend an average of 8.2 percent of their income on energy bills — about three times more than moderate- to high-income households. Black and brown people are disproportionately exposed to environmental …
The HBCU Clean Energy Initiative celebrates the passing of the historic Inflation Reduction Act with over 360B designated for clean energy investments. While much of the money is allocated towards broad change at an industry level, like building more solar and wind power, there are three ways the bill incentivizes consumers to make greener choices. …
You’re looking at your electricity bill, and it just keeps getting higher every month. You’ve tried to cut back on the AC; you only use your dishwasher twice a week and unplug appliances when not in use. And yet, the bills keep getting higher. You’ve thought about getting solar, but you’re worried about the upfront …
The recently passed legislation known as the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act could have far-reaching positive effects on lower-income families. The bill allocates an estimated 1.2 trillion dollars to improve roads, bridges, transportation, green energy, water management, internet access, and jobs. However, what does that mean for people living in neighborhoods and cities that have …
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According to EPA.gov, “Environmental justice (EJ) is the fair treatment and meaningful involvement of all people regardless of race, color, national origin, or income for the development, implementation, and enforcement of environmental laws, regulations, and policies.” And while that’s an admirable goal being pursued, unfortunately, it is not the reality yet. One example is that …
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Helping HBCUs Make Campuses More Energy Efficient as reported in Prism Reports With the consequences of climate change growing more dire every year, the need to remove barriers to environmentally-sustainable lifestyles has become increasingly urgent, especially for Black people. As the latest Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) report details, sea levels will continue to rise …
As discussed in our previous blog, The Clean Energy Initiative CEI recently participated in the Greensboro Solar Cares Conference in North Carolina. Stakeholders were convened, such as community leaders, residents, and local and federal government representatives, to continue conversations on advancing environmental and economic equity through residential clean energy programs. As Henry Golatt (Co-director of …
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According to NASA, the definition of Climate Change is a change in the usual weather found in a place. However, that definition does not begin to describe the intense weather extremes that have already started and will continue to wreak havoc for humans, animals, and plants. NASA data show that average global temperatures in 2019 …
Look around. From the stoves we use to cook our food to the lights we use to see at night to the air conditioning that helps make us more comfortable, energy is the common denominator. Despite being one of the fundamentals of modern life, billions of people across the world are living without basic energy …
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MAY 4, 2021 New Efforts Include $15.5 Million to Tackle Barriers to Solar Deployment, Increased Focus on Expanding Clean Energy Access to Low- and Moderate-Income Communities and Fostering A Diverse Solar Workforce WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) today announced a slate of new efforts, including $15.5 million in new funding, to support …
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