Workforce diversity
Probing the lack of solar training opportunities in some of L.A.'s historically Black neighborhoods
Community leaders say residents need more options to be able to reap the economic benefits of clean energy.
Energy equity
Energy equity
Four advocates share how to make electrification more equitable in cities
Canary Media and Rewiring America invited experts on urban electrification onstage during Climate Week NYC. Here are key takeaways from the event.
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Policy & regulation
Ocasio-Cortez and Sanders introduce Green New Deal for affordable housing
The legislation aims to zero out carbon in affordable housing and reduce the energy burden for low-income households.
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Grid edge
Can a new way to pay for behind-the-meter flexibility help prevent rolling blackouts in California?
Marin Clean Energy’s Demand FLEXmarket merges efficiency and demand response to capture the value of behind-the-meter resources. Could it be the start of a statewide trend?
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Solar
Expanding solar access in Africa through artificial intelligence
It's hard to measure risk for solar investing in sub-Saharan Africa. Nithio has raised $30M to change that.
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Climate justice
California targets low-income communities for grid flexibility tools and rewards
OhmConnect will use a $3 million state grant to reach out to disadvantaged communities for help in solving the state’s peak grid challenges.
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Solar
The battle over net metering 3.0 in California: Energy equity and the future of rooftop solar
Utilities and solar groups are fighting over the cost shift. But both agree the next stage in policy must bring low-income customers and fundamental grid needs into balance.
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Energy equity
How to build an equitable electric vehicle infrastructure
Tips on meeting the electric transportation needs of underserved communities, from high-level analysis to on-the-ground experience.
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Grid edge
How distributed energy can harden the Texas power grid
Natural-gas microgrids and battery-backed solar can hedge against climate change risk — maybe even without major policy changes.
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