Energy Equity is Procedures Restoration Distribution Recognition
The empirical and qualitative measurement of access to the energy system to prioritize the inclusion of climate-impacted communities. This inclusion builds access to clean energy and participation in the public and private energy sector.
Why is energy equity important?
5%
Energy-efficiency programs only served about 5% of income eligible households in 2019
13%
Only 13% of electric and gas utility energy efficiency spending is spent on income eligible programs despite 27.5% of the population being income eligible
Participation in energy efficiency programs is growing for income-eligible households (1.7 million in 2019 compared to 362,000 in 2015)
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Energy Equity Indicators
California Department of Energy
Learn how energy equity is quantified with the State of California’s government indicators
Envision an equitable renewable energy future with the American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy
ACEEE
Many groups have historically been underserved by energy efficiency and clean energy programs, including Black communities, Indigenous communities, people of color, low-income individuals, youth, older adults, recently arrived immigrants, those with limited English proficiency, and people with disabilities.
Energy Energy Project Planning Tool
Energy Equity Project
What will it take for every household to have an affordable energy bill, so that no one is spending more than 6% of their income on energy? Check out this tool to learn more.
Plan Your Energy Future
NREL
Compare access and inclusion of energy efficiency, renewable energy and sustainable transportation across the United States with the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) SLOPE Data Viewer.
How Cities and States can Improve Equity Evaluation & Reporting in Energy Efficiency Programs
ACEEE
This 2021 report finds that the cities and states most highly-rated for energy efficiency offer programs for low-income community members, but fail to take the critical actions necessary for equitable evaluation and reporting to facilitate equitable outcomes.
Energy Data and Demographics Map
Energy Equity Project
This 2023 Prototype map from the Energy Equity Project of the University of Michigan allows you to select up to 2 datasets around energy data and demographics you want to explore. You can also click on a county to zoom in on a census tract to see the data.
AAAH’s Power to the People connects Black community with energy savings
Energy Trust
The African American Alliance for Homeownership (AAAH) is promoting energy efficiency, climate justice, and green energy in Portland's historically Black communities. By forming partnerships with local organizations and programs, AAAH has also brought solar energy and heat pump education to their community. Next year, the program will expand thanks to a grant from the Portland Clean Energy Fund, which is paid for through a tax on the most profitable companies in Portland every year and aims to promote energy efficiency, climate justice and green energy adoption among its clients.
Energy Equity with Zo Mpofu
Learn about the four dimensions of energy equity in this video clip featuring Zo Mpofu, Director of Energy Equity at Solar United Neighbors.
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Energy Burden
Energy bills are 3x higher in climate-impacted communities.
Energy Democracy
A movement to decentralize the energy system by centering communities.
Energy Equity
The empirical and qualitative measurement of access to the energy system to prioritize the inclusion of climate-impacted communities.
Energy Justice
Achieving just social and economic participation in the energy system, while remediating social, economic, and health burdens in climate-impacted communities.
Environmental Justice
A set of social, economic, and environmental principles established at the First National People of Color Environmental Leadership Summit.
Housing Justice
A vision of quality, safe, and affordable housing combined with social programs to address houseless experiences to ensure everyone has a home, regardless of race, income, or citizenship status.