Energy Equity addresses the electric and gas services upon which homes and businesses depend, seeking to ensure that low-income ratepayers are protected and that race, language or income are never barriers to these essential services.

Report: $200M in Renters’ Bill Savings Left on the Table

October 5, 2018

NRDC Blog By Maria Stamas and Jose Torres A report released today by the Energy Efficiency for All (EEFA) coalition finds a large amount of energy efficiency and bill savings could be delivered to California’s low-income families with high energy cost burdens, but are currently being left…
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Sunrun is Bringing 100 Megawatts of Rooftop Solar to Low-Income Communities

September 18, 2018

Fast Company By Eillie Anzilotti As California prepares to shift to 100% renewable energy by 2045–so far, it’s the largest economy in the world to commit to such an aggressive goal–the state needs to double down on its production of local clean…
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Report California’s Climate Leadership Requires a Managed Ramp-Down of Oil Production

August 5, 2018

Gas and Electricity A report published today by Oil Change International in collaboration with California-based and national environmental justice and climate groups reveals how California’s climate leadership requires a managed ramp-down of oil production. A review of state permitting records…
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Plugging In California’s Public Schools, Parks and Beaches

August 3, 2018

Energy Central California’s investor-owned utilities want to install approximately $55 million worth of charging stations for electric vehicles (EVs) at public schools, state parks and beaches — allowing people to plug-in when they’re hitting the books, the trail, or the…
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Clean Energy Coalition Delivers 38,000 Signatures Supporting 100% Clean Energy to California Legislature

July 3, 2018

Solar Power World By Kelsey Misbrener The Assembly Utilities and Energy Committee is holding a hearing on Senate Bill 100, legislation to transition California to 100% clean electricity by 2045, where advocates gathered to deliver more than 38,000 messages and…
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Coalition Applauds California’s Low-Income Rooftop Solar Investment

June 22, 2018

Solar Power World By Kelsey Misbrener Solar industry, renewable energy and environmental justice organizations and advocates applauded a decision today by the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) that will increase opportunities for low-income households to go solar, lower their utility…
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California’s New Solar Mandate Is For Rich White People

May 11, 2018

Earther By Yessenia Funes California just became the first state in the U.S. to require all new buildings feature solar panels come 2020. The state’s Energy Commission voted unanimously Wednesday to update building standards and add this provision to help the state…
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Energy Commission Approves Disadvantaged Communities Advisory Group Members

February 22, 2018

California Energy Commission Blog The California Energy Commission has approved 10 members of a new advisory group that will help ensure benefits of the 21st century grid reach low-income households and hard-to-reach customers such as those in tribal and rural communities. The…
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In The Fight For Greater Solar Access, California Can Be A Guiding Light

November 13, 2017

Solar Industry By Noemi Gallardo More than ever before, states need to step up in the fight to save our planet. California is leading the charge to fill this void, but we can – and should – do more. Thankfully, Californians…
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New Report: Utility/Telecom Contracting with Minority- and LGBT-Owned Firms Grows

October 9, 2017

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 5, 2017 New Report: Utility/Telecom Contracting with Minority- and LGBT-Owned Firms Grows Total Spending with Diverse Businesses Reaches $9.5 Billion but Comcast Lags; 2016 Was 1st Year for Reporting LGBT Contracting Stats Contact: Bruce Mirken, Greenlining Institute…
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