Advancing Racial and Economic Justice in Offshore Wind Energy
PROVIDENCE, RI – Roots2Empower was recently awarded a grant from SouthCoast Community Foundation for their project “Powering Energy Justice: Building a Diverse, Equitable, and Inclusive Offshore Wind Industry.” A social justice 501c(3) nonprofit based in Rhode Island’s tri-cities Pawtucket, Providence, and Central Falls, Roots2Empower’s mission is to enable civic engagement and break the cycle of […]
Career Pathways in Clean Energy
Construction There are many types of construction jobs and a dire labor shortage. With trillions of dollars flowing into infrastructure projects, meeting the demand for clean energy, grid modernization, access to reliable internet, clean drinking water and more, hundreds of thousands of construction workers will be needed nationwide. From machine operators to bridge building to […]
What is Energy Justice?
Human-caused climate change is driven by burning fossil fuels like coal, oil, and gas for energy. Although we all need energy to live – and all energy comes from the Earth – the benefits and burdens of energy systems have not been distributed fairly. Energy justice seeks to change that by achieving equitable social and economic […]
The Effects of Offshore Wind Projects on Marginalized Communities in Rhode Island
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Testimony to Secure Affordable Utilities for Low-Income Ratepayers with the Affordable Clean Energy Security Act
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