Energy Democracy Project

In response to the failure of centralized, for-profit energy systems, REFOCUS is a campaign to unify communities leading local actions & advocacy for energy justice. Together, we are advancing safe, reliable, and renewable #ReimaginedEnergy systems from Puerto Rico to Alaska!

Reflecting on Our Impact and Renewing Our Energy for the Future on Winter Solstice… Check out all that we did together in 2024! 🙌 - mailchi.mp/1706c95b4c5a/s…

Focus on Taos, New Mexico: Embracing its identity as a tourist destination, while developing a broader economy workingnation.com/focus-on-taos-…

Mejora la señal y se fortalece Radio Casa Pueblo 1020AM en la montaña. 🤘❤️📻📡

The CEF team recently toured our community solar gardens in St. Cloud, Lake Elmo, and Minneapolis. It was a fantastic bonding experience and a chance to witness the impressive scale of each garden firsthand. #CommunitySolar #SustainableEnergy #CleanEnergy #TeamBuilding

Check out our REFOCUS tools! From our Zine and facilitation guide to our brand new Trigger Guide Analysis, all of our messaging resources are available for free in the link in our bio. #energydemocracy #energyjustice #ReimaginedEnergy #EnergyJustice #climatejustice #EnviroJustice

@MN_CEF @Ilhan @IlhanMN @congressdotgov @TheBlackCaucus 🙌🙌

A few months ago, we welcomed Rep. Ilhan Omar to our community solar garden at Shiloh Temple in North Minneapolis. She highlighted our efforts to provide clean power and her support for the Inflation Reduction Act. #CommunitySolar #CleanEnergy #IlhanOmar #InflationReductionAct

Yesterday, SUN PR's David Ortiz joined a press conference in front of Puerto Rico's federal court, requesting that SUN and the Sierra Club be considered interveners in the FOMB’s lawsuit to amend or cancel Law 10. If successful, the suit will restrict net metering through 2030.

Solar farms are not just for energy anymore! They're becoming havens for pollinators and wildlife, creating a win-win for clean energy and biodiversity. Check out how these dual-purpose solar farms are making a positive impact on our environment. nytimes.com/2024/09/05/cli…

Utility monopolies like PNM enjoy excessive lobbying power, benefiting shareholders at the expense of consumers and competitors. Link: ilsr.org/articles/how-m…

Russell Chisholm of @POWHR_Coalition said the #MountainValleyPipeline testing failure was evidence of the threat the pipeline poses to communities along its route. virginiamercury.com/2024/08/30/rep…

Energy Democracy means WE decide what to use energy for! We want energy for our community needs! Whether fossil fuels, or minerals in renewable energy technologies, we know that unlimited extraction and use of energy resources is not an option!

It’s been one year since the passing of movement elder and Energy Democracy Project co-founder, Al Weinrub. We’re inviting the public to join us on September 12th from 1-2 PMT/3-4 PM CT/4-5 PM ET in a special reflection circle with leaders organizing for Energy Democracy.

Coming up! Regional Gatherings in DC, Lake Charles, LA, and Detroit, MI! We know how important it is to gather in person, share food and stories, and build relationships that strengthen our interconnected struggles. Let’s reimagine energy for our communities! See you in October!

Join us 9/4 for a workshop with @nclcv on submitting an #LetterToTheEditor focusing on the Transco Pipeline Expansion and T-15 Reliability Pipeline! appvoices.org/actions/worksh…

My first article in @jacobin is out today! My hope is that this can help ground the conversation about public ownership in lessons from recent history. So proud to be doing this work with my brilliant comrades at @cpluscp jacobin.com/2024/08/public…

@mtassociationky People over profit!!

KY Power has committed some money for 60 houses over three years in its new energy efficiency proposal to the Frankfort Public Service Commission, but advocates say this is not enough compared to the need. “It must be in the thousands, if not the tens of thousands of homes...

BLAC's Pennsylvania organizer, Melanie Meade, will go live with Curtis Da’Von, Organizing Director of @CleanH2OPA. Curtis is returning to our podcast to share more about his environmental justice work in his community in Western PA. Be sure to tune in!

The Klamath River is now free. #undamtheklamath