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Unintended Consequences & Potential Solutions of Building Decarbonization (Part 1)

The urgent need to combat climate change has accelerated efforts to electrify and decarbonize buildings, heralding a promising shift towards sustainable energy sources. As society embraces this transformative journey, it is crucial to acknowledge the potential unintended consequences of such endeavors, particularly for frontline communities and Black, Indigenous, People of Color (BIPOC). Historically marginalized and … Continued

Community Engagement Framework

Learn how we collaborate with communities to ensure equitable solutions to energy and climate challenges.

CBO Grant Agreement and MOU Template

The Community Engagement team has collaborated extensively with community-based organizations (CBOs) to gather community feedback and to shape the way IMT works with communities. For many of our projects, such as our work with Poder in Orlando, Florida, and our work on the Community Engagement Framework, we have used this Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to … Continued

Redistributing Power to Communities in Oregon

Verde, Coalition of Communities of Color, and the Institute for Market Transformation pursue energy justice in Oregon, driving community wealth with utility investments.

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Putting the People into the Plan

An equitable transition to clean power requires utilities to prioritize input from community stakeholders. Too often, frontline communities and advocates are dissuaded from participating in critical decisions by virtue of the opaque, technical process. With coordinated assistance and capacity-building support from local organizations, there are opportunities for stakeholders to intervene and demand private companies incorporate community feedback.

In Pursuit of Equitable Clean Energy: The Power of Coalitions for Utility Regulatory Transformation

How more stakeholder engagement in utility planning can increase equity and climate action.