ENERGY JUSTICE
The Protecting Our Energy Project
WE WANT TO SEE MORE WOMEN OF COLOR LEADING LOCAL ENERGY POLICY & FIGHT FOR ENERGY JUSTICE IN THEIR OWN COMMUNITIES
Energy Advocacy Campaigns: We launch campaigns throughout the year to educate our community about different energy policies and local actions they can take.
Mutual Aid Funds for Emergency Energy Needs: We’ve provided over $10,000 in mutual aid to energy-burdened families across Atlanta and Savannah, Georgia. This direct financial support was crucial in alleviating the immediate energy insecurities faced by these households.
2024 COHORT: THE BLK GRL BUSINESSES IN CLEAN ENERGY
(BGBXGE) FELLOWSHIP
Mobilizing Black Women Business Owners to Be Champions of Energy Justice
This fellowship was all about giving Black women business owners the tools to integrate clean energy into their businesses. This is about making your business more sustainable, profitable, and impactful in your community.
Empowering Future Leaders in Energy Advocacy
We empowered 25 young Black and Brown women from Atlanta’s most energy-burdened communities to become leaders in the fight for energy justice. Participants gained the skills to effectively communicate energy policy and lead local advocacy efforts, creating a strong, supportive network of future leaders. By the end of the program, confidence in tackling energy injustices rose from 54% to 83%, showing just how impactful the training was. Cohort members also spearheaded 15 community-driven education events, like energy justice tea parties and farmer's market activities, to mobilize grassroots action and raise awareness.
2023 COHORT: ENERGY JUSTICE AMBASSADORS
2022 COHORT: POE WORKSHOP SERIES
Raising Awareness of Energy Burden Among Black and Brown Women in Atlanta
This series empowered 25 Black and Brown women in Atlanta to engage in the fight for energy justice. This three-part series educated participants on the impacts of energy burden, taught practical ways to lower energy bills, and equipped them to advocate for clean energy policies that prioritize low-income communities of color. The cohort actively engaged in Georgia’s Energy Policy Process, submitting public comments and attending public hearings. By the end of the program, 89% of participants felt confident discussing energy justice with their communities, up from just 6% at the start.