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How cities can influence the energy system

GreenBiz

cities and counties transition to clean energy for their own operations and communities, many are finding that stakeholders and policies beyond their jurisdictions affect their ability to purchase clean energy. By removing regulatory and legislative obstacles, local governments are creating new pathways to access affordable, clean energy.

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How to advance equity in energy solutions in the COVID-19 era

GreenBiz

During the day I work in the energy sector supporting government and utilities design programs to perform outreach to and educate low-income and diverse communities. Communities in the crosshairs. Meanwhile, COVID-19, just like other structural inequalities, has had the most profound impact on communities of color.

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How to advance equity in energy solutions in the COVID-19 era

AGreenLiving

How to advance equity in energy solutions in the COVID-19 era Daphany Rose Sanchez Mon, 07/06/2020 – 02:01 During the day I work in the energy sector supporting government and utilities design programs to perform outreach to and educate low-income and diverse communities. But this isn’t new. Assess who you are in relation to it.

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How cities can influence the energy system

AGreenLiving

cities and counties transition to clean energy for their own operations and communities, many are finding that stakeholders and policies beyond their jurisdictions affect their ability to purchase clean energy. By removing regulatory and legislative obstacles, local governments are creating new pathways to access affordable, clean energy.

Energy 28
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How cities can influence the energy system

AGreenLiving

cities and counties transition to clean energy for their own operations and communities, many are finding that stakeholders and policies beyond their jurisdictions affect their ability to purchase clean energy. By removing regulatory and legislative obstacles, local governments are creating new pathways to access affordable, clean energy.

Energy 28
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The road to electric vehicles is paved with disruption

GreenBiz

A system originally built to ensure reliability at reasonable cost must adapt to new challenges of resilience — decarbonization, more distributed generation and storage, a higher penetration of energy generation from wind and solar, and a greater focus on electricity access and social equity. The answer is no.

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New Mexico co-op dumps monopoly supplier to offer more solar

Renewable Energy World

The digital divide is real, but one cooperative in New Mexico is proving to be an exception as it connects customers to affordable solar energy and reliable Internet service. 100% daytime solar. Before the split with Tri-State, members of Kit Carson were hungry for more solar power. Investing in local, distributed solar.