Solar on Multifamily Affordable Housing: SOMAH makes communities stronger

EJ and frontline organizations should determine the types of renewable installations and energy efficient upgrades that should be prioritized in the policy depending on the housing demographics and needs of their communities.

The pandemic-induced economic crisis has led to a range of approaches to protect vulnerable ratepayers from utility shutoffs. This brief sets forth a set of policy recommendations for policymakers and advocates concerning utility shutoffs and consumer protections in the midst and the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Moving your community from dirty coal, nuclear, etc. into clean and renewable energy sources, like wind and solar, will not only increase health and wellness but also economic opportunities like green jobs and apprenticeships. Renewable and clean energy technologies present great opportunities for your Environmental and Climate Justice (ECJ) Committee or team and community to reclaim the electric grid, build wealth, protect health, and strengthen community democracy. Through a number of policies, a community free from the burdens of the fossil fuel economy is possible!