We partner with hundreds of national, regional, state and local community groups across the nation to rebuild our power sector with clean energy for everyone. If we simply decarbonize our energy system, we’ll replicate the current structure of power and control that has intentionally left out BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, People of Color) communities – hit first and worst by the impacts of pollution and the climate crisis.īy putting people at the heart of our climate solutions, we work to ensure that those previously left behind have more opportunities to participate in a clean energy future that holds utilities and decision makers accountable for greater equity and justice in our energy system. Vote Solar works to realize a 100% clean energy future through a solutions-driven, people-first approach. “We need to make solar, clean energy, and clean transportation more accessible and affordable for all.” Love to dive into the details? Read how we’ll apply these strategies in 20+ states in our 2022 Roadmap. Here’s the progress our members helped achieve. Last year, thousands of Vote Solar members impacted on state legislators and energy commissioners with personal letters. We joined the fight in New York with NY Renews to pass groundbreaking climate legislation in 2018, which supported the push in Illinois for more powerful goals. Take the example of this leading equity-centered clean energy bill our Vote Solar team helped pass in Illinois last year, driven by the Illinois Clean Jobs Coalition. ![]() When one state leads, another state can go to the next level. State legislatures, regulatory commissions, and clean energy advocates watch and learn from policies and programs developed in other states. We don’t just mean the basics – like the air, the climate, and the planet we all share. No matter where you live in the U.S., what happens in another state on climate and energy policy could directly impact you, your family, and your community. Fight the myths behind overreliance on polluting gas, and support the clean distributed energy resources that build a more reliable and resilient grid. Push for groundbreaking reforms that will incentivize utilities to serve a clean and equitable future. Strengthen social justice in energy policies across the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic.Ensure that the benefits of the energy transformation are equitable, and that new workforce development programs and policies reach the communities they’re intended to serve. ![]() Level the playing field for solar and clean energy in the Midwest.Advance solar + storage as a driver of economic growth, energy choice, reliability, and climate resilience. Go head-to-head in the Southeast with the massive utilities that dominate the energy landscape to hold them accountable to the people they serve.Make sure the transition towards an electrified economy benefits all communities. Secure more distributed generation as a people-centered solution for clean energy integration. ![]()
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