We designed this Workbook to address the question that frequently arises in the context of equity and energy policy: What is energy justice?
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Executive Summary
Introduction
Section 1 – Defining Energy Justice: Connections to Environmental Justice, Climate Justice, and the Just Transition
Section 1.1 – Energy Justice in Practice
Section 1.2 – Usage of Energy Justice in Social Science and Law
Section 1.3 – Unpacking the Approaches to Energy Justice: A Synthesis
Section 1.4 – Approaching Energy Policymaking
Section 2 – Energy Justice Scorecard
Section 3 – Case Studies of California and New York Community Energy Programs
Section 3.1 – Case Study of Community Energy Programs in California
Section 3.1.1 – SB 43 Enhanced Community Renewables Program: A Flawed Start
Section 3.1.2 – AB 327 Community Solar Green Tariff: An Uncertain Step Forward
Section 3.2 – Case Study of Community Distributed Generation Program in New York
Section 3.3 – Lessons from Community Energy Case Studies
Conclusion
Appendix A: An Overview of Energy Justice in Academic Literature
Appendix B: Library of Advocate Terminology
