Hello John,

This year, we've already faced dangerous federal decisions, record-breaking wildfires, unprecedented cold, and more.

We know that our communities--low-income, Black, Brown, and Indigenous communities bear the brunt of these challenges.

But we also know that it doesn’t have to be this way.

In 2025, we’re doubling down on our commitment to Energy Democracy as a pathway for justice.

Join us TOMORROW, March 5th for our first webinar series of the year, “What Now for Energy Democracy? Preparing for the Road Ahead Part I” at 11 AM PT/1 PM CT/2 PM ET/3 PM AST. You’ll log off each panel with critical learnings:

Tools you can use to maintain momentum for Energy Democracy, from available tax credits to innovative organizing strategies
Stories from across the country of hope and steadfast commitment to justice, spanning across zip code, race, and gender
Calls-to-action to help us keep focused in a time of chaos

Selena Feliciano from the REFOCUS campaign will be moderating a panel of inspiring leaders across the country.

"What Now" Preparing for the Road Ahead - Part I: March 5 at 11 AM PT/2 PM ET/3 PM AST - Together with grassroots leaders across the country, we’ll highlight real-world examples of energy democracy driving this movement. Energy is central to our ability to live, work, and thrive. From Alaska to Puerto Rico, we’re making sure that our communities have the tools we need to secure steady heating, cooling, lighting, and safety, year-round. Together, we’re reimagining energy that works for all of us–not just the few at the top–in every season. Hear from our speakers:

HIGHLAND PARK, MI: Monica Booker, Energy Democracy Education Organizer, Soulardarity
LOS ANGELES, CA: Rev. Frank Jackson Jr., Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Village Solutions CDC
VIRGINIA: Debbie Piesen, Founder, Living Energy Farm

Upcoming Events

"What Now" Preparing for the Road Ahead - Part II: March 19 at 10 AM PT/1 PM ET/2 PM AST - We’ll focus on policy blocks and opportunities for Energy Democracy in 2025. You’ll hear from a powerful group of speakers sharing the forecast for policy this year, and the policy opportunities for communities to make sure that all of us — regardless of what we look like or what’s in our wallets — have the resources we need to thrive in a reimagined and equitable energy system. Learn from folks across the country paving the way for new futures:

CALIFORNIA: Jillian Blanchard, Vice President of Climate Change and Environmental Justice, Lawyers 4 Good Government
MAINE: Johanna Bozuwa, Executive Director, Climate and Community Institute
MINNESOTA: Jeremy Kalin, Attorney, Avisen Legal
PUERTO RICO: Ruth Santiago, Counsel/Lawyer, Comité Dialogo Ambiental

March 20 at 12 PM PT/2 PM CT/3 PM ET/4 PM AST - Who owns the energy you use? Join us and the Institute for Local Self Reliance for a live event on local clean energy ownership! You’ll hear from experts and community leaders about why *locally owned* clean energy maximizes electric bill savings, job creation, and support for clean energy.

CALIFORNIA: Crystal Huang, People Power Solar Cooperative
WASHINGTON, D.C.: Yesenia Rivera, Solar United Neighbors
MINNESOTA: Sachiko Graber, Cooperative Energy Futures

See you there,
The Energy Democracy Project