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The future of energy offers tremendous promise not only of cleaner and more efficient power generation and distribution, but of delivering more equitable outcomes that benefit all Americans. And if you read the Office of Energy Justice and Equity’s...
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Earlier this month, the Office of Energy Justice and Equity (EJE) participated as panelist leads and speakers at the 2024 Summer Study on Energy Efficiency in Buildings, hosted by the American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy (ACEEE), a...
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In July, a U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) delegation of ten people traveled to five destinations in the Gulf South Region to share information about DOE funding opportunities and the recently launched Regional Energy Democracy Initiative (REDI).
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We are proud to introduce the 2024 Office of Energy Justice and Equity (EJE) Summer Intern Spotlight Series. Join us as we celebrate our hardworking interns and learn more about each of our interns’ backgrounds and experiences working at EJE!
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Today is #NationalInternDay and we are celebrating by recognizing and appreciating contributions that hard-working interns make at the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Office of Energy Justice and Equity (EJE). EJE believes in nurturing talent...
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Across federal government, agencies are thinking about what effective, inclusive public involvement in federal decision-making can look like. How can agencies best engage with Americans of all walks of life?
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The Department of Energy’s (DOE) Pride Month observance event celebrated many members of the LGBTQI+ community working at DOE. The event also served as a reminder that those days when they wouldn’t be welcome are still relatively recent history.
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The question is no longer, "Should justice and equity be a part of the energy transition?" Rather, it is, "How can justice and equity be embedded in the energy system? What are the rules of engagement? What are the standards, and who should be at the...
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U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Office of Energy Justice and Equity (EJE) Director Shalanda Baker's recent trip to Brazil marked a significant milestone in the DOE commitment to advancing a just and equitable energy transition on a global scale.
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On May 14, 2024, the Department of Energy (DOE) hosted the EU-U.S. Just Transition Workshop on Energy Poverty. This event brought together stakeholders to address energy poverty and ensure a fair transition to clean energy, highlighting the...
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June 27, 2024
The Department of Energy (DOE) Office of Energy Justice and Equity (EJE) has released a Request for Information (RFI) that seeks public input intended to assist DOE in establishing its vision, goals, priority actions, and metrics to address...
May 22, 2024
Today, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) opened the application process for organizations in the Gulf South region of Texas and Louisiana to take part in the Regional Energy Democracy Initiative (REDI). The newly established DOE program provides...
May 1, 2024
The U.S. Department of Energy has announced the selection of the first faculty cohort for the groundbreaking Faculty-Applied Clean Energy Sciences Program.
April 17, 2024
Today, the Department of Energy (DOE) announces a new partnership between the Office of Energy Justice and Equity (EJE) and Lendistry to bridge the financing gap that often hinders small businesses from competing for contracts and...
March 18, 2024
Today, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) announced the creation of the Regional Energy Democracy Initiative (REDI), to be piloted in the U.S. Gulf South, as President Biden’s Investing in America agenda deploys transformative investments throughout...
February 14, 2024
Roadmap Shows Substantial Progress in Transforming Marginalized Communities
October 31, 2023
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) is proud to announce a significant milestone in its journey toward achieving a just and equitable energy economy. Effective immediately, DOE’s Office of Economic Impact and Diversity is changing its name to...
October 19, 2023
As Part of President Biden’s Investing in America Agenda, Organizations Serving Low-Income and Tribal Communities Can Now Apply to Receive a Historic Tax Credit Boost for Solar and Wind Projects That Provide Local Benefits
October 17, 2023
Funding Supports Community-led Development of Renewable Energy Systems Promoting Energy Resilience in Vulnerable Communities
October 17, 2023
WASHINGTON, D.C. - La Oficina de Impacto Económico y Diversidad (ED) del Departamento de Energía de los EE. UU. (DOE por sus siglas en inglés), anunció hoy un acuerdo de cooperación por un total de 992,000ドル dólares con...