Fossil fuels aren’t just bad for the environment. They’ve arguably made their multinational companies richer while exacerbating social injustices and negatively impacting health and well-being in vulnerable populations. Energy democracy looks to reverse this narrative as it redistributes power by resisting the status quo and reclaiming and reconfiguring energy infrastructure.
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Three Ways Third-Gen Clean Energy Tech Can Protect Vulnerable Communities
As discussed in our article "What Is Energy Democracy?" traditional energy sources are profit driven and aggravate climate change. Climate change has been linked with severe weather events, which in turn jeopardize the grid’s reliability. Clean energy technologies can help lessen the damage a vulnerable community may experience following a severe climatic event or natural disaster.
What Is Energy Democracy?
"Energy democracy" marries energy and the public good. It builds an energy system by listening to a community’s needs instead of focusing on business profits. Many people participate in energy democracy, including local communities, labor unions, think tanks, local municipalities, and NGOs. Read on to learn more.