Clean Energy Policy and Some Implications for Low-income communities

Year : 2024 | Volume : 14 | Issue : 03 | Page : 15 21
    By

    Maria. D,

  1. Researcher and Scholar, Department of Mechanical Engineering and New Jersey Progressive Equitable Energy Coalition The Global Female Civil Leadership Institute, Johnston Ave., Suite A250,, Hamilton

Abstract

Undeniably, we are moving away from the fossil fuels-based economy due to the extreme climate and weather catastrophes our communities in different areas of the world are experiencing. The solution for future generations is the transition to clean energy. How does that look for overburdened communities? It is an equality and environmental justice concept to make it inexpensive and available to everyone. Policy makers are now creating bills and pushing for legislation that supports new regulations for building electrification at the residential and commercial level, allocating charging stations for electric vehicles and making sure these changes do not impact the pockets of low-income families. This paper will look at some ways policy makers in USA are working with environmental justice groups, unions and advocacy groups to make the transition to clean energy (solar, offshore wind, electric vehicles) accessible to underserved and low-income communities and what are some of the implications of these changes for the low-income families.

Keywords: Fossil-fuel, solar, offshore wind, electric vehicle, clean energy

[This article belongs to Journal of Energy, Environment & Carbon Credits ]

How to cite this article:
Maria. D. Clean Energy Policy and Some Implications for Low-income communities. Journal of Energy, Environment & Carbon Credits. 2024; 14(03):15-21.
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Maria. D. Clean Energy Policy and Some Implications for Low-income communities. Journal of Energy, Environment & Carbon Credits. 2024; 14(03):15-21. Available from: https://journals.stmjournals.com/joeecc/article=2024/view=182031


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Volume 14
Issue 03
Received 24/08/2024
Accepted 13/09/2024
Published 09/11/2024
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