Energy Efficiency

Sonal Jessel on Extreme Heat in East Harlem in National Geographic – June 17, 2021

WE ACT for Environmental Justice’s Director of Policy Sonal Jessel, M.P.H. was featured in a June 17, 2021 National Geographic article on the impact of extreme heat around the world. She gave the journalist a “heat tour” of East Harlem

Climate Justice Working Group Natural Gas Ban Training

Approximately 70 percent of New York City’s greenhouse gas emissions come from buildings. Greenhouse gas emissions cause climate change by trapping heat in our atmosphere, and also contribute air pollution that causes respiratory diseases. That is why it is critical

Out of Gas, In with Justice

Out of Gas, In with Justice Final Report Announcement: Out of Gas, In with Justice Report (PDF) Out of Gas, In with Justice Video (Link) Out of Gas, In with Justice Advocacy Webinar (Link) Out of Gas, In with

Powering Change: New York Models for Equitable Energy Policy

We are convening experts from around New York State for a virtual conversation to establish energy policy priorities for the next Congress. This town hall – on Monday, September 28 at 1:00 PM EDT – will feature energy advocacy experts

Sonal Jessel Talks About Extreme Heat with Brian Lehrer – July 28, 2020

WE ACT for Environmental Justice’s Policy & Advocacy Coordinator Sonal Jessel was a guest on the Brian Lehrer Show on July 28, 2020, where she talked about the heightened health threats of extreme heat for low-income communities and communities of

July Membership Meeting: Town Hall on Extreme Heat & COVID-19 in NYC

SUMMER HEAT & COVID-19: A Deadly COMBINATION Learn About the Potentially Deadly Threat of Extreme Heat During the Summer of COVID-19 & Discuss Our Community-Driven Policy Recommendations to Address This Threat Summer is here, and even though the city has

Home Energy Assistance Program

What is HEAP? The Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP) is a funding program from the federal and state government that assists eligible low-income households with their heating and cooling costs, energy crisis assistance, weatherization, and energy-related home repairs. In New

NYC Cooling Centers

Extreme heat events are increasing in frequency, severity, and duration in New York City. There are a number of negative health impacts from extreme heat, including heat stress, dehydration, dizziness, and fainting. These impacts can lead to hospitalization, worsening of

Energy Efficiency

The Challenge On average, New Yorkers with a low or moderate income and New Yorkers of color pay a disproportionately higher percentage of their household income on energy. For many, their energy bill is their second largest monthly expense, behind

Earth Day Albany Lobby Day for Energy Efficiency & Toxic-Free Products – CANCELED

UNFORTUNATELY THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELED How do you plan to celebrate the 50th anniversary of Earth Day? Join us for our Albany Lobby Day on Wednesday, April 22nd and help make a difference! We’re joining forces with the Energy