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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

WE ACT and SUNS Talk Climate Justice and Solar Jobs on WorkingGreen Podcast – September 5, 2020

In the September 5, 2020 episode of WorkingNation’s WorkingGreen podcast, WE ACT for Environmental Justice’s Co-Founder & Executive Director Peggy Shepard and Senior Community Organizer Charles Callaway were joined by Solar Uptown Now Services (SUNS) Treasurer Juan Goris and fellow

Community Power: A Community Solar Project in East Harlem

The Challenge In the wake of Superstorm Sandy, WE ACT for Environmental Justice (WE ACT) worked with community members to develop a Northern Manhattan Climate Action plan. The plan identified the need for energy independence as a priority in Northern

Solar Uptown Now Services Solar Workers Cooperative

The Challenge Low-income communities and communities of color are disproportionately impacted by the air pollution and greenhouse gases produced by burning fossil fuels to produce energy. In New York City, a study found that air pollution contributed to at least

Queens Gazette Reports on Our Community Power Project – June 18, 2020

A June 18, 2020 article in the Queens Gazette showcased Community Power, a community solar project WE ACT is working on with Solar One, Brooklyn Movement Center, Green City Force, Con Edison, and the New York City Housing Authority. The

Cecil Corbin-Mark Talks Renewable Rikers with The New Republic – June 19, 2020

A June 19, 2020 article in The New Republic on the Renewable Rikers plan to turn the jail complex into a solar farm quoted Cecil Corbin-Mark, our Deputy Director and Director of Policy Initiatives, and credited WE ACT for taking

Kerene Tayloe Calls for Greater Diversity in Solar in E&E News – June 5, 2020

In a June 5, 2020 article in E&E News, our Director of Federal Legislative Affairs Kerene Tayloe weighed in on the lack of diversity in the solar industry, encouraging them to actively recruit from communities of color and HBCUs. Read

WE ACT’s Solar Work Featured in Next City – March 3, 2020

In a March 3, 2020 article, Next City showcased how affordable housing co-ops have been finding ways to reduce emissions while saving their residents money. Solar Uptown Now, a program we developed with Solar One and other partners, was featured

March Membership Meeting: City Policy Campaigns

As a precaution against the spread of the coronavirus, we have decided to cancel our March Membership Meeting. Our apologies for any inconvenience, but the health and safety of our members and staff is a top priority. Please continue

WE ACT Testified in Support of the Renewable Rikers Act to Convert Rikers Island into a Solar Farm

Plan to Train the Formerly Incarcerated to Install the Solar Panels FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 29, 2020 Contact: Chris Dobens, 212-961-1000 ext. 320, chris@weact.org HARLEM, NY — Cecil Corbin-Mark, Deputy Director & Director of Policy Initiatives at WE