Community of Practice Learning Call
Organizing for Just Energy Retrofit Programs
Date: Thursday, July 16thTime: 11:00 am Pacific / 2:00 pm Eastern
Audio:
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Community organizers around the country are challenging their elected officials to establish quality energy efficiency retrofit programs. These grassroots efforts push for programs that are accessible to all, and create good jobs for local communities.
The July 16th conference featured three community-led efforts in San Jose, Pittsburgh and New York. Presenters talked about the grassroots organizing, coalition building, and policy behind their campaigns, and shared successes and challenges.
On the call:
- Mijin Cha, Urban Agenda, convener of the NYC Apollo Alliance (download presentation)
- Andrew Butcher, GTECH Strategies, Pittsburgh, PA (download one-pager about program)
- Louise Auerhahn, Working Partnerships USA, San Jose, CA (download presentation)
Resources referred to during the call:
- EPA Benchmarking tool, referred to by Mijin Cha during the Q & A section.
- Info on the Los Angeles Construction Careers Policy, referred to by Louise Auherhahn.
Discussion Forum
If you are engaged in a community-led effort to establish a citywide energy retrofit program, tell us about it on our Discussion Forum. Be sure to include your contact information if you want others to be in touch with you. Browse and comment on other people's posts as well.
