Theory of Change

Equity

We must do what’s right, not what is easy, to build trust and center communities. We are rebuilding the current extractive energy system by centering people in climate-impacted communities. We hold ourselves and each other accountable to the people we serve, not to profit. Energy Allies is committed to prioritizing diverse perspectives in a just transition to clean energy.

Innovation

An entrepreneurial approach to problem-solving through risk-taking. Creativity, curiosity, and adaptability are key to advocating for climate, economic, and racial justice. Energy Allies pushes the boundaries of the status quo by co-designing innovative solutions that cultivate access and accountability in the energy system.

Community

An inclusive, accountable environment that facilitates respect, compassion, empathy, and gratitude across academia, clean energy development & finance, community organizing and policy. Us, all, our loved ones, our neighbors, a localization of humanity. Energy Allies connects with our communities to understand and reduce barriers in the energy system by co-designing clean energy solutions that enhance people's power to break the reliance on fossil fuels.

Access

When energy is not determined by race, education or economic status. Energy Allies centers the expertise of climate-impacted communities and makes sure their voices lead.

Revolution

Energy justice is impossible to achieve without confronting racial injustice. Energy Allies believes in a just transition led by climate-impacted communities provided with the knowledge and tools to succeed.

Climate-impacted communities

Communities that experience disproportionate climate burdens and hazards due to infrastructural, social, or historical factors; including, but not limited to: utility and government neglect, redlining, and income.

Income-eligible households

Families and community members qualifying based on income.

Our Outputs

• Education shares energy justice resources and a curriculum that centers around and builds power in climate-impacted communities
• Clean energy projects deploys our network and knowledge through a community-led model that is scalable without our involvement over the long term
• Policy democratizes the energy system by educating and organizing in communities

Our Activities

• Qualitative and Quantitiative Research
• Progam Design
• Coalition Participation
• Advocacy
• Curriculum Design

Dissemination

• Social Media
• Website
• In-person Events
• Virtual Events

Our Outcomes

• Education mobilizes communities to participate in the energy democracy movement.
• Climate-impacted communities and voices are prioritized in communications.
• Climate-impacted communities prioritized in community-led solar policy adoption
• Policy advocacy around community-led solar and clean energy projects.
• Equitable adoption of clean energy in climate-impacted communities.
• Build wealth in climate-impacted communities
• Alleviate energy burden in climate-impacted communities
• Dissembling monopoly power and authority in the utility space

Our Impact

• Jobs, energy savings, and clean energy project ownership in climate-impacted communities
• Community members participating in clean energy projects
• Policies advocated on behalf of community-led solar
• Policies passed through community-based initiatives
• Community members attending educational events
• Community Needs Assessments to co-design clean energy solutions