{"id":23709,"date":"2023-12-11T14:42:50","date_gmt":"2023-12-11T19:42:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.edf.org\/climate411\/?p=23709"},"modified":"2023-12-18T16:59:09","modified_gmt":"2023-12-18T21:59:09","slug":"edfs-new-equity-map-shows-state-efforts-to-make-the-energy-transition-fairer-for-all","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.edf.org\/climate411\/2023\/12\/11\/edfs-new-equity-map-shows-state-efforts-to-make-the-energy-transition-fairer-for-all\/","title":{"rendered":"EDF\u2019s new equity map shows state efforts to make the energy transition fairer for all"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"\"<\/a>(This post was written by EDF interns Cyera Charles and Remeny White)<\/em><\/p>\n

Across the U.S. states are passing laws that will ensure greater equity as we transition to a clean energy system. EDF has developed an interactive map<\/a> \u2013 based on our new report, the State Climate Equity Survey<\/a> \u2013 that documents states\u2019 efforts to make their energy transition more equitable and healthier.<\/p>\n

Our new map identifies which states require, allow, or promote consideration of equity and environmental justice in agency decision-making and budget-setting.<\/p>\n

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States making these policies cite the need to provide benefits of new energy investments to all residents and to address disproportionate burdens shouldered by some communities in the past. By tracking their progress, this map can help those states meet their commitments, and can also inform other states and stakeholders about new ideas and practices to enhance environmental justice in the energy transition.<\/p>\n

How to use our new map<\/strong><\/p>\n

Our new map<\/a> is color-coded to show at a glance the relative strength of each state\u2019s current environmental justice protections.<\/p>\n