Advancing affordable and renewable energy efforts is crucial for addressing climate change concerns and understanding social determinants of health. Below you will find resources for advocacy efforts, information on clean and affordable renewable energy incentives, educational resources for workforce training, and policy and regulatory guidance.
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Legislative Committees
House Committee on Energy, Utilities and Telecommunications
This committee is responsible for legislation concerning the energy, gas, electric, and other related industry areas. It is also responsible for the rules and regulations concerning the telecommunications industry.
Senate Committee on Regulated Industries and Utilities
This committee has general jurisdiction over legislation related to utilities such as gas, electricity, and telecommunications. It may also consider legislation related to
some regulated and licensed professionals, as well as legislation related to regulated products.
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International
Clean Energy Solutions Center
Assists countries with clean energy policy by identifying finance mechanisms and designing and implementing policies to reduce risk and encourage private investment in clean energy.
Green Bank Network
Membership organization which fosters collaboration and exchange among existing Green Banks. A Green Bank is a public, quasi-public, or non-profit entity established to facilitate private investment into domestic low-carbon climate-resilient infrastructure.
Greening the Grid
Platform of information/guidance to help countries in power system transformation and grid modernization; organized into topic-specific toolkits.
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National
Advanced Energy Economy (AEE)
National association of businesses dedicated to using secure, clean, and affordable energy. It works to transform public policy to enable growth in the energy business, educates, and offers business intelligence products and select business development opportunities to help advanced energy companies grow.
American Council for an Energy Efficient Economy (ACEEE)
Promotes efficient energy use to improve health and combat climate change through research, education, and advocacy.
Association for Energy Affordability
Dedicated to achieving energy efficiency in new and existing buildings to foster and maintain affordable and healthy housing and communities. Also provides educational, technical, and construction management activities and services.
Center for Sustainable Energy
Offers large-scale market transformation services, including rebate and incentive program design and administration, end-user engagement campaigns, policy guidance, workforce training, and education.
Clean Energy Group
Provides resources and assistance related to emerging technology trends and transformative policy, regulatory/market approaches.
Climate Justice Alliance
A collection of 74 urban and rural frontline communities, organizations, and supporting networks in the climate justice movement. Member organizations focus on the social, racial, economic, and environmental justice issues of climate change.
Database of State Incentives for Renewable Energy
Provides a source of information on incentives and policies supporting renewable energy and energy efficiency.
Elevate Energy
Works to ensure everyone has clean and affordable heat, power, and water in their homes and communities, no matter who they are or where they live. It designs and implements programs which reduce costs and ensure that clean and efficient energy reaches those who need it most.
Energy and Policy Institute
Works to expose attacks on renewable energy and counter misinformation by fossil fuels and utility interests.
Energy Bar Association
Advances the professional excellence of those engaged in energy law, regulation, and policy through professional education, exploring diverse viewpoints and building connections.
Energy Efficiency for All
Unites people from diverse sectors and backgrounds to collectively make multifamily affordable homes energy- and water-efficient.
Energy Information Administration
As the statistical and analytical agency within the U.S. Department of Energy, the EIA collects, analyzes, and disseminates independent and impartial energy information to promote sound policymaking, efficient markets, and public understanding of energy and its interaction with the economy and the environment.
Environmental and Energy Study Institute
Dedicated to promoting sustainable societies by advancing science based solutions for climate change, energy, and environmental challenges.
Green and Healthy Homes Initiative
Addresses the social determinants of health and racial equity in healthy housing through integrating funding from private and public sources, providing resources, and coordinating service delivery.
Interstate Renewable Energy Council
Advances clean energy through workforce development strategies, local clean energy solutions, and regulatory engagement.
NAACP Environmental & Climate Justice
Works to educate and mitigate climate change and environmental injustice disproportionately affecting people of color.
National Consumer Law Center
Works for consumer justice and economic security for low-income and other disadvantaged people in the U.S. Includes policy analysis and advocacy, expert witness services, and training and advice for advocates.
Sierra Club – Beyond Coal
Advocates and educates to help America replace our dirtiest energy sources with clean, renewable energy.
Solar Market Pathways
Works to lower the cost of solar energy and accelerate its use in U.S. communities by advancing grid-integration approaches, increasing demand response, and addressing key market barriers.
Southface Institute
Promotes sustainable homes, workplaces, and communities through education, research, advocacy, and technical assistance. Collaborates with nonprofits, businesses, government agencies, universities, and technical experts.
The Regulatory Assistance Project
Dedicated to accelerating the transition to clean, reliable, and efficient energy through policy and market solutions.
U.S. Department of Energy
Ensures America’s security and prosperity by addressing its energy, environmental and nuclear challenges through transformative science and technology solutions.
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Statewide
Department of Human Services Division of Family & Children Services Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program
Assists low-income, elderly, and disabled Georgians with their heating bills through direct payments to home energy suppliers.
Georgia Environmental Finance Authority
Provides loans for water, wastewater, and solid waste infrastructure. Also manages energy efficiency and renewable energy programs and manages and monitors state-owned fuel storage tanks.
Georgia Public Service Commission
Ensures consumers receive safe, reliable, and reasonably priced telecommunications, electric and natural gas services from financially viable and technically competent companies.
Georgia Solar Energy Association
Advocates for solar power in Georgia and educates consumers on how solar energy can save them money and reduce their environmental footprint.
Georgia Watch
Advocates for affordable utility bills and cleaner, more efficient energy solutions. Also provides education to consumers on energy efficiency and saving money on utility bills.
Southern Alliance for Clean Energy – Georgia
Promotes responsible and reusable energy throughout the Southeast by providing technical and policy advocacy work, educating citizens, and fostering conversation around climate change and the importance of clean energy.
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Energy and Utility Resources
American Council for an Energy Efficient Economy
Lifting the High Energy Burden in America’s Largest Cities: How Energy Efficiency Can Improve Low-Income and Underserved Communities
American Council for an Energy Efficient Economy
2017 Utility Energy Efficiency Scorecard
Apartment Hunters: Programs Searching for Energy Savings in Multifamily Buildings
Closing the Gap in Energy Efficiency Programs for Affordable Multifamily Housing
Energy Efficiency and Economic Opportunity Fact Sheet
More Savings for More Residents: Progress in Multifamily Housing Energy Efficiency
Moving the Market: Energy Cost Disclosure in Residential Real Estate Listings
Our Powers Combined: Energy Efficiency and Solar in Affordable Multifamily Buildings
American Friends Service Committee & Housing Justice League
Tenant Power Hotline
Applications for The Environment & the Global Impact Investing Network
Community Investing Impact Metric Set
Applied Public Policy Research Institute for Study and Evaluation
Low-Income Energy Efficiency Opportunities Study
Association for Energy Affordability
Equitable Electrification: Program Models that Work for Existing Low Income Multifamily Buildings
Better Buildings – U.S. Department of Energy
Greenworks Lending Funds Efficiency Renewable and Microgrid Improvements Using Commercial Pace
Building Clean
Manufacturing Efficiency: How Buy America Policy Can Boost Jobs Manufacturing Energy-Efficient Products
California Climate Investments
Low-Income Weatherization Program for Multifamily Properties: Almond Court Case Study
Low-Income Barriers Study, Part A: Overcoming Barriers to Energy
California Energy Efficiency for All
California Energy Efficiency for All’s Pandemic Response Guidance & Recovery Recommendations
California Housing Partnership & the Association for Energy Affordability
California’s Cap-and-Trade Funded Low-Income Weatherization Program Multifamily: Impact Report
City Energy (NRDC & IMT)
Incorporating Equity into Energy Benchmarking Requirements: Guidance for Policy and Program Practitioners
Clean Energy Group
Clean Energy Equity in 2017: How Foundations Can Advance Solar and Storage Technologies in Low-Income Communities
Climate Justice Alliance
Climate Justice Alliance: Just Transition Principles
CNT Energy & American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy
Engaging as Partners in Energy Efficiency: A Primer for Utilities on the Energy Efficiency Needs of Multifamily Buildings and Their Owners
Commerce Department Division of Energy Resources
Multifamily Efficiency Programs Benefit Building Owners, Tenants
Community Developments
Financing Energy Efficiency in Low-Income Multifamily Rental Housing: A Progress Update from the Low Income Investment Fund
Community Preservation Corporation
Financing Energy-Efficient Buildings
Database of State Incentives for Renewable Energy
Database of State Incentives for Renewable Energy – Resources
Energy Analysis and Environmental Impacts Division Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory
Electrification of buildings and industry in the United States: Drivers, barriers, prospects, and policy approaches
Energy Bar Association
Protecting Low-Income Ratepayers as the Electricity System Evolves
Energy Efficiency for All
“Cooking Up” Coalitions: Introduction to Coalition Building
Case Studies of Energy Efficiency Retrofits to Multifamily Affordable Housing in Minnesota
Clean Power Plan Opportunities for Energy Efficiency in Affordable Housing
Coalition and Network Building
Commercial PACE for Multifamily Affordable Housing
Energy Efficiency: A Smart Investment for Georgia’s Multifamily Owners
Green + Healthy Property Management: A Guide for Multifamily Affordable Housing
Identifying, Valuing, and Financing Climate Resilience in Multifamily Affordable Housing
Insulation and Air Sealing in Low-Income Multifamily Energy Efficiency Programs
Making Affordable Multifamily Housing More Energy Efficient: A Guide to Healthier Upgrade Materials
Pandemic Response Guide: Ensuring Access to Essential Energy and Water Services
Pandemic Response Guide: Prioritizing Remediation of Unhealthy Housing
Policy Matters: Making Energy Upgrades Healthier for Residents, Workers, and Neighbors
Poll: Most Would Pay More to Help Others With Energy Bills
Program Design Guide: Energy Efficiency Programs in Multifamily Affordable Housing
Energy Efficiency for All & Stewards of Affordable Housing for the Future
Improving Income Qualifications for Energy Efficiency Programs
Energy Efficiency for All – Georgia Coalition
EMCs and Energy Equity: Harnessing Your Power
Energy Information Administration
One in Three U.S. Households Faces a Challenge Meeting Energy Needs
Energy Star
Financing Guidebook for Energy Efficiency Program Sponsors
Environmental and Energy Study Institute
Federal Programs for Energy and Housing: A Lifeline for America’s Low-Income Families
The Multiple Benefits of Federal Housing and Energy Programs
Georgia Environmental Finance Authority
Energy Resources
Georgia Power
Affordable Multifamily Home Energy Improvement Program
Energy Assessment & Solutions Program
Georgia Watch
Energy Equity: Your Home and Your Community
Georgia Electric Membership Cooperatives IRC §501(c)(12) Compliance and Transparency
Keeping the Lights On: Energy Efficiency and Community Solar for all Georgians
Saving Money on Your Utility Bills
Greening the Grid
Using Wind and Solar to Reliably Meet Electricity Demand
Institute for Market Transformation
Catalyzing Efficiency: Unlocking Energy Information and Value in Apartment Buildings
Financing Energy Efficiency Through Mortgage Loans
Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program
Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program FAQs for Consumers
NAACP Environmental and Climate Justice Program
Just Energy Policies: Model Energy Policies Guide
National Consumer Law Center
Access to Utility Service
Natural Resources Defense Council
Getting an Energy Efficiency Boost in Georgia
New and Improved Energy Efficiency Programs
On-Bill Financing: Overview and Key Considerations for Program Design
Need Help Paying Bills
Georgia Energy and Utility Bill Assistance Programs
Oak Ridge National Laboratory
Nonenergy Benefits from the Weatherization Assistance Program: A Summary of Findings from the Recent Literature
Poder!
Climate Equity & Community Engagement in Building Electrification Toolkit
Poverty Public Policy
Energy Burden and the Need for Integrated Low-Income Housing and Energy Policy
Rand Corporation
Energy Efficiency as a Tool for Preservation of Affordable Rental Housing
Solar Energy Industries Association
Georgia State Solar Policy Resources
Solar For All
What Utilities Can Do Right Now to Bring Solar Within Reach for Everyday Folks
Southern Environmental Law Center
Community Solar: Best Practices for Utilities in the South
Sustainable Capital Advisors
Inclusive Solar Finance Framework
Synapse Energy Economics, Community Action Partnership, RAP
Energy Infrastructure: Sources of Inequities and Policy Solutions for Improving Community Health and Wellbeing
The George Washington University GW Solar Institute
Bridging the Solar Income Gap: Summary for Policymakers
The Utility Reform Network
Living Without Power: Health Impacts of Utility Shutoffs in California
U.S. Department of Energy Better Buildings
Financing Navigator
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
Energy and Water Efficiency Resources
Help With Your Utility Bills: Georgia Multifamily Utility Benchmarking Toolkit
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, State and Local Energy and Environment Program
Energy Efficiency in Affordable Housing: A Guide to Developing and Implementing Greenhouse Gas Reduction Programs