Issue: Principles & Processes

Vote Solar’s “Just Partnership Principles were established in 2020 and will be used by staff and partners to hold Vote Solar accountable to our values. We aspire to grow as an organization in our ability to not only challenge injustice and advance just energy for all, but also to contribute meaningfully to the broad movement working to dismantle systems of oppression and build a regenerative future.”

Defines a “Regenerative Economy” in terms of the values, processes, and policies it entails.

This guide offers an “equity-based” approach to climate policy with suggestions for improving dialogues and collaborating to advance justice.

Communication on a challenge as deeply rooted and complex as racism requires a clear understanding of communication goals and, subsequently, different approaches.
Research focused on identifying effective strategies that promote policies to advance the well-being of Black and Brown people by centering (rather than avoiding) race revealed key insights from communicators.
     

This groundbreaking and extensive document lays out the components of an ideal 100% policy that is grounded in a Just Transition framework and centers equity and justice. Authored by members of the 100% Network, it brings forward and coalesces the expertise from frontline communities.
The Building Blocks document was designed primarily for frontline organizations looking to develop and implement their own local renewable energy or energy efficiency policies with a justice framework. Secondly, is to build alignment with environmental organizations and intermediary groups that are engaged in developing and advocating for 100% policies.