
Jasmine Graham 🌎
@jasminecgraham
Using my powers for good ✊🏽Advancing #energydemocracy & #energyjustice as Executive Director of @MidHudsonEnergy. Prev: @BuildingDecarb @WEACT4EJ @SustWest.
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I recently co-authored a report with Jacqui Patterson and The Chisholm Legacy Project on the impact of state public utilities commissions (PUCs) and public service commissions (PSCs) on energy equity and environmental justice outcomes. thechisholmlegacyproject.org/wp-content/upl… Here's a 🧵on key takeaways:

We joined 200+ orgs in a letter to the Governor calling for a major investment in NY's building electrification that's accessible to all. Governor Kathy Hochul we need a rapid transition off fossil fuels and an executive budget that prioritizes #climatejustice. spectrumlocalnews.com/nys/central-ny…




Puerto Rico’s power plants will now be run by a subsidiary of New Fortress Energy, a gas company that’s been operating an LNG plant in the territory without approval from FERC. It comes as the territory’s ability to meet its clean energy goals is in doubt. subscriber.politicopro.com/article/eenews…





BREAKING: ExxonMobil announces grotesque $56 billion profit in 2022! They price gouged their way to $6.3 million AN HOUR in profit last year, an all-time record for both the company and the whole Western oil industry. reuters.com/business/energ…



We're out here in Albany to say: Kick fossil fuels out of buildings - no loopholes, no delays! ⚡✊ Governor Kathy Hochul @CarlHeastie Sen. Stewart-Cousins pass the All-Electric Building Act + #NYHEAT Act in the budget now! Tune into the rally here: m.facebook.com/11448908922120…



New: A bill from Assemblymember Michaelle Solages would tighten restrictions on lobbying by utilities, explicitly barring them from charging customers for the the kinds of campaigns we New York Focus reported on this spring nysfocus.com/2023/07/24/new…

Congratulations to our Founder and Executive Director, @Daph_NYC_ received an Honorable Mention from Vote Solar! We're proud to be a strong advocate for marginalized communities as they make the green energy transition.