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A Message From Leadership
As we approach the 2023 mid-year mark, it is time to reflect on the events, programs, and initiatives the Office of Economic Impact and Diversity (ED) has been working diligently to make happen.
In April, ED kicked off the DOE Energy Justice to the People Roadshow. This three-day event in Rio Grande Valley, TX and Corpus Christi, TX brought together community members, elected officials, utility board members, and advocacy organizations to discuss how DOE can support disadvantaged frontline communities and advance U.S. energy security in a just and equitable way.
Earlier this month, the Roadshow continued in Port Arthur, TX and Lake Charles, LA where the nearly fifty member DOE Delegation made significant strides in promoting energy justice and fostering a more equitable and inclusive clean energy future.
DOE also launched the ENERGY Savings Hub, which aims to provide consumers in the clean energy market with a convenient platform to track tax credits and upcoming rebate programs. A one-stop shop resource created to lower barriers for Americans to access information about energy efficient technologies while also lowering their energy costs and saving money.
As we conclude this quarter, let's take pride in the progress we have made and the impact we continue to create. Together, we are driving positive change towards a clean energy future, promoting energy justice, and fostering diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility.
Thank you for your continued dedication and hard work. Your contributions are invaluable as we work towards our shared equity and energy justice goals.
Best regards,
Shalanda H. Baker
Director of the Office of Economic Impact and Diversity and Secretarial Advisor on Equity
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2023 Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) Heritage Month Celebration
On May 23, the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Office of Economic Impact and Diversity (ED) and Energy Asian American Pacific Islander Network (AAPIN) Employee Resource Group hosted its 2023 Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) Heritage Month Celebration, honoring the many contributions of the AANHPI community within DOE and beyond. Read Full Story
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A Commitment to Climate Justice: Celebrating Juneteenth
This Juneteenth, as we commemorate the liberation of African Americans from slavery, we must also remember that a century and a half later, our work is far from done. Juneteenth serves as a celebration and a reminder of why advancing climate justice is an integral part of our work at the Department of Energy today and every day. Read Full Story
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Looking Back and Moving Forward: DOE Celebrates Pride Month
On June 27, the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Office of Economic Impact and Diversity (ED) hosted its 2023 Pride Month Celebration, honoring the many contributions of the LGBTQIA+ (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, intersex, asexual) community within DOE and beyond. Read Full Story
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ED IN THE NEWS
'We want the community to benefit': Department of Energy visits Port Arthur to discuss clean energy programs, investments
Port Arthur will have to apply to secure some of the $100 billion funding available to help cities around the country transition to a clean energy future.
 12NEWS | Author: Lupita Villarreal, Ebonee Coleman Published: 10:18 PM CDT June 13, 2023 Updated: 10:24 PM CDT June 13, 2023
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 Energy Secretary makes a 'house call' in Port Arthur
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DOE ‘Energy Justice to the People Road Show’ visits Lake Charles
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Southwest Louisiana residents grapple with pollution...
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U.S. Department of Energy News
Biden-Harris Administration Invests $251 Million to Expand Infrastructure to Support CO2 Transport and Storage
As part of President Biden’s Investing in America agenda, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) announced $251 million to support 12 selected projects across seven states that will bolster the nation’s carbon management capabilities. The projects, funded by President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, will expand carbon dioxide (CO2) transportation and storage infrastructure to help significantly and responsibly reduce CO2 emissions from power generation and industrial operations. Read Full Story
ENERGY Savings Hub: Save 💰 to save the 🌎!
In April, the Department of Energy launched the @ENERGY Savings Hub to help American consumers in the market for clean energy or energy-efficient products and upgrades keep track of the tax credits and upcoming rebate programs available to them through President Biden’s Investing in America plan. Learn More Here
Biden-Harris Administration Announces $45 Million to Improve Energy Efficiency for Nonprofit Buildings
As part of President Biden’s Investing in America agenda, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) announced in May that applications are open for the Renew America’s Nonprofits grant, a funding opportunity that will support projects to reduce energy use in buildings owned and operated by 501(c)(3) nonprofits. Read Full Story
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