The Problems We Tackle
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All In Energy works at the intersection of two interconnected problems. |
The benefits of MA’s growing clean energy economy are unequally distributed
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Massachusetts has one of the strongest green economies in the country, which has grown 86% since 2010 and employs 111,836 people annually [1].
We lead the nation with our energy efficiency and renewable energy incentive programs that help residents save energy and money at home and get renewable energy affordably. However, more of our state’s efficiency and renewable energy programs’ benefits are going to wealthier communities [2]. There is a need to better serve renters, low-and-moderate income households, non-English speaking families, and communities of color.
The utilities and others rely on mass marketing to educate residents about energy incentives, but education alone is not sufficient to drive statewide action. |
We need a more community-based approach to ensure all Massachusetts residents benefit from our transition to clean energy.
The clean energy industry lacks diversity - and companies need more qualified talent
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Our clean energy industry is also missing out on critical talent, at a time when nearly 90% of MA clean energy companies report difficulty finding qualified talent[5]. The training needed for advancement-track roles in clean energy companies is not reaching our underserved communities.
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We need more diverse, qualified talent in the clean energy industry to drive innovation and rapidly transition to a clean energy economy.
The economic and societal transformation needed to avoid societal collapse brought on by climate change cannot happen without all communities becoming efficient and sustainable. We need to accelerate an inclusive clean energy economy that does not exacerbate societal inequities, but instead includes and benefits all communities.