Energy as a Human Right: Virtual Microgrids in Low-Income Communities

What was once a vision by the Green Justice Coalition (GJC) to support environmental justice communities by making them resilient and removing fossil fuels in their neighborhoods is becoming reality. The goal is simple: How can you provide a decarbonized heating and cooling system on a resilient virtual microgrid without taxing the residents? Chinatown Power Inc., along with the GJC are set to make that vision a reality.

Event Date
Tuesday, March 19, 2024 - 2:30 PM to 3:30 PM

Session Chairs

Session Speakers

Room / Location
Marina 3-4
Learning Objectives
Define virtual microgrids, and describe their impact on environmental justice communities and implementation challenges.
Analyze the role and importance of stakeholder engagement and buy-in in planning, developing, and implementing these projects.
Discuss the challenges to financing these projects.
Advocate for the policy and regulatory changes needed to accelerate decarbonization projects in environmental justice communities.
CEU Information

AIA: 1 LU|HSW
BOC: 1 credit hour
MA CSL: 1 credit hour (Energy)
NAHB: 1 credit hour
NARI: 1 credit hour
PHI: Credit offered for full conference attendance
Phius: Credit offered for each full conference day
RESNET: Credit offered for each full conference day

Session ID
BOS24-135
Session Documents
bos24-135_energy_as_a_human_right.pdf (2.24 MB)