The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has announced the selection of nine organizations to participate in the Regional Energy Democracy Initiative (REDI) Consortium, a groundbreaking initiative aimed at empowering communities in Texas and Louisiana. The REDI Consortium will provide a framework for community collaboration while offering technical assistance and capacity building for coordinating, developing, and delivering the benefits of DOE-funded projects. The initiative is part of the Biden-Harris Administration’s commitment to equity and justice, with a focus on communities disproportionately impacted by the energy system.
Empowering Communities for the Energy Transition
U.S. Secretary of Energy Jennifer M. Granholm emphasized that REDI’s pilot program would empower communities at the forefront of the country’s energy transition, ensuring that Texas…
