Tools for Organizing

Resources

All Energy Democracy Project resources are made for and by the people who are building the movement to democratize energy.

People’s History of Utilities

Understand who is in charge of our energy system and why to advance transformational change.

People’s Utility Justice Playbook

The strategies & tactics playbook that achieves
real wins for our communities.

Energy Democracy Messaging

Talking about energy doesn’t have to be complicated! As part of the REFOCUS campaign, we’ve developed a helpful messaging guide for organizers building the movement for energy justice across race and class.

The REFOCUS Zine

A result of deep collaboration between grassroots organizations, the REFOCUS zine is a tool for anyone ready to organize around energy or just looking for inspiration!

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Want to use the zine at your organizing events? Email Selena Feliciano for access to the Zine Faciliation Guide.

REFOCUS Trigger Guide

When disaster strikes, tap this guide for language that helps audiences understand the links between resilience and energy democracy.

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“What is Energy Democracy?” Slide Deck

This customizable deck helps you explain Energy Democracy; perfect for your energy democracy 101 meetings, conference addresses, etc.

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Stop the Shut Offs Model Legislation

Our Debt Jubilee Working Group has created a model rule outlining how prioritizing people’s safety over profit is possible with policy change.

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Reach out to Erica Flores from RE-AMP Network to learn more.

Energy Democracy,
the Book

Shared through the stories of leaders across the country, this book brings together the growing body of renewable energy strategies and practices for shifting the energy paradigm.

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Collaborator Organizations

The Project is made up of local frontline organizations across the U.S. They invite new members and co-conspirators to join them in reimagining energy for our communities.

Federal Policy Recommendation

As the United States transition to a clean energy future, we have an unprecedented opportunity to democratize our energy systems. A democratic, people-controlled energy model can ensure that public assets deliver maximum community and environmental benefits.

The Energy Democracy Project presented policies in April 2021 to an audience of more than 150 people, outlining the pathway toward an energy model that prioritizes justice.

Want to know more about how we collaboratively develop these resources?