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· Mar 28
Powerless
In Powerless, sociologists Diana Hernández and Jennifer Laird reveal the hidden hardship of “energy insecurity” – the inability to adequately meet household energy needs.
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Excited to announce Powerless: The People's Struggle for Energy will be released in April 2025! 🔌 💥
Pre-order now!
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Pre-order now!
Discount code: powerless
#energy #newbook #powerless #energyinsecurity #energyjustice
🎧 New Episode Alert: Uptown Chats Book Club – Powerless (Part 1)!
Tune into the full podcast here:
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Tune into the full podcast here:
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#UptownChats #EnergyJustice #EnvironmentalJustice #EnergyInsecurity #NYHEAT #PowerlessBook
⚡️New Episode of The Environmental Justice Lab with Dr. Lesley Joseph and guests Dr. Diana Hernández and Dr. Jennifer Laird
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#environmentaljustice #energyjustice #energyinsecurity #energypoverty #energyiseverything
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#environmentaljustice #energyjustice #energyinsecurity #energypoverty #energyiseverything
Hot & Cold NYC
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· Jul 24
Energy Affordability Is Personal, with Diana Hernandez
In this week’s episode, host Daniel Raimi talks with Diana Hernández, an associate professor and codirector of the Energy Opportunity Lab at the Center on Global Energy Policy at Columbia University,
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Hot & Cold NYC
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· Jul 24
This week’s episode of Resources Radio, host Daniel Raimi talks with Diana Hernández, co-director of the Energy Opportunity Lab at the Center on Global Energy Policy at Columbia University, about the struggles that ordinary Americans face in accessing affordable and reliable energy.
Hot & Cold NYC
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· Jun 27
🧾 Demand Funding for Local Aid
State and city leaders also make budget decisions—pressure them to protect or expand energy assistance programs locally.
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Spread the word. The more people who advocate, the stronger our message. Use the hashtag #SaveLIHEAP
State and city leaders also make budget decisions—pressure them to protect or expand energy assistance programs locally.
📲 Share This Post
Spread the word. The more people who advocate, the stronger our message. Use the hashtag #SaveLIHEAP
Hot & Cold NYC
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· Jun 27
🏡 Reach Out to Your Utility Company
Ask if they offer assistance programs or know of other local resources that can help bridge the gap.
Ask if they offer assistance programs or know of other local resources that can help bridge the gap.
Hot & Cold NYC
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· Jun 27
📣 Demand Funding for LIHEAP - Let Congress know this program is vital for vulnerable families. Use social media, petitions, or town hall meetings to make your voice heard.
Hot & Cold NYC
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· Jun 27
Here are ways you can protect LIHEAP:
📞 Contact Your Representatives
Call, email, or write to your elected officials. Urge them to prioritize full funding for LIHEAP in the federal budget.
📞 Contact Your Representatives
Call, email, or write to your elected officials. Urge them to prioritize full funding for LIHEAP in the federal budget.
Hot & Cold NYC
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· Jun 27
Despite helping millions stay safe and healthy, these programs are being cut, threatening a national health and housing crisis at a time when energy is more vital than ever.
Hot & Cold NYC
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· Jun 27
The Trump administration’s proposed budget eliminates LIHEAP and the Weatherization Assistance Program, putting over six million vulnerable households—including children, seniors, and veterans—at risk of losing access to essential utilities.
Hot & Cold NYC
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· Jun 27
Hot & Cold NYC
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· Jun 27
🏡 Reach Out to Your Utility Company – Ask about payment plans or local assistance resources
🧾 Push for Local Aid – Tell state and city leaders to protect and expand local energy assistance
📲 Share This Post – Spread awareness and use the hashtag #SaveLIHEAP
🧾 Push for Local Aid – Tell state and city leaders to protect and expand local energy assistance
📲 Share This Post – Spread awareness and use the hashtag #SaveLIHEAP
Hot & Cold NYC
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· Jun 27
To prevent tragedies like this:
📞 Contact Your Representatives – Urge them to fully fund LIHEAP in the federal budget
📣 Demand Funding for LIHEAP – Use social media, petitions, or town halls to make your voice heard.
📞 Contact Your Representatives – Urge them to fully fund LIHEAP in the federal budget
📣 Demand Funding for LIHEAP – Use social media, petitions, or town halls to make your voice heard.
Hot & Cold NYC
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· Jun 27
On Monday evening, 55-year-old Shauna Thomas was found dead in her St. Ann, Missouri apartment—just two weeks after Ameren Missouri shut off her electricity due to unpaid bills. Her death is a heartbreaking reminder of how energy insecurity can have fatal consequences.
Hot & Cold NYC
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· Jun 26
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· Jun 26
The expiration of the expanded child tax credit (ECTC) was linked to increased energy insecurity among middle-income families, highlighting the need to reinstate the ECTC to support household stability.
🔗Read more here: ajph.aphapublications.org/doi/epdf/10....
🔗Read more here: ajph.aphapublications.org/doi/epdf/10....
The Prevalence and Persistence of Energy Insecurity in NYC - Robin Hood
This report explores how rising utility costs and increasing temperatures Impact low-income New Yorkers' basic energy needs.
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🏙️ Read Report from NYC Comptroller: comptroller.nyc.gov/reports/reco...
📖 Read the full report here: robinhood.org/reports/pove...
#EnergyJustice #ClimateCrisis #NYC #EnergyInsecurity #BradLander #RobinHoodFoundation #PovertyTracker
📖 Read the full report here: robinhood.org/reports/pove...
#EnergyJustice #ClimateCrisis #NYC #EnergyInsecurity #BradLander #RobinHoodFoundation #PovertyTracker
Record Highs: Tackling Energy Insecurity in the Heat of the Climate Crisis
Executive Summary New York City is at the brink of an energy affordability crisis—one that poses a growing threat to both household budgets and public health. As climate change drives more extreme temperatures, the rising costs of energy are not just a cost of living issue, but could mean life...
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📊 It highlights powerful research from “The Prevalence and Persistence of Energy Insecurity in NYC” by Nicholos Wilkinson, Diana Hernández, Daniel Salgado, Sophie Collyer, and Christopher Wimer.
Record Highs: Tackling Energy Insecurity in the Heat of the Climate Crisis
Executive Summary New York City is at the brink of an energy affordability crisis—one that poses a growing threat to both household budgets and public health. As climate change drives more extreme temperatures, the rising costs of energy are not just a cost of living issue, but could mean life...
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NYC Comptroller Brad Lander’s new report "Record Highs: Tackling Energy Insecurity in the Heat of the Climate Crisis" warns that the city is on the edge of an energy affordability emergency.
Hot & Cold NYC
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· May 21
A Framework for Achieving Energy Equity - Center on Global Energy Policy at Columbia University SIPA | CGEP
Hear in-depth conversations with the world’s top energy and climate leaders from government, business, academia, and civil society.
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On this week's episode of
#ColumbiaEnergyExchange, host Jason Bordoff speaks with Diana Hernández, co-director of CGEP's #EnergyOpportunityLab, about her recent book that proposes a framework for energy equity.
🎧 Listen now: www.energypolicy.columbia.edu/a-framework-...
#ColumbiaEnergyExchange, host Jason Bordoff speaks with Diana Hernández, co-director of CGEP's #EnergyOpportunityLab, about her recent book that proposes a framework for energy equity.
🎧 Listen now: www.energypolicy.columbia.edu/a-framework-...
APHA Energy Insecurity Toolkit!
🔗 Learn more and access the full APHA toolkit at lnk.bio/hotandcold_nyc or scan the QR code!
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#APHA #Columbia #publichealth #E2H2
🔗 Learn more and access the full APHA toolkit at lnk.bio/hotandcold_nyc or scan the QR code!
#health #energy #energyinsecurity #toolkit
#APHA #Columbia #publichealth #E2H2
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Have you ordered your copy of Powerless?
In Powerless, sociologists Diana Hernández and Jennifer Laird reveal the hidden hardship of “energy insecurity” the inability to adequately meet household energy needs.
🔗 Check it out: a.co/d/1RupD5r
#powerless #newbook #energy #research #community #action
In Powerless, sociologists Diana Hernández and Jennifer Laird reveal the hidden hardship of “energy insecurity” the inability to adequately meet household energy needs.
🔗 Check it out: a.co/d/1RupD5r
#powerless #newbook #energy #research #community #action
Hot & Cold NYC
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· Apr 25
🚨 Until May 31st, NYC law requires building owners to maintain indoor temps of at least
68°F from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. when it's below 55ºF outside, and no lower than 62°F overnight-regardless of the weather. If your home is cold this season, make sure to contact your landlord first then call 311. #law
68°F from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. when it's below 55ºF outside, and no lower than 62°F overnight-regardless of the weather. If your home is cold this season, make sure to contact your landlord first then call 311. #law
Hot & Cold NYC
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· Apr 21
📚 Join us in celebrating the release of Dr. Diana Hernández’s book, Powerless: The People’s Struggle for Energy!
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Hot & Cold NYC
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· Apr 11
🔥 Still cooking with gas? It might be time to switch it up! 💡✨
Pre-order your copy of Powerless: The People's Struggle for Energy! 🔌 💥
Discount code: powerless
#energy #newbook #powerless #energyinsecurity #energyjustice
Discount code: powerless
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