Climate and Community Institute
@cplusc.bsky.social
Climate and Community Institute is a progressive climate and economy think tank. We work with movements and progressive policy makers to pass new policy, improve implementation, shift narratives, and deepen coalitions. 🌱 http://www.climateandcommunity.org
Even before the Trump admin, the offshore wind industry struggled with high interest rates & uncoordinated supply chains. We need at least 270 GW of OSW to decarbonize by 2050, but right now the current pipeline only gets us to 50 GW.
October 28, 2025 at 12:33 PM
Even before the Trump admin, the offshore wind industry struggled with high interest rates & uncoordinated supply chains. We need at least 270 GW of OSW to decarbonize by 2050, but right now the current pipeline only gets us to 50 GW.
To make necessary grid investments in a climate-changed future and protect working people in a time of mass benefits and government shutdown, we recommend concrete policies to stop the bad, build the new, and change the rules:
October 24, 2025 at 4:32 PM
To make necessary grid investments in a climate-changed future and protect working people in a time of mass benefits and government shutdown, we recommend concrete policies to stop the bad, build the new, and change the rules:
Electricity prices are soaring across the US, with nearly 1/4 of U.S. adults—about 52 million people—unable to pay their bills. How does the way rates are designed undermine energy affordability? Our new report OVERCHARGED with @publicgrids.org explains how: climateandcommunity.org/research/ove...
October 24, 2025 at 4:32 PM
Electricity prices are soaring across the US, with nearly 1/4 of U.S. adults—about 52 million people—unable to pay their bills. How does the way rates are designed undermine energy affordability? Our new report OVERCHARGED with @publicgrids.org explains how: climateandcommunity.org/research/ove...
Dedicated funding sources and premium income would reduce the need for the HRAs to rely on risky and pricy products like catastrophe bonds. We can equitably spread the costs and benefits of a more stable insurance system (and tackle the federal reduction of disaster assistance).
October 21, 2025 at 5:22 PM
Dedicated funding sources and premium income would reduce the need for the HRAs to rely on risky and pricy products like catastrophe bonds. We can equitably spread the costs and benefits of a more stable insurance system (and tackle the federal reduction of disaster assistance).
States should set up new state entities called Housing Resilience Agencies, which would do comprehensive risk mitigation, provide public disaster insurance, and ensure affordability, availability, and resilience of housing and infrastructure. climateandcommunity.org/research/pro...
October 21, 2025 at 5:22 PM
States should set up new state entities called Housing Resilience Agencies, which would do comprehensive risk mitigation, provide public disaster insurance, and ensure affordability, availability, and resilience of housing and infrastructure. climateandcommunity.org/research/pro...
The home insurance crisis is increasing costs and threatening stability. Media is covering the crisis, but what we need are solutions. What should lawmakers do? Our new research offers state and federal policy recommendations to usher in a new era of resilience + affordability.
October 21, 2025 at 5:22 PM
The home insurance crisis is increasing costs and threatening stability. Media is covering the crisis, but what we need are solutions. What should lawmakers do? Our new research offers state and federal policy recommendations to usher in a new era of resilience + affordability.
Read our recommendations for strong CBAs—along with the full report—here: climateandcommunity.org/research/cbas/
October 16, 2025 at 4:48 PM
Read our recommendations for strong CBAs—along with the full report—here: climateandcommunity.org/research/cbas/
At any given link in the supply chain, strong CBAs can offer a mix of provisions based on local priorities that matter most for community members.
October 16, 2025 at 4:48 PM
At any given link in the supply chain, strong CBAs can offer a mix of provisions based on local priorities that matter most for community members.
We recommend that FAIR Plans be improved to achieve the objectives of accessible and affordable insurance, and to better address the climate crisis. Read the full report and our recommendations here: climateandcommunity.org/research/ins...
October 2, 2025 at 5:39 PM
We recommend that FAIR Plans be improved to achieve the objectives of accessible and affordable insurance, and to better address the climate crisis. Read the full report and our recommendations here: climateandcommunity.org/research/ins...
We analyze all state plans, with specific case studies in FL, CA, and NM to show that despite their public purpose, FAIR Plans are largely governed by insurers themselves. In at least 86% of states, industry reps hold majority board seats. climateandcommunity.org/research/ins...
October 2, 2025 at 5:39 PM
We analyze all state plans, with specific case studies in FL, CA, and NM to show that despite their public purpose, FAIR Plans are largely governed by insurers themselves. In at least 86% of states, industry reps hold majority board seats. climateandcommunity.org/research/ins...
As insurance prices balloon & companies refuse renewals, state “insurers of last resort” (FAIR plans) are often the only coverage option left for many homeowners. Our new report explains how they often prioritize cost savings for companies, not affordability for families.
October 2, 2025 at 5:39 PM
As insurance prices balloon & companies refuse renewals, state “insurers of last resort” (FAIR plans) are often the only coverage option left for many homeowners. Our new report explains how they often prioritize cost savings for companies, not affordability for families.
Are you going to Netroots? Join us TOMORROW, 3:45-4:45 PM for “Building Green Economic Populism,” moderated by @maryannaise.bsky.social with
PA State Sen. @nikilsaval.bsky.social, @ctulocal1.bsky.social's Stacy Davis Gates, Tenant Union Federation's Tara Raghuveer, and CCI's @jbozuwa.bsky.social
PA State Sen. @nikilsaval.bsky.social, @ctulocal1.bsky.social's Stacy Davis Gates, Tenant Union Federation's Tara Raghuveer, and CCI's @jbozuwa.bsky.social
August 6, 2025 at 3:04 PM
Are you going to Netroots? Join us TOMORROW, 3:45-4:45 PM for “Building Green Economic Populism,” moderated by @maryannaise.bsky.social with
PA State Sen. @nikilsaval.bsky.social, @ctulocal1.bsky.social's Stacy Davis Gates, Tenant Union Federation's Tara Raghuveer, and CCI's @jbozuwa.bsky.social
PA State Sen. @nikilsaval.bsky.social, @ctulocal1.bsky.social's Stacy Davis Gates, Tenant Union Federation's Tara Raghuveer, and CCI's @jbozuwa.bsky.social
This is an urgent call and a comprehensive playbook for shifting transportation funding to transit and human-scale streets. It includes a menu of policy options to help advocates and allied policymakers make headway immediately at every level of government.
July 24, 2025 at 8:01 PM
This is an urgent call and a comprehensive playbook for shifting transportation funding to transit and human-scale streets. It includes a menu of policy options to help advocates and allied policymakers make headway immediately at every level of government.
Shifting transportation wouldn't just mitigate harms-- it would also allow us to create better things. With the 8,000 acres saved from suburban sprawl in this model, we could provide more parks, homes, agricultural land—all while avoiding more emissions.
July 24, 2025 at 8:01 PM
Shifting transportation wouldn't just mitigate harms-- it would also allow us to create better things. With the 8,000 acres saved from suburban sprawl in this model, we could provide more parks, homes, agricultural land—all while avoiding more emissions.
Decisions about whether to invest future transportation dollars in highways vs transit have huge implications. CCI modeling finds that every $1 billion shifted from highway expansion to transit saves at least $1.7 billion in social and environmental costs.
July 24, 2025 at 8:01 PM
Decisions about whether to invest future transportation dollars in highways vs transit have huge implications. CCI modeling finds that every $1 billion shifted from highway expansion to transit saves at least $1.7 billion in social and environmental costs.
But while there’s huge work to do, the construction sector is on the decline. And many residential construction jobs are non-union and offer little security, stability, or benefits.
As we explain, sectoral misalignments prevent green housing construction.
As we explain, sectoral misalignments prevent green housing construction.
July 16, 2025 at 2:48 PM
But while there’s huge work to do, the construction sector is on the decline. And many residential construction jobs are non-union and offer little security, stability, or benefits.
As we explain, sectoral misalignments prevent green housing construction.
As we explain, sectoral misalignments prevent green housing construction.
The market is failing to transform the housing sector. To reach carbon reduction goals and supply needs, the US needs to 2x housing construction pace and 30x the pace of retrofits! And 92% of existing homes need energy upgrades to become “zero-carbon-aligned” or “electric-ready.”
July 16, 2025 at 2:48 PM
The market is failing to transform the housing sector. To reach carbon reduction goals and supply needs, the US needs to 2x housing construction pace and 30x the pace of retrofits! And 92% of existing homes need energy upgrades to become “zero-carbon-aligned” or “electric-ready.”
Affordable housing is a national political issue, but policymakers lack a supply-side agenda that meets the scale & urgency of the housing and climate crises.
In our new brief, we call for a different approach: a green industrial policy for housing.
climateandcommunity.org/research/tra...
In our new brief, we call for a different approach: a green industrial policy for housing.
climateandcommunity.org/research/tra...
July 16, 2025 at 2:48 PM
Affordable housing is a national political issue, but policymakers lack a supply-side agenda that meets the scale & urgency of the housing and climate crises.
In our new brief, we call for a different approach: a green industrial policy for housing.
climateandcommunity.org/research/tra...
In our new brief, we call for a different approach: a green industrial policy for housing.
climateandcommunity.org/research/tra...
To avert the worst effects of the climate crisis, we must transition away from fossil fuels. How can we unite the climate justice and labor movements to make large-scale change happen?
Join @jmijin.bsky.social next week, 6/25 at 6 ET to learn how! www.eventbrite.com/e/building-c...
Join @jmijin.bsky.social next week, 6/25 at 6 ET to learn how! www.eventbrite.com/e/building-c...
June 18, 2025 at 3:38 PM
To avert the worst effects of the climate crisis, we must transition away from fossil fuels. How can we unite the climate justice and labor movements to make large-scale change happen?
Join @jmijin.bsky.social next week, 6/25 at 6 ET to learn how! www.eventbrite.com/e/building-c...
Join @jmijin.bsky.social next week, 6/25 at 6 ET to learn how! www.eventbrite.com/e/building-c...
3. Green social housing provides a foundation of climate action. Vienna shows how public ownership and regulation, a strong civil service, and a hefty social housing sector can accelerate climate action by driving large-scale green projects.
June 16, 2025 at 4:12 PM
3. Green social housing provides a foundation of climate action. Vienna shows how public ownership and regulation, a strong civil service, and a hefty social housing sector can accelerate climate action by driving large-scale green projects.
2. Livable, inclusive, and sustainable communities are created by comprehensive planning and anchored in social housing. Vienna's social housing anchors a progressive urban planning regime that has emphasized sustainability, gender equity, low-carbon mobility, and public goods.
June 16, 2025 at 4:12 PM
2. Livable, inclusive, and sustainable communities are created by comprehensive planning and anchored in social housing. Vienna's social housing anchors a progressive urban planning regime that has emphasized sustainability, gender equity, low-carbon mobility, and public goods.
Vienna has built social housing in every district, and regulates rents citywide. It boasts greater income diversity within neighborhoods—and far less inequality between them—creating a far more equitable distribution of income than New York.
June 16, 2025 at 4:12 PM
Vienna has built social housing in every district, and regulates rents citywide. It boasts greater income diversity within neighborhoods—and far less inequality between them—creating a far more equitable distribution of income than New York.
4 key takeaways from our report:
1. A large supply of both municipally owned and “limited-profit” social housing plus strong rent control regulations allows Vienna to provide permanently affordable, high-quality homes to households earning a broad mix of incomes.
1. A large supply of both municipally owned and “limited-profit” social housing plus strong rent control regulations allows Vienna to provide permanently affordable, high-quality homes to households earning a broad mix of incomes.
June 16, 2025 at 4:12 PM
4 key takeaways from our report:
1. A large supply of both municipally owned and “limited-profit” social housing plus strong rent control regulations allows Vienna to provide permanently affordable, high-quality homes to households earning a broad mix of incomes.
1. A large supply of both municipally owned and “limited-profit” social housing plus strong rent control regulations allows Vienna to provide permanently affordable, high-quality homes to households earning a broad mix of incomes.
Thanks to social housing and widespread rent control, housing costs are low for all of Vienna’s 1.6M renters. In 2023, the average rent per square meter in Vienna was €10.5, while rents in Inner London were over 3x as high. No major city in Western Europe has lower rents.
June 16, 2025 at 4:12 PM
Thanks to social housing and widespread rent control, housing costs are low for all of Vienna’s 1.6M renters. In 2023, the average rent per square meter in Vienna was €10.5, while rents in Inner London were over 3x as high. No major city in Western Europe has lower rents.
Over 40% of Vienna's housing units are social housing, providing homes for the majority of renters. As the city’s population has grown in the past 2 decades, it continues to build affordable, beautiful housing sheltering people from real estate speculation and climate breakdown.
June 16, 2025 at 4:12 PM
Over 40% of Vienna's housing units are social housing, providing homes for the majority of renters. As the city’s population has grown in the past 2 decades, it continues to build affordable, beautiful housing sheltering people from real estate speculation and climate breakdown.