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Racial disparities in energy affordability and clean energy participation are major energy justice concerns, tied to the persistence of racial residential segregation. Increasing access to renewable energy and energy-efficient technologies can help.

Tony Reames dives into publicly available data to uncover spatial, racial, and socioeconomic disparities in rooftop solar adoption and residential energy efficiency. Join him for an exploration of the potential that exists in majority racial/ethnic minority communities as well as examples of targeted, community-based solutions.

Speakers

Tony Reames is an assistant professor at the University of Michigan School for Environment and Sustainability where he directs the Urban Energy Justice Lab. Reames is a 2020-2021 Kleinman Center Visiting Scholar.

Moderator

Vincent Reina is an assistant professor of city and regional planning at the Stuart Weitzman School of Design.