Energy Justice: Fostering More Equitable Energy Futures
Learn about energy justice, its principles, and how to design equitable energy systems in this comprehensive course.
Learn about energy justice, its principles, and how to design equitable energy systems in this comprehensive course.
Explore energy justice and its role in creating equitable energy futures. This course introduces the concept of energy justice, its roots in environmental justice, and its response to structural inequity. Learn to recognize energy injustice, apply key principles, and design strategies for more just energy systems. Gain practical skills to advocate for energy justice in professional and civic contexts. Ideal for sustainability professionals, community leaders, and anyone interested in advancing equity in energy decisions.
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What you'll learn
Define energy justice and its relationship to environmental and climate justice
Explain the impact of historical racism on today's energy systems
Identify and apply key energy justice principles and frameworks
Analyze energy injustices in personal, professional, and civic contexts
Design strategies to integrate energy justice into professional work and civic life
Advocate for energy justice in energy transitions and climate change mitigation
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There are 3 modules in this course
This course provides a comprehensive introduction to energy justice, exploring its foundations, principles, and practical applications. Students will learn about the sociotechnical aspects of energy systems, the impact of historical racism on energy access, and key frameworks for analyzing energy injustice. The curriculum covers case studies from various contexts, including small hydropower in Chile, the Texas grid failure, and California's cap and trade system. Participants will gain hands-on experience with energy justice tools and develop strategies to integrate energy justice principles into their professional and civic lives. The course emphasizes the importance of recognizing structural inequities and designing more equitable energy futures.
Introduction to the Course and to the Landscape of Energy Justice
Module 1 · 6 Hours to complete
Energy Systems and Justice Frameworks
Module 2 · 4 Hours to complete
Creating More Just Energy Systems
Module 3 · 6 Hours to complete
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Academic Director
Amanda Graham, PhD, is the Academic Director at Dartmouth's Irving Institute for Energy and Society, focusing on community engagement in energy systems. She previously held leadership roles at MIT.
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