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Making energy affordable again: The role of cities, states and utilities in enhancing the energy safety net

1 week ago | utilitydive.com | Diana Hernandez |Diana Hernández |Vivek Shastry

Diana Hernández is an associate professor of Sociomedical Sciences at Mailman School of Public Health at Columbia University and co-managing director of the Energy Opportunity Lab in the Center of Global Energy Policy. Vivek Shastry is a senior research associate at the Center on Global Energy Policy in the School of International and Public Affairs at Columbia University. Millions of American families are struggling to afford their energy bills.
Best STEM Books K–12 2025

Nov 20, 2024 | nsta.org | Sarah Albee |Diana Hernandez |Diana Hernández |Eileen Ryan Ewen |Becca McMurdie

American Wings: Chicago's Pioneering Black Aviators and the Race for Equality in the SkyBy: Sherri L.
Energy Opportunity Forum

Aug 27, 2024 | energypolicy.columbia.edu | Diana Hernandez |Diana Hernández |Andrew Kamau |Vivek Shastry

Morningside Campus Access and Status Updates Updated August 12, 2024Effective Monday, August 12, the Morningside campus will be at an Orange Level: CUID holders and pre-authorized guests only; limited campus entry points. Read more about the color-coded campus status level system and current campus access points.
Addressing Energy Insecurity via Utility Ratemaking

Aug 19, 2024 | energypolicy.columbia.edu | Vivek Shastry |Qëndresa Krasniqi |Diana Hernandez |Diana Hernández

Morningside Campus Access and Status Updates Updated August 12, 2024Effective Monday, August 12, the Morningside campus will be at an Orange Level: CUID holders and pre-authorized guests only; limited campus entry points. Read more about the color-coded campus status level system and current campus access points.
Utility Policies and Practices to Alleviate US Energy Insecurity

Jul 1, 2024 | energypolicy.columbia.edu | Qëndresa Krasniqi |Vivek Shastry |Alexandra Peek |Diana Hernandez |Diana Hernández

Commentary by Qëndresa Krasniqi, Vivek Shastry, Alexandra Peek + 1 more This commentary represents the research and views of the author. It does not necessarily represent the views of the Center on Global Energy Policy. The piece may be subject to further revision. Contributions to SIPA for the benefit of CGEP are general use gifts, which gives the Center discretion in how it allocates these funds. More information is available at Our Partners.
North x South Series: Responding to the Rising Costs of Electricity

Apr 29, 2024 | energypolicy.columbia.edu | Vivek Shastry |Diana Hernandez |Diana Hernández

Rising electricity tariffs are a concern for consumers everywhere, affecting everything from household budgets to agricultural and industrial viability. Over a third of the households in the United States face some form of energy insecurity, with many having to make difficult choices between paying for electricity, food, and medicine. The US has introduced several provisions for improving affordability, such as capping the bills to 6 percent of the household income.
Energy Opportunity: A Solutions-Centric Framework to Catalyze Energy for Well-Being, Social Progress, and Development

Dec 13, 2023 | energypolicy.columbia.edu | Vivek Shastry |Andrew Kamau |Qëndresa Krasniqi |Diana Hernandez |Diana Hernández

This commentary represents the research and views of the authors. It does not necessarily represent the views of the Center on Global Energy Policy. The piece may be subject to further revision. Contributions to SIPA for the benefit of CGEP are general use gifts, which gives the Center discretion in how it allocates these funds. More information is available at Our Partners. Rare cases of sponsored projects are clearly indicated.
Energy Insecurity Mitigation: The Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program and Other Low-Income Relief Programs in the US

Nov 15, 2023 | energypolicy.columbia.edu | Andrea Nishi |Diana Hernandez |Diana Hernández |Michael B. Gerrard

This infoguide represents the research and views of the author. It does not necessarily represent the views of the Center on Global Energy Policy. The piece may be subject to further revision. Contributions to SIPA for the benefit of CGEP are general use gifts, which gives the Center discretion in how it allocates these funds. The Center on Global Energy Policy would like to thank the bedari collective for its generous gift in support of the Energy Opportunity Lab.
Energy Insecurity in the United States

Oct 26, 2023 | energypolicy.columbia.edu | Diana Hernandez |Diana Hernández |Qëndresa Krasniqi |Alexandra Peek

Get the latest as our experts share their insights on global energy policy. Featured Estimating Interregional Transmission Expansion Under the BIG WIRES Act Recent congressional legislation has the potential to accelerate the construction of new electricity transmission projects that cross existing electric grid boundaries. These interregional transmission projects provide a host...