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Millions of Americans face energy insecurity, but low-income discount programs can help. 💡 💻 In this #EnergyExplained blog, CGEP researchers Abby Austin, Vivek Shastry, Qëndresa Krasniqi and Dr. Diana Hernández explore how these programs address high energy bills. Read here 👇

📢 We're excited to welcome Dr. Catie Hausman, mostly on bsky and Dr. @tgreames to our Visiting Faculty program! 🧵👇

Modernizing Africa’s Lobito Railway Can Strengthen Critical Mineral Supply and Local Energy Access energypolicy.columbia.edu/modernizing-af…

How can lessons from the US and India guide Kenya and South Africa in transitioning to open access in electricity markets? 💻 In our latest #EnergyExplained blog, CGEP experts Sakshi Pawar, Vivek Shastry & Andrew Kamau explore opportunities for energy reform. Read here 👇

🚨 Thrilled to finally share my new publication w/ Varun Rai on how decentralized renewable energy powered livelihoods help rural entrepreneurs build resilience. 🔗Full paper w/ limited time open access: sciencedirect.com/science/articl… The LBJ School Center on Global Energy Policy SELCO Foundation

[𝑵𝒆𝒘 𝑷𝒂𝒑𝒆𝒓] In a new paper w/ Vivek Shastry, we show the circular & multi-dimensional nature of resilience-building enabled by Decentralized Renewable Energy Assisted Machines (DREAMs): authors.elsevier.com/c/1kAqH3TGDq90… The LBJ School Center on Global Energy Policy SELCO Foundation

Vivek Shastry The LBJ School Center on Global Energy Policy SELCO Foundation While the financial benefits of increased productivity and income generation were expected, the study revealed that DREAMs catalyze 𝐧𝐨𝐧-𝐟𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐢𝐦𝐩𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐬—like improved health, social capital through strengthened community networks, and enhanced self-confidence.

Vivek Shastry The LBJ School Center on Global Energy Policy SELCO Foundation These impacts often reinforce one another, creating 𝐯𝐢𝐫𝐭𝐮𝐨𝐮𝐬 𝐜𝐲𝐜𝐥𝐞𝐬 of livelihood improvement and resilience. The cascading effects suggest that 𝐃𝐑𝐄𝐀𝐌𝐬 𝐦𝐚𝐲 𝐛𝐞 𝐟𝐚𝐫 𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐬𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐧 𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐯𝐢𝐨𝐮𝐬𝐥𝐲 𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐨𝐝.

1/2 CRA Department of Refugee Services engaged with the Humanitarian Energy for Livelihoods & Life Opportunities (HELLO) team from Columbia University on their project aimed at enhancing access to sustainable energy in Kakuma Refugee Camp Vivek Shastry, Andrew Kamau, Center on Global Energy Policy MIN OF ENERGY

Africa's energy infrastructure is at a crossroads. Public-private partnerships (PPPs) can help meet urgent needs, but their success depends on more than financing. In a commentary, CGEP experts Andrew Kamau, Vivek Shastry & Sacha Rongé explore lessons from Africa's PPPs. 🧵👇

Millions face rising energy insecurity as prices climb and energy assistance is cut. Dr. Diana Hernández and I write in Utility Dive about several strategies that states, cities & utilities can deploy today to center #EnergyAffordability Center on Global Energy Policy utilitydive.com/news/energy-af…

Millions of Americans are struggling to keep their lights on—and the energy safety net is fraying. New from Utility Dive: CGEP experts Dr. Diana Hernández & Vivek Shastry outline urgent roles for cities, states, and utilities. Read more ⬇️ utilitydive.com/news/energy-af…

New from Utility Dive: CGEP experts Dr. Diana Hernández & Vivek Shastry outline urgent roles for cities, states, and utilities. Read more ⬇️utilitydive.com/news/energy-af…

🗓️ Monday, July 7 📍 Washington DC Join Center on Global Energy Policy and Resources for the Future for a conversation on the major findings of "Powerless", the structural drivers of energy inequity, and the bold, actionable policies needed to make safe, affordable energy a reality for all. Register now ⬇️

From Jul 7-8: If you're in the Washington DC area, join us for the Third Annual #EnergyOpportunityForum. It's a 2-day event offering policymakers and other stakeholders a chance to engage directly on topics critical to energy affordability and access. energypolicy.columbia.edu/events/third-a…

Day 1 (Jul 7): Book talk on "Powerless: The People’s Struggle for Energy" co-authored by Diana Hernández (ColumbiaPublicHealth) and Jennifer Laird. Discussion will be moderated by Jason Bordoff and kicked off by Carlos Martín, Resources for the Future VP for Research and Policy Engagement.

Day 2: Energy experts and policy leaders discuss the future of advancing energy access, affordability, sustainability both domestically and globally. Speakers include: Wally Adeyemo, Jason Bordoff, Nancy Lee (Center for Global Development), Billy Pizer (Resources for the Future), Zainab Usman (Carnegie Africa Program).

Upcoming Event | July 8, 9am, Washington DC: Energy and policy experts discuss the future of advancing energy access, affordability, sustainability both domestically and globally. Wally Adeyemo, Jason Bordoff, Jon Elkind, Nancy Lee (Center for Global Development), Billy Pizer (Resources for the Future), Zainab Usman

Extreme heat and power outages are two of the fastest-growing climate risks in the US—and they're colliding. A new CGEP report explores how residents of North Lawndale, Chicago, experience these dual threats and what it means for energy justice. 🧵👇