The New School

Description:this Agreement Provides Funding Under the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) to the New School, Tishman Environment and Design Center. Specifically, the Project Will Create an Energy Transition Educational Series With Three Modules on Key Climate and Energy Topics, and Develop an Equitable Energy Governance Consultation Process in the Midwest and Northeast Regions to Facilitate Engagement of Disadvantaged Communities in State and Federal Rulemaking and Public Processes Related to the Clean Energy Transition. the Project Will Deliver Educational Content Through Multiple Formats (asynchronous Virtual, Live Virtual, and In-person), Host Community Workshops, Conduct Energy Infrastructure Site Tours, and Organize Multi-stakeholder Convenings to Build Capacity and Strengthen Relationships Between Environmental Justice Communities and Government Stakeholders.activities:the Activities Include Development of an Energy Transition Educational Series With Three Modules on Energy Systems and Climate Mitigation Policies, Energy Democracy and Community Energy Planning, and Environmental Justice-based Climate Policy; and Implementation of an Equitable Energy Governance Consultation Process in the Midwest and Northeast Regions Featuring In-person Delivery of Educational Modules, Community Workshops, Stakeholder Sessions, Energy Infrastructure Site Tours, and Multi-sector Convenings to Facilitate Engagement Between Disadvantaged Communities and Government Stakeholders on Clean Energy Transition Policies and Decisions. Subrecipient:the Subawardees (ceed and Njeja) Will Implement Key Activities Across Two Major Components of the Project. for Component 1, the Energy Transition Educational Series, They Will Help Create Curriculum for Three Modules, With Ceed Leading Module B on Energy Democracy and Community Energy Planning and Njeja Leading Module C on Just Climate Mitigation Policies and Mandatory Emissions Reduction. They Will Also Participate in Peer Review, Provide Feedback, and Support Dissemination of the Modules. for Component 2, the Equitable Energy Governance Consultation, Both Organizations Will Work in Their Respective Regions (ceed in Midwest, Njeja in Northeast) to Host In-person Educational Module Sessions, Organize Community Workshops for Cbos, Facilitate Stakeholder Workshops With Government and Other Stakeholders, Conduct Energy Infrastructure 'ej Ready Tours,' and Host Final Multi-sector Convenings. They Will Provide Participant Support Costs Including Transportation and Supplies, and Their Community Coordinators Will Lead Outreach and Organizing Efforts. Both Organizations Will Focus on Building and Maintaining Relationships With Disadvantaged Communities in Their Regions. the Subaward Amounts Increase in Years 2 and 3 Specifically to Enhance Support for Grassroots Organizations and Participant Costs as the Project Transitions Into More Intensive Community Engagement Phases.outcomes:the Anticipated Deliverables Include Three Educational Modules With Accompanying Learning Guides and Resource Lists, Virtual and In-person Training Sessions, Community Workshops, Stakeholder Workshops, Energy Infrastructure Site Tours, Multi-stakeholder Convenings, Regional Databases of Trusted Contacts, and Documentation of Lessons Learned and Engagement Models. the Expected Outcomes Include Increased Community Readiness to Engage in Governmental Decision-making, Deeper Understanding of Environmental Justice Concerns Among Stakeholders, Proactive Engagement of Government Representatives to Address Climate and Environmental Justice, Enhanced Trust and Connections Between Disadvantaged Communities and Government Stakeholders, a Shared Articulation of Future Goals and Ways for Continued Engagement, Creation of Model Policies or Campaigns in Some Instances, and Establishment of Trusted Relationships and Points of Contact for Disadvantaged Communities. the Intended Beneficiaries Are Disadvantaged Communities.