Justice Week 2023 | Equity Empowered

October 30th – November 3rd

Hybrid Event | Online and In-person

A five-day event dedicated to empowering each other to move toward a more equitable, clean, and just energy future.

Hosted by the U.S. Department of Energy’s Office of Economic Impact and Diversity

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Celebrating National Hispanic Heritage Month
During National Hispanic Heritage Month, we celebrate the diverse history of generations of Latinos who have shaped our Nation.
September 28, 2023
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Biden-Harris Administration Announces Up To $1.2 Billion For Nation’s First Direct Air Capture Demonstrations in Texas and Louisiana
President Biden’s Investing in America Agenda Will Fund Projects to Kickstart Critical New Industry, Remove Historic Climate-Harming Carbon Emissions Out of the Air, and Create 4,800 Good-Paying Jobs
August 11, 2023
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Households of Color Continue to Experience Energy Insecurity at Disproportionately Higher Rates
Household energy insecurity impacts millions of U.S. households every year. Energy insecurity, as defined by the U.S. Census Bureau’s Household Pulse Survey, includes three conditions: (1) a difficulty paying energy bills (2) reduced or forewent...
July 6, 2023
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Looking Back and Moving Forward: DOE Celebrates Pride Month
On June 27, the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Office of Economic Impact and Diversity (ED) hosted its 2023 Pride Month Celebration, honoring the many contributions of the LGBTQIA+ community within DOE and beyond.
June 28, 2023
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DOE Energy Justice to the People Roadshow Gains Momentum in Port Arthur, TX and Lake Charles, LA
The southern coasts of Texas and Louisiana are hot and sticky. It’s physically uncomfortable to stand under the blistering sun for hours on end. It becomes even more so when the topic of conversation is about the generation of intentional failures that...
June 22, 2023
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2023 Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) Heritage Month Celebration
On May 23, the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Office of Economic Impact and Diversity (ED) and Energy Asian American Pacific Islander Network (AAPIN) Employee Resource Group hosted its...
May 30, 2023
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Biden-Harris Administration Invests $251 Million to Expand Infrastructure to Support CO2 Transport and Storage
President Biden’s Investing in America Agenda Supports Projects Across Seven States That Will Slash CO2 Emissions, Build High-Quality Jobs, and Deliver Cleaner Air
May 17, 2023
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Energy Justice to the People Roadshow: ED Leads DOE Delegation to Rio Grande Valley and Corpus Christi
The Rio Grande Valley is a place like no other. It’s composed of large stretches of green fields recently planted by the people of the valley and nurtured by the nearby river. Fields, towns, roads, a border, and aguas frescas stands follow the...
April 19, 2023
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Our Stories, Our Future: DOE Hosts Annual Women’s History Month Ceremony
In celebration of the many contributions and achievements of women in the energy sector and beyond, the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Office of Economic Impact and Diversity (ED) hosted its 2023 Women’s History Month (WHM) Observance Ceremony on...
April 3, 2023
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Awareness, Interest, and Access Featuring SLAC
On March 1, 2023, the Department of Energy’s (DOE) Office of Economic Impact and Diversity’s (ED) Office of Minority Education Programs (MEP) Minority Educational Institutions Division (MEI) hosted an Awareness, Interest and Access Virtual Workshop...
March 29, 2023
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