Hello John,

2025 presents a full spread of new challenges: major funding cuts to frontline organizations, direct attacks on activists, and a policy outlook with blocks to critical transitions of the energy economy. All this, on top of the record-breaking wildfires, erratic weather, and more.

But we know that, together, we're making sure this doesn't become our new normal.

In 2025, we’re doubling down on our commitment to Energy Democracy as a pathway for justice.

• Tools you can use to maintain momentum for Energy Democracy, from available tax credits to innovative organizing strategies
• Stories from across the country of hope and steadfast commitment to justice, spanning across zip code, race, and gender
• Calls-to-action to help us keep focused in a time of chaos

Selena Feliciano from the REFOCUS campaign will be moderating a panel of inspiring leaders across the country sharing their expertise and answering your questions in an open Q&A.

"What Now" Preparing for the Road Ahead - Part II: March 19 at 10 AM PT/1 PM ET/2 PM AST - We’ll focus on policy blocks and opportunities for Energy Democracy in 2025. You’ll hear from a powerful group of speakers sharing the forecast for policy this year, and the policy opportunities for communities to make sure that all of us — regardless of what we look like or what’s in our wallets — have the resources we need to thrive in a reimagined and equitable energy system. Learn from folks across the country paving the way for new futures:

• CALIFORNIA: Jillian Blanchard, Vice President of Climate Change and Environmental Justice, Lawyers 4 Good Government
• MAINE: Johanna Bozuwa, Executive Director, Climate and Community Institute
• MINNESOTA: Jeremy Kalin, Attorney, Avisen Legal
• PUERTO RICO: Ruth Santiago, Counsel/Lawyer, Comité Dialogo Ambiental

March 20 at 12 PM PT/2 PM CT/3 PM ET/4 PM AST - Who owns the energy you use? Join us and the Institute for Local Self Reliance for a live event on local clean energy ownership! You’ll hear from experts and community leaders about why *locally owned* clean energy maximizes electric bill savings, job creation, and support for clean energy.

• CALIFORNIA: Crystal Huang, People Power Solar Cooperative
• WASHINGTON, D.C.: Yesenia Rivera, Solar United Neighbors
• MINNESOTA: Sachiko Graber, Cooperative Energy Futures