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Stories from Slipstream and our climate + equity allies.

July 26, 2022

Healthy, affordable housing for all: It's the right thing to do

The Principles of Environmental Justice (EJ) and the Jemez Principles of Democratic Organizing can guide us to build affordable housing solutions with impacted communities.

July 6, 2022

An Exploration of Privilege

I am driving through the panhandle of Western Oklahoma towards the barren oil fields of West Texas. Fatigued from listening to music and podcasts for the past few hours, I decide to turn off the stereo and let my mind wander.

July 5, 2022

West Virginia v EPA is a setback, but we still have plenty of tools for climate action

The SCOTUS decision is a blow to decarbonization. We still have opportunities to make an impact on climate change.

June 29, 2022

Thousands of Black and Brown Greta Thunbergs: Royce Cunningham's vision for the future

Chicago activist Royce Cunninham wants to empower Black and Brown kids to fight environmental injustice. And he knows how to get us there.

May 26, 2022

Dual fuel heat pumps: advancing beneficial electrification

Any heat pump is better than no heat pump. Dual fuel heat pumps can advance electrification in the short term and ease the market into a more fully electrified future.

May 20, 2022

By growing yourself, you enable others to grow

Slipstream's Prachi Sharma shares her inspiration to join the energy efficiency industry and help others grow into their best selves.

May 18, 2022

Financing arrows in the decarbonization quiver

There are six factors to drive the most impact from financing in your market. Here's how to decide which financing arrow to pull out of your utility's quiver.

May 15, 2022

Are switched reluctance motors the "LEDs of Motors"?

In terms of energy savings, SRMs could be to traditional motors what LEDs are to incandescent lightbulbs.

April 8, 2022

Don't get left behind: Amplify equitable energy finance with IIJA funds

Read our best practices for equitable and impactful distribution as you consider how to apply IIJA funds to expand or establish energy efficiency and renewable energy financing programs.

March 30, 2022

Health and home: The underrated benefit of weatherization services

Weatherization and EE programs should take health co-benefits into account to make an even bigger impact on the lives of their customers.

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