Let’s discuss #energy equity for a moment.
When people the poorest regions of the country are asked to reduce their usage of #electricity, during a #WinterStorm, it hits different. Homes in poorer communities aren’t as insulated as those in more affluent neighborhoods

Energy cost are higher, energy needs include things like running an oxygen machine or space heaters to make up for the heat insufficiency in the first place. Let’s not forget that we are still in a #pandemic.

Tomorrow many students will shift to #virtuallearning due to the weather and will require stable energy for warmth & WiFi. Inequities in our access to energy means that while some students will log on tomorrow with no problems, those impacted by an unstable grid have to

Worry about whether or not #RollingBlackouts will hit in the middle of a test. Equal access to #grid stability is more than just keeping the lights on. It’s equity in education, healthcare and more. We must #BuildBackBetter with EQUITY top of mind.