YUCCA'S ENERGY JUSTICE SCORECARD
In 2023, we first implemented a new tool called the Energy Justice Scorecard, developed by the Initiative for Energy Justice. Using this scorecard, we can score each piece of climate legislation out of 25, with 0/25 being the lowest possible score, and a score of 25 being closest to the "perfect energy-just" policy.
A score of 25 means that the policy fully meets the requirement of the energy justice indicator, while a score of 16 or below means that the policy does not sufficiently meet the requirements laid out in each question of the indicator.
ENERGY JUSTICE SCORECARD QUESTIONS
1. Have marginalized communities participated meaningfully in the policymaking process with sufficient support?
2. Does the policy aim to remedy prior and present harms faced by communities negatively impacted by the energy system?
3. Does the policy center the decision-making of marginalized communities?
4. Does the policy center economic, social, or health benefits for marginalized communities?
5. Does the policy make energy more accessible and affordable to marginalized communities?