Sep 24, 2025

Environmental Justice Starts with Community Power

In South Providence and across New England, neighbors are proving that environmental justice starts with community power. From blocking polluting projects to shaping new laws, families and advocates are shifting the balance of power – building healthier, fairer futures for everyone.

Aerial view of the Port of Providence in Rhode Island, where industrial facilities sit near neighborhoods and green spaces, highlighting local environmental justice issues.
Sep 15, 2025

Alejandra Carrillo

Alejandra is excited to be a Charlotte E. Ray Fellow out of the Vermont office. Prior to joining CLF, she graduated from the University of Chicago Law School with a JD and the University of Chicago Booth with an MBA. She was a Fulbright-García Robles Binational Business Scholar in Mexico City and is a graduate… Continue reading Alejandra Carrillo

Alejandra Carrillo headshot
Aug 13, 2025

What Is Energy Efficiency?

Investing in more efficient technology to power our homes and businesses now can save us money on our utility bills in the long run.

What is energy efficiency? It's the ace of energy waste