Name
Panel Discussion: Energy Justice: Social Wins for Retrofitting
Date & Time
Wednesday, April 23, 2025, 11:40 AM - 12:20 PM
Speakers
Sergio Castellanos, University of Texas
Margo Weisz, Texas�Energy Poverty Research�Institute
Dr. Anissa Rodriguez Dickerman, Pecan Street Inc.
Debra Ponce, Public Citizen
Margo Weisz, Texas�Energy Poverty Research�Institute
Dr. Anissa Rodriguez Dickerman, Pecan Street Inc.
Debra Ponce, Public Citizen




Description
• Integrating energy justice frameworks and equity principles into retrofitting project planning to emphasize equitable outcomes.
• Maximizing the economic benefits by creating local job opportunities, lowering energy costs, and improving living conditions in historically marginalized communities to reduce energy poverty.
• Coordinating community inclusion in decision-making by engaging local communities in retrofitting project planning.
• Measuring social impact: techniques for measuring and reporting on the social goals.