Forum to Discuss Energy Production Impact on Low Income Areas, Communities of Color

The public is invited to a forum, "Equity Matters" on Monday, June 10, from 6:30 p.m.to 9 p.m. at the Fulton Atlanta Community Action Agency, 341 Kelly St. SE.

Seven non-profit entities have created an energy equity coalition "to increase community engagement in the discussion of how low-income communities and communities of color are impacted by the burden of and benefits of energy production," according to the release, which also states:

Low-income communities and communities of color are more likely to be exposed to air pollution and are most vulnerable to the effects of climate change.  They stand to benefit the most from energy efficiency and employment programs that help lower bills.  Unfortunately, these communities are under-represented in Georgia’s electricity planning process.

The non-profits are: Partnership for Southern Equity; Fulton-Atlanta Community Action Authority; Southern Alliance for Clean Energy; GreenLaw; Georgia Watch; Center for Sustainable Communities and Concerned Black Clergy of Metropolitan Atlanta, Inc., according to the release.