Episode 5: Prioritizing Environmental Justice as we Electrify

As New York City transitions away from fossil fuels, it’s imperative that environmental justice be centered in policy making, and that people from historically disadvantaged communities actively benefit from the transition. In this episode of Building Tomorrow, Zakiyah Sayyed and Anushka Maqbool sit down with Sonal Jessel, Director of Policy at WE ACT for Environmental Justice, to talk about Sonal’s career journey, WE ACT’s work with electrification and workforce training, and the importance of centering environmental justice in the electrification conversation. GUEST: Sonal Jessel, Director, Policy, WE ACT for Environmental Justice HOSTS: Zakiyah Sayyed, Former Crew Supervisor for NYC°CoolRoofs Anushka Maqbool, Programs Associate, Urban Green Council RESOURCES: WE ACT for Environmental Justice Website Gas Free NYC: Decarbonizing New York City’s Future Buildings with Local Law 154 WE ACT Membership Urban Green's Analysis: Exploring Equitable Electrification