Energy Justice Tool Analysis

In Energy justice: Conceptual Insights and Practical Applications, Benjamin K. Sovacool and Michael H. Dworkin argue that the narrative around energy and its problems need to change - that a focus on "justice" needs to be added to the equation. The idea of using "energy justice" as a conceptual, analytical, and decision-making tool is introduced and the main goal of the article is to is to educate the general public, - "students, consumers, planners, and policymakers" - so that they can make more meaningful energy related decisions. To do so, the ideas of "energy justice as a conceptual tool", "energy justice as an analytical tool" and "energy justice a decision-making tool" are all discussed in detail. This the first concept of "energy justice as a conceptual tool" provides the foundation for understanding what energy justice is. First, explaining the origins of the concept of justice as well as the modern conception of justice. It does this effectively through examples. The examples are effective because they take generally understood and accepted concepts like environmental justice, break them down, then essentially show where "energy" can be neatly substituted. Once, the context of what justice "is" is set, the focus moves to what justice "does". I personally found this …show more content…
Some that are regulatory and public, while others are greatly informal and "unseen". To promote balance between both ends of the spectrum 8 principles of energy decision-making are introduced. The aspects include things like availability and affordability at the most basic level and intergenerational equity and responsibility at the highest. Energy-just decisions take into account the idea that all people should have equal and affordable access to sustainable energy resources (and information) that minimize harm to the environment and respect human