Energy

  • A physical quantity
  • Takes many different forms
  • Can be transformed from one form to another
  • Equations for conversion of energy between forms

Energy Sources

  • Solar, petroleum

Energy Services

  • Lighting, heating

Energy Justice

  • Similar to the concept of enviromental justice
  • Energy benefits and costs should be shared equitably
  • Access to decision-making should be available to everyone

Energy Efficiency

  • How do we get the services we need with the least energy?
  • How do we get the services we need with the least environmental damage?

Energy Benefits

  • Transportation
  • Heating and Cooling
  • Communication

Our energy system provides many benefits. Are these shared equally throughout our global and local communities?

Energy Costs

  • Monetary Costs
  • Pollution and Toxins
  • Climate Change

Our energy system creates costs and burdens. Are these shared equally throughout our global and local communities?