Environmental Justice/Climate Equity. EJ means that all people, regardless of race, cultural identity, income level or religious affiliation have a right to be protected from environmental hazards and to live and enjoy a clean and healthful environment. “How Cities Can Protect Poor People and Minorities from Climate Change” www.governing.com 9/27/17. “Environmental Justice and Climate Just Cities Network” (of Columbia University). www.justicenetwork.climate.columbia.edu . “District of Columbia Sustainable Energy Utility (DCSEU)”. www.dcseu.com DCSEU invests in energy efficiency and renewable energy in low-income communities. As of August 2021, DCSEU has achieved nearly $1B in lifetime energy cost savings for the residents, businesses, and institutions that it has assisted