Diana Hernández

Diana Hernández, an associate professor at Columbia University and co-director of the Energy Opportunity Lab, dives deep into the alarming reality of energy insecurity in America. She discusses how many families struggle with soaring energy bills, often sacrificing basic needs to keep the lights on. Hernández highlights the limitations of current assistance programs like LIHEAP and advocates for innovative policy solutions to empower those affected. Her insights also challenge us to rethink energy as a public good, particularly in the pursuit of equity during the clean energy transition.