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Establishing and Maintaining Engagement for a Distributional Equity Analysis

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Report

Date Published

07/2024

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McAdams, Jasmine, Nichole L Hanus

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The Distributional Equity Analysis (DEA) is an analytical framework that allows for the evaluation of the distributional equity of utility resource investments in combination with benefit-cost analysis. This guide serves as a resource for organizations to develop an engagement strategy for a DEA that is accessible, inclusive, and grounded in community interests. It is organized by the guiding principles of engagement for a DEA, summarized in the figure on the right, and offers a compendium of resources for further support and learning.

Year of Publication

2024

Establishing and Maintaining Engagement for a Distributional Equity Analysis

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