Energy justice in a net-zero world

Net-zero energy (NZE) plans have been announced by federal and state governments, international corporations and domestic utilities, and by think tanks and non-governmental organizations (NGOs). These plans often identify one or more of the five dimensions of energy justice. This article finds that individual NZE plans emphasize different dimensions of energy justice. Think tanks, as an example, address distributive justice while corporate and utility plans provide for procedural and recognition justice. The article concludes by noting that energy justice is not well served in many NZE plans and closes with recommendations for greater attention to energy justice in an NZE future.