Will Energy Bills Become the New Eggs? The Just Power Podcast Shines a Spotlight on Energy Affordability and Equity.
Nearly half of U.S. families struggled to pay energy bills last year. The Just Power Podcast, hosted by Carolyn Parrs, tackles this hidden crisis by exploring how to ensure clean, affordable, and equitable energy for all. Featuring voices from policymakers, Tribal leaders, and community champions, the show asks: Will clean energy be a privilege for some—or a right for all?
Lafayette, CO, August 17, 2025 --(PR.com)-- Across the United States, nearly half of all households struggled to pay their energy bills in the past year, according to national reports. This affordability crisis is deepening as families face rising costs, cuts to federal assistance programs, and the growing energy demands of electrification and AI-driven data centers.
Amid this turbulence, The Just Power Podcast is stepping up to ask the hard questions: How do we build a clean energy future without leaving anyone behind?
Hosted by Carolyn Parrs, CEO of Mind Over Markets, a clean energy and sustainability communications firm, Just Power brings real-world voices into the conversation — from policymakers and utility leaders to Tribal representatives and community champions.
“Without a deliberate strategy for affordability and equity, the clean energy transition risks deepening inequities for low-to-moderate income communities,” says Parrs. “What happens now will determine whether clean energy becomes a privilege for some or a right for all. We have a window of opportunity to get this right.”
Energy Affordability: A Hidden Crisis.
Parrs draws parallels between skyrocketing grocery costs and the looming question for millions of Americans: Will energy affordability become the new eggs? With utility disconnections rising, federal aid shrinking, and investment pouring into new energy infrastructure, the Just Power Podcast puts a spotlight on what regulators, utilities, and communities can — and must — do to ensure affordability and fairness.
Weekly Conversations with Energy Leaders
Each week, Just Power explores solutions through in-depth conversations with people shaping the nation’s energy future, including:
An Energy Justice Conversation with Dr. Tony Reames, former Deputy Director for Energy Justice, Biden-Harris Administration
Powerless: The Fight for Energy Access with Dr. Diana Hernández, Associate Professor at Columbia University and co-author of Powerless: The People’s Struggle for Energy
How Energy Companies Can Reach Net Zero: A Global Insights Report with Eva Buren, Global Energy Retail Lead at Accenture
With Season 3 underway, these guests and more share insights into how the U.S. can balance the clean energy transition with affordability, equity, and reliability.
Where to Listen
Listeners can subscribe to The Just Power Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and the Just Power YouTube Channel.
About Carolyn Parrs
Carolyn Parrs is the CEO of Mind Over Markets, a leading messaging, marketing, and stakeholder engagement company specializing in clean energy, cleantech, energy equity, and sustainability since 2003. As the creator and host of Just Power, Parrs brings 25+ years of frontline experience working with startups, utilities, and community partners to accelerate a just and equitable clean energy transition.
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Amid this turbulence, The Just Power Podcast is stepping up to ask the hard questions: How do we build a clean energy future without leaving anyone behind?
Hosted by Carolyn Parrs, CEO of Mind Over Markets, a clean energy and sustainability communications firm, Just Power brings real-world voices into the conversation — from policymakers and utility leaders to Tribal representatives and community champions.
“Without a deliberate strategy for affordability and equity, the clean energy transition risks deepening inequities for low-to-moderate income communities,” says Parrs. “What happens now will determine whether clean energy becomes a privilege for some or a right for all. We have a window of opportunity to get this right.”
Energy Affordability: A Hidden Crisis.
Parrs draws parallels between skyrocketing grocery costs and the looming question for millions of Americans: Will energy affordability become the new eggs? With utility disconnections rising, federal aid shrinking, and investment pouring into new energy infrastructure, the Just Power Podcast puts a spotlight on what regulators, utilities, and communities can — and must — do to ensure affordability and fairness.
Weekly Conversations with Energy Leaders
Each week, Just Power explores solutions through in-depth conversations with people shaping the nation’s energy future, including:
An Energy Justice Conversation with Dr. Tony Reames, former Deputy Director for Energy Justice, Biden-Harris Administration
Powerless: The Fight for Energy Access with Dr. Diana Hernández, Associate Professor at Columbia University and co-author of Powerless: The People’s Struggle for Energy
How Energy Companies Can Reach Net Zero: A Global Insights Report with Eva Buren, Global Energy Retail Lead at Accenture
With Season 3 underway, these guests and more share insights into how the U.S. can balance the clean energy transition with affordability, equity, and reliability.
Where to Listen
Listeners can subscribe to The Just Power Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and the Just Power YouTube Channel.
About Carolyn Parrs
Carolyn Parrs is the CEO of Mind Over Markets, a leading messaging, marketing, and stakeholder engagement company specializing in clean energy, cleantech, energy equity, and sustainability since 2003. As the creator and host of Just Power, Parrs brings 25+ years of frontline experience working with startups, utilities, and community partners to accelerate a just and equitable clean energy transition.
Follow Just Power: YouTube| LinkedIn | Facebook
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