Ecosocialism Working Group
The Boston DSA Ecosocialism Working Group aims to promote a socialist analysis amongst environmentalists and an ecological analysis among socialists. It does this by organizing winning campaigns that: 1) build solidarity among community members and key allies; 2) recognize and challenge the capitalist origins of our modern environmental crisis.
Meetings
Monthly, 1st Thursday of the month
Contact
ecosocialism@bostondsa.org
Related News & Updates
Below you’ll find recent updates from the EcoSocialism Working Group and articles from the Take Back the Grid blog.
Take Back the Grid is the action arm of Boston DSA’s EcoSocialism Working Group. Its goal is to democratize, decarbonize, decommodify, and decolonize energy utilities here in Massachusetts. You can read more on their website.
What’s in My Electricity Bill?
by Corey Donahue The cost of electricity is significantly increasing this year, with some ratepayers paying as much as double the normal price for the same amount of electricity. The rise in costs is driven by the increased cost and restricted supply of natural gas...
DPU 101
What is the Department of Public Utilities (DPU)? The stated mission of the DPU is “to ensure that consumer rights are protected, and that utility companies are providing the most reliable service at the lowest possible cost”. The DPU acts as the state’s regulator to...
Endorsement: Rally for Clean Energy — Boston Fee Party
Boston DSA endorses the Boston Fee Party - Rally for Clean Energy Prices of electricity are skyrocketing this winter because our region depends too much on fracked gas for our power. The current system is unsustainable, harmful, polluting, and unnecessary. We know...