Sam Whillans
NRDC-Yale Legal Fellow, People & Communities Program
Sam Whillans works on a range of issues at the intersection of climate and housing justice, including energy efficiency, utility affordability, and climate resilience. Before joining NRDC, Whillans worked with Earthjustice, the Clean Air Council, and as a developer of community solar farms. Whillans holds a bachelor's degree from the University of Toronto and a law degree from Penn Law. He is based in NRDC's Washington, D.C., office.
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Supercharge EmPOWER to Ensure No Marylander Gets Left Behind
Expert BlogMarylandDeron Lovaas, Sam Whillans
Creating a low-income energy savings target can ensure that Maryland’s energy efficiency program works toward equity—not against it.
Better Weatherization Is Within Sight
Expert BlogUnited StatesSam Whillans
The Energy Department’s latest grant announcement highlights the federal weatherization program’s potential to drive equitable building decarbonization—but also the need for systemic reforms.
Toward a Renter's Right to Heat-Safe Housing
Expert BlogNew York City, Maryland, United StatesSam Whillans
Everyone deserves to stay safe and cool during extreme heat waves.
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Water Affordability Advocacy Toolkit
OverviewUnited StatesLarry Levine, Sam Whillans
NRDC and the National Consumer Law Center’s menu of state- and local-level policy solutions—our Water Affordability Advocacy Toolkit—aims to address access to essential water services for vulnerable communities.