Our Research
At GPCT, we believe the best way to drive change is through a community-centered approach to research that puts local voices at the center. By collaborating with community partners and Connecticut residents, especially those facing energy challenges, we learn from their lived experiences and work together to find practical solutions. Their insights help shape our efforts to make energy more affordable and accessible for everyone.
Our Core Principles
COLLABORATION
We team up with residents and local stakeholders to address the foremost issues that impact our communities.
TRANSPARENCY
We ensure that our research methods and findings are accurately disseminated to the people involved and those who can help create change.
EQUITY
We prioritize the inclusion of marginalized voices through every step of the research process, working to break down systemic barriers and promote just outcomes.
ACTION
We take what we learn to inform our programs and mobilize tangible solutions.
EMPOWERMENT
We uplift community voices by opening avenues for getting involved in decision-making that affects their lives.
Our Recent Reports
Mapping Household Cost Burdens: A study of energy, transportation, water, and housing affordability in Connecticut.
Understanding the specific challenges our neighbors face is key to helping them in meaningful ways. That’s why we commissioned a study, exploring geographic patterns in spending on energy, housing, transportation, and water.
Report Archive
We Want to Work with You!
The Generation Power CT Community Research team is ready to be involved with your next proposal or project! We are open to collaborating through a Community Benefit Agreement as part of a grant proposal or to lead the Community-Based Participatory Research component of a larger project.
Our team is HHS-certified for research involving human subjects needed for IRB approval. To get in touch with our community research team, please send your request by email with the subject line “Research Request” to engagement@gpct.org and we will be in touch as soon as possible.
Too often, research studies with worthy goals fail to translate into action given the disconnect between the researchers and the community most impacted by the issue being studied, people working on the ground to support these communities, and policy makers. Working with [GPCT] connects us with all these groups, and as a result our research is bringing about real change! DR. ANNIE HARPER, ASSISTANT PROFESSOR, YALE SCHOOL OF MEDICINE