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🔌HB2 - a bill to help low-income residents change from oil and propane heat to electric heat. The program would not apply to people using natural gas furnaces. cardinalnews.org/2026/01/23/ene…

Do we want these pipelines? No fracking way🚫 Thank you 🙏 .@BobbyScott .@RepMcClellan, and @ValerieFoushee for efforts to protect VA & NC communities from expensive, polluting and dangerous gas pipelines like #SSEP & #MVP #StopTheFERCus #NoMVP

Big news from Germany: Scientists at Fraunhofer Institute cracked solid-state lithium-sulfur batteries! Double energy density, cheaper, lighter EVs with insane range. now EV owners will need those diapers diesel owner wear when driving 1000km non stop. thecooldown.com/green-tech/sol…

Federal judge strikes down Trump's "Wind Order" blocking land and offshore wind projects. Judge finds the order is arbitrary and capricious and contrary to law, also saying that wind permits must be processed in reasonable time. Good news! foxbusiness.com/politics/feder…

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EVs beat petrol cars on lifetime emissions — even on “dirty” grids. Battery production is carbon-intensive, but EVs quickly repay that debt and end up 21–71% cleaner over 250,000 km. We can’t wait for perfect grids: electrify transport and clean the grid now.

DID YOU KNOW? The British offshore wind industry employs 40,000 people – with 7,000 of those jobs added in just the last two years 👷 Ports play a crucial role in the industry, making both construction and maintenance of offshore wind farms possible. ember-energy.org/latest-insight…

#ElectricSchoolBuses have the potential to strengthen power grids and even provide power during emergencies. Check out how Puget Sound Energy’s pilot program in Washington state is exploring the full potential of a #CleanRide4Kids ⬇️ youtube.com/watch?v=V6y2aj…

More wind - #NoNewGas

The PUSC presented three recommendations for changes: - establishing an energy efficiency program targeting ratepayers with high energy burdens - ending line extension allowances, requiring new customers to pay connection fees - cost-effective replacements for leak-prone pipes

Gas rates rising faster than inflation in Richmond vpm.org/news/2025-11-1…

“The steps we take today will not only promote a greener future but also inspire a new generation of environmental stewards.” From @The_EV_Report, learn more about the #ElectricSchoolBus pilot program coming to New Mexico 👇 theevreport.com/electric-schoo…

The Primary Energy Fallacy is the idea that all primary energy from fossil fuels must be replaced with equivalent amount of clean energy. BUT: this is not necessary because >2/3 of all primary energy is lost as waste heat. Electrification + renewables are far more efficient. More on my thinking here: @jan.rosenow/have-we-been-duped-by-the-primary-energy-fallacy-167f53c58961" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">medium.com/@jan.rosenow/h…

Just got termination notice of a federal grant focused on grid resilience and expansion. How does this support the goal of energy abundance?

Millions of Americans who rely on health plans under the Affordable Care Act could see their premiums increase, with some potentially losing their insurance altogether, if Congress doesn’t extend key tax credits. The enhanced tax credits were expanded during the pandemic to make health insurance more affordable for people who buy ACA plans. More than 20 million people enrolled in marketplace plans in 2024, and most of them receive these credits. PBS News Hour's @WmBrangham spoke to KFF's Cynthia Cox about what this means for health care in America and what it costs.

Still no response from the RTD on plans for the opinion section after the person handling it was let go. I'm not even sure there's been an internal announcement, let alone any public acknowledgement of the move. richmonder.org/times-dispatch…

US wind & solar generated 20% more electricity than US coal in the first 7 months of 2025. Solar in July 2025 surged ~30%, compared to July 2024. Utility-scale solar rose 37%. Wind in July 2025 rose ~ 14%, compared to July 2024. W&S are gaining on gas! electrek.co/2025/09/24/eia…

1.5°C 2024 ✔ 2.15°C 2034 2.85°C 2044