Looks like Google is being a bad neighbor in Iowa, playing the venue shopping game to avoid having to mitigate the problems it is going to cause. insideclimatenews.org/news/0403202...

There are about 2 million electric cars on the road in California, with about 25% market share for new sales. And about 70% of power generation is zero-emission. That's a lot of energy independence! www.energy.ca.gov/data-reports...

If you want to see the Alto Tunnel reopened for bike and pedestrian use, please sign our petition, and share it with anyone you know who lives (or rides) in Marin! openaltotunnel.org

Ah geez, the Hinkley nuclear plant in the UK is now $66 billion, about $20 per watt. How awkward for the nuke bros. www.wsj.com/business/ene...

ReJoule’s second-life electric vehicle battery energy storage system gives used batteries a powerful second act that outlasts many new utility-scale storage systems. EPIC is funded by California utility customers under the auspices of the @californiapuc.bsky.social. CONTD.

Lots of balcony solar in the news. Here's a clip from DW, the German outlet, with a nice video at the end showing their touch-safe plugs and local solar retailers -- two things that will come here once the market gets going. amp.dw.com/en/the-diy-s...

I have heard over and over that wind power happens at night, so it complements solar production. I pulled up the CAISO 2025 data and sure enough, hourly output is 50% higher at night than in the day. (annual totals, may differ by season)

You will be shocked, shocked as I am that Epstein files that name Trump are being covered up. flip.it/xeilo4

A plug-in solar bill in Wyoming failed to move forward, but one legislator pointed out that they are not illegal in the first place, so don't need to be legalized. Interesting. wyofile.com/lawmakers-pu...

We’re celebrating Black History Month by recognizing innovators and leaders helping drive progress in renewable energy and community access to clean power. #CelebrateBlackHistory

A massive storm is hitting the south coast of New England soon, right where the new offshore wind projects are. Those turbines have cut out speeds around 50-60 mph, which is about the top gust speed predicted in Providence. Can’t wait to see the generation data.

"If local and state governments can lead the way in simplifying a complex permitting landscape, the U.S. can join our peer countries in having lower-cost rooftop solar" vist.ly/4s6a9

Reporters keep saying that plug-in solar systems can “produce enough electricity to power a laptop or small refrigerator.” My laptop draws about 30W, a mini fridge about 50. Plug-in solar is 400-1200W. Is anybody working with reporters to help them overcome their energy illiteracy?

We're looking for income-qualified homeowners in #Matagorda or #Nueces County, #Texas who might want to reduce their energy burden. 🚨 We have grant funds to help 5-6 #homeowners - first come, first served. Reach out to us at [email protected] for more information

Biogas critics think that if they stop the digesters the pigs will go away. Magical thinking. But I’ve never seen a reporter question it. @insideclimatenews.org @blancabegert.bsky.social flip.it/VeKBwY

Winter 2026 California Aggregator is here! ❄️⚡ ⚡ Western Regionalization 🌱 21+ GW of PPAs signed 🎉 10 yrs of CalCCA Celebration Read the full issue: cal-cca.org/wp-content/u...

I gave a webinar talk today to over 100 state energy officials on plug-in solar. It's a very hot topic! So hot that the NYT covered it today (gift link). They didn't mention that bills passed one house in VA and VT this week with near-unanimous votes. www.nytimes.com/2026/02/11/c...

Electrek tells it like it is. Mainstream reporters should study this kind of reporting.

If you are wondering why rates are going up in California, here is a detailed analysis for PG&E, done by a community choice energy provider, Ava Community Energy. Ava manages generation procurement, and PG&E does delivery. Guess which rates are shooting up?

When sparks flew out of utility poles during #BadBunny 's #halftime performance yesterday, his message was clear: #PuertoRico 's grid has long been unstable.🇵🇷

The Institute of Public Utilities provides continuing education courses for professionals in the utility sector, including regulators, consumer & environmental advocates, & industry staff. IPU's 2026 courses are open for registration including our spring offerings: www.canr.msu.edu/ipu/programs/ 1/4

The utilities want to stop you from using Plug-In solar with fees and red tape. You can help by asking your state rep to pass SB 868. SB 868 would let you use these panels without needing permission from the utility, so long as the panels meet electrical safety standards. #pluginsolar #pluginPV

Here's a public service announcement from the Clean Energy Group. Solar can do more than just save the planet -- it can save lives. www.youtube.com/watch?v=7A7o...

One thing I would do to nationalize elections is to abolish the electoral college. It’s an obsolete and harmful anachronism that divides our country.

Cato Institute says Trump is “doubling down on meaningless nonsense” on the economy. “Amateurish”! “Hoax”! Fun to watch the right wingers tear each other up. flip.it/o-JcvB

Power system reliability has almost everything to do with delivery, not generation, despite what you constantly hear from pols and the media. @grist.org has a good article setting the record straight. It's the grid, stupid! grist.org/energy/winte...

⚡️ New LBNL article out on interregional electric transmission ⚡️ We explore how interregional transmission has been operated in the U.S. (2014 – 2023) by tracking interregional trade and market prices. Open access, in The Energy Journal: doi.org/10.1177/0195... 🧵 👇️

Electricity trades across regions can save money, but market inefficiencies can erode those savings. A new study from @BerkeleyLab finds $1.23 billion a year in gross savings were offset by $551 million of uneconomic transactions. 🧵 🔌 💡 1/x

Uh, this is an actual post by the Cato Institute. You really have to read the whole thing, it’s not too long. I think Cato and Reason are jealous of Heritage, and are turning on them. flip.it/vLopa7

Straight talk from my people.

Survivors of the SoCal wildfires want someone else to pay to connect their house to newly undergrounded power lines. flip.it/EgHFg8

There have been over 500 signatures on the Berkeley Hopkins bikeway petition already, within not even half a day. People care about this, a lot! Add your voice here: actionnetwork.org/letters/save...

We've just released the 2025 Annual Review and Q4 2025 edition of the 50 States of Solar! 🌞 A total of 386 state and utility level #distributedsolar policy and rate changes were proposed, pending, or decided in 2025. Read the press release 👉https://buff.ly/IMRg1pq #energysky #policysky

California isn’t just leading on clean energy—it’s adding more all-clean hours to the grid every year. More clean-energy hours = cleaner air, less reliance on older, high-emission resources, and a grid that shows up when demand is high. Get more info at: bit.ly/3NoEAxY

ICE meets ice.

My theory is that Trump is being haunted by the ghost of Jeffrey Epstein. He’s fixated on Denmark because he is reminded of Macbeth and the ghost of Banquo. #ProveMeWrong youtu.be/rR7XS9pZoV0?...

I know PG&E's rates are high, but it is still pretty shocking to see it in print. The solar revolution will continue, despite no tax credit, no net metering, and a monthly fixed charge.

Farmers understand the value of solar better than anyone. “We’re looking at the third and fourth generations being able to continue farming because of this project.” 🔌💡 www.farmprogress.com/farm-busines...

"Made in China" has been synonymous with "cheap crap." But that's changing, especially in solar, batteries and consumer electronics, where they lead the world. This report from a trade show found Chinese companies were "light-years ahead" of US companies. www.pcmag.com/opinions/chi...

My leftist plan about population: - Continue to empower women - Let people make their own decisions - Make plans for declining populations

A federal judge ruled today that the Trump administration acted illegally when it canceled $7.6 billion in clean energy grants for projects in Washington, Oregon, California and other blue states. www.seattletimes.com...

Ava has helped 2,746 people get on e-bikes since last July. Apply for Ava Bike Electric for a chance to receive an instant rebate of $400 to $1,500 off a new e-bike. Drawings take place every month through September 2026. Visit AvaEnergy.org/bike-electric or the link in our bio to apply!

From the Heritage Foundation, ladies and gentlemen, I give you Project 1825. www.politico.com/news/2026/01...

The @cleanenergystates.bsky.social has published a report by @paulosanalysis.com on “What States Need to Know about #PlugInSolar”. The report is summary about #balconysolar from an #American perspective.

New from @cleanenergystates.bsky.social and @paulosanalysis.com: What States Need to Know About Plug-In Solar: www.cesa.org/resource-lib... 🔌💡

The ICE protests are starting to look familiar.

Advanced technologies for transmission and distribution (T&D) can increase capacity and improve electricity reliability and affordability. But they don’t easily scale under traditional regulatory practices. “Sandboxes” reduce barriers to deploying these innovative technologies. <THREAD>

Another 2,746 e-bikes are on East Bay streets, thanks to rebates from @avaenergy.org and @alamedacountyca.bsky.social. You can sign up for the monthly rebate drawing at avaenergy.org. oaklandside.org/2026/01/08/a...

Former Berkeley council member Rigel Robinson has a thoughtful new post on how Paris is making their streets safer for all. "It’s said that a city’s infrastructure is a direct reflection of its social values. Paris’ streets today, these are streets that say welcome." substack.com/home/post/p-...

After the US admin cancelled the $B Climate + Weather Disaster dataset, @climatecentral.org hired the scientists who ran it and set it back up. Now the 2025 numbers are in: it's 3rd highest year on record and highest year w/o land-falling hurricanes. More: www.climatecentral.org/climate-serv...