Remarkable that this NYT story about diminishing the role of women in the Baptist church DOES NOT QUOTE A WOMAN. Not even one. www.nytimes.com/2026/06/10/u...

Meanwhile... free potatoes in the Quad Cities!

No one has ever died because they did not have a curbside parking spot. But countless people on bicycles have been killed because we value parking more than a protected bike lane.

People think it's silly, but I'm not kidding -- data centers need to be energy sources for district energy systems. Almost all the electricity used becomes heat, resulting in GW-scale heat sources. This study gives the numbers for a couple small DCs. asmedigitalcollection.asme.org/sustainableb...

There’s a chance that Iowa farm pollution could be regulated, as both party candidates for governor are campaigning on it, including MAHA Republican Zach Lahn. This is why— youtu.be/AmiwQoxFNJw?...

If you haven’t voted yet, please DON’T vote for Xavier Becerra. We need a climate champion in Sacramento, not an oil industry shill. VOTE FOR TOM STEYER! share.google/a1KgzBXAD6CN...

Curious about plug-in solar? The folks at @marketplace.org Tech were, so they interviewed me about my work with @cleanenergystates.bsky.social. You can hear it today on your local @npr.org affiliate, or here: www.marketplace.org/episode/2026...

Hey @seancasten.bsky.social , I found a new use case for crypto. Just plain stealing it from each each other! flip.it/0uKJP9

Guys, I was this week-years old when I learned plug-in solar was a thing. I just talked about it with @paulosanalysis.com for @marketplace.org -- it's essentially a solar panel that you can plug into your wall like a toaster, but instead of taking power, it feeds power to your house!

"A Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory study has estimated that six types of electricity-using equipment responding to dynamic electricity rates could reduce peak electricity demand in California by up to 8.75 GW by 2030." pv-magazine-usa.com/2026/05/26/s... via @willdriscoll.bsky.social 🔌💡

It seems like the California legislature would benefit from some good objective advice, instead of passing silly laws like this one. E85 conversion kits, more E85 pumps? When we have over 2 million EVs on the road? share.google/m5doz3F3XzKA...

🚨 🚨 ICYMI 🚨 🚨 We released our latest queue dataset! Check it out here: emp.lbl.gov/publications... Thread below with some of the highlights 👇️ 👇️ Thanks to the @berkeleylabemp.bsky.social team (Joe Rand, Anna Cheyette, Ryan Wiser, Jo Seel) and Interconnection.FYI

I will say that this 10 year old is getting a lesson in civics. And all of its ugly dysfunctionality. Maybe he’ll run for office someday.

@fervoenergy.bsky.social has become the first Cyclotron Road alum to go public. Through the Berkeley Lab fellowship, the company received early technological support in 2018 and is now advancing #geothermal systems designed to provide 24/7 electricity.

Attention people running for public office -- this is how to make your ads. No preaching, no culture war, just highly incriminating evidence. @democrats.org

The editors at @bloomberg.com know what curtailment is and why it happens in the spring. Why do they insult the intelligence of their readers with stupid takes like this? share.google/3OCdcQZIjEKo...

Since everybody is talking about how data centers impact electricity rates, a little reading from some experts may be illuminating. www.esig.energy/reports-brie...

⚡️ ICYMI -- released a report last week on utility distribution costs! ⚡️ Our Goal: help stakeholders understand the scope, scale, and drivers of recent increases in IOU expenditures on local distribution power grids: emp.lbl.gov/publications... thread 👇️ 👇️ 👇️

Well you go, Sunrun!

Top 10 reasons why Democrats need to talk about climate change now: 🧵

Step 1 : Flip the House Step 2: Subpoena information on bribes for pardons Step 3: Use the evidence to impeach in the House Step 4: Convict and remove in the Senate Culture war vibes are annoying, but no one likes bribery by Chinese bitcoin bros. flip.it/PfPp_P

Plug-in #solar panels hang from your balcony or sit in your yard, and plug right into a standard wall outlet. No installer. No red tape. Just #CleanEnergy and hundreds of dollars back in your pocket every year. Learn more: solarunitedneighbors.org/plug-in/?utm... #BalconySolar #RenewableEnergy

The Climate Solutions Lab at Brown is keeping track of the increased fuel cost caused by the war in Iran. $32 billion and climbing, $245 per household transferring from consumers to oil companies. iranwarcost.watson.brown.edu

I’m disappointed to see that my two US Senators got A grades from the crypto bros. Instead of supporting them, we should be working to put them out of business. @padilla.senate.gov @schiff.senate.gov @replsimon.bsky.social

I think the California solar and storage business will be fine, even without tax credits and NEM, and new fixed charges. Check out this PG&E rate plan! www.pge.com/assets/pge/d...

We’re unplugging common myths about EVs. Watt the Facts!? Welcome to the CEC’s new myth-busting series. Hit play, you’ll see - CA figured it out. Learn more: bit.ly/4eSJkr9 #WattTheFacts #CAFiguredItOut #CleanEnergyCA

One of the last IRA tax credits is for EV chargers for home & business (sec. 30C). 30% off, up to $1,000; more for businesses. It expires at the end of June. But it has eligibility rules that are tricky! Only taxpayers in Census tracts that are rural or low-income qualify. 🧵

Rapid policy changes have put residential solar power on the “solar coaster.” In this article, we look at what’s changing, how customers & marketers are responding to it, and ask, does it still make sense to go solar? AvaEnergy.org/from-the-ceos-desk/data-corner-does-it-still-make-sense-to-go-solar

You probably saw this graphic from @robinsonmeyer.bsky.social's NYT piece, showing the impact of LED lighting. An implication of this is that home circuits are carrying much less load, freeing up space for heat pumps and EV chargers -- without panel upgrades. Same with distribution grids.

One of the last IRA consumer tax credits ends in June -- for EV chargers (sec 30C). Get 30%, up to $1,000 for homes, and larger amounts for businesses. But only in eligible Census tracts! So I made a map for CA. Let me know if your group wants one for your state. public.tableau.com/app/profile/...

Trump wants the government to buy Spirit Airlines. He used to own a shuttle airline in the late ’80s, which went under, ironically, partly due to high fuel prices from the Kuwait war. You’d think he might remember that. www.washingtonpost.com/politics/202...

I'm amazed that SoCal Gas is still allowed to give out ratepayer-funded rebates for new gas appliances that save little or no energy. Just to lock in natural gas use. Sounds like a job for @buildingdecarb.org, @mattb505.bsky.social and @brucenilles.bsky.social www.socalgas.com/savings/reba...

Excellent graphics in this NYT essay by @robinsonmeyer.bsky.social, derived from @berkeleylabemp.bsky.social sources. And some interesting reform ideas. www.nytimes.com/interactive/...

Nice to see the WaPo editors discover plug-in solar. It’s really hit the mainstream! www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/202...

Guess what? The Summer School in Environmental and Energy Economics was funded again! Thanks to the Sloan Foundation! Berkeley. In person. August 17-21, 2026. Applications are due May 15th! Lineup includes J. Shapiro, T. Deryugina, R. Walker, J. Boomhower and more! www.auffhammer.com/summer-school

Thats a pretty clear message to #climatehawks — vote for Steyer.

Thinking of getting rid of fossil fuels from your home and car, by going all electric? You likely don't need to upgrade your electric service. Only 2% of homes in the PG&E area had peak power demand over 88 amps, and half had peaks of only 30A. Research here: static1.squarespace.com/static/538be...

We're thrilled to announce the launch of our annual #Phoenix Solar Co-op! 🎉 Save big on your #solar installation through group purchasing power. It’s #free to join, sign up now: solarunitedneighbors.org/co-ops/arizo... #SolarEnergy #CleanEnergy #Arizona

I can’t wait to see the reaction to this from American evangelicals. “Israeli Soldier in Lebanon Sledgehammered a Statue of Jesus” www.nytimes.com/2026/04/20/w...

God this report is so good. Thank you, National Labs. Factors Influencing Recent Trends in Retail Electricity Prices in the United States What do we know? Where are the gaps? eta-publications.lbl.gov/sites/defaul...

Ooh, I got a shoutout from @commercialsolarguy.com on his podcast, the Clean Power Hour, talking about my article on plug-in solar in PV Magazine. www.cleanpowerhour.com/the-65kwh-in... If you missed the article -- pv-magazine-usa.com/2026/03/27/t...

Reporters love to say things like this: "Massachusetts, New York and Vermont have also recently shut down nuclear plants after opposition from antinuclear activists." Correlation, not causation @bradplumer.bsky.social! They were old single-unit plants, out of market, with big maintenance costs.

It's #HeatPumpWeekCA! What's a heat pump, and why are we celebrating them? Simply put, a heat pump is an all-electric system that moves heat instead of making it. They're 3-4x more efficient than gas-powered alternatives, resulting in energy savings and lower carbon emissions⚡

A good 9 minute history of solar power, from an Australian perspective. share.google/lZTn7HXqcean...

The used solar panel market is getting organized in Europe. We have one in the US too but it’s on Craigslist and Facebook. This will help drive down costs for rooftop and DIY plug-in installations. share.google/CV40Ga2EdQ8D...

I don’t know anything about Eric Swalwell, but this very much smells like Dirty Tricks, payback for his role in the Trump impeachment.

We’re excited to announce the launch of SmartHome Battery: our new program that provides residential customers with incentives for installing home solar and battery systems and sharing power to Ava’s virtual power plant (VPP). Learn more: AvaEnergy.org/smarthome-battery

Using EVs as grid assets is a great idea. But spending on distribution grids in California is the single biggest driver of rising electricity costs. Instead of beefing up distribution systems, maybe we should cap EV charging and discharging at 30 amps (~7 kW). grist.org/transportati...

The latest edition of our "From the CEO's Desk" newsletter is out now. Read about Ava's rate-setting process, how we're supporting clean energy job training, our new EV charging network, and more: AvaEnergy.org/from-the-ceos-desk

I’ve been sharing my vision for a Lt Governor’s office that takes on complicated issues on behalf of RIers. I have both a strong background in energy policy and a strong backbone to stand up to the utility.