"Pepco rate hike would increase electric distribution rates by ~23%, adding to years of increases–a cumulative rise of ~63% since 2020, & a more than doubling since 2016, which is when Pepco was acquired by Exelon Corporation." by @mattkasper.bsky.social energyandpolicy.org/pepco-maryla...

when a utility says …“we will freeze our rates for 2 years as soon as we get this next rate increase approved,” that is akin to a utility finishing a decadent lunch, and proudly declaring that it’s going on a diet until dinner. From @energyandpolicy.org utilitywatch.substack.com/p/beware-uti...

1-3 GW Google data center proposed in Eastern Nebraska to be powered by on-site gas plant flatwaterfreepress.org/google-propo...

Documents reveal American Gas Association staffer joined interview process for open Maryland Public Service Commission seats by @mattkasper.bsky.social @energyandpolicy.org : energyandpolicy.org/wes-moore-pu...

#Congress just made going solar harder for families. 🚨 BUT, your advocacy STOPPED a new #solar tax from being imposed! This fight is far from over. We're turning this setback into a long-term win. Personalize your message to Congress now: ow.ly/wjXm50WkGhZ (SUN Action)

Minnesota state Rep. Melissa Hortman and her husband were fatally shot at their home near Minneapolis on Saturday. Hortman was a Democratic Party leader in the Minnesota House and served as the speaker until early this year. Here's a thread of what we know so far: 🧵

Utility corruption gets the HBO doc treatment tonight. Featuring the utility that bribed its way into billion-dollar bailouts subsidized by people’s electric bills. Good day to appreciate @cleantechfacts.bsky.social for all his work to document the saga in real time. youtu.be/dykZuyO7RUU?...

"reopening closed #coal plants makes no economic sense" by @ieefa-northamerica.bsky.social ieefa.org/resources/re...

From @energyinnovation.org Repealing the IRA will increase cumulative household energy costs by $32B from 2025-35, cost 790,000 American jobs in 2030, & cut GDP $190B in 2035. TX, CA, PA, FL & GA would be the biggest losers w/ lost jobs & increased energy costs. energyinnovation.org/report/infla...

Great case study from @energyinnovation.org on how clean energy & storage could more cheaply & quickly replace a coal plant than nuclear. energyinnovation.org/report/flexi...

Solar United Neighbors is hiring a Texas Program Director to expand rooftop solar access, advocate for solar rights, and implement impactful clean energy programs. FMI: ow.ly/5s9e50UHbV5

Great work by @energyandpolicy.bsky.social to uncover fossil fuel industry funding front groups supporting gas appliances www.washingtonpost.com/climate-envi...