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Our mission: We're working to rapidly reduce climate pollution at scale, starting in California.
📢 Tell @cagovernornewsom.bsky.social to sign #SB787 to support green jobs for an affordable, clean energy economy:
https://loom.ly/ybcdtiY
#SB787
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calenergy.bsky.social
about 11 hours ago
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🚌🔌 On our recent webinar, Carolina Chacon of the Alliance for Electric School Buses discussed what states can do to accelerate electric school bus adoption. Watch the full recording here:
https://loom.ly/-Fn5G10
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about 13 hours ago
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🖊️ Tell @governor.ca.gov to sign #SB279 into law today:
https://loom.ly/aGyqHY4
#SB279
Introduced by @senmcnerney.bsky.social, this bill expands composting to divert food scraps from landfills and provide California growers with a climate-friendly alternative to open burning.
about 15 hours ago
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✨ NEW from @canarymedia.com: A recent study has found that virtual power plants could cut $13.7 billion in utility costs. Tell @governor.ca.gov to sign #AB740 to accelerate virtual power plants here:
https://loom.ly/qhfIrwY
7 days ago
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🎉 BREAKING: #AB740 has passed the California legislature with bipartisan support! ➡️ Next stop: @cagovernor @gavinnewsom's desk. Take action here to get this bill signed into law:
https://loom.ly/qhfIrwY
12 days ago
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🎉 BREAKING: #SB279, introduced by @senmcnerney.bsky.social, has unanimously passed the California legislature! ➡️ Next stop: @governor.ca.gov's desk. Take action here to get this bill signed into law:
https://loom.ly/aGyqHY4
14 days ago
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💡On Sept. 24, join us, along with industry leaders across the EV, technology, utility, and fleet sectors for the Vehicle-Grid Integration Council's thought leadership sessions in Berkeley, CA. Enjoy business networking and an educational program. Register:
https://loom.ly/kZbhEEg
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2025 EVolve — VGIC
VGIC’s EVolve
https://www.vgicouncil.org/2025-evolve
14 days ago
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✨On Sept. 18, learn why collaboration between the public, private, and nonprofit sectors is key to adoption of electric school buses for clean air, reliable and affordable electricity, and living wage jobs. Register 👉
https://loom.ly/-Fn5G10
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15 days ago
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✨ From @lisacohn.bsky.social at Microgrid Knowledge: Geothermal energy — especially next-generation geothermal — could be key to meeting California’s ambitious climate goals. The Climate Center's Woody Hastings explains why:
https://loom.ly/X4w0e0w
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How Geothermal Energy Can Fill Solar and Wind Energy Gaps in Clean Microgrids
Emerging geothermal technologies, including closed-loop systems, can be scaled to meet demand peaks, with minimal environmental impact, and are poised to play a key role in expanding...
https://www.microgridknowledge.com/chp-combined-heat-and-power/article/55313602/how-geothermal-energy-can-fill-solar-and-wind-energy-gaps-in-clean-microgrids
15 days ago
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🚨 The federal government is ending Biden-era energy efficiency and EV incentives ahead of schedule, but you can still save money on clean power and cut climate pollution. More from @elliecohen.bsky.social 👉
https://loom.ly/ZRIF5TU
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Act now before clean energy tax credits expire
I love being an early adopter of clean energy and clean cars so that when I’m advocating for new policies, I can share from personal experience what is working and what is not. I was fortunate to be able to lease my family’s first electric vehicle (EV) — a Nissan Leaf with an 80-mile range ... Read more
https://theclimatecenter.org/clean-energy/act-now-before-clean-energy-tax-credits-expire/
16 days ago
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🔥 At our recent webinar, Claudia Sisomphou of sonomacleanpower.bsky.social spoke about the impact of gas power plants on frontline communities. Geothermal energy can help replace fossil fuels and provide relief to communities burdened by pollution. Learn more 👉
https://loom.ly/EUYy2bg
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19 days ago
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#SB279, introduced by @senmcnerney.bsky.social, has passed the Assembly Appropriations Committee! ➡️ Next stop: the Assembly floor. Take action here:
https://loom.ly/aGyqHY4
20 days ago
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🌎 In the Knee Deep Times: “What we do in California to address the climate crisis has a ripple effect across the world.” Read more 👉
https://loom.ly/199V4qg
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Bay Area Climate Groups Battling Climate Policy Rollbacks
Meet the Bay Area climate groups tackling emissions, resilience, and justice as federal climate protections are dismantled.
https://www.kneedeeptimes.org/feds-ghost-climate-action-but-locals-stay-the-course/
21 days ago
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#AB740 has passed the Senate Appropriations Committee! 🎉 Next stop: the Senate floor. Virtual power plants aggregate clean energy resources already in our homes and driveways to make electricity more affordable and reliable. ➡️ Take action to keep the momentum going here:
https://loom.ly/qhfIrwY
21 days ago
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✨On Sept. 18, learn why collaboration between the public, private, and nonprofit sectors is key to mass adoption of electric school buses for cleaner air, reliable and affordable electricity, and living wage jobs. Register now 👉
https://loom.ly/-Fn5G10
22 days ago
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🚨 Californians voted overwhelmingly in favor of #Prop4 last year. But lawmakers are dragging their feet on allocating the investments we voted for. Tell your state representatives to stop delaying and uphold the will of the voters here:
https://loom.ly/08L3tiM
26 days ago
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From @elliecohen.bsky.social: 😎 States are where the climate action is these days, and California is a leader among leaders. Read more 👉
https://loom.ly/oO53cyo
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Climate wins to celebrate
States are where the climate action is these days, and California has been a leader among leaders! Recent federal attacks on climate progress coupled with unprecedented climate impacts make me more committed than ever to ensure we continue to lead here in the Golden State to rapidly cut climate pollution and make our communities more ... Read more
https://theclimatecenter.org/fossil-fuels/climate-wins-to-celebrate/
27 days ago
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California doesn’t need Big Oil anymore. ✅ Gas demand is falling ✅ California’s clean energy jobs outnumber fossil fuel jobs 7:1 ✅ Communities are demanding cleaner, safer energy It’s time for lawmakers to focus on the transition to clean energy and get California off toxic oil for good.
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27 days ago
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🔥 Round-the-clock, clean energy will soon be possible almost anywhere thanks to recent advances in geothermal technology. On August 28, join us to learn more about Advanced Geothermal Energy Systems. Register now:
https://loom.ly/EUYy2bg
@asmdianepapan.bsky.social
29 days ago
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🌳 In @capitolweekly.bsky.social: California's #AB1757 uses the forests, farms, and parks all around us to store carbon, protect communities, and improve lives. #CALeg, don't cut essential funding for nature-based climate solutions! Learn more 👉
https://loom.ly/sxtRivs
#AB1757
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California’s values-based climate solution - Capitol Weekly
OPINION - The climate crisis demands urgency and creativity. Let’s invest in the lands that sustain us—on our farms, in our forests, and our cities—and build a healthier, more resilient California for all.
https://capitolweekly.net/californias-values-based-climate-solution/
30 days ago
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✨ Recent advances in geothermal technology mean that generating clean, round-the-clock geothermal power could soon be possible almost anywhere. On August 28, join us to learn more about Advanced Geothermal Energy Systems. Register now:
https://loom.ly/EUYy2bg
@asmdianepapan.bsky.social
about 1 month ago
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📢 Yesterday, Cesar Aguirre of the Central California Environmental Justice Network spoke before CA lawmakers and shared his story of living next door to oil and gas drilling. More drilling would mean more destruction, toxic pollution, and harm to our communities.
about 1 month ago
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The closures of the Phillips 66 refinery in Wilmington and the Valero refinery in Benicia have lawmakers scrambling to avoid gas supply shortfalls in 2026 and beyond. Take action to urge @governor.ca.gov to lead a managed transition NOW:
https://loom.ly/gUqTjNg
about 1 month ago
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🏭 @conniedotcho.bsky.social of the
@apen4ej.bsky.social
breaks down Big Oil's misinformation about gas prices during our recent webinar on refinery closures. It's time to put California communities and workers first in the transition away from fossil fuels!
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about 1 month ago
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🚫 No more giveaways for Big Oil through Cap and Trade! Last year, $900 million in free allowances to pollute went to Big Oil while everyday Californians paid for the consequences of the climate crisis. Take action here to tell @governor.ca.gov to fix Cap and Trade:
https://loom.ly/dcbDS1Q
about 1 month ago
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⚡ NEW: California recently aggregated more than 100,000 residential batteries to power hundreds of thousands of homes in the largest test of virtual power plants to date. #VirtualPowerPlants are essential to the clean energy future. More here:
https://loom.ly/OC-w_po
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California Tests Largest Virtual Power Plant with 100K Home Batteries
California's grid successfully tested the largest virtual power plant, aggregating over 100,000 residential batteries to deliver 535 MW during peak evening hours, easing strain without fossil fuels. This milestone, led by utilities and Tesla, proves distributed energy's potential for clean, resilient power. It could inspire nationwide adoption, transforming homeowners into grid partners.
https://www.webpronews.com/california-tests-largest-virtual-power-plant-with-100k-home-batteries/
about 1 month ago
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What have we been up to lately? ⚡ All smiles as our co-sponsored bill
#AB740
moves forward ☀️ Celebrating a win for rooftop solar 🚌 Enjoying a bidirectional school bus demonstration 🌱 Presenting on the importance of nature-based solutions
about 1 month ago
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✨ NEW from @hayleysmith.bsky.social of Los Angeles Times: Cap and Trade, California's signature climate program, needs critical reforms to meet our ambitious climate targets. Our Chief Program Officer Barry Vesser lays out the stakes here:
https://loom.ly/irTAcRY
about 1 month ago
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✨ Recent advances in geothermal technology mean that generating clean, round-the-clock geothermal power could soon be possible almost anywhere. On August 28, join us to learn more about Advanced Geothermal Energy Systems. Register now:
https://loom.ly/EUYy2bg
@asmdianepapan.bsky.social
about 1 month ago
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💰 NEW: Big Oil spent a whopping $18M lobbying to kill California climate policies in the first half of 2025. Find out who the biggest spenders are here:
https://loom.ly/uzgUzeM
about 2 months ago
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✨ NEW: Virtual power plants could be the solution to California's strained electrical grid. #AB740 will harness the power of VPPs for clean, reliable energy. Read here:
https://loom.ly/8BLR-oM
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As rooftop solar gets hammered, virtual power plants offer a way…
VPPs built out of home solar and battery systems could bolster the overtaxed power grid, lower energy costs for consumers, and help invigorate a…
https://www.canarymedia.com/articles/virtual-power-plants/rooftop-solar-industry-trump-budget-law
about 2 months ago
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🔥 A year ago, Big Oil was forced to withdraw a California ballot measure that would have canceled public health protections for communities near drilling. Today, oil execs are fighting to expand drilling in California with the president's help. Read:
https://loom.ly/kefJEgY
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The ‘drill, baby, drill’ agenda arrives in California
Just one year ago, fossil fuel corporations were forced to withdraw a California ballot measure that would have canceled public health protections for communities near oil and gas drilling operations. Today, those same corporations are fighting back with a vengeance, laying the groundwork to expand drilling on land and at sea in California. Since losing ... Read more
https://theclimatecenter.org/fossil-fuels/the-drill-baby-drill-agenda-arrives-in-california/
2 months ago
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✨Two California oil refineries are expected to close by early 2026. On July 31, join us to discuss how policymakers can plan for refinery closures that benefit workers, communities, and the environment. Register:
https://loom.ly/pc9ZZa0
2 months ago
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#AB740 has passed the Senate Energy Committee! ➡️ Take action to keep the momentum going here:
https://loom.ly/qhfIrwY
Virtual power plants aggregate clean energy resources already in our homes to make electricity more affordable and reliable. AB 740 advances local, clean energy solutions.
2 months ago
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🚌✨ On July 24, join us to learn why public investment in bidirectional electric school buses is crucial for energy affordability and public health. Register now:
https://loom.ly/4JdrHV8
2 months ago
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#SB279, the bill to expand community composting, passed the Assembly Natural Resources Committee last week and will be heard next in Assembly Appropriations. Tell your Assemblymember to support composting for California farms and communities:
https://loom.ly/aGyqHY4
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2 months ago
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✨Two California oil refineries are expected to close by early 2026. On July 31, join us to discuss how policymakers can plan for refinery closures that benefit workers, communities, and the environment. Register:
https://loom.ly/pc9ZZa0
2 months ago
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✅ Just in: the LA City Council, led by Councilmember Katy Yaroslavsky, voted unanimously to support the Polluters Pay Climate Superfund Act (#AB1243 and #SB684)! Grassroots energy is driving this fight. And today’s vote is a sign that we’re not slowing down in our efforts to #MakePollutersPay!
3 months ago
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The Climate Center
Last Chance Alliance
3 months ago
BREAKING: Los Angeles just became the LATEST and LARGEST city in California to support the Polluters Pay Climate Superfund Act (AB 1243 / SB 684): a bill that would make Big Oil cover the massive cost of climate damage.
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🚨 We're asking Gavin Newsom to #StopGaslightingCA via Cap and Trade. Learn more 👉
https://loom.ly/aFjuRGc
👇Watch our own Barry Vesser at a press conference this week addressing the governor’s plan for Cap and Trade, which maintains billions of dollars in Big Oil giveaways!
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3 months ago
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☀️ Rooftop solar saved all California ratepayers $1.5 billion in 2024 alone. Now, #AB942 threatens rooftop solar in California. 📣 Urge lawmakers to protect rooftop solar and make electricity more affordable by opposing AB 942. Take action here:
https://loom.ly/reNFH8I
3 months ago
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🚨 From @elliecohen.bsky.social: California state leaders are attempting to walk back promises to early adopters of rooftop solar and make solar much less affordable for everyone. Learn more about #AB942 and take action to oppose it:
https://loom.ly/Xs7uKSE
3 months ago
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🎉 Congratulations to Senator Monique Limón, who was elected as the next Senate President Pro Tempore! Senator Limón was honored with the 2025 California Climate Leadership Award at the #CAClimateSummit this year. Read our CEO Ellie Cohen's congratulatory remarks here:
https://loom.ly/OzL7lxk
3 months ago
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✨ Our new op-ed in the Press Democrat: It’s time to #MakePollutersPay for climate damages instead of working Californians. Senate President Mike McGuire must lead California lawmakers to pass the Polluters Pay Climate Superfund Act! Read more:
https://loom.ly/OgU0FLU
4 months ago
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⛽ For years, oil giants raked in record profits by cutting corners. Now, oil executives are blaming California’s climate policies for their refinery closures and threatening higher gas prices in an attempt to shake down Californians. Take action today to #StopTheShakedown:
https://loom.ly/fQa5Fy0
4 months ago
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✨ On June 26, we’ll explore how policies to scale up electric school bus use across California can save money, cut pollution, and prevent power outages. Register now:
https://loom.ly/OoXo9Yc
4 months ago
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#AB740 has passed the California State Assembly! 🎉 Virtual power plants aggregate clean energy resources already in our homes and driveways to make electricity more affordable and reliable. AB 740 advances local, clean energy solutions that benefit all Californians.
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Los Angeles Regional Collaborative
4 months ago
Rising temperatures mean rising risk – expect more dangerously hot days in Los Angeles this summer. On
#HeatAwarenessDay
, get tips to stay safe on hot days at
bit.ly/LA-Heat-Resources
Follow us for resources to protect yourself and your community from extreme heat.
#HeatSafeLA
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✨ This Thursday, May 22, join us for a webinar about how the
#MakePollutersPay
Climate Superfund would ensure corporate polluters pay their fair share for climate disasters, taking the burden off California taxpayers. Register now 👉
loom.ly/oNdUkwY
4 months ago
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The Climate Center
Last Chance Alliance
4 months ago
🚨 STOP ❌ SABLE’S ZOMBIE PIPELINE!!! 🧟♂️ 🛢️ 10 years later, an oil pipeline responsible for one of California’s worst ecological disasters on Chumash land and waters near Santa Barbara may soon come back from the dead.
#DontEnableSable
#OilSpillsKill
#NoPollutingPipeline
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