Power bills are up. Clean energy jobs are down. Today is the first test of Trump’s failed energy agenda.
https://www.eenews.net/articles/what-to-watch-on-energy-in-tuesdays-elections/

Strengthening America's energy sector means building & making more clean energy here. And yet...the federal government has been steering companies in the opposite direction.

Manufacturing projects accounts for nearly all of the investment and jobs lost so far in 2025 ($19.8 billion and 20,500 jobs)

Cost estimates for new gas power plants just keep rising! www.utilitydive.com/news/gas-pow... 🔌💡

‘A devastating global audit’ shows how climate change is undermining the health of millions.

Extreme heat now kills one person every minute, according to a sweeping new report by the British medical journal The Lancet.

grist.org/health/lance...

#Climate #Heat #Health

A decision today by the U.S. Court of Appeals for the DC Circuit protects furnace standards set to reduce heating costs for many households-- saving households replacing an inefficient furnace with a new model an average of $350 over the life of the furnace.

appliance-standards.org/document/cou...

We all need hot water at home or in our buildings. We don't want to pay more than we need to for it.
Heat Pump Water Heaters are 3x to 5x more energy efficient than other models and they don't pollute the neighborhood.
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With the federal government shut down, states aren’t getting the funds they need to help low-income families pay rising utility bills. Power shut-offs during extreme weather can be deadly.

We’re calling on utilities to keep the lights on during the shutdown. ⚡️

Fascinating story about a family of coal-miners who pivoted to drilling for geothermal amid the ongoing transition to renewables.

www.canarymedia.com/articles/geo...

New report examines fossil fuel ties of dozens of Trump administration hires.

grist.org/accountabili...

#Oil #Solar #Energy #Environment #Climate

Starting tomorrow, SNAP will end, home heating assistance will run out, and health premiums will soar. Trump’s cruelty is hitting home just as winter begins. https://time.com/7329733/snap-benefits-food-stamps-shutdown/

Trump killed a crucial disaster database. This nonprofit just saved it.

Climate Central revived the federal list of billion-dollar disasters, another example of nonprofits providing data the government deletes.

grist.org/extreme-weat...

#Climate #Disaster #Weather #Data #Nonprofit

Climate change hits low-income Oregonians first and worst. Weatherizing homes saves energy, lowers bills, and saves lives. Federal & state funds make it possible, and Oregon lawmakers must keep investing in resilient, affordable housing for all. Read more: buff.ly/f53fPXF #Weatherization

Massachusetts just made clean heating cheaper 💡❄️ — new winter discounts for heat-pump owners cut bills by up to $140/month! ⚡
A big win for energy equity + sustainability. 🌍
#CleanEnergy #HeatPumps #SustainableInvesting #EGEASRI
www.canarymedia.com/articles/hea...

We're wasting energy in our homes & buildings if we're not hitting our targets for cutting climate pollution. That means we're paying more on our utility bills than we should be.
Our state must do more to help us achieve energy efficient homes that run on clean energy. Lower bills + cut pollution.

Just what everyone wants, refrigerators that burn MORE energy! Rolling back appliance efficiency standards will raise energy bills & slow innovation. Weak rules proposed by the Trump administration mean higher costs for families & fewer opportunities for U.S. workers to compete globally.

Trump admin wants to keep expensive coal plants online to power AI

If you're wondering why electricity bills are going up....
www.reuters.com/sustainabili...

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Electrify your curiosity first. ⚡ The rest will follow.
If you're in or around Portland Sept. 27th: Electrify Portland! Home Electrification Fair!
Meet reliable local contractors, check out heat pumps, ebikes, EVs, and electric lawn tools. Free tix.
Visit ElectrifyPortland.org

Thinking about upgrading your heating, cooling, or water heating? There are federal tax credits that can help you save big on projects like these, but they’re expiring soon.

Find out how you can get started with @rewiringamerica.bsky.social's "Save on Better Appliances" resource hub:

“everything is hot, the weather patterns are shifting. Nobody wants that. And we know what the solution is. There’s an overwhelming majority of people that believe in clean energy...”

And as Jon Batiste also highlights, the only way we can change things is through action and our collective power!

Our buildings aren't prepared to protect us from extreme heat brought on by fossil fuels and climate change. Portland Public Schools are sending kids home two hours early (again) due to heat today; a burden on families and harmful for kids and their education. Our state must do more! #orleg

Thrilled to join @tinakotek.bsky.social & Hacienda CDC for a bill signing celebration! The critical legislation—now officially law—lowers burdensome energy costs for Oregonians ✨ OEC and our members worked tirelessly to pass these bills. Victories like this are essential to community resilience. 💚

Two decades after Hurricane Katrina ravaged his home town of New Orleans, Jon Batiste has released a new song imploring people to take action against climate change “by raising your voice, and insisting, and voting the right people into office”. www.theguardian.com/music/2025/a...

Want to upgrade your heating, cooling, or water heating? The Big Republican Tax bill makes it more expensive.
There's a limited time to claim tax credits to save big on home upgrades to lower bills and increase comfort.
Check @rewiringamerica.bsky.social’s Save on Better Appliances resource hub: