Donna Brutkoski
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Juan De La Cruz and his family feared the worst when he showed up for a check-in with immigration officials in St. Albans Tuesday. But the Panton resident will be allowed to stay in Vermont while his asylum case is pending.
www.vermontpublic.org/local-news/2...
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Immigration authorities ordered a Panton man to an ICE check-in. 200 friends decided to join him
Juan De La Cruz and his family feared the worst when he showed up for a check-in with immigration officials in St. Albans Tuesday. But the Panton resident will be allowed to stay in Vermont while his ...
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October 7, 2025 at 9:25 PM
Juan De La Cruz and his family feared the worst when he showed up for a check-in with immigration officials in St. Albans Tuesday. But the Panton resident will be allowed to stay in Vermont while his asylum case is pending.
www.vermontpublic.org/local-news/2...
www.vermontpublic.org/local-news/2...
A little good trouble with @scullybully.bsky.social and friends 🤩🍁🥞
March 2, 2025 at 5:58 AM
A little good trouble with @scullybully.bsky.social and friends 🤩🍁🥞
Looking forward to a great discussion next week! ICYMI, check out our recap of December's panel covering heat pump adoption efforts in the Northeast: www.raponline.org/blog/educati...
January 24, 2025 at 1:25 PM
Looking forward to a great discussion next week! ICYMI, check out our recap of December's panel covering heat pump adoption efforts in the Northeast: www.raponline.org/blog/educati...
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📽️ OUT TODAY: 🎬 Our third "RAP Unplugged" video! Today's episode features Senior Associate Louisa Eberle. Louisa, who joined RAP in 2024, discusses her varied background. She also talks about the importance of RAP's work in the United States, as well as globally. youtu.be/byyT3NkTUVk?...
RAP Unplugged: Louisa Eberle
YouTube video by Regulatory Assistance Project
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January 16, 2025 at 6:07 PM
📽️ OUT TODAY: 🎬 Our third "RAP Unplugged" video! Today's episode features Senior Associate Louisa Eberle. Louisa, who joined RAP in 2024, discusses her varied background. She also talks about the importance of RAP's work in the United States, as well as globally. youtu.be/byyT3NkTUVk?...
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WEBINAR ALERT: Our regional heat pump adoption series with @clasp-ngo.bsky.social continues with a great panel from the Mountain West states. Sign up and join us on Wednesday, Jan. 29! raponline-org.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
January 16, 2025 at 2:50 PM
WEBINAR ALERT: Our regional heat pump adoption series with @clasp-ngo.bsky.social continues with a great panel from the Mountain West states. Sign up and join us on Wednesday, Jan. 29! raponline-org.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
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Out this week: "Opportunities for Integrating Electric and Gas Planning," — a collaboration with Berkeley Lab.
As electricity demand in buildings continues to rise, opportunities — and challenges — for electric and natural gas planning are emerging. More here: www.raponline.org/knowledge-ce...
As electricity demand in buildings continues to rise, opportunities — and challenges — for electric and natural gas planning are emerging. More here: www.raponline.org/knowledge-ce...
Opportunities for Integrating Electric and Gas Planning - Regulatory Assistance Project
Achieving the benefits of integrated planning will require process reforms.
www.raponline.org
January 10, 2025 at 7:38 PM
Out this week: "Opportunities for Integrating Electric and Gas Planning," — a collaboration with Berkeley Lab.
As electricity demand in buildings continues to rise, opportunities — and challenges — for electric and natural gas planning are emerging. More here: www.raponline.org/knowledge-ce...
As electricity demand in buildings continues to rise, opportunities — and challenges — for electric and natural gas planning are emerging. More here: www.raponline.org/knowledge-ce...
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In October, we collaborated with NESCAUM to publish an updated model rule for reducing emissions of nitrogen oxides (NOx) and other GHGs from space and water heating.
In the first of a two-part blog series, Raphael Breit reviews the key features of the model rule: www.raponline.org/blog/modelin...
In the first of a two-part blog series, Raphael Breit reviews the key features of the model rule: www.raponline.org/blog/modelin...
Modeling the Future of Low-Emissions Space and Water Heat
A model rule for reducing emissions from appliances offers states a tool that can help drive adoption of cleaner alternatives.
www.raponline.org
January 9, 2025 at 5:00 PM
In October, we collaborated with NESCAUM to publish an updated model rule for reducing emissions of nitrogen oxides (NOx) and other GHGs from space and water heating.
In the first of a two-part blog series, Raphael Breit reviews the key features of the model rule: www.raponline.org/blog/modelin...
In the first of a two-part blog series, Raphael Breit reviews the key features of the model rule: www.raponline.org/blog/modelin...
#Heatpumps are giving consumers an affordable and clean heating/cooling solution in the Midwest, the Northeast, and across the U.S., and we've been hosting some great discussions with the regulators, utility representatives and advocates who are helping to make that happen.
ONLINE NOW: Last week’s webinar discussion on heat pump adoption efforts in the Northeast featured great panelists from NEEP, the MA Clean Energy Center and the CT Dept. of Energy and Environmental Protection.
Check it out: www.raponline.org/multimedia/f...
Check it out: www.raponline.org/multimedia/f...
Federal Dollars, State Policies and Heat Pumps: The Future of Heat in the Northeast
This roundtable webinar, second in a series, focused on efforts to drive heat pump adoption in the Northeast.
www.raponline.org
December 17, 2024 at 4:13 PM
#Heatpumps are giving consumers an affordable and clean heating/cooling solution in the Midwest, the Northeast, and across the U.S., and we've been hosting some great discussions with the regulators, utility representatives and advocates who are helping to make that happen.
Join us tomorrow at 2 pm!
Emerging building electrification policy alert! On Dec 11, join me, David Lis, Hank Webster, and Vivian Cox as we discuss state policies and the @regassistproj.bsky.social/CLASP ideas on Clean Heat Standards, Rate Design, Inclusive Utility Investment, etc. raponline-org.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
Welcome! You are invited to join a webinar: Federal Dollars, State Policies and Heat Pumps: The Future of Heat in the Northeast. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining ...
Deployment of heat pumps is a key part of the greenhouse gas reduction goals set out in the Inflation Reduction Act. In "Accelerating Heat Pump Adoption through the Inflation Reduction Act and Complem...
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December 11, 2024 at 2:26 AM
Join us tomorrow at 2 pm!
Our last U.S. webinar of the year upcoming after Thanksgiving. Sign up to join us! raponline-org.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
WEBINAR ALERT: Join us on Wednesday, Dec. 11 as practitioners from the Northeast talk with RAP and @clasp-ngo.bsky.social about what PUCs, advocates and more are doing to make heat pump adoption take off in their region. (This is Part 2 in a series.) Learn more: raponline-org.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
November 21, 2024 at 9:47 PM
Our last U.S. webinar of the year upcoming after Thanksgiving. Sign up to join us! raponline-org.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
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8)EVs go.bsky.app/R4ZUdPE
9)Southeast go.bsky.app/AZ6Xw1U
1)Power go.bsky.app/RwCBCab
2)Media go.bsky.app/2TNd1Ya
3)Solutions go.bsky.app/Aa1sErQ
4)Science go.bsky.app/7Mbnoge
5)Legal go.bsky.app/R4ZUdPE
6)Women go.bsky.app/AGCURBf
7)Nuclear go.bsky.app/5EJY58V
8)EVs go.bsky.app/R4ZUdPE
9)Southeast go.bsky.app/AZ6Xw1U
November 11, 2024 at 3:07 PM
9 energy-climate starter packs:
1)Power go.bsky.app/RwCBCab
2)Media go.bsky.app/2TNd1Ya
3)Solutions go.bsky.app/Aa1sErQ
4)Science go.bsky.app/7Mbnoge
5)Legal go.bsky.app/R4ZUdPE
6)Women go.bsky.app/AGCURBf
7)Nuclear go.bsky.app/5EJY58V
8)EVs go.bsky.app/R4ZUdPE
9)Southeast go.bsky.app/AZ6Xw1U
1)Power go.bsky.app/RwCBCab
2)Media go.bsky.app/2TNd1Ya
3)Solutions go.bsky.app/Aa1sErQ
4)Science go.bsky.app/7Mbnoge
5)Legal go.bsky.app/R4ZUdPE
6)Women go.bsky.app/AGCURBf
7)Nuclear go.bsky.app/5EJY58V
8)EVs go.bsky.app/R4ZUdPE
9)Southeast go.bsky.app/AZ6Xw1U
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🔌 🚗 NEW POLICY BRIEF:
Charging EVs at the right time is the smart way to manage the grid — but more EV owners need to be encouraged to do so. We took a closer look at how to increase participation in utility-managed charging programs. www.raponline.org/knowledge-ce...
Charging EVs at the right time is the smart way to manage the grid — but more EV owners need to be encouraged to do so. We took a closer look at how to increase participation in utility-managed charging programs. www.raponline.org/knowledge-ce...
It's 10 p.m. Do You Know Where Your Electric Vehicles Are?
This paper takes a closer look at ways to encourage EV owner participation in utility-managed charging programs.
www.raponline.org
October 29, 2024 at 6:11 PM
🔌 🚗 NEW POLICY BRIEF:
Charging EVs at the right time is the smart way to manage the grid — but more EV owners need to be encouraged to do so. We took a closer look at how to increase participation in utility-managed charging programs. www.raponline.org/knowledge-ce...
Charging EVs at the right time is the smart way to manage the grid — but more EV owners need to be encouraged to do so. We took a closer look at how to increase participation in utility-managed charging programs. www.raponline.org/knowledge-ce...
Join us on Wednesday! (And click through to read this excellent thread about our latest report and the many benefits of flexible EV charging! 💪 🚗 🔌 )
On Wednesday, June 26 at 1 p.m. EST, we’ll host a free webinar on this report.
Sign up here:
www.raponline.org/event/unlock...
Sign up here:
www.raponline.org/event/unlock...
Unlocking System Savings With Flexible EV Charging: Lessons From Colorado
RAP, the International Council on Clean Transportation (ICCT) and Evolved Energy Research will soon publish a report that analyzes the value of electric vehicle charging flexibility to the broader dec...
www.raponline.org
June 24, 2024 at 7:48 PM
Join us on Wednesday! (And click through to read this excellent thread about our latest report and the many benefits of flexible EV charging! 💪 🚗 🔌 )
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As the urgency to decarbonize our #electricgrid intensifies, leaders recognize the need for innovative solutions. Enter the 24/7 carbon-free electricity transition tariff — a new tool to accelerate the shift to cleaner, #renewableenergy. bit.ly/3vpIGNF
24/7 Carbon-Free Electricity Transition Tariffs: A Regulatory Tool for Accelerating Decarbonization
Taking decarbonization to the next level will require new targeted policies to drive investments in resources and infrastructure and to improve operating practices.
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March 21, 2024 at 5:31 PM
As the urgency to decarbonize our #electricgrid intensifies, leaders recognize the need for innovative solutions. Enter the 24/7 carbon-free electricity transition tariff — a new tool to accelerate the shift to cleaner, #renewableenergy. bit.ly/3vpIGNF
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Planning for and investing in addressable "smart" water heaters can help consumers save money and utilities avoid costly peaks. Andrew Valainis takes a look at how states can do more to make these water heaters the industry norm.
www.raponline.org/blog/address...
www.raponline.org/blog/address...
Addressing the Problem: Controlling Your Water Heater for Consumer Savings and Load Flexibility
In early January, I sat in my apartment as the winter’s first true cold snap ripped through Montana. It was negative 10 degrees out, with wind chills
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March 5, 2024 at 9:01 PM
Planning for and investing in addressable "smart" water heaters can help consumers save money and utilities avoid costly peaks. Andrew Valainis takes a look at how states can do more to make these water heaters the industry norm.
www.raponline.org/blog/address...
www.raponline.org/blog/address...
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🇧🇷 Brazil's electricity access policies have made strides since 2003. But challenges remain, especially in rural regions. Today we launch our “Roadmap for Electricity Access as a Development Driver in the Legal Amazon” that addresses these challenges. bit.ly/3UMElOM
Roadmap for Electricity Access as a Development Driver in the Legal Amazon
Electricity access in the Legal Amazon is a crucial issue but also offers an opportunity to drive development.
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February 29, 2024 at 1:38 PM
🇧🇷 Brazil's electricity access policies have made strides since 2003. But challenges remain, especially in rural regions. Today we launch our “Roadmap for Electricity Access as a Development Driver in the Legal Amazon” that addresses these challenges. bit.ly/3UMElOM
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As 2023 comes to a close, David Farnsworth and Nancy Seidman are thinking about the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative’s program review – and how it can help frontline communities in RGGI states.
www.raponline.org/blog/rggis-2...
www.raponline.org/blog/rggis-2...
RGGI’s 2023 Program Review: An Opportunity for Frontline Communities (Part 1)
When the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative's program review comes around, many of us at RAP think of it as a cause for celebration. Now, that may be
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December 13, 2023 at 6:22 PM
As 2023 comes to a close, David Farnsworth and Nancy Seidman are thinking about the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative’s program review – and how it can help frontline communities in RGGI states.
www.raponline.org/blog/rggis-2...
www.raponline.org/blog/rggis-2...
RAP webinar next week (Tues 11/7)! The transition to #heatpumps needs a skilled workforce, and we'll be talking with experts from Mitsubishi Trane HVAC US, Efficiency Maine and ICAST about successes and challenges of their workforce training models.
Register: raponline-org.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
Register: raponline-org.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
November 2, 2023 at 4:50 PM
RAP webinar next week (Tues 11/7)! The transition to #heatpumps needs a skilled workforce, and we'll be talking with experts from Mitsubishi Trane HVAC US, Efficiency Maine and ICAST about successes and challenges of their workforce training models.
Register: raponline-org.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
Register: raponline-org.zoom.us/webinar/regi...