Coleen Chase
@coleenc.bsky.social
Co-founder of The Solar Foundation: New tech + local partnerships to accelerate access to solar power for off-grid communities in Africa☀️Radical imagination, inspiration & action for building a flourishing future on a thriving planet🌍💚
"Imperfect people doing imperfect work." 💚
Check out the latest featured article on Shareable, “Navigating conflict in movement spaces” by Dean Spade! The article is adapted from the live Mutual Aid 101 event, “Navigating conflict with Dean Spade” back in November.
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January 22, 2026 at 7:34 PM
"Imperfect people doing imperfect work." 💚
Love this focus on Community Resiliency Hubs which is what we are doing with The Solar Foundation in Africa, and I'd like to do this in my own community as well ☀️💚🌱
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Weathering the Storm Together: Community Resiliency Hubs Hold the Promise of Local Self-Sufficiency and Supportive Mutual Aid | The Daily Yonder
Leo’s Community Development Center in Superior, Arizona, serves people before they even enter the building. The free clothing rack and food stand outside
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January 22, 2026 at 7:32 PM
Love this focus on Community Resiliency Hubs which is what we are doing with The Solar Foundation in Africa, and I'd like to do this in my own community as well ☀️💚🌱
dailyyonder.com/weathering-t...
dailyyonder.com/weathering-t...
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It's that magical time of year when private jets descend on a Swiss mountain village to discuss climate change and poverty! Anyway, here's my annual reminder. I'll stop posting this when they stop avoiding the real issue: their own massive tax avoidance 💰
January 19, 2026 at 1:00 PM
It's that magical time of year when private jets descend on a Swiss mountain village to discuss climate change and poverty! Anyway, here's my annual reminder. I'll stop posting this when they stop avoiding the real issue: their own massive tax avoidance 💰
Totally agree: "I think renewables & EVs are the power of peace, & fossil fuels are the power of war, & we need to choose peace. Not just in the way we conduct our politics, but in the way we conduct our energy systems." ☀️ ⬇️ www.outrageandoptimism.org/episodes/ven...
💚: @outrageoptimism.bsky.social
💚: @outrageoptimism.bsky.social
Venezuela, Fossil Fuels, and the Year Ahead
What will 2026 bring? Following the shocking US abduction of Venezuela’s president, we’re asking not just what kind of year lies ahead for climate action, but what kind of global order will shape it.
www.outrageandoptimism.org
January 13, 2026 at 12:31 AM
Totally agree: "I think renewables & EVs are the power of peace, & fossil fuels are the power of war, & we need to choose peace. Not just in the way we conduct our politics, but in the way we conduct our energy systems." ☀️ ⬇️ www.outrageandoptimism.org/episodes/ven...
💚: @outrageoptimism.bsky.social
💚: @outrageoptimism.bsky.social
"a rare positive vision for the nation’s energy future: The companies that stand to make boatloads of $ on data centers could fund grid upgrades that benefit everyone, as opposed to the general public subsidizing those upgrades to pad the profits of AI ventures" www.canarymedia.com/articles/cle...
10 big energy stories Canary Media is tracking in 2026
From AI and batteries to geothermal, here’s what we're thinking about as we prepare to cover the clean energy transition this year.
www.canarymedia.com
January 8, 2026 at 7:33 PM
"a rare positive vision for the nation’s energy future: The companies that stand to make boatloads of $ on data centers could fund grid upgrades that benefit everyone, as opposed to the general public subsidizing those upgrades to pad the profits of AI ventures" www.canarymedia.com/articles/cle...
Important Reminder: "A solar panel is a valuable tool, a valuable symbol & a peace sign for our age. Every one that goes up incrementally reduces the attractiveness of the oil that underlies so much conflict & tyranny." - @billmckibben.bsky.social ☀️
January 8, 2026 at 4:55 PM
Important Reminder: "A solar panel is a valuable tool, a valuable symbol & a peace sign for our age. Every one that goes up incrementally reduces the attractiveness of the oil that underlies so much conflict & tyranny." - @billmckibben.bsky.social ☀️
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Join TODAY! ☀️👈
Greenlight Action’s Solar Power Hour at 5pm to learn more about how solar works, what reliable and affordable solar energy means for our region, and what a new county solar ordinance could mean for local jobs, tax revenue, and energy independence.
✨️https://bit.ly/4qCJtBK
Greenlight Action’s Solar Power Hour at 5pm to learn more about how solar works, what reliable and affordable solar energy means for our region, and what a new county solar ordinance could mean for local jobs, tax revenue, and energy independence.
✨️https://bit.ly/4qCJtBK
January 8, 2026 at 4:45 PM
Join TODAY! ☀️👈
Greenlight Action’s Solar Power Hour at 5pm to learn more about how solar works, what reliable and affordable solar energy means for our region, and what a new county solar ordinance could mean for local jobs, tax revenue, and energy independence.
✨️https://bit.ly/4qCJtBK
Greenlight Action’s Solar Power Hour at 5pm to learn more about how solar works, what reliable and affordable solar energy means for our region, and what a new county solar ordinance could mean for local jobs, tax revenue, and energy independence.
✨️https://bit.ly/4qCJtBK
Even today's White House would have a hard time fighting a war over sunshine: "A solar panel is the new peace symbol...Every one that goes up incrementally reduces the attractiveness of the oil that underlies so much conflict and tyranny." - @billmckibben.bsky.social
January 7, 2026 at 8:24 PM
Even today's White House would have a hard time fighting a war over sunshine: "A solar panel is the new peace symbol...Every one that goes up incrementally reduces the attractiveness of the oil that underlies so much conflict and tyranny." - @billmckibben.bsky.social
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March 13, 2025 at 2:36 PM
The climate crisis affects everyone in increasingly tangible ways: "Drought in the UK led to poor grass growth, hitting butter and beef production, while extreme heat and rain in west Africa pushed up cocoa prices and droughts in Brazil and Vietnam led to a surge in coffee prices." 🌱⬇️
It's not just for future generations and other species that I've refocused my life and career around climate change
It's also because I want to be able to eat in future
Acting on climate isn't some noble altruistic quest - it's self defence
It's also because I want to be able to eat in future
Acting on climate isn't some noble altruistic quest - it's self defence
UK farmers lose £800m after heat and drought cause one of worst harvests on record
Many now concerned about ability to make living in fast-changing climate after one of worst grain harvests recorded
www.theguardian.com
December 4, 2025 at 5:17 PM
The climate crisis affects everyone in increasingly tangible ways: "Drought in the UK led to poor grass growth, hitting butter and beef production, while extreme heat and rain in west Africa pushed up cocoa prices and droughts in Brazil and Vietnam led to a surge in coffee prices." 🌱⬇️
Amazing @outrageoptimism.bsky.social with the author of one of my all-time favorite climate books: Ministry for the Future. KSR mentions "balcony solar going up everywhere" as a solution to help avoid the worst effects of wet bulb events: www.outrageandoptimism.org/episodes/kim...
Kim Stanley Robinson on pre traumatic imagination and the stories that change us
This week, we explore storytelling as a cultural tool for moving from despair to determination in a reflective conversation with Kim Stanley Robinson, the acclaimed author of The Ministry for the Futu...
www.outrageandoptimism.org
November 28, 2025 at 8:41 PM
Amazing @outrageoptimism.bsky.social with the author of one of my all-time favorite climate books: Ministry for the Future. KSR mentions "balcony solar going up everywhere" as a solution to help avoid the worst effects of wet bulb events: www.outrageandoptimism.org/episodes/kim...
"BlackRock has scaled back “climate engagement in ways that put our investments at risk needlessly...Climate risk is financial risk. You can see it all around you in increased number of flash floods and wildfires.” 💚⬇️
Landmark move: New York City's comptroller @bradlander.bsky.social, with hundreds of billions under his control, recommends dropping investment giant Blackrock because they won't reckon with climate change.
www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
NYC’s Lander Recommends Dropping $42 Billion BlackRock Mandate
New York City Comptroller Brad Lander is urging three of the city’s pension funds to drop BlackRock Inc. because of “inadequate” climate plans, the latest move to penalize investment firms for failing...
www.bloomberg.com
November 26, 2025 at 4:46 PM
"BlackRock has scaled back “climate engagement in ways that put our investments at risk needlessly...Climate risk is financial risk. You can see it all around you in increased number of flash floods and wildfires.” 💚⬇️
Lots of valuable resources on the new Shareable website including Social Cooperatives, Mutual Aid resources and (my personal favorite) emergency battery networks! ☀️
🚨🚨We have an exciting update!!! 🚨🚨 Shareable has launched our new and improved website!
We highlight our sharing resources, stories, and much more on Shareable.net.
What’s new?
🦋Our layout & design
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We highlight our sharing resources, stories, and much more on Shareable.net.
What’s new?
🦋Our layout & design
🦋Easy access to resources & toolkits
🦋Focus on our current work
November 25, 2025 at 9:55 PM
Lots of valuable resources on the new Shareable website including Social Cooperatives, Mutual Aid resources and (my personal favorite) emergency battery networks! ☀️
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@permitpower.bsky.social's new report, "As Cheap as Our Peers," shows how cutting red tape could make home solar and batteries affordable for millions of Americans.
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As Cheap as Our Peers: How cutting red tape can lower the cost of rooftop solar and offset rising utility bills - Permit Power
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October 24, 2025 at 11:36 AM
@permitpower.bsky.social's new report, "As Cheap as Our Peers," shows how cutting red tape could make home solar and batteries affordable for millions of Americans.
permitpower.org/resources/as...
permitpower.org/resources/as...
"We, the people, are the superintelligence. Let us design AI to serve at the speed of society, and make democracy fast, fair, and fun." Highly recommend Audrey Tang & Caroline Green's 6-Pack of Care AI Manifesto: 6pack.care/manifesto/
6-Pack of Care: A Manifesto — Institute for Ethics in AI
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November 8, 2025 at 4:12 AM
"We, the people, are the superintelligence. Let us design AI to serve at the speed of society, and make democracy fast, fair, and fun." Highly recommend Audrey Tang & Caroline Green's 6-Pack of Care AI Manifesto: 6pack.care/manifesto/
@brightsaver.bsky.social is "advocating for legislation to make plug-in solar more feasible, and selling systems to early adopters – to help people in the U.S., like those in Europe, enjoy this simple, low-cost form of clean energy." ☀️
yaleclimateconnections.org/2025/11/the-...
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The solar panels Germans are plugging into their walls » Yale Climate Connections
Plug-in solar technology is making it easier for renters and low-income households to harness the power of the sun – but it’s not yet legal across most of the U.S.
yaleclimateconnections.org
November 7, 2025 at 4:54 PM
@brightsaver.bsky.social is "advocating for legislation to make plug-in solar more feasible, and selling systems to early adopters – to help people in the U.S., like those in Europe, enjoy this simple, low-cost form of clean energy." ☀️
yaleclimateconnections.org/2025/11/the-...
yaleclimateconnections.org/2025/11/the-...
Thank you, @billmckibben.bsky.social for speaking out: "Any conversation about Bill Gates and climate should begin by acknowledging that he’s been wrong about it over and over again."
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Climate Gates
Maybe we don't need billionaire opinions on everything
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October 31, 2025 at 9:53 PM
Thank you, @billmckibben.bsky.social for speaking out: "Any conversation about Bill Gates and climate should begin by acknowledging that he’s been wrong about it over and over again."
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And now for some good climate news: "Last year alone, the world installed 553 GW of solar power—roughly as much as 100 million US homes use—which is 1,500% more than the IEA had projected: ☀️⬇️ www.fastcompany.com/91430305/ren...
Renewable energy and EVs have grown so much faster than experts predicted 10 years ago
A decade after the Paris agreement, climate action is moving quicker than you might think.
www.fastcompany.com
October 30, 2025 at 4:21 PM
And now for some good climate news: "Last year alone, the world installed 553 GW of solar power—roughly as much as 100 million US homes use—which is 1,500% more than the IEA had projected: ☀️⬇️ www.fastcompany.com/91430305/ren...
Another inspiring rescue by Skydog, saving and caring for our beloved wild ones: 💗
What does it mean to be touched by an angel? Fletcher, Sawyer & Captain just found out! Saved from kill pens, these three senior #mustangs are now at #skydogsanctuary’s new ranch in #SantaYnez. They’ll have love, care, and kindness for the rest of their lives. Their story: bit.ly/4qPEWgv
October 29, 2025 at 2:57 AM
Another inspiring rescue by Skydog, saving and caring for our beloved wild ones: 💗
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Parts of Jamaica may see more than 30 inches of rain from Hurricane Melissa
This is the mark of an overheated earth, and the damage it causes will be terrifying. Please be prepared to help those providing aid
This is the mark of an overheated earth, and the damage it causes will be terrifying. Please be prepared to help those providing aid
October 27, 2025 at 12:19 AM
Parts of Jamaica may see more than 30 inches of rain from Hurricane Melissa
This is the mark of an overheated earth, and the damage it causes will be terrifying. Please be prepared to help those providing aid
This is the mark of an overheated earth, and the damage it causes will be terrifying. Please be prepared to help those providing aid
Super inspiring work from Vote Solar ⬇️ Solar power = people power ☀️
🧵It’s crucial to recognize that achieving equity in the clean energy transition is not just an ‘add-on’ —it’s at the core of the work we do.
October 29, 2025 at 2:53 AM
Super inspiring work from Vote Solar ⬇️ Solar power = people power ☀️
Yes! And plug-in balcony solar can also help with increasing access to solar for ALL ☀️ for lower energy bills and the ability to generate renewable power from the sun.
We need policies that increase access to local solar to prioritize communities most impacted by high energy burden.
October 29, 2025 at 2:52 AM
Yes! And plug-in balcony solar can also help with increasing access to solar for ALL ☀️ for lower energy bills and the ability to generate renewable power from the sun.
SWB (solar, wind & battery storage) is for everyone, everywhere, and it's exciting to see that Bright Saver is on a world-changing mission to make it easy to become a "solar guerrilla" with affordable, simple to install & flexible plug-in solar. ☀️ ⬇️ #solar
"This data will help them convince California policymakers and potential buyers that, well, PLUG-IN SOLAR IS A NO-BRAINER."☀️Amanda Royal became a "solar guerrilla" as part of Bright Saver’s pilot project. Learn more in her inspiring Earth Hope substack post:
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My big, beautiful backyard solar
How I became a "solar guerrilla" in four days. And my big, beautiful energy bill savings! Happy SUN Day.
open.substack.com
October 9, 2025 at 4:14 PM
SWB (solar, wind & battery storage) is for everyone, everywhere, and it's exciting to see that Bright Saver is on a world-changing mission to make it easy to become a "solar guerrilla" with affordable, simple to install & flexible plug-in solar. ☀️ ⬇️ #solar
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Don't miss this informative Sept. 27th episode of the Clean Energy Today podcast with Cora Stryker of Bright Saver & Ben Edgerly Walsh from @vpirg.bsky.social entitled: "Plug-in Solar is for 'Everyone, Everywhere,' Says Nonprofit..." #solarenergy #pluginsolar #balconysolar
October 8, 2025 at 7:12 PM
Don't miss this informative Sept. 27th episode of the Clean Energy Today podcast with Cora Stryker of Bright Saver & Ben Edgerly Walsh from @vpirg.bsky.social entitled: "Plug-in Solar is for 'Everyone, Everywhere,' Says Nonprofit..." #solarenergy #pluginsolar #balconysolar
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New record battery output of 47.2 GWh on the California ISO grid on Sun 10/5/25. 9.2% of all demand was met by batteries.
Now 191 days of 2025 with > 100% WWS for part of day.
Gas is down 18% v '24, 37% v '23
Solar up 15% v '24, 45% v '23
Demand down 1.7% v' 24, 1% v '23 despite more AI
Now 191 days of 2025 with > 100% WWS for part of day.
Gas is down 18% v '24, 37% v '23
Solar up 15% v '24, 45% v '23
Demand down 1.7% v' 24, 1% v '23 despite more AI
October 6, 2025 at 8:26 PM
New record battery output of 47.2 GWh on the California ISO grid on Sun 10/5/25. 9.2% of all demand was met by batteries.
Now 191 days of 2025 with > 100% WWS for part of day.
Gas is down 18% v '24, 37% v '23
Solar up 15% v '24, 45% v '23
Demand down 1.7% v' 24, 1% v '23 despite more AI
Now 191 days of 2025 with > 100% WWS for part of day.
Gas is down 18% v '24, 37% v '23
Solar up 15% v '24, 45% v '23
Demand down 1.7% v' 24, 1% v '23 despite more AI