PhilLep
@jamesgang4.bsky.social
Energy Nerd | Environmentalist | Cycling Enthusiast | Cleveland Sports Fan | Sydney & Norah’s Dad
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Walz: "We have got children in Minnesota hiding in their houses, afraid to go outside. Many of us grew up reading that story of Anne Frank. Somebody is gonna write that children's story about Minnesota."
January 25, 2026 at 8:49 PM
Walz: "We have got children in Minnesota hiding in their houses, afraid to go outside. Many of us grew up reading that story of Anne Frank. Somebody is gonna write that children's story about Minnesota."
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The U.S. is short 80,000 electricians, with the gap projected to hit 224,000 by 2030. Solar apprenticeships are filling this need while offering rural workers a chance to earn while they learn—no traditional college required.https://bit.ly/4pSeDo3
Proof that utility-scale solar creates jobs and stability in rural communities
Although 2025 presented considerable challenges for the solar energy industry, utility-scale solar power continues to generate substantial benefits for
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January 21, 2026 at 7:38 PM
The U.S. is short 80,000 electricians, with the gap projected to hit 224,000 by 2030. Solar apprenticeships are filling this need while offering rural workers a chance to earn while they learn—no traditional college required.https://bit.ly/4pSeDo3
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The Grid and the Scam.
January 14, 2026 at 2:44 AM
The Grid and the Scam.
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Ohio’s largest utility wants to slash solar net-metering payments, which would surely discourage customers from putting panels on their homes.
Ohio’s largest utility pushes to slash rooftop solar compensation
The state’s Public Utilities Commission will decide this year whether to keep its solar net-metering rules in place or to dilute them, per AEP Ohio’s…
www.canarymedia.com
January 6, 2026 at 6:32 PM
Ohio’s largest utility wants to slash solar net-metering payments, which would surely discourage customers from putting panels on their homes.
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“Dutch people cycle an average of 2.6km each per day. If this pattern was replicated worldwide, annual carbon emissions would drop by 686 million tonnes.
This mammoth figure exceeds the entire carbon footprint of most countries, including the UK, Canada, Saudi Arabia and Australia.” @euronews.com
This mammoth figure exceeds the entire carbon footprint of most countries, including the UK, Canada, Saudi Arabia and Australia.” @euronews.com
Cycling like the Dutch would slash the world’s carbon footprint
If everybody cycled like the Dutch, we could offset the UK or Australia’s entire carbon footprint.
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December 13, 2025 at 10:01 PM
“Dutch people cycle an average of 2.6km each per day. If this pattern was replicated worldwide, annual carbon emissions would drop by 686 million tonnes.
This mammoth figure exceeds the entire carbon footprint of most countries, including the UK, Canada, Saudi Arabia and Australia.” @euronews.com
This mammoth figure exceeds the entire carbon footprint of most countries, including the UK, Canada, Saudi Arabia and Australia.” @euronews.com
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How did a climate change curmudgeon become an unexpected optimist? Two words: solar power.
On @revealnews.org's “More To The Story,” environmental activist @billmckibben.bsky.social talks about why harnessing the sun is our best chance to rein in the effects of climate change.
On @revealnews.org's “More To The Story,” environmental activist @billmckibben.bsky.social talks about why harnessing the sun is our best chance to rein in the effects of climate change.
How a climate doomsayer became an unexpected optimist
On this week’s “More To The Story,” environmentalist Bill McKibben examines how the remarkable rise of solar power could (finally) begin to slow climate change.
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October 15, 2025 at 1:15 PM
How did a climate change curmudgeon become an unexpected optimist? Two words: solar power.
On @revealnews.org's “More To The Story,” environmental activist @billmckibben.bsky.social talks about why harnessing the sun is our best chance to rein in the effects of climate change.
On @revealnews.org's “More To The Story,” environmental activist @billmckibben.bsky.social talks about why harnessing the sun is our best chance to rein in the effects of climate change.
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“The country’s grid operator says shifting from coal to clean power is not only possible but inevitable.“
“This is not a climate-zealot kind of approach. Our old coal-fired power stations are… getting replaced by the least-cost energy, which is renewable energy.”
Love Australia’s no-bullshit vibe.
“This is not a climate-zealot kind of approach. Our old coal-fired power stations are… getting replaced by the least-cost energy, which is renewable energy.”
Love Australia’s no-bullshit vibe.
As coal fades, Australia looks to realize dream of 100% renewable…
The country’s grid operator says shifting from coal to clean power is not only possible but inevitable. The work there could provide a road map for other…
www.canarymedia.com
October 11, 2025 at 11:36 AM
“The country’s grid operator says shifting from coal to clean power is not only possible but inevitable.“
“This is not a climate-zealot kind of approach. Our old coal-fired power stations are… getting replaced by the least-cost energy, which is renewable energy.”
Love Australia’s no-bullshit vibe.
“This is not a climate-zealot kind of approach. Our old coal-fired power stations are… getting replaced by the least-cost energy, which is renewable energy.”
Love Australia’s no-bullshit vibe.
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With higher utility bills, a house that produces more energy than it uses may be appealing. In southern California, one such house has existed for more than a decade. NPR's Jeff Brady visited the "Green Idea House" in Hermosa Beach, California.
5 lessons from a house that generates more energy than it uses
With higher utility bills, a house that produces more energy than it uses may be appealing. In southern California, one such house has existed for more than a decade. NPR's Jeff Brady visited the "Green Idea House" in Hermosa Beach, California.
n.pr
September 22, 2025 at 1:15 AM
With higher utility bills, a house that produces more energy than it uses may be appealing. In southern California, one such house has existed for more than a decade. NPR's Jeff Brady visited the "Green Idea House" in Hermosa Beach, California.
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The President of the United States is threatening to go to war with an American city.
This is not a joke. This is not normal.
Donald Trump isn't a strongman, he's a scared man. Illinois won’t be intimidated by a wannabe dictator.
This is not a joke. This is not normal.
Donald Trump isn't a strongman, he's a scared man. Illinois won’t be intimidated by a wannabe dictator.
September 6, 2025 at 4:37 PM
The President of the United States is threatening to go to war with an American city.
This is not a joke. This is not normal.
Donald Trump isn't a strongman, he's a scared man. Illinois won’t be intimidated by a wannabe dictator.
This is not a joke. This is not normal.
Donald Trump isn't a strongman, he's a scared man. Illinois won’t be intimidated by a wannabe dictator.
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Unthinkable 20 years ago when I started to work on energy:
The world may finally be hitting peak coal, as wind, solar and hydro continue to grow and will overtake coal generation perhaps already in 2026.
Graphic by @orennia.bsky.social
The world may finally be hitting peak coal, as wind, solar and hydro continue to grow and will overtake coal generation perhaps already in 2026.
Graphic by @orennia.bsky.social
September 6, 2025 at 9:52 AM
Unthinkable 20 years ago when I started to work on energy:
The world may finally be hitting peak coal, as wind, solar and hydro continue to grow and will overtake coal generation perhaps already in 2026.
Graphic by @orennia.bsky.social
The world may finally be hitting peak coal, as wind, solar and hydro continue to grow and will overtake coal generation perhaps already in 2026.
Graphic by @orennia.bsky.social
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All the EVs you can buy with 0% interest financing in August 2025
All the EVs you can buy with 0% interest financing in August 2025
Lease deals get all the hype, but most people still want to own the car after they’re done making all those payments. If that’s you, this is your moment: not only are there a bunch of great plug-in cars available with 0% financing in August 2025, but with the federal EV tax credit set to disappear on September 30th, it could be your last chance to score these deals!
more…
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August 18, 2025 at 12:00 PM
All the EVs you can buy with 0% interest financing in August 2025
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The Trump administration has terminated Solar for All. EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin claims the “big beautiful bill” authorizes clawback of $7B in contracted funds — a claim that Sen. Moore Capito (R) has called "ridiculous." Cue the court challenges: www.canarymedia.com/articles/sol...
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Trump administration says it's axing $7B program for low-income solar
EPA chief Lee Zeldin claims the “big beautiful bill” allows funds for the Solar for All program to be rescinded. Advocates say that’s false and promise to…
www.canarymedia.com
August 8, 2025 at 1:06 AM
The Trump administration has terminated Solar for All. EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin claims the “big beautiful bill” authorizes clawback of $7B in contracted funds — a claim that Sen. Moore Capito (R) has called "ridiculous." Cue the court challenges: www.canarymedia.com/articles/sol...
#energysky
#energysky
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Ohioans can expect their electric bills to keep going up. Last year's auction to ensure the grid operator serving Ohio could meet demand saw capacity prices shoot up more than 830%. In the most recent auction, prices rose even higher ohiocapitaljournal.com/2025/07/29/g...
Ohio electric bills likely to keep going up after latest PJM auction • Ohio Capital Journal
Ohioans can expect their electric bills to keep going up. Last year's auction to ensure the grid operator serving Ohio could meet demand saw capacity prices shoot up more than 830%. In the most…
ohiocapitaljournal.com
July 29, 2025 at 6:30 PM
Ohioans can expect their electric bills to keep going up. Last year's auction to ensure the grid operator serving Ohio could meet demand saw capacity prices shoot up more than 830%. In the most recent auction, prices rose even higher ohiocapitaljournal.com/2025/07/29/g...
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In states without policies to drive renewable energy, power prices could surge as federal tax incentives for clean energy disappear, according to Energy Innovation, a think tank.
Power prices are expected to soar under new tax cut and spending law
In states without policies to drive renewable energy, power prices could surge as federal tax incentives for clean energy disappear, according to Energy Innovation, a think tank.
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July 15, 2025 at 1:18 PM
In states without policies to drive renewable energy, power prices could surge as federal tax incentives for clean energy disappear, according to Energy Innovation, a think tank.
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Among all the big bad things happening on our planet, there's one Big Good Thing, the sudden, startling rise of solar energy.
It changes the power dynamic, in every sense of the word 'power.'
www.newyorker.com/news/annals-...
It changes the power dynamic, in every sense of the word 'power.'
www.newyorker.com/news/annals-...
4.6 Billion Years On, the Sun Is Having a Moment
In the past two years, without much notice, solar power has begun to truly transform the world’s energy system.
www.newyorker.com
July 9, 2025 at 1:36 PM
Among all the big bad things happening on our planet, there's one Big Good Thing, the sudden, startling rise of solar energy.
It changes the power dynamic, in every sense of the word 'power.'
www.newyorker.com/news/annals-...
It changes the power dynamic, in every sense of the word 'power.'
www.newyorker.com/news/annals-...
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The GOP aims to kill green energy, but it's their constituents who will lose.
Red-state voters “will be losing out on jobs that they would have been getting otherwise, but they might not know that.”
Red-state voters “will be losing out on jobs that they would have been getting otherwise, but they might not know that.”
Senate version of "beautiful" bill will "kill" America's clean energy sector, experts say
New taxes on wind and solar are "truly bizarre, a self-defeating measure."
www.motherjones.com
July 1, 2025 at 12:06 AM
The GOP aims to kill green energy, but it's their constituents who will lose.
Red-state voters “will be losing out on jobs that they would have been getting otherwise, but they might not know that.”
Red-state voters “will be losing out on jobs that they would have been getting otherwise, but they might not know that.”
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Tonight an unbelievable **34,000 people** gathered for our Denver rally to take on billionaires and win our country back.
This was the largest political gathering in Denver since Obama in 2008.
Also bigger than the 2024 DNC.
And the largest ever rally in Bernie’s career (and obviously, mine too).
This was the largest political gathering in Denver since Obama in 2008.
Also bigger than the 2024 DNC.
And the largest ever rally in Bernie’s career (and obviously, mine too).
March 22, 2025 at 1:29 AM
Tonight an unbelievable **34,000 people** gathered for our Denver rally to take on billionaires and win our country back.
This was the largest political gathering in Denver since Obama in 2008.
Also bigger than the 2024 DNC.
And the largest ever rally in Bernie’s career (and obviously, mine too).
This was the largest political gathering in Denver since Obama in 2008.
Also bigger than the 2024 DNC.
And the largest ever rally in Bernie’s career (and obviously, mine too).
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We expected 2,000 people out in GOP-held Greeley, Colorado.
11,000 people showed up.
Something special is happening, folks. Now is the time to organize in every dimension possible and get to work.
11,000 people showed up.
Something special is happening, folks. Now is the time to organize in every dimension possible and get to work.
Overflow crowd for Bernie/AOC rally in Greeley, CO — the small one today, big one is in Denver later
March 21, 2025 at 9:23 PM
We expected 2,000 people out in GOP-held Greeley, Colorado.
11,000 people showed up.
Something special is happening, folks. Now is the time to organize in every dimension possible and get to work.
11,000 people showed up.
Something special is happening, folks. Now is the time to organize in every dimension possible and get to work.
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20 years for vandalizing a Tesla, pardons for storming the Capitol. Pretty well sums it up.
March 21, 2025 at 2:16 PM
20 years for vandalizing a Tesla, pardons for storming the Capitol. Pretty well sums it up.
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A top economics reporter goes off script on national TV: “I am going to say this at risk of my job, but what President Trump is doing is insane.”
March 12, 2025 at 3:10 AM
A top economics reporter goes off script on national TV: “I am going to say this at risk of my job, but what President Trump is doing is insane.”
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Trump is using the White House to make a commercial for the richest man in the world while Americans’ 401ks are plummeting.
March 11, 2025 at 7:20 PM
Trump is using the White House to make a commercial for the richest man in the world while Americans’ 401ks are plummeting.
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Imagine if Joe Biden had reposted a liberal pundit saying ‘shut up about gas prices’ in 2022. It would have led the news, all of the news, for days, weeks, on end.
March 9, 2025 at 12:46 AM
Imagine if Joe Biden had reposted a liberal pundit saying ‘shut up about gas prices’ in 2022. It would have led the news, all of the news, for days, weeks, on end.
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Whenever you welcome guests, treat them with kindness, grace and respect. Simple as that.
February 28, 2025 at 7:36 PM
Whenever you welcome guests, treat them with kindness, grace and respect. Simple as that.
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What products will be impacted by Trump’s Tax on Working families? Be prepared to spend more on:
- Groceries (Fruits, vegetables, beer, beef, potatoes, and oil)
- Cars and Gas
- Sneakers
- Clothes
- Appliances
- Lumber and building materials
www.cbsnews.com/news/trump-t...
- Groceries (Fruits, vegetables, beer, beef, potatoes, and oil)
- Cars and Gas
- Sneakers
- Clothes
- Appliances
- Lumber and building materials
www.cbsnews.com/news/trump-t...
Trump tariffs on Canada and Mexico could drive up the cost of these products
The White House levied new import duties on its three closest trading partners.
www.cbsnews.com
February 24, 2025 at 2:04 AM
What products will be impacted by Trump’s Tax on Working families? Be prepared to spend more on:
- Groceries (Fruits, vegetables, beer, beef, potatoes, and oil)
- Cars and Gas
- Sneakers
- Clothes
- Appliances
- Lumber and building materials
www.cbsnews.com/news/trump-t...
- Groceries (Fruits, vegetables, beer, beef, potatoes, and oil)
- Cars and Gas
- Sneakers
- Clothes
- Appliances
- Lumber and building materials
www.cbsnews.com/news/trump-t...