Kathy Gill
@kmgill135.bsky.social
Science education, climate, swimming
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This week, House Republicans passed THREE BILLS to raise your electricity costs and abandon cheap, clean energy. Once again, they have chosen to double down on failed policies that have increased electricity prices 13% nationwide since the beginning of Trump’s term.
December 12, 2025 at 6:08 PM
This week, House Republicans passed THREE BILLS to raise your electricity costs and abandon cheap, clean energy. Once again, they have chosen to double down on failed policies that have increased electricity prices 13% nationwide since the beginning of Trump’s term.
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Looking for a compact solar-battery combo system that connects directly to key home appliances and cuts out costly and time-consuming permits? Startup Raya Power says its system, now being tested in Puerto Rico and California, could fit the bill:
www.canarymedia.com/articles/sol...
#energysky
www.canarymedia.com/articles/sol...
#energysky
Raya Power makes a solar-battery system you can put in your backyard
The startup built a compact solar-battery combo that connects directly to key household appliances, is easy to plug in, and requires no special permits.
www.canarymedia.com
December 12, 2025 at 2:15 PM
Looking for a compact solar-battery combo system that connects directly to key home appliances and cuts out costly and time-consuming permits? Startup Raya Power says its system, now being tested in Puerto Rico and California, could fit the bill:
www.canarymedia.com/articles/sol...
#energysky
www.canarymedia.com/articles/sol...
#energysky
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SoCalGas is using *efficiency funding* collected from ratepayers to push LA wildfire survivors who lost their homes to build back with *gas* rather than all-electric.
Truly bleak stuff. This should not be allowed. Where are our regulators at the CPUC?
insideclimatenews.org/news/0312202...
Truly bleak stuff. This should not be allowed. Where are our regulators at the CPUC?
insideclimatenews.org/news/0312202...
LA Wildfire Survivors Want to Rebuild All-Electric, but a Utility Is Using Customer Funds to Incentivize Gas Appliances - Inside Climate News
California’s utility regulator said it would eliminate ratepayer-funded incentives for gas appliances in new construction, but created an exception that allows rebates for them in wildfire rebuilds.
insideclimatenews.org
December 5, 2025 at 11:22 PM
SoCalGas is using *efficiency funding* collected from ratepayers to push LA wildfire survivors who lost their homes to build back with *gas* rather than all-electric.
Truly bleak stuff. This should not be allowed. Where are our regulators at the CPUC?
insideclimatenews.org/news/0312202...
Truly bleak stuff. This should not be allowed. Where are our regulators at the CPUC?
insideclimatenews.org/news/0312202...
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This isn’t a Luddite ‘back in my day’ reaction to the alleged AI. It’s recognition that it’s garbage for many tasks it’s being marketed as helping. It’s a calculator that can’t add, a search engine that can’t read, & a scam by the usual scammy techbro suspects. They can keep their scam. I’m good
December 4, 2025 at 9:51 PM
This isn’t a Luddite ‘back in my day’ reaction to the alleged AI. It’s recognition that it’s garbage for many tasks it’s being marketed as helping. It’s a calculator that can’t add, a search engine that can’t read, & a scam by the usual scammy techbro suspects. They can keep their scam. I’m good
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I drive a car that I can plug into my house and thanks to solar panels get all the energy it needs for daily driving without my electric bill going up. Why the hell would I want to go back to the 1970s? Everything exciting in cars is from abroad with better and smarter innovation on electrics.
December 4, 2025 at 2:53 PM
I drive a car that I can plug into my house and thanks to solar panels get all the energy it needs for daily driving without my electric bill going up. Why the hell would I want to go back to the 1970s? Everything exciting in cars is from abroad with better and smarter innovation on electrics.
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A look at what is possible.
Could California be done with gas electricity by 2030? The rapid acceleration of battery storage systems seems to point in that direction.
Could California be done with gas electricity by 2030? The rapid acceleration of battery storage systems seems to point in that direction.
November 25, 2025 at 7:38 PM
A look at what is possible.
Could California be done with gas electricity by 2030? The rapid acceleration of battery storage systems seems to point in that direction.
Could California be done with gas electricity by 2030? The rapid acceleration of battery storage systems seems to point in that direction.
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“Culver City becomes first California city to allow six-story apartment buildings with just one staircase, a move to ease housing construction and affordability. Single staircases reclaim 7% of space for actual homes while creating wider units with better light—and fitting on smaller urban parcels.”
One California city’s idea to tackle the housing crisis: Take the stairs
Culver City becomes first California city to allow six-story apartment buildings with just one staircase, a bold move to ease housing construction and affordability.
www.latimes.com
November 23, 2025 at 7:58 PM
“Culver City becomes first California city to allow six-story apartment buildings with just one staircase, a move to ease housing construction and affordability. Single staircases reclaim 7% of space for actual homes while creating wider units with better light—and fitting on smaller urban parcels.”
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OK I recorded a pod on balcony solar & folks it is f'ing awesome. I was vaguely excited about this before digging in & now I'm *extremely* excited about it.
November 14, 2025 at 8:37 PM
OK I recorded a pod on balcony solar & folks it is f'ing awesome. I was vaguely excited about this before digging in & now I'm *extremely* excited about it.
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One of the reasons why this weekend's storm system is looking so impressive is that the associated airmass will be among the moistest on record for November in SoCal, with record or near-record column water vapor and integrated vapor transport in some areas. #CAwx
November 14, 2025 at 7:50 PM
One of the reasons why this weekend's storm system is looking so impressive is that the associated airmass will be among the moistest on record for November in SoCal, with record or near-record column water vapor and integrated vapor transport in some areas. #CAwx
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With enough solar, energy is free.
So much for the lies that renewable energy is expensive.
Plus, this smart plan encourages energy use during the free hours, which lowers costs by lowering demand in the other hours.
So much for the lies that renewable energy is expensive.
Plus, this smart plan encourages energy use during the free hours, which lowers costs by lowering demand in the other hours.
Australia to offer three hours free solar per day to millions
Australia will offer at least three hours of free solar power every day to households including those without solar panels under an energy-saving programme that is expected to go live in 2026, energy minister Chris Bowen said on Tuesday.
www.reuters.com
November 13, 2025 at 4:28 PM
With enough solar, energy is free.
So much for the lies that renewable energy is expensive.
Plus, this smart plan encourages energy use during the free hours, which lowers costs by lowering demand in the other hours.
So much for the lies that renewable energy is expensive.
Plus, this smart plan encourages energy use during the free hours, which lowers costs by lowering demand in the other hours.
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If there is anyplace riper in the country for balcony solar than #DC, please let me know.
Lots of liberal apartment renters / condo owners who would jump at opportunity for even a little solar to stick it to #PEPCO.
@thirdactorg.bsky.social @billmckibben.bsky.social @freedcproject.bsky.social
Lots of liberal apartment renters / condo owners who would jump at opportunity for even a little solar to stick it to #PEPCO.
@thirdactorg.bsky.social @billmckibben.bsky.social @freedcproject.bsky.social
Eleven states and the District of Columbia have seen double digit increases in the cost of residential electricity over the last year.
In New Jersey, electricity costs are up over 20%.
In DC, that number is over 30%.
In New Jersey, electricity costs are up over 20%.
In DC, that number is over 30%.
November 12, 2025 at 9:21 PM
If there is anyplace riper in the country for balcony solar than #DC, please let me know.
Lots of liberal apartment renters / condo owners who would jump at opportunity for even a little solar to stick it to #PEPCO.
@thirdactorg.bsky.social @billmckibben.bsky.social @freedcproject.bsky.social
Lots of liberal apartment renters / condo owners who would jump at opportunity for even a little solar to stick it to #PEPCO.
@thirdactorg.bsky.social @billmckibben.bsky.social @freedcproject.bsky.social
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The Ballmer Group on Wednesday committed hundreds of millions of dollars for free preschool in Washington, a massive philanthropic contribution amid state budget cuts and federal rollbacks. washingtonstatestandard.com/2025/11/12/f...
Former Microsoft CEO’s philanthropy will donate up to $170M a year for free preschool in WA • Washington State Standard
The Ballmer Group on Wednesday committed hundreds of millions of dollars for free preschool in Washington, a massive philanthropic contribution amid state budget cuts and federal rollbacks.
washingtonstatestandard.com
November 12, 2025 at 9:21 PM
The Ballmer Group on Wednesday committed hundreds of millions of dollars for free preschool in Washington, a massive philanthropic contribution amid state budget cuts and federal rollbacks. washingtonstatestandard.com/2025/11/12/f...
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1/ While we wait on Bruce to accept the inevitable and concede, let's take a moment to explore why challenged ballots tend to lean toward the left. It's because younger voters tend to lean left, and they have a higher percentage of challenged ballots. Why? Because their signatures aren't set.
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November 12, 2025 at 8:31 PM
1/ While we wait on Bruce to accept the inevitable and concede, let's take a moment to explore why challenged ballots tend to lean toward the left. It's because younger voters tend to lean left, and they have a higher percentage of challenged ballots. Why? Because their signatures aren't set.
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Not that anyone has any free brain space to focus on the future of the Republic this morning. But I put together this short piece on how to figure out which Senators should be purged from Congress. talkingpointsmemo.com/edblog/the-s...
The Status Interview – Or How To Write Up a Senate Purge List
Over the last couple days I’ve argued both that the denouement of...
talkingpointsmemo.com
November 12, 2025 at 4:44 PM
Not that anyone has any free brain space to focus on the future of the Republic this morning. But I put together this short piece on how to figure out which Senators should be purged from Congress. talkingpointsmemo.com/edblog/the-s...
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This seems like the most straightforward and also basically accurate message.
instead of saying this was good strategy, maybe senate dems should say: "the republicans were going to kill people by starving them to death, and because we aren't monsters, we decided to let this fight go. We'll keep fighting. Stop electing monsters."
November 11, 2025 at 2:50 PM
This seems like the most straightforward and also basically accurate message.
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Regardless of White House policy, farmers can benefit from solar panels on their land.
cleantechnica.com/2025/11/06/i...
#agrivoltaics #agrisolar #agripv #dualuse #agriculture #farms #farming #sustainable #sustainability #solar #solarenergy #solarpower #solarfarms #solarpowerplants #greenenergy
cleantechnica.com/2025/11/06/i...
#agrivoltaics #agrisolar #agripv #dualuse #agriculture #farms #farming #sustainable #sustainability #solar #solarenergy #solarpower #solarfarms #solarpowerplants #greenenergy
If The White House Won't Save US Farmers, Agrivoltaics Will
With agrivoltaic solar arrays, farmers can keep their land in production and preserve it from real estate development.
cleantechnica.com
November 7, 2025 at 11:31 AM
Regardless of White House policy, farmers can benefit from solar panels on their land.
cleantechnica.com/2025/11/06/i...
#agrivoltaics #agrisolar #agripv #dualuse #agriculture #farms #farming #sustainable #sustainability #solar #solarenergy #solarpower #solarfarms #solarpowerplants #greenenergy
cleantechnica.com/2025/11/06/i...
#agrivoltaics #agrisolar #agripv #dualuse #agriculture #farms #farming #sustainable #sustainability #solar #solarenergy #solarpower #solarfarms #solarpowerplants #greenenergy
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Australia has so much electricity from solar power that it is going to start offering free electricity to everyone for at least three hours during the day as the wholesale price of power goes negative
electrek.co/2025/11/04/a...
electrek.co/2025/11/04/a...
Australia has so much solar that it's offering everyone free electricity
Australia's extensive solar power penetration makes so much energy that the government wants to offer free electricity at peak hours.
electrek.co
November 6, 2025 at 4:58 AM
Australia has so much electricity from solar power that it is going to start offering free electricity to everyone for at least three hours during the day as the wholesale price of power goes negative
electrek.co/2025/11/04/a...
electrek.co/2025/11/04/a...
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Absolutely amazing: they've got so much solar in Australia that they need more people to use more of it, so the gov't has instructed energy retailers to offer *at least three hours of free power* during the middle of the day.
Meanwhile fossil-addled US struggles with an energy-price crisis ...
Meanwhile fossil-addled US struggles with an energy-price crisis ...
Energy retailers to be directed to offer free power three hours a day
Saying there is enough solar power for everyone in the daytime, Climate Change Minister Chris Bowen will direct retailers to provide three hours of free power every day to consumers.
www.abc.net.au
November 3, 2025 at 8:18 PM
Absolutely amazing: they've got so much solar in Australia that they need more people to use more of it, so the gov't has instructed energy retailers to offer *at least three hours of free power* during the middle of the day.
Meanwhile fossil-addled US struggles with an energy-price crisis ...
Meanwhile fossil-addled US struggles with an energy-price crisis ...
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Great news in California: Los Angeles plans to stop taking water from the Mono Lake watershed *entirely* by doubling the size of a wastewater recycling project in the San Fernando Valley. @ianjames.bsky.social with the details: www.latimes.com/environment/...
Los Angeles will nearly double recycled water for 500,000 residents
Los Angeles is set to double the size of a planned facility that will transform wastewater into purified drinking water, recycling enough water to meet the needs of 500,000 people.
www.latimes.com
November 1, 2025 at 10:29 PM
Great news in California: Los Angeles plans to stop taking water from the Mono Lake watershed *entirely* by doubling the size of a wastewater recycling project in the San Fernando Valley. @ianjames.bsky.social with the details: www.latimes.com/environment/...
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Science teachers this is a great way to explain the difference! 🍎 🧬🧪
November 1, 2025 at 1:12 AM
Science teachers this is a great way to explain the difference! 🍎 🧬🧪
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A major shift in where L.A. gets water: The city will double the size of a project to transform wastewater into purified drinking water, producing enough for 500,000 people. The recycled water will allow L.A. to stop taking water from creeks that feed Mono Lake. www.latimes.com/environment/...
Los Angeles will nearly double recycled water for 500,000 residents
Los Angeles is set to double the size of a planned facility that will transform wastewater into purified drinking water, recycling enough water to meet the needs of 500,000 people.
www.latimes.com
October 31, 2025 at 3:27 PM
A major shift in where L.A. gets water: The city will double the size of a project to transform wastewater into purified drinking water, producing enough for 500,000 people. The recycled water will allow L.A. to stop taking water from creeks that feed Mono Lake. www.latimes.com/environment/...
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And donating money is better. Food banks get serious discounts and can use buying in bulk to their advantage.
Junk you clean out of your pantry or a mix of things you buy at the grocery store, tho well-intentioned, are a giant PIA because they need to be sorted and out of date stuff thrown away.
Junk you clean out of your pantry or a mix of things you buy at the grocery store, tho well-intentioned, are a giant PIA because they need to be sorted and out of date stuff thrown away.
October 30, 2025 at 10:27 PM
And donating money is better. Food banks get serious discounts and can use buying in bulk to their advantage.
Junk you clean out of your pantry or a mix of things you buy at the grocery store, tho well-intentioned, are a giant PIA because they need to be sorted and out of date stuff thrown away.
Junk you clean out of your pantry or a mix of things you buy at the grocery store, tho well-intentioned, are a giant PIA because they need to be sorted and out of date stuff thrown away.
Reposted by Kathy Gill
An update from the analysts at WoodMac: yes, as of 2025, solar PV remains the cheapest source of power in the world.
And -- bonus! -- it is still getting cheaper with every passing day.
And -- bonus! -- it is still getting cheaper with every passing day.
Solar PV retains most competitive LCOE globally in 2025 – Wood Mackenzie
Solar PV technology has maintained its leading position as the most cost-competitive power generation source in 2025, according to WoodMac.
www.pv-tech.org
October 27, 2025 at 6:49 PM
An update from the analysts at WoodMac: yes, as of 2025, solar PV remains the cheapest source of power in the world.
And -- bonus! -- it is still getting cheaper with every passing day.
And -- bonus! -- it is still getting cheaper with every passing day.
Reposted by Kathy Gill
California condor range expanding into the Bay Area and Santa Cruz Mountains, further south into Santa Barbara County too. 🪶 www.mercurynews.com/2025/10/20/f...
October 22, 2025 at 11:07 PM
California condor range expanding into the Bay Area and Santa Cruz Mountains, further south into Santa Barbara County too. 🪶 www.mercurynews.com/2025/10/20/f...