Michael D Klein PE
@michaeldklein.bsky.social
Head of Project Development at EE North America. SMU Civil Engineering grad. Passionate about renewable energy, exploration, and building the future of clean power. Based in Austin, TX
The Treasury guidance could have been worse: heatmap.news/energy/start...
Treasury Guidance for Wind and Solar Tax Credits Could Have Been So Much Worse
Renewables developers may yet be able to start construction before the One Big Beautiful Bill deadlines hit.
heatmap.news
August 15, 2025 at 10:10 PM
The Treasury guidance could have been worse: heatmap.news/energy/start...
@roselund.bsky.social While researching Array Technologies gearbox, I came across an interview you did with Ron back in 2016. It’s crazy to think that some of the same challenges we faced then are still topics my team and I discuss daily. Some things never change. :) www.youtube.com/watch?v=4jWz...
Trackers on the rise: interview with Array Technologies CEO Ron Corio
YouTube video by pv magazine Global
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July 16, 2025 at 12:44 AM
@roselund.bsky.social While researching Array Technologies gearbox, I came across an interview you did with Ron back in 2016. It’s crazy to think that some of the same challenges we faced then are still topics my team and I discuss daily. Some things never change. :) www.youtube.com/watch?v=4jWz...
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I have no words
New: Trump has issued a new executive order targeting the solar and wind industries, instructing the Treasury Department to limit how many renewable energy projects can still claim clean electricity credits under OBBA
www.whitehouse.gov/presidential...
www.whitehouse.gov/presidential...
Ending Market Distorting Subsidies for Unreliable, Foreign‑Controlled Energy Sources
By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the laws of the United States of America, it is hereby ordered: Section 1.
www.whitehouse.gov
July 7, 2025 at 11:45 PM
I have no words
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If you’re a renewables developer, I’d like to hear from you on how this legislation impacts the sector. Signal is allison.823 and your identity will be protected 🔌💡
July 3, 2025 at 5:54 PM
If you’re a renewables developer, I’d like to hear from you on how this legislation impacts the sector. Signal is allison.823 and your identity will be protected 🔌💡
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As a reasonably well off individual this bill is probably gonna save me a few bucks on my federal taxes, but is it worth it? Fuck no.
God this is depressing.
God this is depressing.
July 1, 2025 at 7:14 PM
As a reasonably well off individual this bill is probably gonna save me a few bucks on my federal taxes, but is it worth it? Fuck no.
God this is depressing.
God this is depressing.
For those who haven’t noticed, #ERCOT just revised its current forecast by 7,400 MW from the day ahead forecast. @douglewin.bsky.social; it appears your assumption that ERCOT is not accurate for the peak winter demand forecast is correct. The peak has shifted to 11 AM CST from 8 AM CST. #energysky
January 20, 2025 at 4:42 PM
For those who haven’t noticed, #ERCOT just revised its current forecast by 7,400 MW from the day ahead forecast. @douglewin.bsky.social; it appears your assumption that ERCOT is not accurate for the peak winter demand forecast is correct. The peak has shifted to 11 AM CST from 8 AM CST. #energysky
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Remembering the good ol’ days when one failed cleantech startup with zero presidential stake was considered a major political scandal (it wasn’t)
January 20, 2025 at 2:21 AM
Remembering the good ol’ days when one failed cleantech startup with zero presidential stake was considered a major political scandal (it wasn’t)
I’m watching closely how BESS will perform over the next few days in ERCOT. Tonight, everything is running smoothly, with Coal and Natural Gas making up the bulk of the generation mix.
#ercot #energysky @gridstatus.io
#ercot #energysky @gridstatus.io
January 20, 2025 at 12:43 AM
I’m watching closely how BESS will perform over the next few days in ERCOT. Tonight, everything is running smoothly, with Coal and Natural Gas making up the bulk of the generation mix.
#ercot #energysky @gridstatus.io
#ercot #energysky @gridstatus.io
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Rolling outages are highly unlikely with Winter Storm Enzo though local distribution grid outages could happen with snow and ice accumulation. Here's the six things that could change that over the next three days as the freeze sets in. #txlege #txenergy
www.douglewin.com/p/winter-st...
www.douglewin.com/p/winter-st...
Winter Storm Enzo Approaches. Is the Grid Ready?
This storm looks more like Elliott (Dec. 22) and Heather (Jan. 24) than Uri (Feb. 21). Here's what I'm watching for and why I don't think there will be rolling outages ordered by ERCOT.
www.douglewin.com
January 19, 2025 at 7:19 PM
Rolling outages are highly unlikely with Winter Storm Enzo though local distribution grid outages could happen with snow and ice accumulation. Here's the six things that could change that over the next three days as the freeze sets in. #txlege #txenergy
www.douglewin.com/p/winter-st...
www.douglewin.com/p/winter-st...
Texas Bill SB 819 was filled. It is the expected Renewable Energy Permitting bill: capitol.texas.gov/BillLookup/H...
Cosponsors include Senators Kolkhorst, Bettencourt, Campbell, Hinojosa, Huffman, Hughes, King, Middleton, Parker, Sparks
#energysky @jael.bsky.social @douglewin.bsky.social
Cosponsors include Senators Kolkhorst, Bettencourt, Campbell, Hinojosa, Huffman, Hughes, King, Middleton, Parker, Sparks
#energysky @jael.bsky.social @douglewin.bsky.social
capitol.texas.gov
January 17, 2025 at 6:03 PM
Texas Bill SB 819 was filled. It is the expected Renewable Energy Permitting bill: capitol.texas.gov/BillLookup/H...
Cosponsors include Senators Kolkhorst, Bettencourt, Campbell, Hinojosa, Huffman, Hughes, King, Middleton, Parker, Sparks
#energysky @jael.bsky.social @douglewin.bsky.social
Cosponsors include Senators Kolkhorst, Bettencourt, Campbell, Hinojosa, Huffman, Hughes, King, Middleton, Parker, Sparks
#energysky @jael.bsky.social @douglewin.bsky.social
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Trump won largely thanks to America's outrage about inflation & rising costs. Yet repealing clean energy policies enhanced/expanded by the Inflation Reduction Act as Trump proposes could raise avg household energy costs by up to $489/year @rhodiumgroup.bsky.social finds rhg.com/research/tru... 🤔 🔌💡
Trump 2.0: What’s in Store for US Energy and Climate?
Though President Trump’s return to the White House and unified Republican control of Congress may evoke a return to 2017, this time is different. Yes, the executive branch under President Trump is…
rhg.com
January 17, 2025 at 3:07 PM
Trump won largely thanks to America's outrage about inflation & rising costs. Yet repealing clean energy policies enhanced/expanded by the Inflation Reduction Act as Trump proposes could raise avg household energy costs by up to $489/year @rhodiumgroup.bsky.social finds rhg.com/research/tru... 🤔 🔌💡
Non #energysky news: Very excited for Severance to drop tonight. Looking this season 2 is going to be awesome: www.nytimes.com/2025/01/16/a...
Review: ‘Severance’ Season 2 Will Blow Your Mind(s) (Gift Article)
It’s time to return to the office, as the loopy sci-fi marvel makes its world bigger and stranger.
www.nytimes.com
January 17, 2025 at 3:33 PM
Non #energysky news: Very excited for Severance to drop tonight. Looking this season 2 is going to be awesome: www.nytimes.com/2025/01/16/a...
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Sounds like Chris Wright had a pretty amicable confirmation hearing today. "To the extent there were any fireworks, they came not from the legislators on the dais but rather from several quickly muffled protests in the hearing room." heatmap.news/politics/wri...
3 Takeaways From Chris Wright’s Confirmation Hearing
Trump’s pick for Energy Secretary had an easy go of it.
heatmap.news
January 15, 2025 at 11:02 PM
Sounds like Chris Wright had a pretty amicable confirmation hearing today. "To the extent there were any fireworks, they came not from the legislators on the dais but rather from several quickly muffled protests in the hearing room." heatmap.news/politics/wri...
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Trump said today he’d kill offshore wind projects that already have permits — and maybe were fully built already.
How’d he come up with that idea? And is it really on the table?
Funny you should ask. Read my story to find out!
How’d he come up with that idea? And is it really on the table?
Funny you should ask. Read my story to find out!
EXCLUSIVE from @jael.bsky.social: Major groups in the anti-offshore wind movement are going big, submitting a lengthy policy wish list to the Trump transition team, according to documents obtained and first reported by Heatmap News.
Scoop: The Draft Order that Offshore Wind Opponents Sent to Trump
If even only a few of these ideas are enacted, it would be a harbinger of doom for wind energy in America.
heatmap.news
January 15, 2025 at 10:56 PM
Trump said today he’d kill offshore wind projects that already have permits — and maybe were fully built already.
How’d he come up with that idea? And is it really on the table?
Funny you should ask. Read my story to find out!
How’d he come up with that idea? And is it really on the table?
Funny you should ask. Read my story to find out!
After spending the day in Oklahoma, I was impressed by the State’s interest in #Power2X and green ammonia and e-methanol.
Does #EnergySky have experience within Oklahoma?
What has surprised you most about the state and SPP?
Does #EnergySky have experience within Oklahoma?
What has surprised you most about the state and SPP?
December 3, 2024 at 12:20 AM
After spending the day in Oklahoma, I was impressed by the State’s interest in #Power2X and green ammonia and e-methanol.
Does #EnergySky have experience within Oklahoma?
What has surprised you most about the state and SPP?
Does #EnergySky have experience within Oklahoma?
What has surprised you most about the state and SPP?
The main buzz around Intersolar Texas this week has been the upcoming 89th Legislative Session and HB 533. capitol.texas.gov/BillLookup/H...
capitol.texas.gov
November 20, 2024 at 11:03 PM
The main buzz around Intersolar Texas this week has been the upcoming 89th Legislative Session and HB 533. capitol.texas.gov/BillLookup/H...
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Waymo around Austin doesn’t get old.
November 19, 2024 at 1:03 AM
Waymo around Austin doesn’t get old.
The Texas PUC Advanced Nuclear Reactor Working Group just released its report on Deploying ANRs in Texas: www.puc.texas.gov/industry/nuc...
I have some initial thoughts, but my main takeaway is the report doesn't address cost and schedule overruns for ANRs. @douglewin.bsky.social thoughts?
I have some initial thoughts, but my main takeaway is the report doesn't address cost and schedule overruns for ANRs. @douglewin.bsky.social thoughts?
Texas Advanced Nuclear Reactor Working Group
The Public Utility Commission of Texas regulates the state's electric, telecommunication, and water and sewer utilities, implements respective legislation, and provides customer assistance in resolving consumer complaints.
www.puc.texas.gov
November 18, 2024 at 5:21 PM
The Texas PUC Advanced Nuclear Reactor Working Group just released its report on Deploying ANRs in Texas: www.puc.texas.gov/industry/nuc...
I have some initial thoughts, but my main takeaway is the report doesn't address cost and schedule overruns for ANRs. @douglewin.bsky.social thoughts?
I have some initial thoughts, but my main takeaway is the report doesn't address cost and schedule overruns for ANRs. @douglewin.bsky.social thoughts?
Also, I’m a skiing and map nerd. Gore mountain was the first ski area I skied as a kid. Anyone else remember skiing Gore or some of the classic trail maps made by Gary Milliken, the founder of VistaMaps?
November 17, 2024 at 8:03 PM
Also, I’m a skiing and map nerd. Gore mountain was the first ski area I skied as a kid. Anyone else remember skiing Gore or some of the classic trail maps made by Gary Milliken, the founder of VistaMaps?
November 17, 2024 at 7:20 PM
Excited to be here! Already loving the clean energy and clean tech community that are already here.
Shout out to @tnorris.bsky.social for getting some excellent starter packs for energy nerds like myself.
Shout out to @tnorris.bsky.social for getting some excellent starter packs for energy nerds like myself.
November 17, 2024 at 7:19 PM
Excited to be here! Already loving the clean energy and clean tech community that are already here.
Shout out to @tnorris.bsky.social for getting some excellent starter packs for energy nerds like myself.
Shout out to @tnorris.bsky.social for getting some excellent starter packs for energy nerds like myself.