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@ENERGY shared
On Aug 26, 2021
#COVID isn't stopping the Aloha state from pursuing its clean energy future. 🏝️ Several remote islands are expanding power grids and jumpstarting the transportation sector's 🚗 transition to cleaner alternatives with the help of @eeregov's newest program. https://t.co/yP9zSwnv94
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Hawaiian communities say ‘aloha’ to clean energy transition

Hawaiian communities say ‘aloha’ to clean energy transition

COVID-19 took the world by surprise. While grocery stores saw runs on toilet paper and disinfectant wipes, Hawaii’s island of Kauai was experiencing a crisis of its own: a shortage of ...

@JigarShahDC shared
On Aug 26, 2021
RT @DanGearino: New today: I spoke with @adambrowning about stepping away from Vote Solar, what he built there and what's next, with appearances from @JigarShahDC and @DavidPomerantz: https://t.co/CGPeHsc4pp
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Inside Clean Energy: Vote Solar’s Leader Is Stepping Down. Here’s What He and His Group Built

Inside Clean Energy: Vote Solar’s Leader Is Stepping Down. Here’s What He and His Group Built

Adam Browning, the co-founder of Vote Solar, is stepping down as the organization’s leader after nearly 20 years in which solar power has gone from the margins of the energy economy to a ...

@cleantechnica shared
On Aug 26, 2021
Energy Vault Raises $100 Million In Series C Funding https://t.co/92sMYJ6yaJ
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Energy Vault Raises $100 Million In Series C Funding

Energy Vault Raises $100 Million In Series C Funding

Energy Vault, a creator of gravity and kinetic energy-based, long-duration energy storage solutions, is focused on transforming how the world delivers reliable and sustainable electricity. ...

@billmckibben shared
On Aug 26, 2021
Another word for "greenwashing" is "sabotage." https://t.co/fAUyREhRfj
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Slow-Walking the Climate Crisis

Slow-Walking the Climate Crisis

“Greenwashing” is too kind a term; this is more like careful sabotage.

@ENERGY shared
On Aug 25, 2021
We’re announcing $54 million for our #NationalLabs to advance basic research in microelectronics. Microelectronics are the building block of laptops, smartphones, appliances, and the driver of innovative climate and security solutions. https://t.co/7G0U6YmH0c via @doescience https://t.co/DCJfE0iEXH
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U.S. Department of Energy Announces $54 Million to Increase Energy Efficiency in Microelectronics Technologies

U.S. Department of Energy Announces $54 Million to Increase Energy Efficiency in Microelectronics Technologies

National Labs Will Lead Groundbreaking R&D in Computing, Communication, and Sensing for Broad Use Technologies

@NobleIdeas shared
On Aug 27, 2021
RT @FreshEnergy: This week, Fresh Energy and 34 other Minnesota organizations sent a letter to our congressional delegates urging bold climate action, but we need you to speak up too. Tell Congress to get it done!👇 https://t.co/XpGrMU5Qwx 1/3
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Minnesota organizations call on federal government to act now for climate

Minnesota organizations call on federal government to act now for climate

Join Fresh Energy and partners to call for uncompromising commitment to renewable energy and climate change action from the federal government.

@PVSolarReport shared
On Aug 25, 2021
Narrow House budget vote tees up billions in efficiency investments, but advocates want more https://t.co/tSxd6if8zL
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Narrow House budget vote tees up billions in efficiency investments, but advocates want more

Narrow House budget vote tees up billions in efficiency investments, but advocates want more

The $3.5 trillion budget framework that House Democrats approved Tuesday sets the stage for a September vote on a bipartisan infrastructure package that clean energy advocates are watching ...

@cleantechnica shared
On Aug 26, 2021
The Heat Is On — Is The Grid Ready? https://t.co/EM5andhH8e
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The Heat Is On — Is The Grid Ready?

The Heat Is On — Is The Grid Ready?

PNNL develops solutions to help prep the grid for more frequent and intense droughts, heat waves, and wildfires