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Executive Director of Green Energy Consumers Alliance, working in Massachusetts & Rhode Island on a just transition to net zero.

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This scheme will be profitable only if everyone becomes so dumb that Chat-GPT, that error-prone suck-up, actually becomes the better option.

And that’s what the push for AI in schools is about: making sure people no longer know anything, least of all how to think.

13.03.2026 18:56 πŸ‘ 37 πŸ” 14 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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There’s something in the air in South Portland, Maine (and it’s not good) - The Boston Globe Residents of South Portland, Maine, are concerned about high levels of benzene, a carcinogen, measured near petroleum storage tanks in close proximity to their homes.

Years ago, I brought my baby with me to a City Council meeting to learn about the risks of emissions from South Portland's petroleum tank farms. Now that she's in first grade, we're getting some answers about what's in the air here, and it's not good. www.bostonglobe.com/2026/03/11/s...

11.03.2026 19:00 πŸ‘ 8 πŸ” 3 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 2

We do very similar. Targeting our limited funds ruthlessly

11.03.2026 17:27 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Please mention seasonal heat pump rates and Mass Save rebates.

09.03.2026 21:17 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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The Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) repeal of the endangerment finding weakens greenhouse gas regulations, but state leadership and advocacy can still make a significant impact in combating climate change.
blog.greenenergyconsumers.org/blog/we-are-...

04.03.2026 15:01 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

This had to be said.

20.02.2026 15:14 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

When we resist, we win the fight. If we don’t persist, all hope will die. Eilen Jewell.

14.02.2026 21:03 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Steve Bannon says ICE will β€˜surround the polls’ as Trump doubles down on taking over elections Trump doubled down on his comments to nationalize voting Tuesday during an Oval Office press conference.Β β€œIf you think about it, a state is an agent for the federal government in elections,” Trump sai...

I hope every Democratic member of the House and Senate reads this and factors it into whatever funding bill gets agreed to. We have seen what ICE can do to U.S. Citizens in the streets, imagine what they will do at the polls. www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/...

04.02.2026 21:34 πŸ‘ 3335 πŸ” 1660 πŸ’¬ 210 πŸ“Œ 142

Not with the policies in place. The Climate Strategy is a disgrace.

05.02.2026 02:51 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Don't Look Up: The Environmental Consequences of Mass. HouseΒ of Representatives'Β Energy Bill Massachusetts House Bill 4744 threatens to undermine clean energy progress by stripping the social cost of carbon from the state's energy efficiency program, Mass Save.

Massachusetts House Bill 4744 threatens to undermine clean energy progress by stripping the social cost of carbon from the state's energy efficiency program, Mass Save. #ActionAlert
blog.greenenergyconsumers.org/blog/environ...

04.02.2026 18:07 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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Don’t Blame Renewable Energy for Escalating Electricity Costs - ecoRI News The comments scream from our website every time we publish a story about renewable energy: it’s making utility costs higher!

One thing to add to Carini’s column is that in the offshore litigation CT and RI AGs alleged in court filings hundreds of millions in consumer savings, with sworn affidavits.
ecori.org/dont-blame-r...

30.01.2026 22:35 πŸ‘ 148 πŸ” 50 πŸ’¬ 3 πŸ“Œ 4
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Boston has a city-run electricity program that has cheaper rates than Eversource and uses more renewable energy. Sign up for Boston Community Choice Electricity at boston.gov/bcce.

30.01.2026 17:19 πŸ‘ 71 πŸ” 21 πŸ’¬ 3 πŸ“Œ 1
Bruce Springsteen - Streets Of Minneapolis (Official Audio)
Bruce Springsteen - Streets Of Minneapolis (Official Audio) YouTube video by Bruce Springsteen

I wrote this song on Saturday, recorded it yesterday and released it to you today in response to the state terror being visited on the city of Minneapolis. It’s dedicated to the people of Minneapolis, our innocent immigrant neighbors and in memory of Alex Pretti and Renee Good.

Stay free

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Judge says construction on Vineyard Wind can resume A federal judge issued a temporary pause on a Trump administration order that halted construction on Vineyard Wind in late December. The project is 95% complete and already generating power for the Ne...

A federal judge says Vineyard Wind, a large and nearly complete offshore wind project near Massachusetts, can resume construction.

The project is 95% complete and already sending power to the New England grid @wbur.org
www.wbur.org/news/2026/01...

27.01.2026 22:48 πŸ‘ 32 πŸ” 8 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 3

Doesn’t the 14th amendment apply?

22.01.2026 20:16 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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16 years ago today, SCOTUS sided with big corporations over the American people in their infamous Citizens United ruling.

That decision paved the way for unchecked & secret money in our politics & helped billionaires & special interests buy more elections.

We must reverse it.

21.01.2026 22:38 πŸ‘ 1866 πŸ” 520 πŸ’¬ 61 πŸ“Œ 29
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Stand Up For Massachusetts Clean Energy Programs Protect clean energy programs and prevent increased reliance on fossil fuels in Massachusetts. Learn how you can take action today.

Protect clean energy programs and prevent increased reliance on fossil fuels in Massachusetts. Learn how you can take action.

blog.greenenergyconsumers.org/blog/stand-u...

20.01.2026 17:20 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Thanks, and HERE is the report that the lobbyists didn't like...

www.climatedevlab.brown.edu/post/who-s-o...

@shankman.bsky.social @fitzprov.bsky.social @globeri.bsky.social danmcgowan.bsky.social

20.01.2026 17:47 πŸ‘ 15 πŸ” 6 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 2

Sad but spot on πŸ‘‡

18.01.2026 16:34 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
McKee proposing $1B in energy savings, climate advocates pushing back. McKee estimates the average ratepayer will save $180 a year, but the state's climate goals will need to be pushed back.

"Sue AnderBois said that volatility in prices of natural gas, the primary fuel for power generation in New England, and spending on pipeline infrastructure are the real drivers of energy rate increases in the region." 1/2

www.providencejournal.com/story/news/p...

16.01.2026 12:00 πŸ‘ 74 πŸ” 27 πŸ’¬ 6 πŸ“Œ 2
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The Grid and the Scam.

14.01.2026 02:44 πŸ‘ 740 πŸ” 364 πŸ’¬ 40 πŸ“Œ 65
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We cannot be more clear. Leave us the fuck alone.

08.01.2026 01:19 πŸ‘ 33714 πŸ” 8693 πŸ’¬ 809 πŸ“Œ 548
Bar chart shoes "2026 Electricity Rate Savings through Boston Community Choice Electricity" with three bars. On the left we see "BCCE Basic" at 0.13644 cents per kWh, in the center "BCCE Standard" at 0.14214 cents per kWh, and on the right, "Eversource Basic Residential" at 0.15065 cents per kWh.

Bar chart shoes "2026 Electricity Rate Savings through Boston Community Choice Electricity" with three bars. On the left we see "BCCE Basic" at 0.13644 cents per kWh, in the center "BCCE Standard" at 0.14214 cents per kWh, and on the right, "Eversource Basic Residential" at 0.15065 cents per kWh.

Residents and small businesses can save money on their energy bills by enrolling in Boston Community Choice Electricity’s Basic or Standard rates.

Both rates are lower than current and upcoming Eversource rates and use renewable energy.

Enroll at boston.gov/bcce.

23.12.2025 14:42 πŸ‘ 19 πŸ” 3 πŸ’¬ 2 πŸ“Œ 0
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My statement on Trump's latest attack on Rhode Island offshore wind.

22.12.2025 21:45 πŸ‘ 37 πŸ” 10 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 1
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Empire receives stop work order from US Department of the Interior’s Bureau of Ocean Energy Management

Statement from Equinor re: the suspension notice for Empire Wind: "The project is more than 60% complete, with trenching, cable-laying and cable pulling ongoing on the US outer continental shelf." www.equinor.com/news/2025122... πŸ”ŒπŸ’‘

22.12.2025 22:43 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Surging gas prices worsen affordability crisis for Americans

Surging gas prices worsen affordability crisis for Americans

Surging gas prices worsen affordability crisis for Americans

Record US LNG exports are colliding with a cold snap as rising energy costs create political problem for Trump
www.ft.com/content/2152...

09.12.2025 15:11 πŸ‘ 13 πŸ” 6 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 3

I think we can delay that winter peak a bit by getting serious about EV managed charging, which is not reflected in forecasts by ISO or our utilities

07.12.2025 20:17 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

My read is that methane is not cheap πŸ‘‡

01.12.2025 16:39 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Our analysis is RI will be closer to 40% than 45% by 2030 unless policies are amped up significantly

26.11.2025 23:13 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 1

Is that America first?

25.11.2025 19:53 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0