Sean Casten
@seancasten.bsky.social
U.S. Representative, IL-06. Personal account. Dad. Husband. Trained as an engineer, 16 years as a clean energy CEO, now in middle management. For official stuff see @casten.house.gov
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Sean Casten
@seancasten.bsky.social
· Nov 7
"The best friend of a nation is he who most faithfully rebukes her for her sins—and he her worst enemy who, under the specious… garb of patriotism seeks to excuse, palliate or defend them." - Frederick Douglass
The overlap between these two maps is fascinating. Almost as if... dare I say it... Clean energy = cheap energy?
Here's the average carbon intensity for the US over the past 12 months. There aren't too many clear correlations, but these stand out:
1. Missouri, what the heck is up with you?
2. Renewables in CA and TX aren't causing price increases.
3. TVA seems unbothered.
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1. Missouri, what the heck is up with you?
2. Renewables in CA and TX aren't causing price increases.
3. TVA seems unbothered.
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November 25, 2025 at 2:45 PM
The overlap between these two maps is fascinating. Almost as if... dare I say it... Clean energy = cheap energy?
There are complicated, structural reasons for the recent surge in electric prices (maybe a future thread on that) and beware of simple narratives. But prioritizing the most expensive generation is, quite literally, the dumbest possible solution.
November 25, 2025 at 1:44 PM
There are complicated, structural reasons for the recent surge in electric prices (maybe a future thread on that) and beware of simple narratives. But prioritizing the most expensive generation is, quite literally, the dumbest possible solution.
This is the type of talk that Saddam Hussein used to justify invading Kuwait. It is dangerous, irresponsible and an embarrassment to both the United States and the party of George HW Bush.
Rep. Salazar on Venezuela: "We're about to go in ... we need to go in ... Venezuela for the American oil companies will be a field day"
November 24, 2025 at 10:39 PM
This is the type of talk that Saddam Hussein used to justify invading Kuwait. It is dangerous, irresponsible and an embarrassment to both the United States and the party of George HW Bush.
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Share holiday greetings with seniors through my office's Holiday Card Drive! This year, my office will be collecting cards to share with local senior facilities in IL-06. Mail or drop off your cards by Monday, December 1.
November 20, 2025 at 12:20 AM
Share holiday greetings with seniors through my office's Holiday Card Drive! This year, my office will be collecting cards to share with local senior facilities in IL-06. Mail or drop off your cards by Monday, December 1.
Once again: the House GOP has not passed a full appropriations package since Kevin McCarthy became speaker (and Biden was POTUS). Their failure to fulfill the basic functions of Congress didn't start with Trump. He just weaponized their inherent meekness.
November 24, 2025 at 4:03 PM
Once again: the House GOP has not passed a full appropriations package since Kevin McCarthy became speaker (and Biden was POTUS). Their failure to fulfill the basic functions of Congress didn't start with Trump. He just weaponized their inherent meekness.
Public Enemy, opening for Murphy's Law who was opening for the Beastie Boys. Newark NJ, 1987.
Who was the best opening act you've seen live?
November 24, 2025 at 2:57 PM
Public Enemy, opening for Murphy's Law who was opening for the Beastie Boys. Newark NJ, 1987.
A story in two parts. At the start of the Trump administration I heard from Republican Senators that they knew the outlandish people Trump was sending up for confirmation were tests of the "if you roll on this, you'll roll on everything" variety. And they rolled (1/2)
TAPPER: Dr Cassidy, RFK Jr lied to you
CASSIDY: First let me say what's most important -- vaccines are safe.
CASSIDY: First let me say what's most important -- vaccines are safe.
November 24, 2025 at 2:18 PM
A story in two parts. At the start of the Trump administration I heard from Republican Senators that they knew the outlandish people Trump was sending up for confirmation were tests of the "if you roll on this, you'll roll on everything" variety. And they rolled (1/2)
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Not for the first time, I am reminded that I wouldn't trust anyone in the Trump WH other than Rubio with secure information. Including Trump. And Rubio would still need supervision. Just massive incompetence that will take decades to repair.
What a shit show. Everyone could see this plan was written by the Kremlin. Adopted by Witkoff and Trump who demanded Ukraine accept it by this Thursday. After a firestorm of objections by Europe and Republican senators it appears Rubio wants to distance himself from it.
November 23, 2025 at 12:25 AM
Not for the first time, I am reminded that I wouldn't trust anyone in the Trump WH other than Rubio with secure information. Including Trump. And Rubio would still need supervision. Just massive incompetence that will take decades to repair.
The era of managed retreat is underway.
'Iran’s capital must be moved because the country “no longer has a choice,” President Masoud Pezeshkian said on Thursday in remarks carried by state media, warning that severe ecological strain has made Tehran impossible to sustain'
#Iran 🇮🇷
#Iran 🇮🇷
Iran president says capital move now a necessity as water crisis deepens
Iran’s capital must be moved because the country “no longer has a choice,” President Masoud Pezeshkian said on Thursday in remarks carried by state media, warning that severe ecological strain has mad...
www.iranintl.com
November 21, 2025 at 8:32 PM
The era of managed retreat is underway.
I've long maintained that the Democratic party tolerates criticism of Israel as long as it doesn't trip into anti-semitism. The Republican party tolerates anti-semitism as long as it doesn't trip into criticism of Israel. And here we are.
November 21, 2025 at 3:23 PM
I've long maintained that the Democratic party tolerates criticism of Israel as long as it doesn't trip into anti-semitism. The Republican party tolerates anti-semitism as long as it doesn't trip into criticism of Israel. And here we are.
The debate on the House floor right now is so very, very stupid. A bunch of people who's salaries are paid by tax payers, doing a job that would be impossible to outsource to the private sector are condemning the evils of socialism. Either they are stupid, or that they think you are.
November 21, 2025 at 3:03 PM
The debate on the House floor right now is so very, very stupid. A bunch of people who's salaries are paid by tax payers, doing a job that would be impossible to outsource to the private sector are condemning the evils of socialism. Either they are stupid, or that they think you are.
The House voted UNANIMOUSLY to repeal this yesterday. The fact that Thune continues to defend it is unconscionable. 8 Senators got caught asking for free money. Show some personal accountability and admit you messed up. But don’t keep demeaning yourself and the institution.
As the Senate tries to defend a million dollar payday to 8 of their own - and as the House GOP tries to explain why they refused to amend the CR to strip it out, let's review exactly what it is they want restitution for. Brief thread:
November 20, 2025 at 11:49 PM
The House voted UNANIMOUSLY to repeal this yesterday. The fact that Thune continues to defend it is unconscionable. 8 Senators got caught asking for free money. Show some personal accountability and admit you messed up. But don’t keep demeaning yourself and the institution.
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Prioritizing the interests of energy producers over the interests of energy consumers has caused prices to skyrocket.
It's time for an approach to energy policy that puts American consumers first.
It's time for an approach to energy policy that puts American consumers first.
November 20, 2025 at 10:59 PM
Prioritizing the interests of energy producers over the interests of energy consumers has caused prices to skyrocket.
It's time for an approach to energy policy that puts American consumers first.
It's time for an approach to energy policy that puts American consumers first.
Last month it was the Young Republicans praising Hitler. Last week it was Fuentes & Carlson criticizing "Jewry". This week, they're saying swastikas and nooses aren't hate speech. The rot is party-wide. www.seattletimes.com/nation-world...
U.S. Coast Guard will no longer classify swastikas, nooses as hate symbols
The military service, which falls under the Department of Homeland Security, has drafted a new policy that classifies such items “potentially divisive.”
www.seattletimes.com
November 20, 2025 at 10:06 PM
Last month it was the Young Republicans praising Hitler. Last week it was Fuentes & Carlson criticizing "Jewry". This week, they're saying swastikas and nooses aren't hate speech. The rot is party-wide. www.seattletimes.com/nation-world...
This is encouraging from a consumer perspective and depressing from an industrial perspective. Consumers keep favoring cheap energy - and Trump's policies are driving the investment in the underlying technologies outside of our borders. www.cleaninvestmentmonitor.org/reports/q3-2...
November 20, 2025 at 3:36 PM
This is encouraging from a consumer perspective and depressing from an industrial perspective. Consumers keep favoring cheap energy - and Trump's policies are driving the investment in the underlying technologies outside of our borders. www.cleaninvestmentmonitor.org/reports/q3-2...
You cannot argue that US natural gas is clean AND that we should not prevent methane leaks from US natural gas infrastructure. This is just encouraging waste and pollution. www.eenews.net/articles/sen...
Senate upholds Trump administration methane rule
Two Democrats sought to challenge the rule under the Congressional Review Act.
www.eenews.net
November 20, 2025 at 3:30 PM
You cannot argue that US natural gas is clean AND that we should not prevent methane leaks from US natural gas infrastructure. This is just encouraging waste and pollution. www.eenews.net/articles/sen...
This is so cool. And the Chicago Agricultural School is such a treasure on the south side. chicago.suntimes.com/news/2025/11...
CPS students cook up Thanksgiving dinner for South Side seniors
The event, organized by Ald. Matt O'Shea's office with help from local businesses and restaurants, has served more than 5,000 meals in its 13 years. "By the time you walk out, you are going to be real...
chicago.suntimes.com
November 20, 2025 at 3:24 PM
This is so cool. And the Chicago Agricultural School is such a treasure on the south side. chicago.suntimes.com/news/2025/11...
Could [trendy thing in equity markets] have synergistic impact on [other, unrelated TTIEM]? This CEO of a company in the TTIEM industry says YES. www.axios.com/newsletters/...
Axios Future of Energy - ⚛️ Data center CEO: AI speeds fusion by decades
www.axios.com
November 20, 2025 at 12:58 PM
Could [trendy thing in equity markets] have synergistic impact on [other, unrelated TTIEM]? This CEO of a company in the TTIEM industry says YES. www.axios.com/newsletters/...
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🎯🎯Must read piece on how John Roberts created the conditions for Trump’s rise and has enabled his criminality at every turn by @pemalevy.bsky.social and @ariberman.bsky.social www.motherjones.com/politics/202...
This is all John Roberts’ fault
Trump owes his corrupt and abusive reign to one man.
www.motherjones.com
November 20, 2025 at 11:49 AM
🎯🎯Must read piece on how John Roberts created the conditions for Trump’s rise and has enabled his criminality at every turn by @pemalevy.bsky.social and @ariberman.bsky.social www.motherjones.com/politics/202...
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Earlier this month, I spoke to students at Willowbrook High School in Villa Park. I enjoyed answering their questions about what’s happening in Congress and life in public service.
November 18, 2025 at 5:36 PM
Earlier this month, I spoke to students at Willowbrook High School in Villa Park. I enjoyed answering their questions about what’s happening in Congress and life in public service.
Quiet, piggy.
Trump: "Coal needs a little help public relations wise, so we refer to it as 'clean beautiful coal'"
November 19, 2025 at 8:15 PM
Quiet, piggy.
Once again:
We had an amendment to strip the Seditioning Senate Stimulus provision in the House but GOP leadership blocked it, agreeing instead to pass a standalone bill that Thune had no obligation nor desire to take up. Faced with the opportunity to lead, Johnson cowered.
We had an amendment to strip the Seditioning Senate Stimulus provision in the House but GOP leadership blocked it, agreeing instead to pass a standalone bill that Thune had no obligation nor desire to take up. Faced with the opportunity to lead, Johnson cowered.
November 19, 2025 at 8:14 PM
Once again:
We had an amendment to strip the Seditioning Senate Stimulus provision in the House but GOP leadership blocked it, agreeing instead to pass a standalone bill that Thune had no obligation nor desire to take up. Faced with the opportunity to lead, Johnson cowered.
We had an amendment to strip the Seditioning Senate Stimulus provision in the House but GOP leadership blocked it, agreeing instead to pass a standalone bill that Thune had no obligation nor desire to take up. Faced with the opportunity to lead, Johnson cowered.
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Montage of 19 clips of Trump insulting, berating, demeaning and attacking female reporters over the past few months. Part 1.
November 19, 2025 at 1:13 PM
Montage of 19 clips of Trump insulting, berating, demeaning and attacking female reporters over the past few months. Part 1.