@athada.bsky.social
Bikes, birds, bogs. And similar things of beauty.
Big jump in the record solar production for MISO today. Hit 20% of total demand, besting wind. I've not seen it surpass fossil gas yet, but I'm betting that happens this spring.
#EnergySky
#EnergySky
February 7, 2026 at 6:25 PM
Big jump in the record solar production for MISO today. Hit 20% of total demand, besting wind. I've not seen it surpass fossil gas yet, but I'm betting that happens this spring.
#EnergySky
#EnergySky
What she's describing is not complicated. What she's describing is the tyranny of entropy and metabolism and the fact that food prep and dishes will be with us until the bitter end.
February 7, 2026 at 5:35 PM
What she's describing is not complicated. What she's describing is the tyranny of entropy and metabolism and the fact that food prep and dishes will be with us until the bitter end.
Couldn't help yourself, could you Adam?
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February 7, 2026 at 5:24 PM
Couldn't help yourself, could you Adam?
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Equinox EV now at Civic prices. 319 mi range. Multiple dealers. I'm looking for the catch, but can't find one.
At low gas prices, fuel costs +/- same as a Civic. YMMV.
Did not expect to see this after the expiration of the Federal tax credit. Probably won't last long.
At low gas prices, fuel costs +/- same as a Civic. YMMV.
Did not expect to see this after the expiration of the Federal tax credit. Probably won't last long.
February 7, 2026 at 4:47 PM
Equinox EV now at Civic prices. 319 mi range. Multiple dealers. I'm looking for the catch, but can't find one.
At low gas prices, fuel costs +/- same as a Civic. YMMV.
Did not expect to see this after the expiration of the Federal tax credit. Probably won't last long.
At low gas prices, fuel costs +/- same as a Civic. YMMV.
Did not expect to see this after the expiration of the Federal tax credit. Probably won't last long.
Poison Sumac today! Toxicodendron vernix.
Same genus as Poison Ivy, same itch-inducing oils from any part of the plant. Usually undisturbed, high-quality wetland habitat. Saw this today alongside some tussock sedges, native wetland goldenrods, and swamp thistle. Definitely a high quality spot...
Same genus as Poison Ivy, same itch-inducing oils from any part of the plant. Usually undisturbed, high-quality wetland habitat. Saw this today alongside some tussock sedges, native wetland goldenrods, and swamp thistle. Definitely a high quality spot...
February 6, 2026 at 1:25 AM
Poison Sumac today! Toxicodendron vernix.
Same genus as Poison Ivy, same itch-inducing oils from any part of the plant. Usually undisturbed, high-quality wetland habitat. Saw this today alongside some tussock sedges, native wetland goldenrods, and swamp thistle. Definitely a high quality spot...
Same genus as Poison Ivy, same itch-inducing oils from any part of the plant. Usually undisturbed, high-quality wetland habitat. Saw this today alongside some tussock sedges, native wetland goldenrods, and swamp thistle. Definitely a high quality spot...
I have never seen a title like this
February 5, 2026 at 4:15 PM
I have never seen a title like this
Treadmill being the exception (podcasts), I've run 1000's of outdoor miles and only once with music. The mental defragmenting is a huge part of it... no way I'd give that mental processing over.
Also, listening to birds, not getting hit by cars, etc.
Also, listening to birds, not getting hit by cars, etc.
February 4, 2026 at 1:55 PM
Treadmill being the exception (podcasts), I've run 1000's of outdoor miles and only once with music. The mental defragmenting is a huge part of it... no way I'd give that mental processing over.
Also, listening to birds, not getting hit by cars, etc.
Also, listening to birds, not getting hit by cars, etc.
February 1, 2026 at 1:16 PM
The crux, of course, is capturing, storing, and using said energy. The cost of the panels themselves was only 20% of the total of my off-grid, solar-battery car-charging system.
Roughly $6K total, minus $1,800 tax credit.
Roughly $6K total, minus $1,800 tax credit.
January 31, 2026 at 6:06 PM
The crux, of course, is capturing, storing, and using said energy. The cost of the panels themselves was only 20% of the total of my off-grid, solar-battery car-charging system.
Roughly $6K total, minus $1,800 tax credit.
Roughly $6K total, minus $1,800 tax credit.
K.I.S.S. with rough numbers.
This solar panel is about $100.
It will make 1000 watt-hours of energy per watt-installed, annually, in the Midwest.
It will provide fuel for about 1,000 miles of travel...
... which is +/- same as $100 of gas.
#EnergySky
This solar panel is about $100.
It will make 1000 watt-hours of energy per watt-installed, annually, in the Midwest.
It will provide fuel for about 1,000 miles of travel...
... which is +/- same as $100 of gas.
#EnergySky
January 31, 2026 at 6:02 PM
K.I.S.S. with rough numbers.
This solar panel is about $100.
It will make 1000 watt-hours of energy per watt-installed, annually, in the Midwest.
It will provide fuel for about 1,000 miles of travel...
... which is +/- same as $100 of gas.
#EnergySky
This solar panel is about $100.
It will make 1000 watt-hours of energy per watt-installed, annually, in the Midwest.
It will provide fuel for about 1,000 miles of travel...
... which is +/- same as $100 of gas.
#EnergySky
the Chevy Bolt, its natural successor
someone from chicago abandoned this in northern Indiana, you want it?
someone from chicago abandoned this in northern Indiana, you want it?
January 30, 2026 at 10:44 PM
the Chevy Bolt, its natural successor
someone from chicago abandoned this in northern Indiana, you want it?
someone from chicago abandoned this in northern Indiana, you want it?
It is always a good day to remember that Matt is afraid of spiders.
January 27, 2026 at 3:12 PM
It is always a good day to remember that Matt is afraid of spiders.
And some legit trail crossing signage with beg button LEDs in Plymouth!
January 25, 2026 at 5:31 PM
And some legit trail crossing signage with beg button LEDs in Plymouth!
The death of the U.S. penny draws ever nearer!
January 23, 2026 at 1:13 AM
The death of the U.S. penny draws ever nearer!
Bila Solar CEO today at Renewable Energy Day at the IN Statehouse. New facility in Indy cranking out 1,000 panels/day (~2 semi-trailer loads), with goals for 5K/day.
China is installing 3 GW/day, which is about 9,470 semi-trailers of panels per day.
We need more factories. Many more.
#EnergySky.
China is installing 3 GW/day, which is about 9,470 semi-trailers of panels per day.
We need more factories. Many more.
#EnergySky.
January 21, 2026 at 1:01 AM
Bila Solar CEO today at Renewable Energy Day at the IN Statehouse. New facility in Indy cranking out 1,000 panels/day (~2 semi-trailer loads), with goals for 5K/day.
China is installing 3 GW/day, which is about 9,470 semi-trailers of panels per day.
We need more factories. Many more.
#EnergySky.
China is installing 3 GW/day, which is about 9,470 semi-trailers of panels per day.
We need more factories. Many more.
#EnergySky.
January 19, 2026 at 6:45 PM
DW hit this out of the park, but the world was robbed of her genius because I gave it to her the morning after the submission due date.
January 12, 2026 at 4:39 PM
DW hit this out of the park, but the world was robbed of her genius because I gave it to her the morning after the submission due date.
New solar panels are, indeed, cheaper than a panel of fencing from Lowe's.
Fence: $14.30/ft
Solar: $12.40/ft*
Used panels: ~$7/ft
*$8.75/ft after the tax credit
#EnergySky
Fence: $14.30/ft
Solar: $12.40/ft*
Used panels: ~$7/ft
*$8.75/ft after the tax credit
#EnergySky
January 9, 2026 at 10:58 PM
New solar panels are, indeed, cheaper than a panel of fencing from Lowe's.
Fence: $14.30/ft
Solar: $12.40/ft*
Used panels: ~$7/ft
*$8.75/ft after the tax credit
#EnergySky
Fence: $14.30/ft
Solar: $12.40/ft*
Used panels: ~$7/ft
*$8.75/ft after the tax credit
#EnergySky
Ok #EnergySky & #LibrarySky what are some energy/eco-related devices you'd like to see at your public library?
We donated a pair of these Kill-a-watts. They want more stuff!
Ideas:
*leak-detecting smoke pens
*thermal guns
*indoor air quality monitors
*radon detection
We donated a pair of these Kill-a-watts. They want more stuff!
Ideas:
*leak-detecting smoke pens
*thermal guns
*indoor air quality monitors
*radon detection
January 9, 2026 at 4:18 PM
Ok #EnergySky & #LibrarySky what are some energy/eco-related devices you'd like to see at your public library?
We donated a pair of these Kill-a-watts. They want more stuff!
Ideas:
*leak-detecting smoke pens
*thermal guns
*indoor air quality monitors
*radon detection
We donated a pair of these Kill-a-watts. They want more stuff!
Ideas:
*leak-detecting smoke pens
*thermal guns
*indoor air quality monitors
*radon detection