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countersparkus.bsky.social @countersparkus.bsky.social · 1d

"The closure in New Hampshire — so far undisputed by the federal government — demonstrates that prolonging operations at some facilities just doesn’t make economic sense for their owners." Clean energy makes sense economically. www.canarymedia.com/articles/fos...

New England’s final coal plant shuts down years ahead of schedule

Poor economics drove the aging New Hampshire plant offline three years early, even as the Trump administration pushes to revitalize coal.

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countersparkus.bsky.social @countersparkus.bsky.social · 2d

Even with the US faltering at the federal level, investment in clean energy is still hitting highs globally. www.canarymedia.com/articles/cle...

Chart: Global investment in renewables hits record even as US falters

Over the first six months of this year, a total of $386 billion flowed to renewable-energy projects — 10% more than one year prior.

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countersparkus.bsky.social @countersparkus.bsky.social · 4d

Unfortunately, Gov. Newsom vetoed these bills which was a mistake for energy affordability and reliability in the Golden State. When a few were passed unanimously or nearly unanimously, there is no excuse to veto this common sense legislation.

countersparkus.bsky.social @countersparkus.bsky.social · 5d

If you're in California, use this form to ask Gov. Newsom to sign this bill into law! If signed, it will translate into billions of savings for Californians! secure.everyaction.com/7iI_NFxm-kWr...

countersparkus.bsky.social @countersparkus.bsky.social · 5d

If you're in California, use this form to ask Gov. Newsom to sign this bill into law! If signed, it will translate into billions of savings for Californians! secure.everyaction.com/7iI_NFxm-kWr...

countersparkus.bsky.social @countersparkus.bsky.social · 7d

Especially in the face of federal rollbacks, we're proud to invest in state level elections. Learn more about our investment in Virginia elections this year! counterspark.org/2025/10/01/w...

With Virginia election one month away, Counterspark Backs Clean Energy Champs Across Commonwealth – Counterspark

RICHMOND, VA – With the November 4th general election just 34 days away and in-person early voting now open, Counterspark is making one of the largest political

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countersparkus.bsky.social @countersparkus.bsky.social · 8d

Air conditioners with batteries to make the grid more efficient and possibly help lower electric bills? That's available! www.canarymedia.com/articles/bat...

Carrier wants to pair batteries with air conditioners to help the grid

Utilities are struggling to meet demand as AI data centers surge. Equipping air conditioners with batteries could be an easy and hugely scalable way to…

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countersparkus.bsky.social @countersparkus.bsky.social · 12d

"Wind power has changed their lives in welcome and sometimes surprising ways." www.nytimes.com/2025/09/22/c...

A Rhode Island Wind Farm Changed Their View. And Their Lives, for the Better.

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countersparkus.bsky.social @countersparkus.bsky.social · 13d

Batteries can lower costs and provide more electricity. Learn more about legislation in Illinois!

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Virtual power plants may soon provide more electricity to Illinois’…

The state has tons of solar, thanks to past laws. Now, legislators are weighing incentives for home batteries that can give the grid clean power in times…

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countersparkus.bsky.social @countersparkus.bsky.social · 14d

Californians: Ask Gov. Newsom to sign by sending him an email now! (You can find info at this link.) counterspark.org/campaigns/ad...

countersparkus.bsky.social @countersparkus.bsky.social · 14d

Good news for your Wednesday morning! www.axios.com/2025/09/23/c...

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countersparkus.bsky.social @countersparkus.bsky.social · 17d

From Team Counterspark to you, have a happy Sun Day -- a day to celebrate clean energy! Find an event near you: sunday.earth

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countersparkus.bsky.social @countersparkus.bsky.social · 19d

Virginia - early, in-person voting starts TODAY! Get out and make your voice heard in election 2025!

image of the outline of the state of Virginia overlayed by text that early, in-person voting runs from September 19 to November 1

countersparkus.bsky.social @countersparkus.bsky.social · 20d

Do you like clean energy and reliable electricity? You're not alone. 2/3 of voters support more transmission lines to boost clean energy and grid reliability! www.canarymedia.com/articles/tra...

Majority of Americans want a big power grid and more cheap, clean…

A new Conservative Energy Network poll found that two-thirds of likely voters support more transmission lines to boost clean energy and grid reliability.

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countersparkus.bsky.social @countersparkus.bsky.social · 21d

Clean energy deserves to be celebrated, and there's finally a day for that -- Sunday, September 21 is Sun Day! Learn more and find an event near you. sunday.earth

countersparkus.bsky.social @countersparkus.bsky.social · 22d

"Renewable energy still proves to be the least cost and quickest power generation to deploy, even without federal subsidies." cardinalnews.org/2025/09/15/v...

Virginia’s energy future will not be built on natural gas

Natural gas generation is neither the only nor the best option for meeting Virginia’s growing power needs. Renewable energy still proves to be the least cost and quickest power generation to deploy…

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countersparkus.bsky.social @countersparkus.bsky.social · 23d

Electric boats are starting to show up off the coast of Maine! www.canarymedia.com/articles/ele...

Electric boats splash down in rural Maine's coastal waters

Battery-powered vessels are catching on in the U.S. and globally as the tech improves. In Maine's Casco Bay, early adopters are using e-boats on oyster…

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countersparkus.bsky.social @countersparkus.bsky.social · 26d

Investing in a clean energy workforce pays off in the form of more clean energy! www.canarymedia.com/articles/sol...

Illinois' push to train workers for solar industry jobs is paying off

A state-funded hub for clean energy workforce development is creating employment and business opportunities in the surrounding community.

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countersparkus.bsky.social @countersparkus.bsky.social · 27d

Clean energy deserves to be celebrated! It's better for our world, our health, and our economy. Finally, clean energy is getting its day. Sunday, September 21 is Sun Day -- a day to celebrate the power of clean energy. Find an event near you on that day to celebrate clean energy! www.sunday.earth

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countersparkus.bsky.social @countersparkus.bsky.social · 28d

We need to build more clean energy to continue on our path to 100% clean. However, in state after state, even local landowners are running up against major roadblocks like misinformation and fear. Read this case study to learn more! www.theguardian.com/environment/...

Misinformation, fear and politics – how a South Dakota county drove away millions in solar energy

Colton Berens was looking forward to the added income from his farm, but armed with rightwing falsehoods, other Selby residents opposed the move

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countersparkus.bsky.social @countersparkus.bsky.social · Sep 8

States need to lead the way when it comes to clean energy! Colorado is stepping up and going big on clean energy. www.canarymedia.com/articles/cle...

Colorado goes big on clean energy before tax credits vanish

States are under pressure to expedite wind and solar projects before GOP policies make them more expensive. Colorado is leading the way.

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countersparkus.bsky.social @countersparkus.bsky.social · Sep 6

With the anti-renewable sentiment coming from the federal government, we need to rely more than ever on state laws in support of clean energy. Many anti-clean energy measures were introduced in state houses this year, but fortunately, most were not enacted. www.canarymedia.com/articles/pol...

Chart: State lawmakers introduced a ton of anti-renewables bills this…

Legislatures considered far more bills that would hamper clean energy than ones that would help it, a new analysis finds.

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countersparkus.bsky.social @countersparkus.bsky.social · Sep 4

Clean energy is not only healthier and cleaner. It's also cheaper and more efficient. Voters are taking notice and could punish those who vote against it. Here's one example in Iowa. www.politico.com/news/2025/09...

In windy Iowa, a GOP lawmaker faces a reckoning over Trump’s clean energy war

Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks held her seat by a razor-thin margin in 2024, but could see her support erode because of her vote to end incentives for renewable energy.

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countersparkus.bsky.social @countersparkus.bsky.social · Sep 3

Offshore wind was going to be an opportunity to add stability and control over future costs in New England. The Trump administration is trying to make that nearly impossible. www.renewableenergyworld.com/wind-power/o...

Why the stop-work order on Revolution Wind is bad for everybody

Advanced Energy United's Kat Burnham surveys the reprecussions of the Trump administration's war on offshore wind development.

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countersparkus.bsky.social @countersparkus.bsky.social · Sep 2

Tax credits for upgrading your home to electric are expiring. Check this out to take advantage while they are still around! www.canarymedia.com/articles/ele...

This campaign will help you go electric before federal tax credits end

As the GOP kills incentives, Rewiring America is offering free online tools and weekly calls to get more clean energy and efficient appliances into homes.

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countersparkus.bsky.social @countersparkus.bsky.social · Aug 28

We've said it before, and we'll say it again. Clean energy LOWERS prices. We need MORE clean energy to get bills under control! www.canarymedia.com/articles/pol...

Chart: Yes, US power prices are rising. Don’t blame clean energy.

Household costs have been going up since 2020 due to an aging grid, natural disasters, and volatile gas prices. Trump is making things worse.

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