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Rachit Kansal @rachitkansal.bsky.social · 17d

Here's a starting point for who you could talk to next time @dwallacewells.bsky.social - bsky.app/profile/rach...

Rachit Kansal @rachitkansal.bsky.social · Nov 11

Heya #EnergySky! Exciting to see the recent momentum on here.

Energy Twitter was great, but something we can improve on with v2 is to have a broader set of voices from outside the US - where the fight on climate will be won or lost.

A very early, incomplete start to this ->

go.bsky.app/AcmKEwb

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Rachit Kansal @rachitkansal.bsky.social · 17d

It's really important we hear from voices in countries increasingly leading the transition and likely to suffer the worst from climate.

Not just because it's inclusive, but also because it gives us a more accurate sense of where things are and where they might go.

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Rachit Kansal @rachitkansal.bsky.social · 17d

This is a great read, and I don't disagree with @dwallacewells.bsky.social's conclusions.

But it'd be nice when you're reflecting on world climate politics to actually include voices from...around the world.

David Roberts @volts.wtf · 18d

David Wallace-Wells is the best climate journalist working today, arguably the best journalist period, and this is a fantastic summary of where things stand on climate change:

It Isn’t Just the U.S. The Whole World Has Soured on Climate Politics.

www.nytimes.com

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Rachit Kansal @rachitkansal.bsky.social · 22d

Done!

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Brendan Pierpont @brendan.bsky.social · Feb 19

One of many excellent graphics in a new report from RMI on rising utility costs and regulatory tools to keep them in check #energysky: rmi.org/insight/a-st...

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Rachit Kansal @rachitkansal.bsky.social · Nov 25

💯 there's an initiative at RMI focused on hyper-efficient, next gen AC technology - aimed primarily at countries like India with huge projected cooling demand in the near-future

rmi.org/searing-heat...

Searing Heatwaves Underscore the Need for More Efficient Cooling - RMI

Last year was the warmest year on record, with climate change adding an extra month of abnormally high temperatures for the average person. This May, countries from India to the United States to Mexic...

rmi.org

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Jenny Chase @solarchase.bsky.social · Nov 21

Huge if true. Indonesia is substantially powered by cheap domestic coal, and so far has been slow to transition.

www.bloomberg.com/news/article...

Indonesia’s Prabowo Vows to Retire All Coal Plants In 15 Years

Indonesia President Prabowo Subianto said the government plans to retire all the nation’s coal power plants within 15 years to help stem global warming.

www.bloomberg.com

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Rachit Kansal @rachitkansal.bsky.social · Nov 21

Interesting development! Would be curious if future regs enable RE profitability, and whether/how they work around coal PPAs (though that's a universal challenge)

Rachit Kansal @rachitkansal.bsky.social · Nov 21

From a technical PoV, Indonesia is potentially better positioned for the transition, as the grid is oversupplied

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Rachit Kansal @rachitkansal.bsky.social · Nov 21

There's a ton of raw RE potential. Key thing to watch is whether future regs enable RE profitability - which is the fundamental challenge

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Rachit Kansal @rachitkansal.bsky.social · Nov 19

This seems very cool and Jesse is a leading expert on the South African transition, hope others can join!

Jesse Burton @jesseburton.bsky.social · Nov 19

I am currently visiting SEI Latin America to exchange on lessons from South Africa's JETP, just transition planning, and to explore south-south cooperation on energy, as part of @trajects.bsky.social global climate centre. Join us at UNAL on Thursday at 930am for a Colombia-South Africa discussion!

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Rachit Kansal @rachitkansal.bsky.social · Nov 17

Still facing a dearth of local voices, but here's a starting point for folks whose work touches on the Asian energy transition --> go.bsky.app/AcmKEwb

Rachit Kansal @rachitkansal.bsky.social · Nov 14

Done!

Rachit Kansal @rachitkansal.bsky.social · Nov 13

n/n

Anyway, excited to be here, learn from others, and build a global community of folks moving the transition forward!

Don't be shy, say hi 👋

Rachit Kansal @rachitkansal.bsky.social · Nov 13

5/n

In another life, I've worked on:

> Help shift util incentives in the US - check out this great pod my colleague did w/ @volts.wtf - www.volts.wtf/p/tying-util...

> Help make utility data more accessible - utilitytransitionhub.rmi.org/customers-co...

Tying utility profits to actually doing a good job

A conversation with Cara Goldenberg of RMI and Laura Gonzalez of Clean Virginia about "performance-based regulation."

www.volts.wtf

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Rachit Kansal @rachitkansal.bsky.social · Nov 13

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If you want our snapshot of key trends/developments/challenges in the global elec. transition > rmi.org/changing-the...

Changing the Climate Forecast in 2024 — Five Ways Power Sectors Worldwide Can Drive Down Emissions - RMI

There is no one-size-fits-all method to clean up global electricity systems — but these strategies can produce a more rapid, more effective, and fairer energy transition.

rmi.org

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Rachit Kansal @rachitkansal.bsky.social · Nov 13

3/n

Some examples!

Country-level support: rmi.org/insight-from...

Pilot work: rmi.org/finding-repu...

Some select insights:
> Decarbonizing fiendishly challenging coal contracts - rmi.org/insight/unlo...

> How finance can be credibly used to decarbonize legacy coal - rmi.org/insight/fina...

Insight from Indonesia: Just Energy Transitions Hinge on Well-Equipped Energy Leaders - RMI

Jakarta-born Rizky Fauzianto explores RMI’s work supporting Indonesia in delivering on an unprecedented $20 billion energy transition pledge.

rmi.org

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Rachit Kansal @rachitkansal.bsky.social · Nov 13

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We do this through:

> Country-level roadmapping and implementation (e.g., JETPs)
> Originating and pre-feasibility of strategically critical pilots
> Share insights to generate and socialize decarb options
> Convene, coordinate w/, and support local partners so we eventually become redundant

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Rachit Kansal @rachitkansal.bsky.social · Nov 13

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We support/lead in three ways:

1. Making the case for and support new clean over 1+ TW of new fossil buildout

2. Help decarbonize legacy fossil assets affordably

3. Help prove out and scale tech to integrate variable RE

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Rachit Kansal @rachitkansal.bsky.social · Nov 13

Great to see engagement and additions to this pack! (pls continue to provide addtl recs!)

Thought it made sense to more fully introduce myself now! My team at RMI supports and advances the power sector transition in various emerging markets.

Here's how we do it and what we've done

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Rachit Kansal @rachitkansal.bsky.social · Nov 11

Heya #EnergySky! Exciting to see the recent momentum on here.

Energy Twitter was great, but something we can improve on with v2 is to have a broader set of voices from outside the US - where the fight on climate will be won or lost.

A very early, incomplete start to this ->

go.bsky.app/AcmKEwb

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Rachit Kansal @rachitkansal.bsky.social · Nov 13

The role Global Energy Monitor plays in the global electricity transition is invaluable, especially in emerging markets where data can be more scarce and lower quality. We rely on their work all the time.

Give them all a follow!

Anna Mowat @annamowat.bsky.social · Nov 13

Hi! I lead ownership research at Global Energy Monitor. Knowing who owns and controls oil and gas fields and fossil fuel-powered power plants is key to understanding corruption risks and holding those responsible for environmental crimes to account. #energysky
globalenergymonitor.org/projects/glo...

Global Energy Ownership Tracker

The Global Energy Ownership Tracker provides information on the chain of ownership for various energy projects. The data maps each level of the chain from the direct owner (as in, the lowest-level ide...

globalenergymonitor.org

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Rachit Kansal @rachitkansal.bsky.social · Nov 12

Of course! Will do, and great to meet you

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Rachit Kansal @rachitkansal.bsky.social · Nov 12

Of course! Good to meet you, I'll add you to it

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Hisham Zerriffi @hishamzerriffi.bsky.social · Nov 12

Trying to diversify the energy conversation here on Bsky a bit. First up, a starter pack for those working broadly in the area of energy and development (or poverty alleviation):

go.bsky.app/MaViJyS

Let me know if I’ve missed anyone.

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Rachit Kansal @rachitkansal.bsky.social · Nov 12

These are great ideas!

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