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New analysis of Duke Energy’s 15-year energy resource investment plan found: Carolina families and businesses could be on the hook for fossil fuel investments in energy resources that will never be used totaling $4.8 billion, or $900 for every Duke customer in the Carolinas. Their plans are not aligned with their current goal of eliminating carbon emissions by 2050 or state climate goals.... Utility commissioners in both North Carolina and South Carolina must reject this proposal! Check out the full report here: https://energytransitions.org/carbon-stranding

Community solar can power a thriving economy for New Mexico! Check out this new report from University of New Mexico Bureau of Business & Economic Research on what local solar for all will bring to communities. https://sol-utionnm.org/report/ Half a trillion dollars in economic impact White heavy check mark3,760 high-quality jobs Nearly $3 million in tax revenues annually... #SOLutionNM See more

Attention Arizona Just a few days left to make your voice heard in favor of 100% clean energy! Send your letter to the Arizona Corporation Commission here: https://www.savesolar.org/arizona

"As New Jersey works to recover from the economic crisis brought about by COVID-19, our legislators must ensure low-income families that are hit the worst are provided with meaningful recovery support. Reduced energy expenses can make a tremendous difference for a family struggling to pay their monthly bills. The Clean Energy Equity Act will create prosperity for our most vulnerable and underserved neighbors. We encourage our legislators to enable this vision," Amanda Colombo via The Star-Ledger.

California's fire season only ended a few months ago, and begins again in less than six months. Clean microgrids, sections of the larger electric grid that use primarily clean energy and battery storage to operate independently during outages, are a commonsense solution to the blackouts that are now a feature of fire season. Write the California Public Utilities Commission today to support greater and more equitable access to clean microgrids!

The Massachussetts state legislature just passed a bold new roadmap for climate action that will help the Bay State rebuild with local, renewable energy, including specific solar and efficiency programs for environmental justice communities. Now, we need Gov. Charlie Baker's signature. Send him a letter today: https://action.votesolar.org/a/ma-climate-bill-across-finis

#BlackLivesMatter Our Commitment to Racial Justice: https://votesolar.org//upda/our-commitment-racial-justice/

Utility companies can be shady when it comes to expanding solar power to everyday people. Jonathan Silver Scott of HGTV's Property Brothers explores the dark side of electricity companies and their determination to keep solar power from us in his new exposé Power Trip, premiering on November 16th at 10 PM ET on PBS. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn more about just how tight the stranglehold on our utilities is and the ways to fight back to regain control over our power g...rid. Learn more https://to.pbs.org/32xIoT6

ATTN Coloradans: Tomorrow at 4pm MT the Public Utilities Commission is hosting a *virtual* public hearing on Xcel Energy Colorado's Transportation Electrification Plan! We're asking for expanded access to incentive programs, investment and educational opportunities. Join us by signing up to speak! https://secure.everyaction.com/GkDEngE8UUmk794ZU0ENWg2 Resources about the case and requests from the Environmental Justice Coalition (GreenLatinos, Colorado Latino Forum, GRID Alternatives and Vote Solar) also available at link above.

"Now is the time for leadership that goes beyond general plans to accelerate clean energy goals, and demands concrete action that will keep the lights on and ensure a livable planet," Ed Smeloff, Vote Solar.

The IL CleanJobs Week of Action Starts Now! Today, we’re focusing our efforts on Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker and getting the word out about Virtual Lobby Day! Gov. Pritzker has come out in support of clean energy legislation this year, but we want to ensure that it remains a priority by supporting the Clean Energy Jobs Act. Here’s how you can take action today: Call Gov. Pritzker’s office and share with him why we need to pass CEJA now! Not sure what to say? No worries! Click the link below for a sample script to help you call upon him to get CEJA passed this year.

TODAY is ELECTION DAY! The time to vote is now and we want you to make your voice heard. Find your polling place at HeadCount.org.

Clean energy progress is on the horizon in Arizona!

We need to be very careful that as we grow and mature, we’re not replicating the injustices that have proliferated to date throughout the energy system, Vote Solar's Managing Director of Access and Equity, Melanie Santiago-Mosier.

Arizona Corporation Commission: It’s time to be the leaders you were elected to be. Approve new clean energy rules tomorrow! Read why here https://bit.ly/3kyzc7W

Our Digital Director Misha just cast their vote! At home across from a local solar array - and dropping off their ballot. There's no act more powerful than voting. We give all staff time off to vote & serve as non-partisan poll workers. Have you voted? Make a plan -- you know how important this is. https://www.advancedenergyworks.org/vote #VoteEarly #cleanenergyvotes Advanced Energy Economy

Though we weren’t able to celebrate at our annual Equinox fundraiser in person this year, we wanted to take a moment to thank all of our generous sponsors for their support! Without these sponsors and donors like you, we could not do this work. Thank you Vivint Solar a Sunrun Company, Sunrun, SunPower, CleanChoice Energy, ENGIE, Nextracker, BrightNight Energy, Mosaic, GridLab, Borrego Solar, 8Minute Energy, Sunnova, RBC Wealth Management, DBL Partners, and Shute Mihaly & Weinberger LLP!

"If Consumers Energy truly believes in Michigan's clean energy future, it should also support the right of homeowners and business to install solar and to pay them a fair price for the electricity they put back on the electrical grid," John Richter of Great Lakes Renewable Energy Association in Crain's Detroit Business.

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#EnergyEfficiency can lower utility bills, reduce emissions, and create healthier communities. But a new report shows Massachusetts efficiency program, Mass Save, is leaving low-moderate income & non-English speaking households behind. We must #RebuildBetter, and ensure all our communities benefit from this essential program.

"If Ameren Illinois doesn't allow fair solar savings to continue, our industry will eventually move out of central and southern Illinois," Michelle Knox, Founder WindSolarUSA, Inc. for Illinois Times. cc: Illinois Commerce Commission