Brian Drummond, MD
@bsdrum.bsky.social
Navy Veteran, Emergency Physician, Co-Founder of Arizona Health Professionals for Climate Action, dad, into all aspects of sustainability, climate, green finance, rainwater harvesting, regenerative agriculture and climate health
This is why solar for all & balcony solar are such good programs. They allow for a democratization of energy production & reduction of electric utility cost.
Everyone should have the ability to produce their own energy, store it, sell it to be able to power their living space
Everyone should have the ability to produce their own energy, store it, sell it to be able to power their living space
Electricity rates in Arizona are rising, and fast. With major utilities seeking up to 14% hikes, more than twice inflation. Low-income households face energy insecurity, unsafe temps, and tough choices. Rate structures must be fair. Read more: KJZZ Phoenix: bit.ly/4oIm69f
With utility rates potentially on the rise, low-income Arizonans are feeling the pinch
Low-income Arizonans are already dealing with financial stress stemming from the ongoing government shutdown and other federal cuts. Now, they’re also dealing with price hikes on their utility bills.
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January 5, 2026 at 7:07 AM
This is why solar for all & balcony solar are such good programs. They allow for a democratization of energy production & reduction of electric utility cost.
Everyone should have the ability to produce their own energy, store it, sell it to be able to power their living space
Everyone should have the ability to produce their own energy, store it, sell it to be able to power their living space
So the UK, known for its cold,foggy,cloudy experience is expanding solar generation?
So why isn’t this planet covered in Solar- every roof, building parking lot, road median.
Then interconnect with each grid and let electrons flow.
Want to solve part of the AI power demand? Deploy solar!
So why isn’t this planet covered in Solar- every roof, building parking lot, road median.
Then interconnect with each grid and let electrons flow.
Want to solve part of the AI power demand? Deploy solar!
A picture is worth 1000 words...
This appeared on the BBC News today, showing the increase in solar electric generation in the UK.
Not sure who produced it, but genuinely think this is a genius piece of scientific communication - the construct and choice of colour scale is near-perfect.
Chapeau!
This appeared on the BBC News today, showing the increase in solar electric generation in the UK.
Not sure who produced it, but genuinely think this is a genius piece of scientific communication - the construct and choice of colour scale is near-perfect.
Chapeau!
January 3, 2026 at 6:42 PM
So the UK, known for its cold,foggy,cloudy experience is expanding solar generation?
So why isn’t this planet covered in Solar- every roof, building parking lot, road median.
Then interconnect with each grid and let electrons flow.
Want to solve part of the AI power demand? Deploy solar!
So why isn’t this planet covered in Solar- every roof, building parking lot, road median.
Then interconnect with each grid and let electrons flow.
Want to solve part of the AI power demand? Deploy solar!
Congrats Joan and thank u for reporting on climate change
January 3, 2026 at 6:35 PM
Congrats Joan and thank u for reporting on climate change
(4) make a new years resolution to add this ecosystem to you home. You can be a difference maker to improve #airquality and #extremetemperatures
We are now exporting power with energy prices and demand going up, we can support our pocketbook, climate and health.
We love being self-sustaining!
We are now exporting power with energy prices and demand going up, we can support our pocketbook, climate and health.
We love being self-sustaining!
December 31, 2025 at 10:57 PM
(4) make a new years resolution to add this ecosystem to you home. You can be a difference maker to improve #airquality and #extremetemperatures
We are now exporting power with energy prices and demand going up, we can support our pocketbook, climate and health.
We love being self-sustaining!
We are now exporting power with energy prices and demand going up, we can support our pocketbook, climate and health.
We love being self-sustaining!
(3) #solar paired #energystorage powering an #electricvehicle creates a climate positive ecosystem for your house
This year we became part of a #virtualpowerplant VPP with Tucson Electric Power along with over 200 other homes. We received a 415$ credit for our summer season! Our power bill= 0.00
This year we became part of a #virtualpowerplant VPP with Tucson Electric Power along with over 200 other homes. We received a 415$ credit for our summer season! Our power bill= 0.00
December 31, 2025 at 10:46 PM
(3) #solar paired #energystorage powering an #electricvehicle creates a climate positive ecosystem for your house
This year we became part of a #virtualpowerplant VPP with Tucson Electric Power along with over 200 other homes. We received a 415$ credit for our summer season! Our power bill= 0.00
This year we became part of a #virtualpowerplant VPP with Tucson Electric Power along with over 200 other homes. We received a 415$ credit for our summer season! Our power bill= 0.00
(2) #transportation & #energyproduction make up 90% of #Arizona greenhouse gas emissions
This leads to many patient harms I see in the #emergencyroom from #heatrelatedillness to cancers, asthma and COPD flares, heart attacks and premature labor
These #climatehealth issues grow when we do not act
This leads to many patient harms I see in the #emergencyroom from #heatrelatedillness to cancers, asthma and COPD flares, heart attacks and premature labor
These #climatehealth issues grow when we do not act
December 31, 2025 at 10:37 PM
(2) #transportation & #energyproduction make up 90% of #Arizona greenhouse gas emissions
This leads to many patient harms I see in the #emergencyroom from #heatrelatedillness to cancers, asthma and COPD flares, heart attacks and premature labor
These #climatehealth issues grow when we do not act
This leads to many patient harms I see in the #emergencyroom from #heatrelatedillness to cancers, asthma and COPD flares, heart attacks and premature labor
These #climatehealth issues grow when we do not act
(1) Wanted to share my experience with sustainable residential energy & transportation system
This year we added more #pvsolar & #batterystorage becoming a mini powerplant in #Arizona
Paired this with our 2 #electricvehicles we minimized our #carbonfootprint in these 2 CO2 emitting sectors
This year we added more #pvsolar & #batterystorage becoming a mini powerplant in #Arizona
Paired this with our 2 #electricvehicles we minimized our #carbonfootprint in these 2 CO2 emitting sectors
December 31, 2025 at 10:33 PM
(1) Wanted to share my experience with sustainable residential energy & transportation system
This year we added more #pvsolar & #batterystorage becoming a mini powerplant in #Arizona
Paired this with our 2 #electricvehicles we minimized our #carbonfootprint in these 2 CO2 emitting sectors
This year we added more #pvsolar & #batterystorage becoming a mini powerplant in #Arizona
Paired this with our 2 #electricvehicles we minimized our #carbonfootprint in these 2 CO2 emitting sectors
How do we transform deserts into vegetation?
#rainwaterharveting
Brings life with #carbonsequestration that cools our planet and restores our health.
When nature thrives, our health improves
Learn and implement earthworks where u live
#azhpca
www.instagram.com/reel/DSAtl3w...
#rainwaterharveting
Brings life with #carbonsequestration that cools our planet and restores our health.
When nature thrives, our health improves
Learn and implement earthworks where u live
#azhpca
www.instagram.com/reel/DSAtl3w...
Andrew Millison on Instagram: "Two years ago, this land in Chad was nothing but scorched earth.
Today, it’s producing fodder, supporting families, feeding livestock, and bringing peace between farmer...
In a remarkable feat of regreening, a 300-acre land in Chad has been transformed from barren wasteland to a thriving ecosystem, producing fodder for livestock, and bringing peace to farmers and nomadi...
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December 31, 2025 at 5:53 AM
How do we transform deserts into vegetation?
#rainwaterharveting
Brings life with #carbonsequestration that cools our planet and restores our health.
When nature thrives, our health improves
Learn and implement earthworks where u live
#azhpca
www.instagram.com/reel/DSAtl3w...
#rainwaterharveting
Brings life with #carbonsequestration that cools our planet and restores our health.
When nature thrives, our health improves
Learn and implement earthworks where u live
#azhpca
www.instagram.com/reel/DSAtl3w...
Sustainable Christmas ideas for next year? Try using reusable gift bags instead of wrapping paper. Yes it bucks the norm but “wrapping” and cleanup is much faster.
Look for post Christmas deals now to store up for next year.
Here is how out tree looked with reusable bags
Look for post Christmas deals now to store up for next year.
Here is how out tree looked with reusable bags
December 26, 2025 at 8:45 PM
Sustainable Christmas ideas for next year? Try using reusable gift bags instead of wrapping paper. Yes it bucks the norm but “wrapping” and cleanup is much faster.
Look for post Christmas deals now to store up for next year.
Here is how out tree looked with reusable bags
Look for post Christmas deals now to store up for next year.
Here is how out tree looked with reusable bags
Proud of my son completing his #eaglescout project this last weekend called “The Great Pickleball Court Upgrade”
He helped stabilize erosion with terracing with rocks without mortar, great way to make sustainable natural materials become water harvesting #greeninfrastructure
#communityengagement
He helped stabilize erosion with terracing with rocks without mortar, great way to make sustainable natural materials become water harvesting #greeninfrastructure
#communityengagement
December 24, 2025 at 7:17 PM
Proud of my son completing his #eaglescout project this last weekend called “The Great Pickleball Court Upgrade”
He helped stabilize erosion with terracing with rocks without mortar, great way to make sustainable natural materials become water harvesting #greeninfrastructure
#communityengagement
He helped stabilize erosion with terracing with rocks without mortar, great way to make sustainable natural materials become water harvesting #greeninfrastructure
#communityengagement
Props to Nelson Family Winery in #Ukiah #California for putting in #solarpanels to switch their irrigation from diesel to electric pumps run off #cleanenergy and extra energy to run their chillers & AC units
Great example of #multipurposelanduse while decreasing water loss from evaporation
Great example of #multipurposelanduse while decreasing water loss from evaporation
December 17, 2025 at 9:23 PM
Props to Nelson Family Winery in #Ukiah #California for putting in #solarpanels to switch their irrigation from diesel to electric pumps run off #cleanenergy and extra energy to run their chillers & AC units
Great example of #multipurposelanduse while decreasing water loss from evaporation
Great example of #multipurposelanduse while decreasing water loss from evaporation
Loving having the boys home for the holiday break. Best parts are the noise levels up, laughter and competitions through the roof, tons of dishes and food consumed.
Love that they are 21, 19, and 16 enjoying creating games of racing cars with tons of rules🥰
My boys bring me joy!
Love that they are 21, 19, and 16 enjoying creating games of racing cars with tons of rules🥰
My boys bring me joy!
December 17, 2025 at 4:27 AM
Loving having the boys home for the holiday break. Best parts are the noise levels up, laughter and competitions through the roof, tons of dishes and food consumed.
Love that they are 21, 19, and 16 enjoying creating games of racing cars with tons of rules🥰
My boys bring me joy!
Love that they are 21, 19, and 16 enjoying creating games of racing cars with tons of rules🥰
My boys bring me joy!
Huge sign for things to come with all new #electricalgrid demand met by new #renewableenergy added to the global grid!
Keeping #cleanenergy as source for #demandgrowth we lessen #climatehealth effects of #fossilfuelconsumption.
The market is dictating deploy deploy deploy!
#azhpca
Keeping #cleanenergy as source for #demandgrowth we lessen #climatehealth effects of #fossilfuelconsumption.
The market is dictating deploy deploy deploy!
#azhpca
Solar and wind are covering all new power demand in 2025
Solar and wind growth met all new power demand in 2025, pushing fossil generation to stall for the first time since the pandemic.
electrek.co
November 17, 2025 at 10:16 PM
Huge sign for things to come with all new #electricalgrid demand met by new #renewableenergy added to the global grid!
Keeping #cleanenergy as source for #demandgrowth we lessen #climatehealth effects of #fossilfuelconsumption.
The market is dictating deploy deploy deploy!
#azhpca
Keeping #cleanenergy as source for #demandgrowth we lessen #climatehealth effects of #fossilfuelconsumption.
The market is dictating deploy deploy deploy!
#azhpca
October 30, 2025 at 5:07 AM
Joy is carving pumpkins in the moment of a holiday celebration.
Mindfulness of taking time to create. So good for our souls
Mindfulness of taking time to create. So good for our souls
October 30, 2025 at 4:05 AM
Joy is carving pumpkins in the moment of a holiday celebration.
Mindfulness of taking time to create. So good for our souls
Mindfulness of taking time to create. So good for our souls
Wow. Hi I am an arsonist, but in my spare time I work as a fire fighter. So if you have any fires to put out call me and I am at your service. My fee is $200/hr. But its worth it since your house is on fire you see my value. #capitalisthellscape
October 30, 2025 at 4:00 AM
Wow. Hi I am an arsonist, but in my spare time I work as a fire fighter. So if you have any fires to put out call me and I am at your service. My fee is $200/hr. But its worth it since your house is on fire you see my value. #capitalisthellscape
One of the major #climatehealth benefits of #electricvehicles is the ability to recycle the elements of the car and battery to reduce future mining, and fossil fuel consumption.
This article looks at how recyclable batteries can be
#sustainabletransportation
#cleanair
#circulareconomy
This article looks at how recyclable batteries can be
#sustainabletransportation
#cleanair
#circulareconomy
Forget the myths: EV batteries are now more than 99% recyclable
Those people who want you to believe mining for EV batteries is as dirty as drilling for oil? They don't want you to know about recycling.
electrek.co
October 30, 2025 at 3:55 AM
One of the major #climatehealth benefits of #electricvehicles is the ability to recycle the elements of the car and battery to reduce future mining, and fossil fuel consumption.
This article looks at how recyclable batteries can be
#sustainabletransportation
#cleanair
#circulareconomy
This article looks at how recyclable batteries can be
#sustainabletransportation
#cleanair
#circulareconomy
The EPA’s plan to slash the $7B Solar for All program is the wrong direction for our sunshine state. ☀️ #Arizona risks losing 69K jobs + $58B in investments if solar progress stalls. We can’t afford to go backward on #cleanenergy. #CleanEnergyAZ #SolarForAll #ClimateAction bit.ly/3WSprGA
Solar advocates warn EPA cuts to solar energy send Arizona backwards amid energy demands
Arizona solar EPA cuts Solar for All program opposed by advocates warning of job losses and energy grid strain
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October 25, 2025 at 4:17 PM
The EPA’s plan to slash the $7B Solar for All program is the wrong direction for our sunshine state. ☀️ #Arizona risks losing 69K jobs + $58B in investments if solar progress stalls. We can’t afford to go backward on #cleanenergy. #CleanEnergyAZ #SolarForAll #ClimateAction bit.ly/3WSprGA
Fun fact I just heard on a podcast.
#Netherlands has the highest roof top solar per capita
Way to go! #Rooftopsolar for all helps with #distributedenergyresources as part of cleaning our grid
Add some batteries for the cherry on top.
#Netherlands has the highest roof top solar per capita
Way to go! #Rooftopsolar for all helps with #distributedenergyresources as part of cleaning our grid
Add some batteries for the cherry on top.
October 25, 2025 at 3:09 PM
Fun fact I just heard on a podcast.
#Netherlands has the highest roof top solar per capita
Way to go! #Rooftopsolar for all helps with #distributedenergyresources as part of cleaning our grid
Add some batteries for the cherry on top.
#Netherlands has the highest roof top solar per capita
Way to go! #Rooftopsolar for all helps with #distributedenergyresources as part of cleaning our grid
Add some batteries for the cherry on top.
This is a European study but people everywhere see rising costs and waste. When we can reduce costs for our patients they are thankful. Medical bankruptcy is a real deal. Making sustainable choices is something all providers can incorporate into their practice
October 24, 2025 at 8:31 PM
This is a European study but people everywhere see rising costs and waste. When we can reduce costs for our patients they are thankful. Medical bankruptcy is a real deal. Making sustainable choices is something all providers can incorporate into their practice
Reposted by Brian Drummond, MD
Did my calculations yesterday and only 2269 days until I retire!
But who is counting😎
Love #emergencymedicine but looking forward to the next chapter full of woodworking, winemaking and climate work.
But who is counting😎
Love #emergencymedicine but looking forward to the next chapter full of woodworking, winemaking and climate work.
September 29, 2025 at 9:34 PM
Did my calculations yesterday and only 2269 days until I retire!
But who is counting😎
Love #emergencymedicine but looking forward to the next chapter full of woodworking, winemaking and climate work.
But who is counting😎
Love #emergencymedicine but looking forward to the next chapter full of woodworking, winemaking and climate work.
Again too easy. Land designated for one purpose and adding #solar to generate energy makes it #multipurposelanduse which saves other land from being cleared to be used for solar
#Arizona used the IRA to do this on the Central Arizona Project but not fully implemented
#waterconservation
#cleanenergy
#Arizona used the IRA to do this on the Central Arizona Project but not fully implemented
#waterconservation
#cleanenergy
Have you heard the good news?
California finished a project that will create tons of clean renewable energy & help prevent evaporation and algae formations while keeping solar panels cooler & more efficient.
This article made my day!
www.canarymedia.com/articles/sol...
California finished a project that will create tons of clean renewable energy & help prevent evaporation and algae formations while keeping solar panels cooler & more efficient.
This article made my day!
www.canarymedia.com/articles/sol...
California's first solar-covered canal is now fully online
The 1.6-MW pilot system is among a growing number of initiatives to put solar over waterways. The approach could generate gigawatts of power nationwide.
www.canarymedia.com
September 16, 2025 at 6:17 AM
Again too easy. Land designated for one purpose and adding #solar to generate energy makes it #multipurposelanduse which saves other land from being cleared to be used for solar
#Arizona used the IRA to do this on the Central Arizona Project but not fully implemented
#waterconservation
#cleanenergy
#Arizona used the IRA to do this on the Central Arizona Project but not fully implemented
#waterconservation
#cleanenergy
Here is a pictorial breakdown of changes.
September 14, 2025 at 8:53 PM
Here is a pictorial breakdown of changes.
Long document but interesting how despite push away from solar & wind with loss of tax credits/support. The tax credit market is morphing with storage/clean fuels/geothermal increasing. Overall market continuing to grow which is good to continue deployment of #climatepositive #greenenergy.
The State of Clean Energy Finance: 2025 Mid-Year Market Intelligence Report
Download Crux's industry-leading report on the state of tax credit transfers, tax equity, and clean energy lending in the first half of 2025.
www.cruxclimate.com
September 14, 2025 at 6:11 PM
Long document but interesting how despite push away from solar & wind with loss of tax credits/support. The tax credit market is morphing with storage/clean fuels/geothermal increasing. Overall market continuing to grow which is good to continue deployment of #climatepositive #greenenergy.