Charles Harper
@charlesharper.bsky.social
Energy policy @ Evergreen Action. Texpat working to defeat the climate crisis. WHCEQ, NARUC, Yale Environment alum. 🏳️🌈⚡️🌲
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And from @evergreenaction.bsky.social, here's a policy package to bring down energy costs in New Jersey:
1. Getting clean energy projects connected to the grid
2. Data centers supplying their own affordable, clean energy
3. Adopting smart EV charging programs
4. Reining in utility profit margins
1. Getting clean energy projects connected to the grid
2. Data centers supplying their own affordable, clean energy
3. Adopting smart EV charging programs
4. Reining in utility profit margins
New Jersey Households Can Save $467 Per Year On Energy Costs With Key Policy Actions
What can New Jersey do to prioritize affordability, lower energy costs, and the build-out of more clean energy? By following these seven policy actions, local leaders can cut household energy bills by...
collaborative.evergreenaction.com
November 13, 2025 at 7:49 PM
And from @evergreenaction.bsky.social, here's a policy package to bring down energy costs in New Jersey:
1. Getting clean energy projects connected to the grid
2. Data centers supplying their own affordable, clean energy
3. Adopting smart EV charging programs
4. Reining in utility profit margins
1. Getting clean energy projects connected to the grid
2. Data centers supplying their own affordable, clean energy
3. Adopting smart EV charging programs
4. Reining in utility profit margins
Reposted by Charles Harper
🚨 Clean energy & private property rights can find common ground 🚨
We partnered with the Private Property Rights Institute to hear from farmers & local leaders in MI & PA about red tape slowing projects.
📖 Read the report ⬇️ evergreenaction.com/blog/protect...
We partnered with the Private Property Rights Institute to hear from farmers & local leaders in MI & PA about red tape slowing projects.
📖 Read the report ⬇️ evergreenaction.com/blog/protect...
Protecting Property Rights and Fixing Energy Permitting
A new report by Evergreen Action and the Private Property Rights Institute uses interviews with farmers and decision-makers in Michigan and Pennsylvania to protect private property rights and create e...
evergreenaction.com
September 25, 2025 at 1:31 PM
🚨 Clean energy & private property rights can find common ground 🚨
We partnered with the Private Property Rights Institute to hear from farmers & local leaders in MI & PA about red tape slowing projects.
📖 Read the report ⬇️ evergreenaction.com/blog/protect...
We partnered with the Private Property Rights Institute to hear from farmers & local leaders in MI & PA about red tape slowing projects.
📖 Read the report ⬇️ evergreenaction.com/blog/protect...
Trump’s latest executive order directs the Treasury to “build upon and strengthen” the tax credit repeal he just signed in law, potentially beyond the letter of the law.
But states can push back and make sure wind and solar projects get across the finish line:
evergreenaction.com/blog/trumps-...
But states can push back and make sure wind and solar projects get across the finish line:
evergreenaction.com/blog/trumps-...
Trump’s Tax Credit Executive Order Escalates His Bullying Campaign Against Clean Energy
Trump’s recent executive order goes after clean energy tax credits, but states can help fight back and help clean energy projects across the finish line.
evergreenaction.com
July 9, 2025 at 11:05 PM
Trump’s latest executive order directs the Treasury to “build upon and strengthen” the tax credit repeal he just signed in law, potentially beyond the letter of the law.
But states can push back and make sure wind and solar projects get across the finish line:
evergreenaction.com/blog/trumps-...
But states can push back and make sure wind and solar projects get across the finish line:
evergreenaction.com/blog/trumps-...
Sen. Kevin Cramer at today's EPA event repealing Biden climate rules: We need to rip up the Clean Air Act "to beat China in the race to AI."
If you were wondering whether AI would be used to justify climate arson, it already is.
If you were wondering whether AI would be used to justify climate arson, it already is.
June 11, 2025 at 7:02 PM
Sen. Kevin Cramer at today's EPA event repealing Biden climate rules: We need to rip up the Clean Air Act "to beat China in the race to AI."
If you were wondering whether AI would be used to justify climate arson, it already is.
If you were wondering whether AI would be used to justify climate arson, it already is.
The Trump EPA just tried to repeal pollution rules for new coal power plants. These standards have been in place since 2015 without controversy.
Is the Trump admin trying to build new coal plants, in the year 2025?? The war against science and modern engineering continues. #energysky
Is the Trump admin trying to build new coal plants, in the year 2025?? The war against science and modern engineering continues. #energysky
June 11, 2025 at 6:42 PM
The Trump EPA just tried to repeal pollution rules for new coal power plants. These standards have been in place since 2015 without controversy.
Is the Trump admin trying to build new coal plants, in the year 2025?? The war against science and modern engineering continues. #energysky
Is the Trump admin trying to build new coal plants, in the year 2025?? The war against science and modern engineering continues. #energysky
Breaking: EPA just announced it's repealing carbon standards for new/existing power plants finalized by Biden, and 2015 standards for new coal plants.
The Trump EPA is now the "defender of clean, beautiful coal." Maybe they should change the agency name...
www.evergreenaction.com/press/fueled...
The Trump EPA is now the "defender of clean, beautiful coal." Maybe they should change the agency name...
www.evergreenaction.com/press/fueled...
Fueled by Lies, Trump EPA Moves to Unleash Unlimited Climate Pollution
Trump is trying to gaslight the public and drag us into his war on reality by pretending climate change doesn’t exist.
www.evergreenaction.com
June 11, 2025 at 6:19 PM
Breaking: EPA just announced it's repealing carbon standards for new/existing power plants finalized by Biden, and 2015 standards for new coal plants.
The Trump EPA is now the "defender of clean, beautiful coal." Maybe they should change the agency name...
www.evergreenaction.com/press/fueled...
The Trump EPA is now the "defender of clean, beautiful coal." Maybe they should change the agency name...
www.evergreenaction.com/press/fueled...
Tomorrow, the House Ways & Means and Energy & Commerce Committees are marking up their IRA repeal bills.
What exactly do the bills repeal, and what is left in place? The @evergreenaction.bsky.social policy team put together this rapid analysis:
evergreenaction.com/blog/house-g...
What exactly do the bills repeal, and what is left in place? The @evergreenaction.bsky.social policy team put together this rapid analysis:
evergreenaction.com/blog/house-g...
Rapid Analysis: House GOP’s Clean Energy Repeal and What it Means for The Affordability Crisis
How these sweeping cuts will harm your pocketbooks, health, and planet.
evergreenaction.com
May 13, 2025 at 3:43 AM
Tomorrow, the House Ways & Means and Energy & Commerce Committees are marking up their IRA repeal bills.
What exactly do the bills repeal, and what is left in place? The @evergreenaction.bsky.social policy team put together this rapid analysis:
evergreenaction.com/blog/house-g...
What exactly do the bills repeal, and what is left in place? The @evergreenaction.bsky.social policy team put together this rapid analysis:
evergreenaction.com/blog/house-g...
100 days in, Trump’s policies have already led to higher energy costs. Electricity prices are currently the highest they have ever been.
From @fastcompany.com:
(Also catch me giving my favorite rant about how fossil fuels will never bring “energy security”)
www.fastcompany.com/91326181/tru...
From @fastcompany.com:
(Also catch me giving my favorite rant about how fossil fuels will never bring “energy security”)
www.fastcompany.com/91326181/tru...
Trump promised to slash energy prices. 100 days in, they’re up—and expected to keep rising
During Trump’s first 100 days in office, he enacted tariffs on energy imports, canceled renewable projects, and removed funding to help low-income Americans with their energy bills—all of which will k...
www.fastcompany.com
May 2, 2025 at 2:44 AM
100 days in, Trump’s policies have already led to higher energy costs. Electricity prices are currently the highest they have ever been.
From @fastcompany.com:
(Also catch me giving my favorite rant about how fossil fuels will never bring “energy security”)
www.fastcompany.com/91326181/tru...
From @fastcompany.com:
(Also catch me giving my favorite rant about how fossil fuels will never bring “energy security”)
www.fastcompany.com/91326181/tru...
Power bills in the DC region could increase by over $500 a year if PJM, the company that runs the grid, doesn’t start approving new energy projects faster.
Check out this @wusa9.com.web.brid.gy segment on the need for queue reform:
www.wusa9.com/article/news...
Check out this @wusa9.com.web.brid.gy segment on the need for queue reform:
www.wusa9.com/article/news...
April 25, 2025 at 8:42 PM
Power bills in the DC region could increase by over $500 a year if PJM, the company that runs the grid, doesn’t start approving new energy projects faster.
Check out this @wusa9.com.web.brid.gy segment on the need for queue reform:
www.wusa9.com/article/news...
Check out this @wusa9.com.web.brid.gy segment on the need for queue reform:
www.wusa9.com/article/news...
Reforms to the PJM interconnection queue to get clean energy projects online faster can:
➡️ Cut average energy bills by $505/year
➡️ Slash CO2 by 825 million tons
➡️ Create 313k jobs/year
More in @evergreenaction.bsky.social’s new report: collaborative.evergreenaction.com/memos/approv... #energysky
➡️ Cut average energy bills by $505/year
➡️ Slash CO2 by 825 million tons
➡️ Create 313k jobs/year
More in @evergreenaction.bsky.social’s new report: collaborative.evergreenaction.com/memos/approv... #energysky
Approving Clean Energy Projects Faster Could Save Consumers $505 a Year in These 13 States
Mismanagement of the grid by PJM Interconnection is set to spike electric bills 60 percent over the next 10 to 15 years. But reforms that allow cheap, clean energy to come online could cut bills by $5...
collaborative.evergreenaction.com
April 15, 2025 at 7:15 PM
Reforms to the PJM interconnection queue to get clean energy projects online faster can:
➡️ Cut average energy bills by $505/year
➡️ Slash CO2 by 825 million tons
➡️ Create 313k jobs/year
More in @evergreenaction.bsky.social’s new report: collaborative.evergreenaction.com/memos/approv... #energysky
➡️ Cut average energy bills by $505/year
➡️ Slash CO2 by 825 million tons
➡️ Create 313k jobs/year
More in @evergreenaction.bsky.social’s new report: collaborative.evergreenaction.com/memos/approv... #energysky
If folks in your life are wondering why their energy bills are going up, @evergreenaction.bsky.social put together this accessible explainer piece.
"Why are energy costs so expensive and what can we do to lower electric bills"
Check it out:
evergreenaction.com/blog/why-is-...
"Why are energy costs so expensive and what can we do to lower electric bills"
Check it out:
evergreenaction.com/blog/why-is-...
Why Is My Energy Bill Going Up?
Energy bills in the U.S. have been rising, and many folks are struggling to keep up. But why are bills going up and what can we do about it?
evergreenaction.com
April 10, 2025 at 3:17 PM
If folks in your life are wondering why their energy bills are going up, @evergreenaction.bsky.social put together this accessible explainer piece.
"Why are energy costs so expensive and what can we do to lower electric bills"
Check it out:
evergreenaction.com/blog/why-is-...
"Why are energy costs so expensive and what can we do to lower electric bills"
Check it out:
evergreenaction.com/blog/why-is-...
A Wisconsin utility is trying to push through a massive fossil gas plant and leave captive ratepayers footing the bill.
New modeling from @evergreenaction.bsky.social
and RMI finds the proposed plant would unnecessarily increase costs by $1.25 billion:
www.wispolitics.com/2025/evergre...
New modeling from @evergreenaction.bsky.social
and RMI finds the proposed plant would unnecessarily increase costs by $1.25 billion:
www.wispolitics.com/2025/evergre...
Evergreen Action: New modeling: Proposed gas plant in Oak Creek could leave ratepayers footing a $1.25 billion bill
Today, RMI released a new analysis, in collaboration with Evergreen Collaborative and Healthy Climate Wisconsin, that reveals the Wisconsin Electric Power Company’s (WEPCO) proposed 1,100 MW gas plant...
www.wispolitics.com
March 13, 2025 at 8:51 PM
A Wisconsin utility is trying to push through a massive fossil gas plant and leave captive ratepayers footing the bill.
New modeling from @evergreenaction.bsky.social
and RMI finds the proposed plant would unnecessarily increase costs by $1.25 billion:
www.wispolitics.com/2025/evergre...
New modeling from @evergreenaction.bsky.social
and RMI finds the proposed plant would unnecessarily increase costs by $1.25 billion:
www.wispolitics.com/2025/evergre...
Trump's tariffs on Canadian energy will hit Midwestern consumers especially hard.
Midwest states share an electric grid with Canada, and Canadian power will now face 35% combined tariffs. Gasoline prices could go up 25-50 cents too.
More in my latest Evergreen Action blog: bit.ly/3QPBiCh
Midwest states share an electric grid with Canada, and Canadian power will now face 35% combined tariffs. Gasoline prices could go up 25-50 cents too.
More in my latest Evergreen Action blog: bit.ly/3QPBiCh
March 7, 2025 at 7:26 PM
Trump's tariffs on Canadian energy will hit Midwestern consumers especially hard.
Midwest states share an electric grid with Canada, and Canadian power will now face 35% combined tariffs. Gasoline prices could go up 25-50 cents too.
More in my latest Evergreen Action blog: bit.ly/3QPBiCh
Midwest states share an electric grid with Canada, and Canadian power will now face 35% combined tariffs. Gasoline prices could go up 25-50 cents too.
More in my latest Evergreen Action blog: bit.ly/3QPBiCh
Trump thinks slapping tariffs on trade partners will magically build domestic industries.
But the actual industrial policies that will build strong industries at home are in the Inflation Reduction Act, which he is trying to repeal...
But the actual industrial policies that will build strong industries at home are in the Inflation Reduction Act, which he is trying to repeal...
a man with white hair and a beard is talking about taking crazy pills .
ALT: a man with white hair and a beard is talking about taking crazy pills .
media.tenor.com
March 6, 2025 at 5:46 PM
Trump thinks slapping tariffs on trade partners will magically build domestic industries.
But the actual industrial policies that will build strong industries at home are in the Inflation Reduction Act, which he is trying to repeal...
But the actual industrial policies that will build strong industries at home are in the Inflation Reduction Act, which he is trying to repeal...
As 25% tariffs go into effect on Canada and Mexico, read our piece on the effect that will have on energy bills.
Hint: gas prices won’t be going down 50%…
Hint: gas prices won’t be going down 50%…
Trump promised to cut energy bills in half within 12 months.
But his new and proposed tariffs on China, Canada, and Mexico would make energy prices go UP not down.
My latest piece, with @evergreenaction.bsky.social:
www.evergreenaction.com/blog/trumps-...
But his new and proposed tariffs on China, Canada, and Mexico would make energy prices go UP not down.
My latest piece, with @evergreenaction.bsky.social:
www.evergreenaction.com/blog/trumps-...
Trump’s Energy Price Hike: How His Tariffs Will Drive Up Costs
While campaigning, Donald Trump repeatedly promised voters he would cut energy costs in half within a year. But his new tariffs are already moving energy bills in the wrong direction.
www.evergreenaction.com
March 4, 2025 at 4:19 AM
As 25% tariffs go into effect on Canada and Mexico, read our piece on the effect that will have on energy bills.
Hint: gas prices won’t be going down 50%…
Hint: gas prices won’t be going down 50%…
Trump promised to cut energy bills in half within 12 months.
But his new and proposed tariffs on China, Canada, and Mexico would make energy prices go UP not down.
My latest piece, with @evergreenaction.bsky.social:
www.evergreenaction.com/blog/trumps-...
But his new and proposed tariffs on China, Canada, and Mexico would make energy prices go UP not down.
My latest piece, with @evergreenaction.bsky.social:
www.evergreenaction.com/blog/trumps-...
Trump’s Energy Price Hike: How His Tariffs Will Drive Up Costs
While campaigning, Donald Trump repeatedly promised voters he would cut energy costs in half within a year. But his new tariffs are already moving energy bills in the wrong direction.
www.evergreenaction.com
February 7, 2025 at 7:04 PM
Trump promised to cut energy bills in half within 12 months.
But his new and proposed tariffs on China, Canada, and Mexico would make energy prices go UP not down.
My latest piece, with @evergreenaction.bsky.social:
www.evergreenaction.com/blog/trumps-...
But his new and proposed tariffs on China, Canada, and Mexico would make energy prices go UP not down.
My latest piece, with @evergreenaction.bsky.social:
www.evergreenaction.com/blog/trumps-...
24 states have not done even the bare minimum to lower energy bills with energy efficiency.
In a time of rising costs, every state needs an Energy Efficiency Resource Standard.
grist.org/energy/almos...
In a time of rising costs, every state needs an Energy Efficiency Resource Standard.
grist.org/energy/almos...
Almost half of US states haven't done the bare minimum to cut utility bills
24 states lack an “energy-efficiency resource standard," a regulatory framework proven to curb demand, lower costs, and reduce emissions.
grist.org
January 29, 2025 at 4:40 PM
24 states have not done even the bare minimum to lower energy bills with energy efficiency.
In a time of rising costs, every state needs an Energy Efficiency Resource Standard.
grist.org/energy/almos...
In a time of rising costs, every state needs an Energy Efficiency Resource Standard.
grist.org/energy/almos...
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Trump packs EPA with chemical, oil industry alumni
thehill.com/policy/energy-environment/5109157-trump-epa-appointments-chemical-oil-industry-ties/
thehill.com/policy/energy-environment/5109157-trump-epa-appointments-chemical-oil-industry-ties/
thehill.com
January 27, 2025 at 9:36 PM
Trump packs EPA with chemical, oil industry alumni
thehill.com/policy/energy-environment/5109157-trump-epa-appointments-chemical-oil-industry-ties/
thehill.com/policy/energy-environment/5109157-trump-epa-appointments-chemical-oil-industry-ties/
Reports of offshore wind’s death have been greatly exaggerated…
@canarymedia.com analysis shows that Trump’s anti-wind EO will pause some offshore wind projects, but nine projects are fully-permitted and won’t be affected. Those projects represent 14 GW, enough to power nearly 5 million homes.
@canarymedia.com analysis shows that Trump’s anti-wind EO will pause some offshore wind projects, but nine projects are fully-permitted and won’t be affected. Those projects represent 14 GW, enough to power nearly 5 million homes.
@reuters.com just posted a story researching the status and vulnerability of *each* U.S. offshore wind project under Trump.
Cool ... but we did it first! And 5 days faster! Another reason to follow our nonprofit newsroom @canarymedia.com if you don't already. 😀
www.canarymedia.com/articles/off...
Cool ... but we did it first! And 5 days faster! Another reason to follow our nonprofit newsroom @canarymedia.com if you don't already. 😀
www.canarymedia.com/articles/off...
'Scare tactics' and uncertainty: What Trump’s offshore wind order…
Trump pressed the pause button on offshore wind. Projects that have secured their permits may be unscathed, but those in earlier stages face a tough road.
www.canarymedia.com
January 27, 2025 at 9:51 PM
Reports of offshore wind’s death have been greatly exaggerated…
@canarymedia.com analysis shows that Trump’s anti-wind EO will pause some offshore wind projects, but nine projects are fully-permitted and won’t be affected. Those projects represent 14 GW, enough to power nearly 5 million homes.
@canarymedia.com analysis shows that Trump’s anti-wind EO will pause some offshore wind projects, but nine projects are fully-permitted and won’t be affected. Those projects represent 14 GW, enough to power nearly 5 million homes.
New piece from me and @evergreenaction.bsky.social on the electricity price hike about to hit 65 million Americans. #EnergySky
evergreenaction.com/blog/meet-th...
evergreenaction.com/blog/meet-th...
Meet the Organization Raising Energy Bills Up to 30 Percent in 13 States
PJM’s resistance to clean energy is to blame for high energy costs
evergreenaction.com
January 23, 2025 at 4:17 PM
New piece from me and @evergreenaction.bsky.social on the electricity price hike about to hit 65 million Americans. #EnergySky
evergreenaction.com/blog/meet-th...
evergreenaction.com/blog/meet-th...
One day down, four years to go 🙃
January 21, 2025 at 10:49 PM
One day down, four years to go 🙃