Erik Shilts
@eshilts.bsky.social
Energy abundance | #electrifyeverything | ⚡️ Rewiring America ⚡️ | Views my own
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I told a bunch of teens that included my own kid the other day that we fixed the ozone layer problem years ago with government policy
they were all like WHAAAAAT
tell the kids!!!! this shit works
they were all like WHAAAAAT
tell the kids!!!! this shit works
July 26, 2024 at 6:26 PM
I told a bunch of teens that included my own kid the other day that we fixed the ozone layer problem years ago with government policy
they were all like WHAAAAAT
tell the kids!!!! this shit works
they were all like WHAAAAAT
tell the kids!!!! this shit works
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The storage boom is real and fast
In 2018 the EIA predicted that the U.S. would have 40GW of energy storage installed by 2050.
Their latest predictions are for the US to have 40GW of energy storage installed by 2025.
Storage is the fossil fuel killer. But the fossil fuel industry, like many, didn't see this coming.
Their latest predictions are for the US to have 40GW of energy storage installed by 2025.
Storage is the fossil fuel killer. But the fossil fuel industry, like many, didn't see this coming.
July 26, 2024 at 12:56 PM
The storage boom is real and fast
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What's kind of amazing is that we're actually living through a huge technology revolution where our entire power grid is being replaced by solar panels and battery storage and you hear less about it in the press than you did about the totally fake "tech" of NFTs
May 24, 2024 at 5:30 PM
What's kind of amazing is that we're actually living through a huge technology revolution where our entire power grid is being replaced by solar panels and battery storage and you hear less about it in the press than you did about the totally fake "tech" of NFTs
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At EIA, we just released our National Energy Modeling System (NEMS) — used to produce the Annual Energy Outlook — as an open source product, with additional EIA code to follow. 🔌💡
github.com/EIAgov
github.com/EIAgov
EIAgov - Overview
The U.S. Energy Information Administration collects, analyzes, and disseminates independent and impartial energy information to promote sound policymaking. - EIAgov
github.com
May 14, 2024 at 6:03 PM
At EIA, we just released our National Energy Modeling System (NEMS) — used to produce the Annual Energy Outlook — as an open source product, with additional EIA code to follow. 🔌💡
github.com/EIAgov
github.com/EIAgov
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Some snazzy graphics to explain the inner workings of heat pumps
#Energysky
www.theguardian.com/technology/n...
#Energysky
www.theguardian.com/technology/n...
A fridge but in reverse? The fascinating science of heat pumps – visualised
Despite being more like a refrigerator than a gas boiler, this home heating technology could slash Britain’s emissions, and bills
www.theguardian.com
May 13, 2024 at 2:23 PM
Some snazzy graphics to explain the inner workings of heat pumps
#Energysky
www.theguardian.com/technology/n...
#Energysky
www.theguardian.com/technology/n...
Hope everyone's ready for Snail Curve summer 🐌
The snail’s head is coming out from its shell!
At this pace, by 2030 battery deployments will have solved all issues of renewable energy variability, pointing the way to a 100% clean electricity grid with little need for gas backup.
From today’s NYT. Gift: www.nytimes.com/interactive/...
At this pace, by 2030 battery deployments will have solved all issues of renewable energy variability, pointing the way to a 100% clean electricity grid with little need for gas backup.
From today’s NYT. Gift: www.nytimes.com/interactive/...
May 7, 2024 at 2:14 PM
Hope everyone's ready for Snail Curve summer 🐌
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h/t to Erik Shilts for the snail reference. Here you can see his detailed calculations that resulted in this new model.
The duck curve was just the beginning. Now my calculations (pictured below) show it is the Snail Curve.
🔌💡
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May 7, 2024 at 12:06 PM
h/t to Erik Shilts for the snail reference. Here you can see his detailed calculations that resulted in this new model.
The duck curve was just the beginning. Now my calculations (pictured below) show it is the Snail Curve.
🔌💡
🔌💡
April 30, 2024 at 11:59 PM
The duck curve was just the beginning. Now my calculations (pictured below) show it is the Snail Curve.
🔌💡
🔌💡
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Want to work with me on the energy transition?
Well, good news! We're looking for someone with:
- strong campaign experience 📣
- good understanding of the energy transition 🔋
- knowledge of energy markets and grids a bonus 🤓
More details here:
beyondfossilfuels.jobs.personio.de/job/1438396?...
Well, good news! We're looking for someone with:
- strong campaign experience 📣
- good understanding of the energy transition 🔋
- knowledge of energy markets and grids a bonus 🤓
More details here:
beyondfossilfuels.jobs.personio.de/job/1438396?...
Energy Campaigner | Jobs at Beyond Fossil Fuels
We, Beyond Fossil Fuels (BFF), are an alliance of passionate civil society groups committed to transforming the European energy sector. We strive for a just transition to a fossil-free, fully renewabl...
beyondfossilfuels.jobs.personio.de
April 23, 2024 at 7:49 AM
Want to work with me on the energy transition?
Well, good news! We're looking for someone with:
- strong campaign experience 📣
- good understanding of the energy transition 🔋
- knowledge of energy markets and grids a bonus 🤓
More details here:
beyondfossilfuels.jobs.personio.de/job/1438396?...
Well, good news! We're looking for someone with:
- strong campaign experience 📣
- good understanding of the energy transition 🔋
- knowledge of energy markets and grids a bonus 🤓
More details here:
beyondfossilfuels.jobs.personio.de/job/1438396?...
@kevinjkircher.com This role seems tailor made for one of your former students jobs.polymer.co/dig-energy/2...
April 13, 2024 at 6:07 PM
@kevinjkircher.com This role seems tailor made for one of your former students jobs.polymer.co/dig-energy/2...
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There is simply not enough support for homeowners to pay for electrification or navigate the process. I wrote about an innovative plan to "aggregate demand" to drive down costs that just got $2 billion in govt. funding to get started. heatmap.news/economy/heat...
The $2 Billion Plan to Electrify American Homes
Power Forward Communities wants you to have a heat pump.
heatmap.news
April 5, 2024 at 8:06 PM
There is simply not enough support for homeowners to pay for electrification or navigate the process. I wrote about an innovative plan to "aggregate demand" to drive down costs that just got $2 billion in govt. funding to get started. heatmap.news/economy/heat...
@kevinjkircher.com Perhaps we should regroup on that heat pump sizing tool idea you had. www.youtube.com/watch?v=DTsQ...
Old HVAC industry practices are holding us back and costing us money. But we can fix it.
More Pumping More NowLooking for that condensed version? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_hAuKtoRxJILinks 'n' stuff:How heat pumps actually work:https://yout...
www.youtube.com
March 8, 2024 at 12:16 AM
@kevinjkircher.com Perhaps we should regroup on that heat pump sizing tool idea you had. www.youtube.com/watch?v=DTsQ...
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Last chance to get your ticket to the Community Energy Congress, happening 6-7 March in Sydney, featuring our own Saul Griffith and a range of excellent speakers & groups. Tix: c4ce.net.au/congress/
March 3, 2024 at 10:17 PM
Last chance to get your ticket to the Community Energy Congress, happening 6-7 March in Sydney, featuring our own Saul Griffith and a range of excellent speakers & groups. Tix: c4ce.net.au/congress/
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Note: NREL's bottom-up estimate of US residential solar costs above (t.co/FiKVNRXNQf) comes to a total of ~$2.7/W, while DOE Quarterly Solar Report (www.energy.gov/eere/solar/q...) says real costs are $3-6/W, so the reality is even WORSE than above! Even more bloat somewhere. 🔌💡
March 2, 2024 at 9:31 PM
Note: NREL's bottom-up estimate of US residential solar costs above (t.co/FiKVNRXNQf) comes to a total of ~$2.7/W, while DOE Quarterly Solar Report (www.energy.gov/eere/solar/q...) says real costs are $3-6/W, so the reality is even WORSE than above! Even more bloat somewhere. 🔌💡
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The latest NREL bottom up estimate of US residential rooftop solar costs finds the combo of customer acquisition costs (~$0.9/Watt) + installer profit (~$0.65/W) = $1.55/W or more than the TOTAL cost of similar systems in Australia, Germany, etc. This is a fundamentally broken market! 🔌💡
March 2, 2024 at 9:30 PM
The latest NREL bottom up estimate of US residential rooftop solar costs finds the combo of customer acquisition costs (~$0.9/Watt) + installer profit (~$0.65/W) = $1.55/W or more than the TOTAL cost of similar systems in Australia, Germany, etc. This is a fundamentally broken market! 🔌💡
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A former city of Richmond employee has filed a whistleblower complaint against the city after being fired earlier this year.
Connie Clay handled Freedom of Information Act requests until Jan. 19. Clay began in the position in July 2023. www.vpm.org/news/2024-03...
Connie Clay handled Freedom of Information Act requests until Jan. 19. Clay began in the position in July 2023. www.vpm.org/news/2024-03...
Former employee files whistleblower complaint against city of Richmond
Connie Clay worked in Richmond’s communications department, handling FOIA requests.
www.vpm.org
March 1, 2024 at 7:48 PM
A former city of Richmond employee has filed a whistleblower complaint against the city after being fired earlier this year.
Connie Clay handled Freedom of Information Act requests until Jan. 19. Clay began in the position in July 2023. www.vpm.org/news/2024-03...
Connie Clay handled Freedom of Information Act requests until Jan. 19. Clay began in the position in July 2023. www.vpm.org/news/2024-03...
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Excited to share this new project I'm launching in my hometown of Richmond VA!
First, an e-bike rebate program for local public school teachers and city employees - we've already had >100 public servants request a rebate!
ebikelibraryrva.org
#Energysky #Climatesky
First, an e-bike rebate program for local public school teachers and city employees - we've already had >100 public servants request a rebate!
ebikelibraryrva.org
#Energysky #Climatesky
February 29, 2024 at 10:34 PM
Excited to share this new project I'm launching in my hometown of Richmond VA!
First, an e-bike rebate program for local public school teachers and city employees - we've already had >100 public servants request a rebate!
ebikelibraryrva.org
#Energysky #Climatesky
First, an e-bike rebate program for local public school teachers and city employees - we've already had >100 public servants request a rebate!
ebikelibraryrva.org
#Energysky #Climatesky
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Gift link: how to get free Paxlovid in the US as many times as you need: wapo.st/49z3ocf
Opinion | Here’s how to get free Paxlovid as many times as you need it
There’s a terrific new program for free Paxlovid, but many people don’t know about it.
wapo.st
February 14, 2024 at 4:35 PM
Gift link: how to get free Paxlovid in the US as many times as you need: wapo.st/49z3ocf
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Biden's clean energy policy agenda is sparking a manufacturing boom benefiting Americans all over the country and finally bringing manufacturing back after decades of broken promises by politician after politician. Great visual story from @jenhiller.bsky.social www.wsj.com/politics/pol... 🔌💡
February 27, 2024 at 11:33 PM
Biden's clean energy policy agenda is sparking a manufacturing boom benefiting Americans all over the country and finally bringing manufacturing back after decades of broken promises by politician after politician. Great visual story from @jenhiller.bsky.social www.wsj.com/politics/pol... 🔌💡
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Running a 'Home Energy Party' in Saltaire yesterday with People Powered Retrofit
February 25, 2024 at 2:16 PM
Running a 'Home Energy Party' in Saltaire yesterday with People Powered Retrofit
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I always appreciate @jbouie.bsky.social’s columns but I’m particularly grateful for today’s which says with lucidity and grace something I’ve been trying to say much less successfully for years. www.nytimes.com/2024/02/23/o...
February 23, 2024 at 10:05 PM
I always appreciate @jbouie.bsky.social’s columns but I’m particularly grateful for today’s which says with lucidity and grace something I’ve been trying to say much less successfully for years. www.nytimes.com/2024/02/23/o...
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"Lets bully george w bush, Lets beat his ass"
Um guys? Making the executive decision to invade Iraq wasn't an easy choice. If forced to weigh every option, it's possible you'd have done the same. Perhaps you should examine your own choices you make in life, before attacking others. Gotta go, see ya.
Um guys? Making the executive decision to invade Iraq wasn't an easy choice. If forced to weigh every option, it's possible you'd have done the same. Perhaps you should examine your own choices you make in life, before attacking others. Gotta go, see ya.
February 22, 2024 at 9:40 AM
"Lets bully george w bush, Lets beat his ass"
Um guys? Making the executive decision to invade Iraq wasn't an easy choice. If forced to weigh every option, it's possible you'd have done the same. Perhaps you should examine your own choices you make in life, before attacking others. Gotta go, see ya.
Um guys? Making the executive decision to invade Iraq wasn't an easy choice. If forced to weigh every option, it's possible you'd have done the same. Perhaps you should examine your own choices you make in life, before attacking others. Gotta go, see ya.