lisa martine jenkins
@lisamartinejenkins.bsky.social
climate + energy journalist
editor @latitudemedia.bsky.social
lisa@latitudemedia.com / signal: lmj.5709
editor @latitudemedia.bsky.social
lisa@latitudemedia.com / signal: lmj.5709
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If you're a member of the federal government working on energy or climate (esp. at DOE, EPA, Treasury, or OMB), I'd love to talk to you -- on-the-record or off-, background, etc. I of course will honor requests for anonymity. I'm on Signal @lmj.5709.
(Please like/share, etc! #energysky)
(Please like/share, etc! #energysky)
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I have a @nytimes.com op-ed today on managing power demand growth. Central point: load growth is an opportunity to *offset* upward rate pressure (and avoid gas overbuild), if we plan the system to make fuller use of infrastructure we’ve already paid for. 🔌💡 www.nytimes.com/2025/11/04/o...
November 4, 2025 at 2:04 PM
I have a @nytimes.com op-ed today on managing power demand growth. Central point: load growth is an opportunity to *offset* upward rate pressure (and avoid gas overbuild), if we plan the system to make fuller use of infrastructure we’ve already paid for. 🔌💡 www.nytimes.com/2025/11/04/o...
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-Sep 30: USDA releases guidance saying they can use contingency fund
-Oct 10: USDA tells states to prepare for lapse
-Oct 23: USDA deletes guidance saying they can use contingency fund
-Oct 24: USDA says it can’t use contingency fund
-Oct 31: Courts tell USDA to release funds
-Nov 1: no funds go out
-Oct 10: USDA tells states to prepare for lapse
-Oct 23: USDA deletes guidance saying they can use contingency fund
-Oct 24: USDA says it can’t use contingency fund
-Oct 31: Courts tell USDA to release funds
-Nov 1: no funds go out
November 3, 2025 at 2:31 PM
-Sep 30: USDA releases guidance saying they can use contingency fund
-Oct 10: USDA tells states to prepare for lapse
-Oct 23: USDA deletes guidance saying they can use contingency fund
-Oct 24: USDA says it can’t use contingency fund
-Oct 31: Courts tell USDA to release funds
-Nov 1: no funds go out
-Oct 10: USDA tells states to prepare for lapse
-Oct 23: USDA deletes guidance saying they can use contingency fund
-Oct 24: USDA says it can’t use contingency fund
-Oct 31: Courts tell USDA to release funds
-Nov 1: no funds go out
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China's lead in manufacturing the electrolyzers needed for hydrogen production is growing as yet another major company pauses plans for a U.S. factory.
In this case, it's Topsoe's plant in Virginia, per @amenasaiyid.bsky.social in @latitudemedia.bsky.social:
www.latitudemedia.com/news/topsoe-...
In this case, it's Topsoe's plant in Virginia, per @amenasaiyid.bsky.social in @latitudemedia.bsky.social:
www.latitudemedia.com/news/topsoe-...
Topsoe pauses work on Virginia factory, as electrolyzer demand dips
Scoop: The Danish manufacturer’s decision follows the earlier sunset of the 45V clean hydrogen production tax credit.
www.latitudemedia.com
October 27, 2025 at 6:42 PM
China's lead in manufacturing the electrolyzers needed for hydrogen production is growing as yet another major company pauses plans for a U.S. factory.
In this case, it's Topsoe's plant in Virginia, per @amenasaiyid.bsky.social in @latitudemedia.bsky.social:
www.latitudemedia.com/news/topsoe-...
In this case, it's Topsoe's plant in Virginia, per @amenasaiyid.bsky.social in @latitudemedia.bsky.social:
www.latitudemedia.com/news/topsoe-...
Late night filing from Chris Wright that could greatly expand federal authority over interconnection -- and fast track the process for flexible large loads. By me for @latitudemedia.bsky.social ⤵️
www.latitudemedia.com/news/wright-... #energysky
www.latitudemedia.com/news/wright-... #energysky
Wright directs FERC to fast track large load interconnection
In a notice of proposed rulemaking, the Energy Secretary endorsed accelerating interconnection for flexible loads like data centers.
www.latitudemedia.com
October 24, 2025 at 3:35 AM
Late night filing from Chris Wright that could greatly expand federal authority over interconnection -- and fast track the process for flexible large loads. By me for @latitudemedia.bsky.social ⤵️
www.latitudemedia.com/news/wright-... #energysky
www.latitudemedia.com/news/wright-... #energysky
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You ain't seen nothin' yet. Wait until the Trump effect kicks in in 2025 and beyond.
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
Record leap in CO2 fuels fears of accelerating global heating
CO2 in air hit new high last year, with scientists concerned natural land and ocean carbon sinks are weakening
www.theguardian.com
October 15, 2025 at 3:44 PM
You ain't seen nothin' yet. Wait until the Trump effect kicks in in 2025 and beyond.
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
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I spent time this week parsing the second list of (potential) DOE award cancellations that has been circulating DC, and it occurred to me that others would probably appreciate a clean, searchable dataset.
So I made one, for @latitudemedia.bsky.social :
🔌💡 www.latitudemedia.com/news/which-a...
So I made one, for @latitudemedia.bsky.social :
🔌💡 www.latitudemedia.com/news/which-a...
October 14, 2025 at 6:15 PM
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I spent time this week parsing the second list of (potential) DOE award cancellations that has been circulating DC, and it occurred to me that others would probably appreciate a clean, searchable dataset.
So I made one, for @latitudemedia.bsky.social :
🔌💡 www.latitudemedia.com/news/which-a...
So I made one, for @latitudemedia.bsky.social :
🔌💡 www.latitudemedia.com/news/which-a...
October 10, 2025 at 6:37 PM
I spent time this week parsing the second list of (potential) DOE award cancellations that has been circulating DC, and it occurred to me that others would probably appreciate a clean, searchable dataset.
So I made one, for @latitudemedia.bsky.social :
🔌💡 www.latitudemedia.com/news/which-a...
So I made one, for @latitudemedia.bsky.social :
🔌💡 www.latitudemedia.com/news/which-a...
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There are two lists of award terminations circulating Washington, D.C. Here’s a compilation of both — with a searchable dataset.
www.latitudemedia.com/news/which-a...
www.latitudemedia.com/news/which-a...
October 10, 2025 at 5:54 PM
There are two lists of award terminations circulating Washington, D.C. Here’s a compilation of both — with a searchable dataset.
www.latitudemedia.com/news/which-a...
www.latitudemedia.com/news/which-a...
Yesterday, Russ Vought tweeted out that DOE is canceling nearly $8 billion in clean energy funding. Today, @latitudemedia.bsky.social @maeveallsup.bsky.social obtained the list of all 321 projects that are having their awards pulled.
🔌💡 www.latitudemedia.com/news/scoop-t...
🔌💡 www.latitudemedia.com/news/scoop-t...
SCOOP: These are the 321 awards DOE is canceling
All of the awards, totaling $7.5 billion, are for projects in blue states.
www.latitudemedia.com
October 2, 2025 at 4:58 PM
Yesterday, Russ Vought tweeted out that DOE is canceling nearly $8 billion in clean energy funding. Today, @latitudemedia.bsky.social @maeveallsup.bsky.social obtained the list of all 321 projects that are having their awards pulled.
🔌💡 www.latitudemedia.com/news/scoop-t...
🔌💡 www.latitudemedia.com/news/scoop-t...
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We are thrilled to announce that our NEW Large Language Model will be released on 11.18.25.
October 1, 2025 at 2:38 PM
We are thrilled to announce that our NEW Large Language Model will be released on 11.18.25.
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The world has lost its most powerful advocate for nature and hope. Yet many remain who will continue her legacy and I know she will continue to inspire generations more.
October 1, 2025 at 6:01 PM
The world has lost its most powerful advocate for nature and hope. Yet many remain who will continue her legacy and I know she will continue to inspire generations more.
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"The thousands of DOE employees who exited the federal service amid the so-called Department of Government Efficiency’s sweep of the agency has resulted in the largest staffing drop-off in the agency’s history," reports @maeveallsup.bsky.social: www.latitudemedia.com/news/report-... 🔌💡
Report: DOE is in the midst of a historic labor shortage
A recent analysis shows that even offices managing nuclear and fossil energy projects don’t have enough staff to disburse funds.
www.latitudemedia.com
September 24, 2025 at 7:08 PM
"The thousands of DOE employees who exited the federal service amid the so-called Department of Government Efficiency’s sweep of the agency has resulted in the largest staffing drop-off in the agency’s history," reports @maeveallsup.bsky.social: www.latitudemedia.com/news/report-... 🔌💡
Our team is growing! Latitude Media is hiring a full-time, mid-career reporter to work with me, @maeveallsup.bsky.social, and @stephenlacey.bsky.social on the editorial team, covering all things energy transition. Apply by October 3 :)
🔌💡 www.latitudemedia.com/hiring-repor...
🔌💡 www.latitudemedia.com/hiring-repor...
Reporter
We are seeking a skilled Reporter to write for Latitude Media, a publication covering the new frontiers of the energy transition. About Latitude Media Latitude Media covers the new frontiers of the energy transition, with stories geared toward well-informed practitioners in the industry. We cover tech, markets, and deals via stories that are rigorous, practical, […]
www.latitudemedia.com
September 18, 2025 at 6:31 PM
Our team is growing! Latitude Media is hiring a full-time, mid-career reporter to work with me, @maeveallsup.bsky.social, and @stephenlacey.bsky.social on the editorial team, covering all things energy transition. Apply by October 3 :)
🔌💡 www.latitudemedia.com/hiring-repor...
🔌💡 www.latitudemedia.com/hiring-repor...
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It's not your imagination: Wildfire smoke in the U.S. has dramatically worsened since 2019. According to a new study, it's already killing 41,000 people a year - and it's poised to get much worse.
new from me @johnmuyskens.bsky.social and @sadbumblebee.buzz
www.washingtonpost.com/climate-envi...
new from me @johnmuyskens.bsky.social and @sadbumblebee.buzz
www.washingtonpost.com/climate-envi...
Record wildfire smoke kills more people each year than car crashes. It’s about to get worse.
The past six summers have been the smokiest on record. New research shows that smoke could become the costliest consequence of climate change for Americans.
www.washingtonpost.com
September 18, 2025 at 3:25 PM
It's not your imagination: Wildfire smoke in the U.S. has dramatically worsened since 2019. According to a new study, it's already killing 41,000 people a year - and it's poised to get much worse.
new from me @johnmuyskens.bsky.social and @sadbumblebee.buzz
www.washingtonpost.com/climate-envi...
new from me @johnmuyskens.bsky.social and @sadbumblebee.buzz
www.washingtonpost.com/climate-envi...
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More than 85 climate scientists filed >400 pages of public comments today pushing back against the findings of the DOE’s Climate Working Group Report. A 🧵
September 2, 2025 at 1:07 PM
More than 85 climate scientists filed >400 pages of public comments today pushing back against the findings of the DOE’s Climate Working Group Report. A 🧵
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75% percent of North American data center growth is occurring in markets with low electricity costs, according to a report by real estate services firm JLL. Additionally, between now and 2030, North America could see $1 trillion in data center investment.
www.latitudemedia.com/news/75-of-n...
www.latitudemedia.com/news/75-of-n...
75% of North American data center growth is in low-cost electricity markets
Report: 2025’s “market turbulence” from tariffs and DeepSeek isn’t slowing the market so far.
www.latitudemedia.com
August 21, 2025 at 9:12 PM
75% percent of North American data center growth is occurring in markets with low electricity costs, according to a report by real estate services firm JLL. Additionally, between now and 2030, North America could see $1 trillion in data center investment.
www.latitudemedia.com/news/75-of-n...
www.latitudemedia.com/news/75-of-n...
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🎧 Listen now: Open Circuit, MIT’s Vijay Gadepally explains how AI’s shift from single tasks to always-on assistants is pushing energy demand to power-plant scale.
www.latitudemedia.com/news/open-ci...
www.latitudemedia.com/news/open-ci...
How AI is changing our digital energy footprints
As AI transforms from task-based tools to always-on companions, it’s adding up to power plant level demand.
www.latitudemedia.com
August 20, 2025 at 4:57 PM
🎧 Listen now: Open Circuit, MIT’s Vijay Gadepally explains how AI’s shift from single tasks to always-on assistants is pushing energy demand to power-plant scale.
www.latitudemedia.com/news/open-ci...
www.latitudemedia.com/news/open-ci...
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Energy Secretary Chris Wright says Trump admin is altering previous National Climate Assessments. These were produced by hundreds of climate scientists and mandated by Congress. (1/2)
August 7, 2025 at 2:17 PM
Energy Secretary Chris Wright says Trump admin is altering previous National Climate Assessments. These were produced by hundreds of climate scientists and mandated by Congress. (1/2)
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Scoop: EPA is preparing to cancel $7 billion in grants intended to help low- and moderate-income families install solar panels www.nytimes.com/2025/08/05/c...
E.P.A. Moves to Cancel $7 Billion in Grants for Solar Energy
www.nytimes.com
August 5, 2025 at 3:25 PM
Scoop: EPA is preparing to cancel $7 billion in grants intended to help low- and moderate-income families install solar panels www.nytimes.com/2025/08/05/c...
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I’m sharing this hoping that someone hiking the same route in Norway might see this. Let’s find @alecluhn.bsky.social!
American climate journalist Alec Luhn missing on Norwegian glacier
A search is underway for award-winning climate journalist Alec Luhn, a Wisconsin native, who is missing on a Norwegian glacier.
www.cbsnews.com
August 5, 2025 at 3:08 PM
I’m sharing this hoping that someone hiking the same route in Norway might see this. Let’s find @alecluhn.bsky.social!
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Paris urban biking DOUBLED in just one year.
“Cycling in Paris has transcended mere trendiness; it’s become a fundamental aspect of the city’s identity. Despite challenges like inclement weather, cyclists continue to flock to the streets, setting new records and reshaping the urban landscape.”
“Cycling in Paris has transcended mere trendiness; it’s become a fundamental aspect of the city’s identity. Despite challenges like inclement weather, cyclists continue to flock to the streets, setting new records and reshaping the urban landscape.”
Paris cycling numbers double in one year thanks to massive investment and it's not stopping
The report delves into the nuances of Parisian cycling culture, exploring the vibrant community of riders who navigate the city's streets
momentummag.com
July 19, 2025 at 7:12 AM
Paris urban biking DOUBLED in just one year.
“Cycling in Paris has transcended mere trendiness; it’s become a fundamental aspect of the city’s identity. Despite challenges like inclement weather, cyclists continue to flock to the streets, setting new records and reshaping the urban landscape.”
“Cycling in Paris has transcended mere trendiness; it’s become a fundamental aspect of the city’s identity. Despite challenges like inclement weather, cyclists continue to flock to the streets, setting new records and reshaping the urban landscape.”
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This week on Open Circuit: how tariffs, sourcing rules, and permitting confusion are slowing America’s clean energy factory buildout.
Listen now: www.latitudemedia.com/news/open-ci...
Listen now: www.latitudemedia.com/news/open-ci...
Is America giving up on clean energy manufacturing?
How tariffs, sourcing rules, and permitting confusion are slowing America’s clean energy factory buildout.
www.latitudemedia.com
August 1, 2025 at 4:45 PM
This week on Open Circuit: how tariffs, sourcing rules, and permitting confusion are slowing America’s clean energy factory buildout.
Listen now: www.latitudemedia.com/news/open-ci...
Listen now: www.latitudemedia.com/news/open-ci...
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This Energy Department report is cited nearly two dozen times in the EPA's rollback of the endangerment finding and some of the claims are, well, let's look at a few of them
I can't imagine there will be any problems with this summary of climate science
July 29, 2025 at 9:37 PM
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The latest @maeveallsup.bsky.social scoop: Uplight is looking for a buyer. For @latitudemedia.bsky.social:
🔌💡 www.latitudemedia.com/news/scoop-u...
🔌💡 www.latitudemedia.com/news/scoop-u...
Scoop: Uplight is looking for a buyer
Two years after acquiring Autogrid, the VPP company is hoping a buyer will help it capitalize on AI-driven demand growth.
www.latitudemedia.com
July 29, 2025 at 4:53 PM
The latest @maeveallsup.bsky.social scoop: Uplight is looking for a buyer. For @latitudemedia.bsky.social:
🔌💡 www.latitudemedia.com/news/scoop-u...
🔌💡 www.latitudemedia.com/news/scoop-u...