Maeve Allsup
@maeveallsup.bsky.social
Climate and energy journalist - @latitudemedia.bsky.social
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This is an absolute banger of a takedown of Bill Gates' latest memo from an apoplectic @jigarshahdc.bsky.social, who brought a box full of receipts.
[tl;dl version - 'Bill Gates can get f*cked and we should stop listening to him on climate']
It's my fave so far of a lot of excellent reax.
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[tl;dl version - 'Bill Gates can get f*cked and we should stop listening to him on climate']
It's my fave so far of a lot of excellent reax.
1/n
Bill Gates caused a climate meltdown
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November 8, 2025 at 6:50 PM
This is an absolute banger of a takedown of Bill Gates' latest memo from an apoplectic @jigarshahdc.bsky.social, who brought a box full of receipts.
[tl;dl version - 'Bill Gates can get f*cked and we should stop listening to him on climate']
It's my fave so far of a lot of excellent reax.
1/n
[tl;dl version - 'Bill Gates can get f*cked and we should stop listening to him on climate']
It's my fave so far of a lot of excellent reax.
1/n
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Maeve broke the news of the first list last week, which -- unlike the still mysterious second list -- has been confirmed by DOE to represent at least a portion of the agency's planned award cancellations.
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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 10, 2025 at 6:47 PM
Maeve broke the news of the first list last week, which -- unlike the still mysterious second list -- has been confirmed by DOE to represent at least a portion of the agency's planned award cancellations.
www.latitudemedia.com/news/scoop-t... cc: @maeveallsup.bsky.social
www.latitudemedia.com/news/scoop-t... cc: @maeveallsup.bsky.social
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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.
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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.
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DOH! DOE doesn’t have enough legal expertise left in-house after DOGE cuts to carry out all the funding cancellations the Trump administration has promised, @maeveallsup.bsky.social reports. And they're talking about mass firings for a gov shutdown?
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There aren’t enough lawyers left at the Department of Energy
After DOGE-induced cuts, DOE is looking for outside help for day-to-day work — including canceling awards.
www.latitudemedia.com
September 25, 2025 at 2:33 PM
DOH! DOE doesn’t have enough legal expertise left in-house after DOGE cuts to carry out all the funding cancellations the Trump administration has promised, @maeveallsup.bsky.social reports. And they're talking about mass firings for a gov shutdown?
www.latitudemedia.com/news/there-a...
www.latitudemedia.com/news/there-a...
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Hosted by @latitudemedia.bsky.social this Friday 1pm ET: #energysky #greensky 🔌💡 www.latitudemedia.com/events/the-r...
September 2, 2025 at 7:26 PM
Hosted by @latitudemedia.bsky.social this Friday 1pm ET: #energysky #greensky 🔌💡 www.latitudemedia.com/events/the-r...
It's been 7 months since @tnorris.bsky.social's report on flexible data centers dropped, making a major splash in the energy and AI worlds. But how far have we really come on flexibility? On Friday I'm sitting down for a live interview with Tyler to take stock: www.latitudemedia.com/events/the-r...
The race to build flexible data centers
A live conversation on the future of grid-responsive data center design and deployment
www.latitudemedia.com
September 3, 2025 at 6:42 PM
It's been 7 months since @tnorris.bsky.social's report on flexible data centers dropped, making a major splash in the energy and AI worlds. But how far have we really come on flexibility? On Friday I'm sitting down for a live interview with Tyler to take stock: www.latitudemedia.com/events/the-r...
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In her latest analysis, @maeveallsup.bsky.social takes a closer look at what the @DOE’s internal watchdog got wrong about the Regional Clean Hydrogen Hubs.
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www.latitudemedia.com/news/what-do...
What DOE’s watchdog got wrong about the hydrogen hubs
A former program manager said an internal audit ignored the greatest risk of all: that half-built projects never come online.
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August 28, 2025 at 3:13 PM
In her latest analysis, @maeveallsup.bsky.social takes a closer look at what the @DOE’s internal watchdog got wrong about the Regional Clean Hydrogen Hubs.
www.latitudemedia.com/news/what-do...
www.latitudemedia.com/news/what-do...
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Really good in-depth look by @maeveallsup.bsky.social into how much the Energy Department has already applied its Project 2025 blueprint to the agency, and what's still in the works.
www.latitudemedia.com/news/project...
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Project 2025’s overhaul of the Department of Energy is well underway
The Trump administration seems to be actively following the Heritage Foundation’s radical deregulatory blueprint for DOE.
www.latitudemedia.com
August 28, 2025 at 6:50 PM
Really good in-depth look by @maeveallsup.bsky.social into how much the Energy Department has already applied its Project 2025 blueprint to the agency, and what's still in the works.
www.latitudemedia.com/news/project...
www.latitudemedia.com/news/project...
On Thursday I'll be moderating a live convo on the energy impacts of the reconciliation bill. We'll dig into the specifics of what's in the bill and what it means for climate and energy companies. Register here, and send your qs to maeve@latitudemedia.com
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Navigating a post-OBBB world
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July 8, 2025 at 6:10 PM
On Thursday I'll be moderating a live convo on the energy impacts of the reconciliation bill. We'll dig into the specifics of what's in the bill and what it means for climate and energy companies. Register here, and send your qs to maeve@latitudemedia.com
www.latitudemedia.com/events/navig...
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Great article from
@maeveallsup.bsky.social and @latitudemedia.bsky.social on the particulars. But basically you would need the tariffs to cause a 2008 Global Financial Crisis before LPO would pay out on the guarantee. The bonds are still trading normally after the announcement.
@maeveallsup.bsky.social and @latitudemedia.bsky.social on the particulars. But basically you would need the tariffs to cause a 2008 Global Financial Crisis before LPO would pay out on the guarantee. The bonds are still trading normally after the announcement.
What happens to Sunnova’s DOE loan guarantee if it files for bankruptcy?
The government is unlikely to lose any money, even if the rooftop solar company folds.
www.latitudemedia.com
June 9, 2025 at 5:14 PM
Great article from
@maeveallsup.bsky.social and @latitudemedia.bsky.social on the particulars. But basically you would need the tariffs to cause a 2008 Global Financial Crisis before LPO would pay out on the guarantee. The bonds are still trading normally after the announcement.
@maeveallsup.bsky.social and @latitudemedia.bsky.social on the particulars. But basically you would need the tariffs to cause a 2008 Global Financial Crisis before LPO would pay out on the guarantee. The bonds are still trading normally after the announcement.
Always love chatting with @richard.wickedproblems.earth!
Exciting episode up soon - just finished 2nd of 2 chats today - the great @maeveallsup.bsky.social at Latitude, covering all things weird in Washington's energy scrum + (related, a bit) @roberthoglund.bsky.social on the state of play in CDR post Climeworks news. wickedproblems.earth to get it first!
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May 21, 2025 at 3:22 PM
Always love chatting with @richard.wickedproblems.earth!
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Huge congrats to @maeveallsup.bsky.social on her @latitudemedia.bsky.social Open Circuit debut, holding her own with @jigarshahdc.bsky.social, Katherine Hamilton, & @stephenlacey.bsky.social.
Smashed it.
#climatesky 🔌💡
Smashed it.
#climatesky 🔌💡
Fear and Loathing at the Department of Energy
Podcast Episode · Open Circuit · 09/05/2025 · 53m
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May 10, 2025 at 3:38 PM
Huge congrats to @maeveallsup.bsky.social on her @latitudemedia.bsky.social Open Circuit debut, holding her own with @jigarshahdc.bsky.social, Katherine Hamilton, & @stephenlacey.bsky.social.
Smashed it.
#climatesky 🔌💡
Smashed it.
#climatesky 🔌💡
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Some juicy details in this story from @maeveallsup.bsky.social about the politics of the DOE's rescinded support for solar/batteries in Puerto Rico. "Who could argue against backup power for hospitals, right?”
Inside the political chess game of funding backup power for Puerto Rico
Modernizing the island’s grid was key to Gov. González-Colón’s campaign. So why has she pulled her support of a key resilience program?
www.latitudemedia.com
May 8, 2025 at 5:29 PM
Some juicy details in this story from @maeveallsup.bsky.social about the politics of the DOE's rescinded support for solar/batteries in Puerto Rico. "Who could argue against backup power for hospitals, right?”
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Important and very sad reporting from @maeveallsup.bsky.social for @latitudemedia.bsky.social, on what the hell is going on with Puerto Rico's $365-million Programa de Comunidades Resilientes, dedicated to backup power for hospitals and community housing.
🔌💡 www.latitudemedia.com/news/inside-...
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Inside the political chess game of funding backup power for Puerto Rico
Modernizing the island’s grid was key to Gov. González-Colón’s campaign. So why has she pulled her support of a key resilience program?
www.latitudemedia.com
May 7, 2025 at 7:05 PM
Important and very sad reporting from @maeveallsup.bsky.social for @latitudemedia.bsky.social, on what the hell is going on with Puerto Rico's $365-million Programa de Comunidades Resilientes, dedicated to backup power for hospitals and community housing.
🔌💡 www.latitudemedia.com/news/inside-...
🔌💡 www.latitudemedia.com/news/inside-...
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Amazon’s Climate Fund director explains the company’s strategy with investing in next-generation nuclear developer X-energy.
Great @maeveallsup.bsky.social piece in @latitudemedia.bsky.social
www.latitudemedia.com/news/inside-...
Great @maeveallsup.bsky.social piece in @latitudemedia.bsky.social
www.latitudemedia.com/news/inside-...
Inside Amazon’s nuclear investment strategy
Amazon Climate Fund director Daniel Gross on why PPAs aren’t enough to get advanced nuclear off the ground.
www.latitudemedia.com
April 4, 2025 at 6:36 PM
Amazon’s Climate Fund director explains the company’s strategy with investing in next-generation nuclear developer X-energy.
Great @maeveallsup.bsky.social piece in @latitudemedia.bsky.social
www.latitudemedia.com/news/inside-...
Great @maeveallsup.bsky.social piece in @latitudemedia.bsky.social
www.latitudemedia.com/news/inside-...
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Reporter @maeveallsup.bsky.social went to ARPA-E's summit last week -- and like the events 2,800 attendees, she was looking for some answers from the Trump administration. For @latitudemedia.bsky.social ⤵️
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Can ARPA-E survive a second Trump term?
The agency drew record numbers to its annual summit — where Energy Secretary Chris Wright left attendees with a surprising message.
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March 25, 2025 at 5:01 PM
Reporter @maeveallsup.bsky.social went to ARPA-E's summit last week -- and like the events 2,800 attendees, she was looking for some answers from the Trump administration. For @latitudemedia.bsky.social ⤵️
🔌💡 www.latitudemedia.com/news/can-arp...
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March 24, 2025 at 2:42 PM
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NEW:
March 18, 2025 at 7:03 PM
NEW:
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Every day, the Trump Admin smashes down the scaffolding that could support meaningful progress on ANY of his energy priorities. Today's lunacy: layoffs are making the current geologist shortage way worse, making critical minerals exploration harder. @maeveallsup.bsky.social has super reporting:
The geologist shortage is already getting worse
Trump and Musk’s cuts to federal workers could have severe long-term consequences for the country's competitiveness in critical minerals.
www.latitudemedia.com
March 13, 2025 at 7:47 PM
Every day, the Trump Admin smashes down the scaffolding that could support meaningful progress on ANY of his energy priorities. Today's lunacy: layoffs are making the current geologist shortage way worse, making critical minerals exploration harder. @maeveallsup.bsky.social has super reporting:
Reposted by Maeve Allsup
Up from @maeveallsup.bsky.social for @latitudemedia.bsky.social: In the last few weeks, major cuts to government agencies including the U.S. Geological Survey have accelerated an already dire shortage of geologists.
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The geologist shortage is already getting worse
Trump and Musk’s cuts to federal workers could have severe long-term consequences for the country's competitiveness in critical minerals.
www.latitudemedia.com
March 13, 2025 at 5:02 PM
Up from @maeveallsup.bsky.social for @latitudemedia.bsky.social: In the last few weeks, major cuts to government agencies including the U.S. Geological Survey have accelerated an already dire shortage of geologists.
🔌💡 www.latitudemedia.com/news/the-geo...
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Certain remote DOE employees are in a no-win situation: relocate to CO or DC to comply with near-term RTO directives, with no guarantee that they'll be spared in the next wave of layoffs.
From @maeveallsup.bsky.social for @latitudemedia.bsky.social ⤵️
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From @maeveallsup.bsky.social for @latitudemedia.bsky.social ⤵️
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DOE's return-to-office Catch-22
Amid relocation confusion, staffers are asked to reply to OPM’s “what did you do last week?” email.
www.latitudemedia.com
March 5, 2025 at 12:55 PM
Certain remote DOE employees are in a no-win situation: relocate to CO or DC to comply with near-term RTO directives, with no guarantee that they'll be spared in the next wave of layoffs.
From @maeveallsup.bsky.social for @latitudemedia.bsky.social ⤵️
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From @maeveallsup.bsky.social for @latitudemedia.bsky.social ⤵️
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For anyone who has information that they'd like to share securely with @latitudemedia.bsky.social ⤵️
I'm on Signal [at] lmj.5709, and @maeveallsup.bsky.social [at] mallsup.1494.
We will both of course observe requests to speak on background, off-record, etc.
#energysky #greensky #doe #doge
I'm on Signal [at] lmj.5709, and @maeveallsup.bsky.social [at] mallsup.1494.
We will both of course observe requests to speak on background, off-record, etc.
#energysky #greensky #doe #doge
March 3, 2025 at 8:34 PM
For anyone who has information that they'd like to share securely with @latitudemedia.bsky.social ⤵️
I'm on Signal [at] lmj.5709, and @maeveallsup.bsky.social [at] mallsup.1494.
We will both of course observe requests to speak on background, off-record, etc.
#energysky #greensky #doe #doge
I'm on Signal [at] lmj.5709, and @maeveallsup.bsky.social [at] mallsup.1494.
We will both of course observe requests to speak on background, off-record, etc.
#energysky #greensky #doe #doge
Reposted by Maeve Allsup
More attempts to gut DOE are underway, according to reporting from the inimitable @maeveallsup.bsky.social, for @latitudemedia.bsky.social:
🔌💡 www.latitudemedia.com/news/trump-i...
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Trump isn’t done cleaning house at DOE
Following layoffs of probationary employees, Department of Energy contract and remote workers are next in line.
www.latitudemedia.com
February 20, 2025 at 9:08 PM
More attempts to gut DOE are underway, according to reporting from the inimitable @maeveallsup.bsky.social, for @latitudemedia.bsky.social:
🔌💡 www.latitudemedia.com/news/trump-i...
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I'm looking to talk to folks at the Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (whether they're still there or were recently laid off.) I'm on Signal: mallsup.1494 #energysky @latitudemedia.bsky.social #sourcerequest #journorequest
February 19, 2025 at 8:07 PM
I'm looking to talk to folks at the Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (whether they're still there or were recently laid off.) I'm on Signal: mallsup.1494 #energysky @latitudemedia.bsky.social #sourcerequest #journorequest