Morris Meyer
@morrismeyer.bsky.social
Utility scale power software architect. I make the busbars sing. Distributed energy, publicly owned power systems, intersection of batteries and computation. Chair of the Sustainable Energy Committee of the Loudoun County Environmental Commission.
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weird, what could explain this
Adolf Hitler's “Mein Kampf” is still on U.S. Naval Academy shelves. “I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings” and “Memorializing the Holocaust” are not.
An order by Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s office led to a purge of books that are critical of racism — but preserved volumes defending white power.
An order by Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s office led to a purge of books that are critical of racism — but preserved volumes defending white power.
Who’s In and Who’s Out at the Naval Academy’s Library?
An order by Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s office resulted in a purge of books critical of racism but preserved volumes defending white power.
www.nytimes.com
April 11, 2025 at 7:09 PM
weird, what could explain this
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So, the DOGE kids intend to rewrite the social-security administration's COBOL code-base!
and they want to do it ...
... in *a few months*
I did a huge dive into COBOL a few years ago (www.wealthsimple.com/en-ca/magazi...) ...
... so let me explain why DOGE is *way* over its skis here
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and they want to do it ...
... in *a few months*
I did a huge dive into COBOL a few years ago (www.wealthsimple.com/en-ca/magazi...) ...
... so let me explain why DOGE is *way* over its skis here
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www.wealthsimple.com
March 30, 2025 at 6:41 PM
So, the DOGE kids intend to rewrite the social-security administration's COBOL code-base!
and they want to do it ...
... in *a few months*
I did a huge dive into COBOL a few years ago (www.wealthsimple.com/en-ca/magazi...) ...
... so let me explain why DOGE is *way* over its skis here
1/9
and they want to do it ...
... in *a few months*
I did a huge dive into COBOL a few years ago (www.wealthsimple.com/en-ca/magazi...) ...
... so let me explain why DOGE is *way* over its skis here
1/9
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March 30, 2025 at 3:43 PM
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America taking over Greenland is a foolish idea. America destroying its relationship with Canada is utter idiocy. America applying tariffs and engaging in trade wars with neighbors is economic nonsense. A lunatic is holding America hostage and his enablers are making fools of themselves.
March 29, 2025 at 6:44 PM
America taking over Greenland is a foolish idea. America destroying its relationship with Canada is utter idiocy. America applying tariffs and engaging in trade wars with neighbors is economic nonsense. A lunatic is holding America hostage and his enablers are making fools of themselves.
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If you’re looking at the news of Dems flipping an R+15 state senate seat & thinking huh maybe I should run in my deep red district…
1. Look up your options at runforwhat.net
2. Check out some resources at runforsomething.net/candidate-resources
3. Get the book. bookshop.org/a/100021/978...
1. Look up your options at runforwhat.net
2. Check out some resources at runforsomething.net/candidate-resources
3. Get the book. bookshop.org/a/100021/978...
March 26, 2025 at 10:17 AM
If you’re looking at the news of Dems flipping an R+15 state senate seat & thinking huh maybe I should run in my deep red district…
1. Look up your options at runforwhat.net
2. Check out some resources at runforsomething.net/candidate-resources
3. Get the book. bookshop.org/a/100021/978...
1. Look up your options at runforwhat.net
2. Check out some resources at runforsomething.net/candidate-resources
3. Get the book. bookshop.org/a/100021/978...
Clean energy, earning money, what's not to like?
Youngkin can strengthen Virginia’s energy grid by signing virtual power plant legislation
Homeowners who choose to participate have the ability to earn money by selling their excess power back to the utility.
Homeowners who choose to participate have the ability to earn money by selling their excess power back to the utility.
Youngkin can strengthen Virginia’s energy grid by signing virtual power plant legislation
Homeowners who choose to participate have the ability to earn money by selling their excess power back to the utility.
cardinalnews.org
March 24, 2025 at 12:45 PM
Clean energy, earning money, what's not to like?
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‘Germany, birthplace of plug-in PV, had >780,000 systems officially connected by end of 2024…real number could be up to 4 million…Lithuania legalized plug-in solar in early 2023, Belgium in 2025…start as low as €200 in Germany, up to €1,500 for larger/more sophisticated systems…covers up to 25% use’
Plug-In Solar Systems Gain Popularity in Europe, Germany Leads the Way
Europe is seeing the emergence of a new solar PV application segment, namely plug-in solar PV, driven by households wanting to generate their own electricity. I
taiyangnews.info
March 18, 2025 at 2:59 PM
‘Germany, birthplace of plug-in PV, had >780,000 systems officially connected by end of 2024…real number could be up to 4 million…Lithuania legalized plug-in solar in early 2023, Belgium in 2025…start as low as €200 in Germany, up to €1,500 for larger/more sophisticated systems…covers up to 25% use’
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America was given a choice between a lawless, amoral monster and a qualified, intelligent, joyful woman of color—and it chose the monster. We need to reckon with the reality of what that says about so many of us here.
johnpavlovitz.substack.com/p/america-ch...
johnpavlovitz.substack.com/p/america-ch...
America Chose the Monster
We all make mistakes.
johnpavlovitz.substack.com
March 8, 2025 at 6:06 PM
America was given a choice between a lawless, amoral monster and a qualified, intelligent, joyful woman of color—and it chose the monster. We need to reckon with the reality of what that says about so many of us here.
johnpavlovitz.substack.com/p/america-ch...
johnpavlovitz.substack.com/p/america-ch...
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NEW LAWSUIT: An employee of the VA since 2006, who took law classes at night to get a promotion to the general counsel's office in 2024, was fired as a "probationary" employee because of her recent job change.
She is asking a court for her job back. storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.us...
She is asking a court for her job back. storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.us...
February 25, 2025 at 3:05 AM
NEW LAWSUIT: An employee of the VA since 2006, who took law classes at night to get a promotion to the general counsel's office in 2024, was fired as a "probationary" employee because of her recent job change.
She is asking a court for her job back. storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.us...
She is asking a court for her job back. storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.us...
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There is a lot to be said for rooftop solar that goes up with a nail gun just like any other roof shingle. Each shingle is 57 watts peak capacity. Six shingles equals one conventional rooftop module.
World’s 1st nailable solar shingle offers 23% more power with upgrade
GAF Energy’s Timberline Solar ES 2 generates 23% more power than its predecessor and offers better installation efficiency.
interestingengineering.com
February 23, 2025 at 7:35 PM
There is a lot to be said for rooftop solar that goes up with a nail gun just like any other roof shingle. Each shingle is 57 watts peak capacity. Six shingles equals one conventional rooftop module.
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A new report from the Brattle Group shows that eliminating IRA's clean-energy tax credits would increase generation costs, eliminate jobs, & slow US economic growth. Importantly, this report was commissioned by ConservAmerica, a *conservative group*.
conservamerica.org/wp-content/u...
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conservamerica.org
February 20, 2025 at 8:36 PM
A new report from the Brattle Group shows that eliminating IRA's clean-energy tax credits would increase generation costs, eliminate jobs, & slow US economic growth. Importantly, this report was commissioned by ConservAmerica, a *conservative group*.
conservamerica.org/wp-content/u...
conservamerica.org/wp-content/u...
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Oh, next year, Virginia. With a clean energy Governor, this could be us.
Gov Shapiro's "Lightning" energy plan: power sector carbon cap (but not RGGI), updating the state's clean electricity mandate, subsidies for new power generation, SAF, siting reform, community solar, efficiency rebates, and more. www.nrdc.org/bio/robert-r... 🔌💡
"Lightning Plan" and PJM Agreement Strike in Pennsylvania
Leading into next week's budget address
www.nrdc.org
February 2, 2025 at 11:28 PM
Oh, next year, Virginia. With a clean energy Governor, this could be us.
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When I was a Hill staffer in 2009, a Dem trifecta was trying to pass universal healthcare. In response, Senate GOP released a memo detailing all of the tactics they in the minority could use to delay the effort as much as possible. I'm recirculating that 2009 GOP memo here. Take inspiration from it.
February 2, 2025 at 5:33 PM
When I was a Hill staffer in 2009, a Dem trifecta was trying to pass universal healthcare. In response, Senate GOP released a memo detailing all of the tactics they in the minority could use to delay the effort as much as possible. I'm recirculating that 2009 GOP memo here. Take inspiration from it.
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We will have victories and setbacks, good days and bad. We must understand that this will not be over in one election or with the defeat of any one candidate. This is the fight of our generation, and it will take time. www.democracydocket.com/opinion/10-t...
Ten Things We Can All Do to Protect Democracy
From Marc | The most common question I receive is how everyday citizens can help in the fight for democracy.
www.democracydocket.com
January 25, 2025 at 9:49 PM
We will have victories and setbacks, good days and bad. We must understand that this will not be over in one election or with the defeat of any one candidate. This is the fight of our generation, and it will take time. www.democracydocket.com/opinion/10-t...
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“Religious facilities, including churches. These locations often have a great deal of parking space that is only used one or two days per week. That makes churches great potential EV charging sites – especially in crowded urban areas.”
www.evcandi.com/news/explori...
www.evcandi.com/news/explori...
Exploring the potential of churches as EV charging hotspots | Electric Vehicle Charging & Infrastructure
Will churches become EV charging hotspots? Will ‘WD’ Scherle of Soulful Synergy LLC sees the potential. Churches often have a great deal of parking space that is only used one or two days per week. Th...
www.evcandi.com
January 24, 2025 at 7:14 PM
“Religious facilities, including churches. These locations often have a great deal of parking space that is only used one or two days per week. That makes churches great potential EV charging sites – especially in crowded urban areas.”
www.evcandi.com/news/explori...
www.evcandi.com/news/explori...
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Reminder:
Roundtable with GhazalaforVirginia.com
The Environment: Combating Climate Change
Jan. 25, 3-4 pm, virtual
Panelists: Trieste Lockwood, Lockwood Strategies
& former Chief Energy Advisor to Gov. Northam
Walton Shepherd, NRDC, Senior Attorney & Virginia Director, Climate & Energy
Roundtable with GhazalaforVirginia.com
The Environment: Combating Climate Change
Jan. 25, 3-4 pm, virtual
Panelists: Trieste Lockwood, Lockwood Strategies
& former Chief Energy Advisor to Gov. Northam
Walton Shepherd, NRDC, Senior Attorney & Virginia Director, Climate & Energy
Ghazala Hashmi for Virginia
Senator Ghazala Hashmi is the first Muslim and the first South Asian American to serve in the Virginia Senate. Help us make history and elect her the next Lt. Governor of Virginia!
GhazalaforVirginia.com
January 24, 2025 at 3:59 PM
Reminder:
Roundtable with GhazalaforVirginia.com
The Environment: Combating Climate Change
Jan. 25, 3-4 pm, virtual
Panelists: Trieste Lockwood, Lockwood Strategies
& former Chief Energy Advisor to Gov. Northam
Walton Shepherd, NRDC, Senior Attorney & Virginia Director, Climate & Energy
Roundtable with GhazalaforVirginia.com
The Environment: Combating Climate Change
Jan. 25, 3-4 pm, virtual
Panelists: Trieste Lockwood, Lockwood Strategies
& former Chief Energy Advisor to Gov. Northam
Walton Shepherd, NRDC, Senior Attorney & Virginia Director, Climate & Energy
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"Well, Grant, we've had the devil's own day today, haven't we?"
"Yes. Lick 'em tomorrow though."
- Grant and Sherman after the disaster of the first day of Shiloh, April 1862. They won the next.
Today is one of the bad days in American history. Better days will come.
"Yes. Lick 'em tomorrow though."
- Grant and Sherman after the disaster of the first day of Shiloh, April 1862. They won the next.
Today is one of the bad days in American history. Better days will come.
January 20, 2025 at 5:07 PM
"Well, Grant, we've had the devil's own day today, haven't we?"
"Yes. Lick 'em tomorrow though."
- Grant and Sherman after the disaster of the first day of Shiloh, April 1862. They won the next.
Today is one of the bad days in American history. Better days will come.
"Yes. Lick 'em tomorrow though."
- Grant and Sherman after the disaster of the first day of Shiloh, April 1862. They won the next.
Today is one of the bad days in American history. Better days will come.
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#EnergySky #ERCOT looking good this morning thanks to 3.3 GW of storage dispatching before solar came ramping up, also - 20% of energy from Wind doesn't hurt! Prices below $60/MWh. Nice work Texas - Batteries save consumers $$ and keep the lights on even when it is COLD. @gridstatus.io
January 20, 2025 at 5:06 PM
#EnergySky #ERCOT looking good this morning thanks to 3.3 GW of storage dispatching before solar came ramping up, also - 20% of energy from Wind doesn't hurt! Prices below $60/MWh. Nice work Texas - Batteries save consumers $$ and keep the lights on even when it is COLD. @gridstatus.io
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The message on Nasa's landing page for climate change...
"We're moving"
"We're moving"
January 20, 2025 at 2:30 PM
The message on Nasa's landing page for climate change...
"We're moving"
"We're moving"
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This is the energy future we're imagining, the one that works for all, with resiliency.
We need the State Corporation Commission to help pivot our
Monopoly investor-owned utility companies towards new partnerships.
We need the State Corporation Commission to help pivot our
Monopoly investor-owned utility companies towards new partnerships.
This is a great illustration of what the new energy order looks like:
➡️large to small
➡️centralised to decentralised
➡️large grids to microgrids
➡️one-directional to bi-directional
➡️passive consumers to active prosumers
Of course this is simplified & highly stylised but it shows direction of travel.
➡️large to small
➡️centralised to decentralised
➡️large grids to microgrids
➡️one-directional to bi-directional
➡️passive consumers to active prosumers
Of course this is simplified & highly stylised but it shows direction of travel.
January 20, 2025 at 12:00 AM
This is the energy future we're imagining, the one that works for all, with resiliency.
We need the State Corporation Commission to help pivot our
Monopoly investor-owned utility companies towards new partnerships.
We need the State Corporation Commission to help pivot our
Monopoly investor-owned utility companies towards new partnerships.
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I’m enthusiastically endorsing Ben Wikler for DNC chair because I know him and he knows how to win. Ben and his team have been organizing and communicating all over, nonstop, in a tough state. Tammy Baldwin won. 14 state legislative flips. Let’s do this everywhere.
January 3, 2025 at 6:01 PM
I’m enthusiastically endorsing Ben Wikler for DNC chair because I know him and he knows how to win. Ben and his team have been organizing and communicating all over, nonstop, in a tough state. Tammy Baldwin won. 14 state legislative flips. Let’s do this everywhere.
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Read Neil Postman in 2025:
“Our politics, religion, news, athletics, education and commerce have been transformed into congenial adjuncts of show business, largely without protest or even much popular notice. The result is that we are a people on the verge of amusing ourselves to death.”
“Our politics, religion, news, athletics, education and commerce have been transformed into congenial adjuncts of show business, largely without protest or even much popular notice. The result is that we are a people on the verge of amusing ourselves to death.”
January 3, 2025 at 10:43 AM
Read Neil Postman in 2025:
“Our politics, religion, news, athletics, education and commerce have been transformed into congenial adjuncts of show business, largely without protest or even much popular notice. The result is that we are a people on the verge of amusing ourselves to death.”
“Our politics, religion, news, athletics, education and commerce have been transformed into congenial adjuncts of show business, largely without protest or even much popular notice. The result is that we are a people on the verge of amusing ourselves to death.”
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2025 and 2026 will be full of thrilling new EV debuts. What are you most excited about?
insideevs.com/features/726...
insideevs.com/features/726...
Here Are The Upcoming Electric Cars For 2025, 2026 And Beyond
The future is full of all-new EVs. Here's what to expect in the coming years.
insideevs.com
January 1, 2025 at 9:57 PM
2025 and 2026 will be full of thrilling new EV debuts. What are you most excited about?
insideevs.com/features/726...
insideevs.com/features/726...
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I’m reading Deluge now. It is an amazing and epic work. One piece of moderating information is that the Clathrate gun hypothesis (rapid melting and release of methane hydrates) is most likely overstated? Anyway I’m really hoping that is the case!
December 30, 2024 at 1:39 AM
I’m reading Deluge now. It is an amazing and epic work. One piece of moderating information is that the Clathrate gun hypothesis (rapid melting and release of methane hydrates) is most likely overstated? Anyway I’m really hoping that is the case!