Rob Baxter
@b5baxter.social.coop.ap.brid.gy
Father of two, husband, critical realist, interested in community, sustainability, renewable energy, co-op economics and equity🌱
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Premier Eby just called it the "fantasy pipeline."
December 8, 2025 at 8:40 PM
Premier Eby just called it the "fantasy pipeline."
Liberal MPs and Liberal supporters defending the Alberta-Ottawa MOU keep pointing to the higher industrial carbon price as a win for climate policy. However, the MOU states that “...the application of Alberta’s carbon pricing system (including pricing and stringency) is adapted to the specific […]
Original post on social.coop
social.coop
November 29, 2025 at 6:27 PM
Liberal MPs and Liberal supporters defending the Alberta-Ottawa MOU keep pointing to the higher industrial carbon price as a win for climate policy. However, the MOU states that “...the application of Alberta’s carbon pricing system (including pricing and stringency) is adapted to the specific […]
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Today there was another announcement about more infrastructure that plans to bring more fossil fuels to BC's North Coast. At SolShare Energy we have been listening to the communities and working with them to build shared ownership community projects. We will […]
[Original post on mastodon.energy]
[Original post on mastodon.energy]
November 27, 2025 at 7:41 PM
Today there was another announcement about more infrastructure that plans to bring more fossil fuels to BC's North Coast. At SolShare Energy we have been listening to the communities and working with them to build shared ownership community projects. We will […]
[Original post on mastodon.energy]
[Original post on mastodon.energy]
We might be doing the "cloud" a little different.
@koumbit
@koumbit
November 22, 2025 at 7:27 PM
We might be doing the "cloud" a little different.
@koumbit
@koumbit
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We're at the BC legislature talking co-ops and community solar with MLAs
October 7, 2025 at 6:24 PM
We're at the BC legislature talking co-ops and community solar with MLAs
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Looking for forward to speaking with MLAs and government staff about how co-ops help start the clean energy economy in BC and how we can continue to accelerate the transition to clean energy
#bccoopsatthecapital
#bccoopsatthecapital
October 3, 2025 at 3:28 AM
Looking for forward to speaking with MLAs and government staff about how co-ops help start the clean energy economy in BC and how we can continue to accelerate the transition to clean energy
#bccoopsatthecapital
#bccoopsatthecapital
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No particular reason
September 21, 2025 at 12:56 PM
No particular reason
Checking my co-op emails while charging a co-op car at a co-op charger. Now posting on a co-op social media site. A better economic system is possible.
September 1, 2025 at 4:08 PM
Checking my co-op emails while charging a co-op car at a co-op charger. Now posting on a co-op social media site. A better economic system is possible.
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Controversial B.C. RCMP unit to police opposition to fast-tracked resource projects ⋆ The Breach https://breachmedia.ca/rcmp-unit-controversial-police-opposition-fast-tracked-resource-projects/ “At a moment when governments across Canada are ramming through laws that sideline Indigenous rights […]
Original post on mastodon.social
mastodon.social
August 21, 2025 at 8:13 PM
Controversial B.C. RCMP unit to police opposition to fast-tracked resource projects ⋆ The Breach https://breachmedia.ca/rcmp-unit-controversial-police-opposition-fast-tracked-resource-projects/ “At a moment when governments across Canada are ramming through laws that sideline Indigenous rights […]
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"We are currently installing a 160 kW photovoltaic system at Science World in Vancouver. It is part of a larger energy efficiency project led by SES Consulting. @thetyee has a great video profile of this project:
https://thetyee.ca/WhatWorks/2025/08/20/Science-World-Climate-Experiment/"
https://thetyee.ca/WhatWorks/2025/08/20/Science-World-Climate-Experiment/"
August 21, 2025 at 3:26 PM
"We are currently installing a 160 kW photovoltaic system at Science World in Vancouver. It is part of a larger energy efficiency project led by SES Consulting. @thetyee has a great video profile of this project:
https://thetyee.ca/WhatWorks/2025/08/20/Science-World-Climate-Experiment/"
https://thetyee.ca/WhatWorks/2025/08/20/Science-World-Climate-Experiment/"
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BREAKING: “The Ford government’s plan to tear out dedicated bike-lanes from 3 Toronto routes has been deemed to be unconstitutional, according to a ruling by an Ontario court, halting a populist pledge driven by the premier.”
This is VERY good, life-saving news for Toronto, and for Ontario cities.
This is VERY good, life-saving news for Toronto, and for Ontario cities.
Ford government to appeal court ruling which deemed bike lane removal unconstitutional | Globalnews.ca
The Ford government's plans to tear out dedicated bike lanes from three Toronto routes has been deemed to be unconstitutional, halting a populist pledge driven by the premier.
globalnews.ca
July 30, 2025 at 6:32 PM
BREAKING: “The Ford government’s plan to tear out dedicated bike-lanes from 3 Toronto routes has been deemed to be unconstitutional, according to a ruling by an Ontario court, halting a populist pledge driven by the premier.”
This is VERY good, life-saving news for Toronto, and for Ontario cities.
This is VERY good, life-saving news for Toronto, and for Ontario cities.
Reposted by Rob Baxter
Muther f⁕⚠︎ers
A 28-yo #pregnant #woman set to give birth as early as next week is speaking out about being detained by #immigration authorities in #california, even after telling agents she was a #uscitizen.
Cary López Alvarado lost her balance as agents "shoved her" during her arrest over […]
A 28-yo #pregnant #woman set to give birth as early as next week is speaking out about being detained by #immigration authorities in #california, even after telling agents she was a #uscitizen.
Cary López Alvarado lost her balance as agents "shoved her" during her arrest over […]
Original post on masto.ai
masto.ai
June 10, 2025 at 11:47 PM
Muther f⁕⚠︎ers
A 28-yo #pregnant #woman set to give birth as early as next week is speaking out about being detained by #immigration authorities in #california, even after telling agents she was a #uscitizen.
Cary López Alvarado lost her balance as agents "shoved her" during her arrest over […]
A 28-yo #pregnant #woman set to give birth as early as next week is speaking out about being detained by #immigration authorities in #california, even after telling agents she was a #uscitizen.
Cary López Alvarado lost her balance as agents "shoved her" during her arrest over […]
The third season of Andor is intense.
June 8, 2025 at 9:11 PM
The third season of Andor is intense.
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Today in “silly billboards in my community”. The first is by the very “truthful” (/s) people at LNGfacts.ca. Of course, the word "LNGfacts" does not appear anywhere in the dictionary because it's made up nonsense. Just like the "fact" that LNG “makes […]
[Original post on mstdn.chrisalemany.ca]
[Original post on mstdn.chrisalemany.ca]
June 2, 2025 at 4:15 PM
Today in “silly billboards in my community”. The first is by the very “truthful” (/s) people at LNGfacts.ca. Of course, the word "LNGfacts" does not appear anywhere in the dictionary because it's made up nonsense. Just like the "fact" that LNG “makes […]
[Original post on mstdn.chrisalemany.ca]
[Original post on mstdn.chrisalemany.ca]
It is Red Dress Day in Canada. #mmiwg2s
"Nearly six years after the National Inquiry into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls released its final report, the safety of First Nations, Inuit and Métis people in Canada has not substantially improved, experts say." via @thetyee […]
"Nearly six years after the National Inquiry into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls released its final report, the safety of First Nations, Inuit and Métis people in Canada has not substantially improved, experts say." via @thetyee […]
Original post on social.coop
social.coop
May 6, 2025 at 1:00 AM
A protest song against Elon Musk https://youtu.be/3lcCrQKBlrI?si=4bCpjBID-C_HEa6j
May 4, 2025 at 3:46 PM
A protest song against Elon Musk https://youtu.be/3lcCrQKBlrI?si=4bCpjBID-C_HEa6j
It has been called - Liberal majority in Canada. Canada rejects the Maple MAGA.
April 29, 2025 at 2:13 AM
It has been called - Liberal majority in Canada. Canada rejects the Maple MAGA.
Cons got more seats in Nfld than 338Canada predicted but most other provinces seem to be on track with the projections. So, it might be a Liberal majority.
April 29, 2025 at 2:10 AM
Cons got more seats in Nfld than 338Canada predicted but most other provinces seem to be on track with the projections. So, it might be a Liberal majority.
Maple MAGA doing a little better than expected in Atlantic Canada. Hopefully this trend does not continue over the rest of Canada.
April 29, 2025 at 1:20 AM
Maple MAGA doing a little better than expected in Atlantic Canada. Hopefully this trend does not continue over the rest of Canada.
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We have started a large commercial solar energy installation in Vancouver.
Now is a ideal time for solar energy and battery installations on commercial buildings. There are rebates of up to $50,000 from BC Hydro and refundable tax credits of up to 30% from […]
[Original post on mastodon.energy]
Now is a ideal time for solar energy and battery installations on commercial buildings. There are rebates of up to $50,000 from BC Hydro and refundable tax credits of up to 30% from […]
[Original post on mastodon.energy]
March 19, 2025 at 5:56 PM
We have started a large commercial solar energy installation in Vancouver.
Now is a ideal time for solar energy and battery installations on commercial buildings. There are rebates of up to $50,000 from BC Hydro and refundable tax credits of up to 30% from […]
[Original post on mastodon.energy]
Now is a ideal time for solar energy and battery installations on commercial buildings. There are rebates of up to $50,000 from BC Hydro and refundable tax credits of up to 30% from […]
[Original post on mastodon.energy]
Just felt a 4.7 earthquake centered near Sechelt.
February 21, 2025 at 9:32 PM
Just felt a 4.7 earthquake centered near Sechelt.
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New study shows solar energy costs are well below other sources. Even with batteries the cost is half as much as fossil fuels. https://www.intersolar.de/press-release/market-development-2025
Costs Decrease as Market Dynamics Intensify – Photovoltaics on Continued Course for Growth
www.intersolar.de
February 14, 2025 at 9:45 PM
New study shows solar energy costs are well below other sources. Even with batteries the cost is half as much as fossil fuels. https://www.intersolar.de/press-release/market-development-2025