Elisa Wood
elisawood.bsky.social
Elisa Wood
@elisawood.bsky.social
I write about the energy industry.
Ezra Klein asks in his new book, “Abundance,” if we can create a world that is “energetically wealthy.” Here’s how. energychangemakers.com/defining-ene...
How Do We Define Energy Wealth in an Era of Distributed Energy?
Defining energy wealth in an era of distributed energy requires looking at not only energy access but also energy ownership.
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June 8, 2025 at 1:58 PM
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How #microgrids have changed over the years and how they provide societal benefits. Listen to this podcast hosted by @elisawood.bsky.social :
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Microgrids Aren't What They Used To Be
Two veteran energy writers explain why microgrids aren't what they used to be in this Energy Changemakers' podcast hosted by Elisa Wood.
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May 29, 2025 at 5:47 PM
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@elisawood.bsky.social describes the benefits of #distributedenergy in this preview of my new #CleanEnergy Today podcast. Episode also focuses on #microgrids, #v2g, #equity, #research and #consumer sentiment, in this case about #Tesla #EVs:

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June 6, 2025 at 4:26 PM
As US Energy Secretary Chris Wright promoted an anti-renewables agenda at S&P Global’s CERAWeek Monday, a new report hit the streets suggesting growth ahead for renewable energy — not despite the Trump agenda but, oddly, because of it. #RenewableEnergy
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In a Twist, Trump’s Policies Could Inadvertently Help Renewables: Report
A new report by The Carlyle Group finds that renewable energy may get a boost from a new security premium that values domestic energy.
energychangemakers.com
March 16, 2025 at 1:02 PM
Worldwide, investors poured nearly twice as much money into renewable energy in 2024 as they did into fossil fuels, according to the International Energy Agency.https://www.nytimes.com/2025/01/23/climate/trump-global-energy-transition.html?smid=nytcore-ios-share
Trump’s Retreat From Clean Energy Puts the U.S. Out of Step With the World
Most major economies are investing in ever-cheaper solar and wind power. The United States risks further ceding a global market to China.
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January 23, 2025 at 12:35 PM
1. We may not need the electric grid as much as we think we do. energychangemakers.com/distributed-...
3 Trends to Watch in 2025 if You’re on Team Distributed Energy
Energy Changemakers looks at 3 distributed energy trends to watch in 2025 that suggest promise and change for the industry.
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January 9, 2025 at 1:07 AM
Local energy could be the road to energy democracy so lets define it. energychangemakers.com/what-is-loca...
Do You and I Mean the Same Thing When We Say Local Energy?
Local energy encompasses a range of models and concepts, all of which share one thing: They put power in the hands of consumers.
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December 13, 2024 at 1:41 AM