Joline Price
@jolineprice.bsky.social
Energy Justice and legal aid lawyer in Philly. Putting down roots and building community in South Philly. Progressive Jew, proud mama x2. Everything is connected.
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Now is the time to look ahead, past the framework of the old law, and ensure that consumers are protected and are not shut out of the assistance programs that would help them afford utilities.
January 29, 2025 at 7:13 PM
Now is the time to look ahead, past the framework of the old law, and ensure that consumers are protected and are not shut out of the assistance programs that would help them afford utilities.
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“There’s things we can do to require utilities to do more to get customers enrolled in those programs early so that they don’t end up spiraling into a pit of debt,” said Joline Price, Divisional Supervising Attorney of CLS’s Energy Unit.
January 29, 2025 at 7:13 PM
“There’s things we can do to require utilities to do more to get customers enrolled in those programs early so that they don’t end up spiraling into a pit of debt,” said Joline Price, Divisional Supervising Attorney of CLS’s Energy Unit.
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SB 154 does little to protect vulnerable, low & moderate-income households from the threat of utility termination. Many people qualified for customer assistance programs are not even aware they are eligible.
January 29, 2025 at 7:13 PM
SB 154 does little to protect vulnerable, low & moderate-income households from the threat of utility termination. Many people qualified for customer assistance programs are not even aware they are eligible.
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The bill the Senate is considering this week is a missed opportunity; we need a law that focuses on assisting families before they fall behind & keeping families connected to life-essential utility service. penncapital-star.com/government-p...
Senate moves to reinstate utility cutoff protections for Pennsylvanians but disputes remain • Pennsylvania Capital-Star
State senators began work this week to reenact a law that barred utility companies from cutting off service to customers in the winter, regardless of their ability to pay.
penncapital-star.com
January 29, 2025 at 7:13 PM
The bill the Senate is considering this week is a missed opportunity; we need a law that focuses on assisting families before they fall behind & keeping families connected to life-essential utility service. penncapital-star.com/government-p...
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PJM Interconnection, the organization that oversees the region’s electrical grid, has agreed to a new cap on certain power price hikes following a threat from Gov. Josh Shapiro to consider pulling out of the system.
billypenn.com/2025/01/28/p...
billypenn.com/2025/01/28/p...
Electric grid operator agrees to Shapiro demand on power price cap
The change by PJM will prevent $4 billion in rate increases starting next year, governor says.
billypenn.com
January 29, 2025 at 12:52 PM
PJM Interconnection, the organization that oversees the region’s electrical grid, has agreed to a new cap on certain power price hikes following a threat from Gov. Josh Shapiro to consider pulling out of the system.
billypenn.com/2025/01/28/p...
billypenn.com/2025/01/28/p...
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Consumer Advocate Patrick Cicero worked tirelessly against the sale of our public utilities to private companies. His model of service is what Pennsylvanians need and deserve from their Advocate. I hope his successor will show the same commitment.
Pa. Consumer Advocate resigns, alleges pressure from utility companies
Pennsylvania’s Consumer Advocate Patrick Cicero — who vigorously opposed for-profit water utilities’ purchases of municipal water and sewage companies — has resigned, effective at the end of this mont...
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January 16, 2025 at 10:10 PM
Consumer Advocate Patrick Cicero worked tirelessly against the sale of our public utilities to private companies. His model of service is what Pennsylvanians need and deserve from their Advocate. I hope his successor will show the same commitment.
I deleted my twitter app, but struggling with how to monitor if, for example, the Philly courts are going to follow the school district and close tomorrow.
January 5, 2025 at 10:04 PM
I deleted my twitter app, but struggling with how to monitor if, for example, the Philly courts are going to follow the school district and close tomorrow.
Merriest of Christmases and Happiest of Hannukahs.
December 26, 2024 at 12:50 AM
Merriest of Christmases and Happiest of Hannukahs.
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Remember when Thanksgiving Day newspapers weighed 10 pounds, were full of advertising circulars, sometimes were delivered in two parts, and Trump was just a reality show con man.
Life was so much better then.
Life was so much better then.
a man is sitting in a chair reading a newspaper called the press-herald
ALT: a man is sitting in a chair reading a newspaper called the press-herald
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November 28, 2024 at 11:17 AM
Remember when Thanksgiving Day newspapers weighed 10 pounds, were full of advertising circulars, sometimes were delivered in two parts, and Trump was just a reality show con man.
Life was so much better then.
Life was so much better then.
If I had a nickel for every time I heard “we didn’t cause poverty so we shouldn’t be forced to solve it” from a utility or industrial customer…
Not to mention, y’all kinda do cause it!
Not to mention, y’all kinda do cause it!
November 22, 2024 at 7:46 PM
If I had a nickel for every time I heard “we didn’t cause poverty so we shouldn’t be forced to solve it” from a utility or industrial customer…
Not to mention, y’all kinda do cause it!
Not to mention, y’all kinda do cause it!
We desperately need new approaches to how we provide and bill for utilities.
Also, everyone interested in equity or climate should follow @sevier.io
Also, everyone interested in equity or climate should follow @sevier.io
November 22, 2024 at 7:43 PM
We desperately need new approaches to how we provide and bill for utilities.
Also, everyone interested in equity or climate should follow @sevier.io
Also, everyone interested in equity or climate should follow @sevier.io
Physical therapy is amazing and underrated.
November 22, 2024 at 1:44 PM
Physical therapy is amazing and underrated.
Such an important reminder: “Conversely, those who do not wish to see millions of people leave the United States under coercion during a second Trump administration should do what they can to prevent that reality.”
great piece from @daralind.bsky.social that can be taken as advice for any number of issues. don’t do their work for them.
Opinion | Don’t Do Trump’s Work for Him on Mass Deportations
How big will the Trump administration will go, and how quickly?
www.nytimes.com
November 21, 2024 at 12:22 PM
Such an important reminder: “Conversely, those who do not wish to see millions of people leave the United States under coercion during a second Trump administration should do what they can to prevent that reality.”
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this is one of the big problems with issue polling. if you see that immigration concerns poll highly among republican voters, it’s easy to think “that’s why they’re drawn to the GOP,” but it’s often the other way around: they feel that way because the GOP establishment tells them to
November 20, 2024 at 9:40 PM
this is one of the big problems with issue polling. if you see that immigration concerns poll highly among republican voters, it’s easy to think “that’s why they’re drawn to the GOP,” but it’s often the other way around: they feel that way because the GOP establishment tells them to
Please consider donating to support kids at Southwark!
November 21, 2024 at 12:13 AM
Please consider donating to support kids at Southwark!
I just. I don’t even know where to start. First, this is horrific and terrifying. But also: Is there an exemption for kids? Regardless of identity, plenty of kids using the “wrong” bathroom when with their parents.
Nancy Mace has introduced a federal bathroom ban which would ban trans people from bathrooms in DCA and Dulles airports, national park bathrooms, museum bathrooms, and all federal building bathrooms.
November 20, 2024 at 8:26 PM
I just. I don’t even know where to start. First, this is horrific and terrifying. But also: Is there an exemption for kids? Regardless of identity, plenty of kids using the “wrong” bathroom when with their parents.
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hopefully us! i was on a working families party post election call and it was really inspiring. they're starting with house meetings in the next month to build toward broad based action in 2025. weareworthfightingfor.org
Worth Fighting For
We are worth fighting for. Our freedom, our future, and our democracy demand it. With Donald Trump back in power, our rights and communities are under direct threat—but we won’t back down. Together, w...
weareworthfightingfor.org
November 19, 2024 at 7:51 PM
hopefully us! i was on a working families party post election call and it was really inspiring. they're starting with house meetings in the next month to build toward broad based action in 2025. weareworthfightingfor.org
This is what terrifies me. We need strong opposition leadership if we have a hope of surviving a Trump presidency. The Democrats are obviously in the best position to do it, but if they won’t, who will?
November 19, 2024 at 12:31 PM
This is what terrifies me. We need strong opposition leadership if we have a hope of surviving a Trump presidency. The Democrats are obviously in the best position to do it, but if they won’t, who will?
Hi friends and followers 👋 - if you are in Philly or PA, or if you have any interest in the intersections of economic justice, criminal justice, disability justice, workers rights, immigrants rights, energy justice and more - you should definitely follow my employer @clsphila.bsky.social
For Clean Slate Initiative, Neshea Jackson, Employment Unit Paralegal, shares her story & how it empowers her work supporting people seeking record relief. Automatic record sealing unburdens people with records from this expensive, time consuming & emotional process. www.youtube.com/watch?v=G12N...
From Record to Redemption: Neshea Jackson's Story
YouTube video by The Clean Slate Initiative
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November 19, 2024 at 12:16 PM
Hi friends and followers 👋 - if you are in Philly or PA, or if you have any interest in the intersections of economic justice, criminal justice, disability justice, workers rights, immigrants rights, energy justice and more - you should definitely follow my employer @clsphila.bsky.social
Is there a #traingirliecaucus on here? Harrisburg-bound this morning to talk about energy efficiency, weatherization and electrification.
November 19, 2024 at 12:10 PM
Is there a #traingirliecaucus on here? Harrisburg-bound this morning to talk about energy efficiency, weatherization and electrification.
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This is a very strong set of data to add to all the other reasons this election should not cause Democrats to throw vulnerable people, human rights & essential issues by the wayside
Mandate? Trump is now under 50% in the popular vote with his margin ranking 44th out of 51 elections since 1824.
4 Democrats won Senate seats in states Trump carried—compared to zero in 16 and 20.
GOP poised for its smallest House majority since the U.S. had 50 states.
- CNN’s Harry Enten reports
4 Democrats won Senate seats in states Trump carried—compared to zero in 16 and 20.
GOP poised for its smallest House majority since the U.S. had 50 states.
- CNN’s Harry Enten reports
November 19, 2024 at 2:40 AM
This is a very strong set of data to add to all the other reasons this election should not cause Democrats to throw vulnerable people, human rights & essential issues by the wayside
Would also love recommendations, especially hyper-local orgs/mutual aid/abortion funds!
What’s a Pennsylvania organization or charity that you’re supporting for year-end giving?
November 19, 2024 at 2:32 AM
Would also love recommendations, especially hyper-local orgs/mutual aid/abortion funds!
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“The downside of bluesky is that the energy is deeply 42 year old person” — @mollytaft.bsky.social
November 19, 2024 at 1:38 AM
“The downside of bluesky is that the energy is deeply 42 year old person” — @mollytaft.bsky.social
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Solving the energy crisis requires solving the housing crisis. In one of my rental properties 2 winters ago all the pipes froze and destroyed the kitchen. Insurance wouldn't cover the pipe replacements, but they paid to put new drywall up. 😓 We need public disaster insurance w/equitable protection.
Many climate advocates are rightly distraught at the loss of federal policy opportunities after the election. But all hope is not lost--there are many opportunities for bold action at state levels. @zacjtaylor.bsky.social & I wrote about one such opportunity: jacobin.com/2024/11/home... #SharedFates
Home Insurance Should Be for Safety, Not Profits
The home insurance system is fatally flawed. As climate disasters intensify, it's becoming dangerously clear this system cannot protect us. We need a new model entirely — one focused on safeguarding p...
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November 18, 2024 at 2:31 PM
Solving the energy crisis requires solving the housing crisis. In one of my rental properties 2 winters ago all the pipes froze and destroyed the kitchen. Insurance wouldn't cover the pipe replacements, but they paid to put new drywall up. 😓 We need public disaster insurance w/equitable protection.