Liz Veazey
lizveazey.bsky.social
Liz Veazey
@lizveazey.bsky.social
ModeShiftOmaha board 4 multi-modal transportation. Policy staff at Solar United Neighbors for solar & energy democracy. Working for Climate Justice for 20 yr. Posts r mine.
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#Congress just made going solar harder for families. 🚨

BUT, your advocacy STOPPED a new #solar tax from being imposed!

This fight is far from over. We're turning this setback into a long-term win.

Personalize your message to Congress now: ow.ly/wjXm50WkGhZ

(SUN Action)
July 3, 2025 at 7:30 PM
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Minnesota state Rep. Melissa Hortman and her husband were fatally shot at their home near Minneapolis on Saturday.

Hortman was a Democratic Party leader in the Minnesota House and served as the speaker until early this year.

Here's a thread of what we know so far: 🧵
June 14, 2025 at 5:25 PM
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Utility corruption gets the HBO doc treatment tonight. Featuring the utility that bribed its way into billion-dollar bailouts subsidized by people’s electric bills.

Good day to appreciate @cleantechfacts.bsky.social for all his work to document the saga in real time.
youtu.be/dykZuyO7RUU?...
The Dark Money Game | Official Trailer | HBO
YouTube video by HBO
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April 15, 2025 at 2:52 PM
From @energyinnovation.org Repealing the IRA will increase cumulative household energy costs by $32B from 2025-35, cost 790,000 American jobs in 2030, & cut GDP $190B in 2035. TX, CA, PA, FL & GA would be the biggest losers w/ lost jobs & increased energy costs. energyinnovation.org/report/infla...
Inflation Reduction Act Repeal Harms State Economies, Raises Consumer Costs • Energy Innovation
Across all 48 contiguous U.S. states, IRA repeal will create significant economic damage – lost jobs, lost GDP, and higher consumer costs.
energyinnovation.org
April 15, 2025 at 4:29 PM
Great case study from @energyinnovation.org on how clean energy & storage could more cheaply & quickly replace a coal plant than nuclear. energyinnovation.org/report/flexi...
Flexible, Clean Industry And Sustainable Energy Power Strong Economies: A Case Study in Pueblo, Colorado • Energy Innovation
The energy parks concept offers Pueblo, CO a low-risk solution to replace the retiring Comanche 3 coal plant that would generate revenue, create jobs, and attract investment.
energyinnovation.org
April 15, 2025 at 4:26 PM
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Solar United Neighbors is hiring a Texas Program Director to expand rooftop solar access, advocate for solar rights, and implement impactful clean energy programs. FMI: ow.ly/5s9e50UHbV5
Texas Program Director - Virtual/Remote
Our energy system is on the brink of a major transformation, and we're looking for someone to help us ensure this new system puts rooftop solar energy at the cornerstone!The Texas Program Director wil...
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January 16, 2025 at 9:17 PM
Great work by @energyandpolicy.bsky.social to uncover fossil fuel industry funding front groups supporting gas appliances www.washingtonpost.com/climate-envi...
This group says natural gas bans hurt minorities. It has gas industry ties.
The Energy Poverty Awareness Center has ties to a group that is largely funded by fossil fuel firms, according to documents reviewed by The Washington Post.
www.washingtonpost.com
January 13, 2025 at 5:11 PM