Naeem Turner-Bandele
@naeem-tb.bsky.social
Engineer. Researcher. CEO of Latimer Enterprises. Helping people, cities, and businesses take control of their energy. CMU ECE PhD | Stern MBA | Builder of practical energy solutions.
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The DOE has restructured. The Trump admin appears to have cut:
Office of Energy Efficiency & Renewable Energy
Office of Clean Energy Demonstrations
Grid Deployment Office
Office of State & Community Energy Programs
Office of Federal Energy Management Program
www.latitudemedia.com/news/the-dep...
Office of Energy Efficiency & Renewable Energy
Office of Clean Energy Demonstrations
Grid Deployment Office
Office of State & Community Energy Programs
Office of Federal Energy Management Program
www.latitudemedia.com/news/the-dep...
November 20, 2025 at 10:35 PM
The DOE has restructured. The Trump admin appears to have cut:
Office of Energy Efficiency & Renewable Energy
Office of Clean Energy Demonstrations
Grid Deployment Office
Office of State & Community Energy Programs
Office of Federal Energy Management Program
www.latitudemedia.com/news/the-dep...
Office of Energy Efficiency & Renewable Energy
Office of Clean Energy Demonstrations
Grid Deployment Office
Office of State & Community Energy Programs
Office of Federal Energy Management Program
www.latitudemedia.com/news/the-dep...
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Battery export boom: China has exported approximately $60 billion in battery energy storage systems and components in the first three quarters of 2025, up 24% from last year www.reuters.com/markets/comm...
US export comparisons in 2024: Soy, $25b. LNG, $28.9b. Auto exports, $59.2b. 🔌💡
US export comparisons in 2024: Soy, $25b. LNG, $28.9b. Auto exports, $59.2b. 🔌💡
www.reuters.com
November 20, 2025 at 1:57 PM
Battery export boom: China has exported approximately $60 billion in battery energy storage systems and components in the first three quarters of 2025, up 24% from last year www.reuters.com/markets/comm...
US export comparisons in 2024: Soy, $25b. LNG, $28.9b. Auto exports, $59.2b. 🔌💡
US export comparisons in 2024: Soy, $25b. LNG, $28.9b. Auto exports, $59.2b. 🔌💡
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Renewables grow faster than any other major energy source across all #WEO25 scenarios, led by solar
And nuclear’s comeback is underway, with global capacity set to rise by at least a third by 2035
Natural gas' role in power systems is also set to grow ➡️ iea.li/4oyh2UX
And nuclear’s comeback is underway, with global capacity set to rise by at least a third by 2035
Natural gas' role in power systems is also set to grow ➡️ iea.li/4oyh2UX
November 20, 2025 at 2:15 PM
Renewables grow faster than any other major energy source across all #WEO25 scenarios, led by solar
And nuclear’s comeback is underway, with global capacity set to rise by at least a third by 2035
Natural gas' role in power systems is also set to grow ➡️ iea.li/4oyh2UX
And nuclear’s comeback is underway, with global capacity set to rise by at least a third by 2035
Natural gas' role in power systems is also set to grow ➡️ iea.li/4oyh2UX
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Geospatial mapping reveals the scale of the clean cooking challenge
Millions live in areas with little or no access & limited infrastructure, from LPG storage & distribution to power reliability
Investing in these gaps is key to scaling up solutions 👉 iea.li/3ISaFM8
Millions live in areas with little or no access & limited infrastructure, from LPG storage & distribution to power reliability
Investing in these gaps is key to scaling up solutions 👉 iea.li/3ISaFM8
November 10, 2025 at 9:01 AM
Geospatial mapping reveals the scale of the clean cooking challenge
Millions live in areas with little or no access & limited infrastructure, from LPG storage & distribution to power reliability
Investing in these gaps is key to scaling up solutions 👉 iea.li/3ISaFM8
Millions live in areas with little or no access & limited infrastructure, from LPG storage & distribution to power reliability
Investing in these gaps is key to scaling up solutions 👉 iea.li/3ISaFM8
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As the data center sprawl creeps out of Northern Virginia, local governments are looking for how to draw them in while residents push back. #valeg #vagov
virginiamercury.com/2025/11/10/g...
virginiamercury.com/2025/11/10/g...
Goochland approves tech overlay district after hours of resident backlash • Virginia Mercury
Goochland County, home to just over 28,000 residents and more than two hours south of Northern Virginia’s “Data Center Alley,” is the latest locality to face intense community pushback over plans to l...
virginiamercury.com
November 10, 2025 at 1:08 PM
As the data center sprawl creeps out of Northern Virginia, local governments are looking for how to draw them in while residents push back. #valeg #vagov
virginiamercury.com/2025/11/10/g...
virginiamercury.com/2025/11/10/g...
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New analysis by AES Indiana shows that new nuclear SMRs are wildly uneconomic and would significantly raise utility bills for Hoosiers, even assuming big price declines by 2035 and lavish subsidies by federal and state government.
November 4, 2025 at 8:16 PM
New analysis by AES Indiana shows that new nuclear SMRs are wildly uneconomic and would significantly raise utility bills for Hoosiers, even assuming big price declines by 2035 and lavish subsidies by federal and state government.
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In one of the poorest states in America, the local utility earns massive profits producing dirty energy with almost no pushback from state regulators.
How Alabama Power Kept Bills Up and Opposition Out to Become One of the Most Powerful Utilities in the Country - Inside Climate News
In one of the poorest states in America, the local utility earns massive profits producing dirty energy with almost no pushback from state regulators.
insideclimatenews.org
November 3, 2025 at 4:44 PM
In one of the poorest states in America, the local utility earns massive profits producing dirty energy with almost no pushback from state regulators.
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The tech giant #Qualcomm has bought #Arduino, the open source microcontroller provider. This is the latest in a series of acquisitions by Qualcomm in low-cost, special-purpose electronics. The open source community is nervous. spectrum.ieee.org/qualcomm-ard...
October 31, 2025 at 7:30 PM
The tech giant #Qualcomm has bought #Arduino, the open source microcontroller provider. This is the latest in a series of acquisitions by Qualcomm in low-cost, special-purpose electronics. The open source community is nervous. spectrum.ieee.org/qualcomm-ard...
In this week's @iea.org newsletter, Exec. Director Faith Birol reminds us that hydropower is a "forgotten giant of electricity". He's right! Hydropower already plays a significant role in many places (especially across LATAM). It should remain part of any future energy planning scenarios.
October 29, 2025 at 7:06 PM
In this week's @iea.org newsletter, Exec. Director Faith Birol reminds us that hydropower is a "forgotten giant of electricity". He's right! Hydropower already plays a significant role in many places (especially across LATAM). It should remain part of any future energy planning scenarios.
Renewables accounted for 71% of Latin America and the Caribbean's electricity generation in June. Hydropower accounted for 51% of electricity generation in Latin America and the Caribbean in June, according to a new report from OLADE. 9 countries equaled or surpassed that 71% average! #energysky
October 28, 2025 at 10:07 PM
Renewables accounted for 71% of Latin America and the Caribbean's electricity generation in June. Hydropower accounted for 51% of electricity generation in Latin America and the Caribbean in June, according to a new report from OLADE. 9 countries equaled or surpassed that 71% average! #energysky
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Our newsletter went out today, with info & analysis on a growing oil market surplus, hydropower — a forgotten giant of electricity, export controls on critical minerals, our 2025 Innovation Forum & more
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October 27, 2025 at 2:15 PM
Our newsletter went out today, with info & analysis on a growing oil market surplus, hydropower — a forgotten giant of electricity, export controls on critical minerals, our 2025 Innovation Forum & more
Subscribe 👉 iea.li/480YLdD
Read it here 👉 iea.li/4olsCm8
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Google will buy power from what may be the first large-scale gas power plant with CCS in the US blog.google/outreach-ini...
Google has previously backed enhanced geothermal, advanced nuclear and long duration storage.
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Google has previously backed enhanced geothermal, advanced nuclear and long duration storage.
🔌💡
Our first carbon capture and storage project
An overview of our support for a first-of-its-kind gas power plant with carbon capture and storage.
blog.google
October 24, 2025 at 1:21 PM
Google will buy power from what may be the first large-scale gas power plant with CCS in the US blog.google/outreach-ini...
Google has previously backed enhanced geothermal, advanced nuclear and long duration storage.
🔌💡
Google has previously backed enhanced geothermal, advanced nuclear and long duration storage.
🔌💡
A good list of backup power options during a storm from Alan in The Guardian. For those who don't have the ability to install rooftop solar or pay for backup battery storage, I would also consider small portable solar generators. #energysky
www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle...
www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle...
Three affordable ways to keep your house running during a power outage
You don’t need a $10,000 Tesla Powerwall to survive the next storm. These three devices offer peace of mind and a chance to help others
www.theguardian.com
October 24, 2025 at 12:31 AM
A good list of backup power options during a storm from Alan in The Guardian. For those who don't have the ability to install rooftop solar or pay for backup battery storage, I would also consider small portable solar generators. #energysky
www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle...
www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle...
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Happy Heat Pump Water Heater Day!
#HPWHDay is an entire day dedicated to a critical efficiency technology: the heat pump water heater.
From ultra-efficient money-saving technology to smart, programmable hot water controls, HPWHs are packed with features & benefits!
#HPWHDay is an entire day dedicated to a critical efficiency technology: the heat pump water heater.
From ultra-efficient money-saving technology to smart, programmable hot water controls, HPWHs are packed with features & benefits!
October 23, 2025 at 1:01 PM
Happy Heat Pump Water Heater Day!
#HPWHDay is an entire day dedicated to a critical efficiency technology: the heat pump water heater.
From ultra-efficient money-saving technology to smart, programmable hot water controls, HPWHs are packed with features & benefits!
#HPWHDay is an entire day dedicated to a critical efficiency technology: the heat pump water heater.
From ultra-efficient money-saving technology to smart, programmable hot water controls, HPWHs are packed with features & benefits!
@spectrum.ieee.org recently published an interesting article on the staggering power engineering workforce gap and how some companies are meeting their workforce needs. Globally, we need 450,000 to 1.5 million more engineers by 2030 to build, manage, and operate our power grids! #energysky
October 22, 2025 at 7:07 PM
@spectrum.ieee.org recently published an interesting article on the staggering power engineering workforce gap and how some companies are meeting their workforce needs. Globally, we need 450,000 to 1.5 million more engineers by 2030 to build, manage, and operate our power grids! #energysky
Berkeley Lab and Brattle Group published some initial findings on why retail electricity rates have risen over the last 5 years (2019-2024). While they didn't look at all possible factors or every utility, the report is still pretty significant. #energysky #energyhub
October 21, 2025 at 10:07 PM
Berkeley Lab and Brattle Group published some initial findings on why retail electricity rates have risen over the last 5 years (2019-2024). While they didn't look at all possible factors or every utility, the report is still pretty significant. #energysky #energyhub
Really interesting experiments with DERs are happening in Colorado and Minnesota. Can't wait to see how this plays out!
Two state-level programs in Colorado and Minnesota are quietly testing out new models for bringing distributed power onto congested distribution networks.
www.latitudemedia.com/news/can-col...
www.latitudemedia.com/news/can-col...
Can Colorado create a blueprint for a new kind of grid program?
In Minnesota, Xcel is leveraging a private partnership. In Colorado, it’s going the community solar route.
www.latitudemedia.com
October 21, 2025 at 7:13 PM
Really interesting experiments with DERs are happening in Colorado and Minnesota. Can't wait to see how this plays out!
More than 727 million people are still living without access to electricity, and global progress has stalled, according to recent IEA data. Early data for 2025 shows that the trend isn't changing.#energysky #energyhub
October 20, 2025 at 10:22 PM
More than 727 million people are still living without access to electricity, and global progress has stalled, according to recent IEA data. Early data for 2025 shows that the trend isn't changing.#energysky #energyhub
U.S. Investor-Owned Utilities( IOUs) plan over $1.1 Trillion in capital investment by 2029, according to the Edison Electric Institute. That five-year projection is nearly the amount ($1.3T) that was spent over the entire previous decade (2015-2024). #energysky #energyhub
October 17, 2025 at 10:56 PM
U.S. Investor-Owned Utilities( IOUs) plan over $1.1 Trillion in capital investment by 2029, according to the Edison Electric Institute. That five-year projection is nearly the amount ($1.3T) that was spent over the entire previous decade (2015-2024). #energysky #energyhub
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Our Renewables 2025 report includes a dynamic data dashboard that lets users easily explore the latest trends across all renewable sectors & technologies.
It also provides a clear view of global deployment ambitions through 2030.
Try it out 👉 iea.li/4orbfQR
It also provides a clear view of global deployment ambitions through 2030.
Try it out 👉 iea.li/4orbfQR
October 17, 2025 at 8:02 AM
Our Renewables 2025 report includes a dynamic data dashboard that lets users easily explore the latest trends across all renewable sectors & technologies.
It also provides a clear view of global deployment ambitions through 2030.
Try it out 👉 iea.li/4orbfQR
It also provides a clear view of global deployment ambitions through 2030.
Try it out 👉 iea.li/4orbfQR
Pasé las últimas semanas asistiendo a conferencias en Chile (X Semana de la Energía) y Panamá (World Energy Week). Fueron semanas magníficas. Tengo tres conclusiones claves de mis viajes 🧵
October 17, 2025 at 12:31 AM
Pasé las últimas semanas asistiendo a conferencias en Chile (X Semana de la Energía) y Panamá (World Energy Week). Fueron semanas magníficas. Tengo tres conclusiones claves de mis viajes 🧵
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A rising trend in climate space has been to claim that vague "AI" technologies will result in massive, deep and permanent cuts to global emissions.
These analyses leave out the effect of big tech's software on helping fossil fuel companies. You can guess why.
www.nature.com/articles/s44...
These analyses leave out the effect of big tech's software on helping fossil fuel companies. You can guess why.
www.nature.com/articles/s44...
October 15, 2025 at 6:25 PM
A rising trend in climate space has been to claim that vague "AI" technologies will result in massive, deep and permanent cuts to global emissions.
These analyses leave out the effect of big tech's software on helping fossil fuel companies. You can guess why.
www.nature.com/articles/s44...
These analyses leave out the effect of big tech's software on helping fossil fuel companies. You can guess why.
www.nature.com/articles/s44...
A recent @ucs.org brief exposes a glaring injustice in the grid: utilities in 7 states are forcing all customers to cover $4.3 billion in transmission upgrade costs. #energysky #energyhub
Data Centers Are Already Increasing Your Energy Bills. We Have the Receipts.
Electric bills are going up around the country and some of those increases are due to an outdated practice that requires consumers to pay billions for tech giants’ grid connections. Our new analysis…
blog.ucs.org
October 15, 2025 at 7:06 PM
A recent @ucs.org brief exposes a glaring injustice in the grid: utilities in 7 states are forcing all customers to cover $4.3 billion in transmission upgrade costs. #energysky #energyhub
Attention New Yorkers: NYISO (New York's grid operator) is now warning of "significant reliability shortfalls within the next ten years" in their new Comprehensive Reliability Plan (CRP)! Here's a quick look at the vital, and concerning, findings 🧵#energysky #energyhub
PRESS RELEASE | NYISO Planning Studies Highlight Grid Reliability Concerns - NYISO
PRESS RELEASE | NYISO Planning Studies Highlight Grid Reliability Concerns
www.nyiso.com
October 14, 2025 at 10:07 PM
Attention New Yorkers: NYISO (New York's grid operator) is now warning of "significant reliability shortfalls within the next ten years" in their new Comprehensive Reliability Plan (CRP)! Here's a quick look at the vital, and concerning, findings 🧵#energysky #energyhub
Utility-scale battery storage systems charge from the grid or a power plant and then discharge that energy at a later time. Storage is crucial for managing the variability that comes from wind and solar.
Utility-scale batteries are more commonly used for price arbitrage - U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA)
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October 6, 2025 at 9:57 PM
Utility-scale battery storage systems charge from the grid or a power plant and then discharge that energy at a later time. Storage is crucial for managing the variability that comes from wind and solar.