Johanna Neumann
@neumannjo.bsky.social
Senior Director for Campaign to #Go100Percent for @EnvAm
Thinking globally, acting locally. Mom of boys. Posts are my own.
Thinking globally, acting locally. Mom of boys. Posts are my own.
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No U.S. state produces more electricity from wind and solar than it consumes over the course of a year. Yet. But one state is knocking at the door.
To find out who, visit our updated State of Renewable Energy dashboard.
environmentamerica.org/center/resou...
To find out who, visit our updated State of Renewable Energy dashboard.
environmentamerica.org/center/resou...
The State of Renewable Energy Dashboard
Renewables are on the rise across America. America produces more than three times as much power from solar, wind and geothermal sources as we did 10 years ago – enough to power more than 71.5 million ...
environmentamerica.org
May 9, 2025 at 4:18 PM
No U.S. state produces more electricity from wind and solar than it consumes over the course of a year. Yet. But one state is knocking at the door.
To find out who, visit our updated State of Renewable Energy dashboard.
environmentamerica.org/center/resou...
To find out who, visit our updated State of Renewable Energy dashboard.
environmentamerica.org/center/resou...
Humans are great at building things, but it’s beginning to dawn on us that these impressive and sometimes magnificent structures impact the other creatures that we share this earth with. My column re: #wildlifecrossings in my local paper.
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Columnist Johanna Neumann: Let wildlife roam — An important new wildlife bill can help reconnect critical habitat
Humans are great at building things, but it’s also beginning to dawn on us that these impressive and sometimes magnificent structures also impact the other creatures that we share this earth with.
gazettenet.com
April 17, 2025 at 1:53 AM
Humans are great at building things, but it’s beginning to dawn on us that these impressive and sometimes magnificent structures impact the other creatures that we share this earth with. My column re: #wildlifecrossings in my local paper.
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"If it’s possible for regulations to be popular, these ones are. They have cut America’s water and energy consumption, reduced global-warming emissions and saved consumers money." Thanks for the run-down @propublica.org #CleanestEnergy
NEW: Donald Trump has long railed against everything from low-flow showerheads to LED lightbulbs. After failed attempts to undo appliance regulations in his first term, he may have found a new end-run to achieve his goal — but for now confusion reigns.
By @peterelkind.bsky.social
By @peterelkind.bsky.social
Beyond Showerheads: Trump’s Attempts to Kill Appliance Regulations Cause Chaos
Donald Trump has long railed against everything from low-flow showerheads to LED lightbulbs. After failed attempts to undo appliance regulations in his first term, he may have found a new end-run to…
propub.li
April 11, 2025 at 5:01 PM
"If it’s possible for regulations to be popular, these ones are. They have cut America’s water and energy consumption, reduced global-warming emissions and saved consumers money." Thanks for the run-down @propublica.org #CleanestEnergy
Tomorrow the U.S. Senate is expected to vote on a rule that would eliminate energy efficiency standards for gas instantaneous water heaters standard. Here's why that's a misguided vote and why Senators should vote NO on the CRA. environmentamerica.org/articles/bus...
Busting myths around tankless water heaters energy efficiency standards
As U.S. Senate prepares to vote to eliminate efficiency standards for gas tankless water heaters, advocates are working to help lawmakers separate fact from fiction.
environmentamerica.org
April 8, 2025 at 4:28 PM
Tomorrow the U.S. Senate is expected to vote on a rule that would eliminate energy efficiency standards for gas instantaneous water heaters standard. Here's why that's a misguided vote and why Senators should vote NO on the CRA. environmentamerica.org/articles/bus...
As the U.S. Senate prepares to vote to eliminate efficiency standards for gas tankless water heaters, efficiency advocates including Environment America and @asapstandards.bsky.social are working to help lawmakers separate fact from fiction. #CleanestEnergy
Busting myths around tankless water heaters energy efficiency standards
As U.S. Senate prepares to vote to eliminate efficiency standards for gas tankless water heaters, advocates are working to help lawmakers separate fact from fiction.
environmentamerica.org
March 14, 2025 at 8:00 PM
As the U.S. Senate prepares to vote to eliminate efficiency standards for gas tankless water heaters, efficiency advocates including Environment America and @asapstandards.bsky.social are working to help lawmakers separate fact from fiction. #CleanestEnergy
Today @quentingood1.bsky.social @abescarr.bsky.social and I are releasing a new paper: Big data centers, big problems. We hope this report conveys the scale and urgency of the challenge and provides ideas that can minimize the impact. environmentamerica.org/center/resou...
Big data centers, big problems
The rapid growth of data centers can deepen America’s reliance on fossil fuels and is putting consumers and communities at risk.
environmentamerica.org
January 23, 2025 at 1:43 PM
Today @quentingood1.bsky.social @abescarr.bsky.social and I are releasing a new paper: Big data centers, big problems. We hope this report conveys the scale and urgency of the challenge and provides ideas that can minimize the impact. environmentamerica.org/center/resou...
Today, the president put out an executive order about #DataCenters. Here's @abescarr.bsky.social's take alongside mine. environmentamerica.org/center/media...
STATEMENT: Biden issues executive order to fast-track data centers for AI
Advocates urge incoming administration to maintain environmental, consumer protections
environmentamerica.org
January 14, 2025 at 4:17 PM
Today, the president put out an executive order about #DataCenters. Here's @abescarr.bsky.social's take alongside mine. environmentamerica.org/center/media...
Encouraging news that among a survey of EV drivers, only 1% said they'd go back to powering a fossil fuel powered car. environmentamerica.org/center/artic...
Survey finds only 1% of EV owners would go back to gas-powered cars
New survey from across 18 countries shows widespread satisfaction with EV purchases.
environmentamerica.org
January 10, 2025 at 12:59 AM
Encouraging news that among a survey of EV drivers, only 1% said they'd go back to powering a fossil fuel powered car. environmentamerica.org/center/artic...
My statement with @abescarr.bsky.social about the reported Biden executive order to fast-track the construction of data centers – and the power plants to fuel them.
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STATEMENT: Biden admin drafting a rushed, flawed plan to fast track data centers and power plants for AI
Environmental and consumer advocates express concerns about environmental harm and costs to consumers in “blind sprint” for AI dominance
environmentamerica.org
December 19, 2024 at 6:13 PM
My statement with @abescarr.bsky.social about the reported Biden executive order to fast-track the construction of data centers – and the power plants to fuel them.
environmentamerica.org/center/media...
environmentamerica.org/center/media...
My $0.02 on Meta's RFP calling for 1-4GW of new nuclear capacity by the early 2030s... environmentamerica.org/center/media...
STATEMENT: Meta misguided in calling for massive nuclear energy scale-up
Tech giant plans to use additional capacity to power AI; Advocates warn of risks, costs
environmentamerica.org
December 4, 2024 at 10:06 PM
My $0.02 on Meta's RFP calling for 1-4GW of new nuclear capacity by the early 2030s... environmentamerica.org/center/media...
The latest @fercgov.bsky.social data shows 90% of new electricity capacity that's come online to date in 2024 is from renewable energy & #solar accounted for 78% of all new electricity capacity. #RenewablesRising #Go100Percent #GoSolar
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90% of new electricity capacity in 2024 to date comes from renewables
Solar accounted for 78% of all new electricity generation capacity from January through September 2024
environmentamerica.org
December 2, 2024 at 4:25 PM
The latest @fercgov.bsky.social data shows 90% of new electricity capacity that's come online to date in 2024 is from renewable energy & #solar accounted for 78% of all new electricity capacity. #RenewablesRising #Go100Percent #GoSolar
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The Biden administration is at ~ 85% of its target for cutting pollution by making appliances more efficient. By finalizing the 10 pending standards, they can get the job done. Let's go. #CleanestEnergy environmentamerica.org/center/artic...
National appliance energy efficiency savings goal within reach
A final push would allow the Biden administration to reach its pollution reduction goals
environmentamerica.org
November 21, 2024 at 7:56 PM
The Biden administration is at ~ 85% of its target for cutting pollution by making appliances more efficient. By finalizing the 10 pending standards, they can get the job done. Let's go. #CleanestEnergy environmentamerica.org/center/artic...
Some good clean energy/climate news out of VA today: A judge struck down Gov. Youngkin's plan to pull the state out of #RGGI, a program that puts a price on pollution and funds energy efficiency and other solutions. environmentamerica.org/virginia/cen...
Statement: Judge rules Gov. Youngkin has no authority to pull Virginia from Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative
Multi-state consortium lowers air- and climate-polluting emissions
environmentamerica.org
November 20, 2024 at 7:35 PM
Some good clean energy/climate news out of VA today: A judge struck down Gov. Youngkin's plan to pull the state out of #RGGI, a program that puts a price on pollution and funds energy efficiency and other solutions. environmentamerica.org/virginia/cen...
Pretty excited about the MA clean energy bill that is headed to the desk of @maurahealy.bsky.social.
Good breakdown, as always, by @canarymediainc.bsky.social
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Good breakdown, as always, by @canarymediainc.bsky.social
www.canarymedia.com/articles/pol....
Massachusetts passes bill to speed clean energy and slow gas expansion
The long-awaited legislation comes as advocates say more state-level climate policy is needed. Governor Maura Healey is expected to sign it into law.
www.canarymedia.com
November 18, 2024 at 3:03 AM
Pretty excited about the MA clean energy bill that is headed to the desk of @maurahealy.bsky.social.
Good breakdown, as always, by @canarymediainc.bsky.social
www.canarymedia.com/articles/pol....
Good breakdown, as always, by @canarymediainc.bsky.social
www.canarymedia.com/articles/pol....
Efficiency standards for #waterheaters could deliver the largest energy-saving impact of any standard developed during this administration. Let's get them done. #CleanestEnergy
Let's finalize the proposed water heater efficiency standards
This video explains why the U.S. Department of Energy should finalize water heater energy efficiency standards.
environmentamerica.org
April 19, 2024 at 6:38 PM
Efficiency standards for #waterheaters could deliver the largest energy-saving impact of any standard developed during this administration. Let's get them done. #CleanestEnergy
Big milestone for New England. Last coal-fired power plant in the region scheduled for closure. The end of this chapter means cleaner air and less climate pollution.
Last coal-fired power plant in New England slated to close
New Hampshire utility plans to replace polluting plants with clean energy infrastructure
environmentamerica.org
March 28, 2024 at 4:53 PM
Big milestone for New England. Last coal-fired power plant in the region scheduled for closure. The end of this chapter means cleaner air and less climate pollution.
"Each of the 3.9 million Americans who have installed solar panels on their homes have helped the rise of solar power. Now is the time for state lawmakers to help more Americans from all backgrounds reap the financial and environmental benefits of solar."
US rooftop solar has grown 10x in 10 years – here's what drove it
In 2022, US rooftop solar saw a tenfold increase over the last decade, according to a new report – here's why and what needs to happen next.
electrek.co
February 16, 2024 at 7:01 PM
"Each of the 3.9 million Americans who have installed solar panels on their homes have helped the rise of solar power. Now is the time for state lawmakers to help more Americans from all backgrounds reap the financial and environmental benefits of solar."
Excited to share that today Environment America Research & Policy Center is releasing a new report – Rooftop solar on the rise: Small solar projects are delivering 10 times as much power as a decade ago. Grateful for the the input of all our peer reviewers @42knot.bsky.social et al
Rooftop solar on the rise
Small-scale solar energy – most of which is installed on rooftops – is growing rapidly in the U.S., producing 10 times as much power in 2022 as a decade earlier.
environmentamerica.org
February 13, 2024 at 1:13 PM
Excited to share that today Environment America Research & Policy Center is releasing a new report – Rooftop solar on the rise: Small solar projects are delivering 10 times as much power as a decade ago. Grateful for the the input of all our peer reviewers @42knot.bsky.social et al
Rooftop #solar is one of our best energy solutions. Join me & @frontiertony.bsky.social next Tuesday at 1pmET for our release of Rooftop Solar on the Rise. Mayors, state lawmakers and regulators will also speak about policies they are championing to keep rooftop solar on the rise.
Rooftop Solar on the Rise
Join local and national leaders and learn how to keep rooftop solar rising.
environmentamerica.org
February 9, 2024 at 7:33 PM
Rooftop #solar is one of our best energy solutions. Join me & @frontiertony.bsky.social next Tuesday at 1pmET for our release of Rooftop Solar on the Rise. Mayors, state lawmakers and regulators will also speak about policies they are championing to keep rooftop solar on the rise.