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We bring grassroots organizing and sector-leading expertise together to expand public power across the country.
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We are looking forward to heading to the one and only Portland, OR (not war torn) for this conversation in just a few weeks with @councilorgreen.bsky.social @sarahana.bsky.social and @uniteoregon.bsky.social. RSVP and join us for a conversation of hope, solidarity and inspiration!
If you're anywhere near Portland, Oregon, come join us for a night of song, stories, and solidarity on October 10!
We're cohosting this free event with Rumble on the River, @mitchgreen.bsky.social, @sarahana.bsky.social, and folks with @uniteoregon.bsky.social and @houseourneighbors.bsky.social!
We're cohosting this free event with Rumble on the River, @mitchgreen.bsky.social, @sarahana.bsky.social, and folks with @uniteoregon.bsky.social and @houseourneighbors.bsky.social!
Portland's Future: It's in Our Hands
An evening of music and ideas for building a Portland that provides and cares for everyone with new public investment in public goods.
events.humanitix.com
September 27, 2025 at 5:51 PM
We are looking forward to heading to the one and only Portland, OR (not war torn) for this conversation in just a few weeks with @councilorgreen.bsky.social @sarahana.bsky.social and @uniteoregon.bsky.social. RSVP and join us for a conversation of hope, solidarity and inspiration!
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Scroll for few good reasons why you should join us this Friday for 'Portland's Future: It's in Our Hands' 👇
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October 7, 2025 at 10:20 PM
Scroll for few good reasons why you should join us this Friday for 'Portland's Future: It's in Our Hands' 👇
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In this issue we've packed three different ways that you can do something to get involved in the public power movement right now!
The power to make a difference is in your hands
With just a few minutes, using this organizing guide, you can join others and organize locally to protect your neighbors. The guide contains information about the status of protections against shutoff...
buttondown.com
October 8, 2025 at 4:41 AM
In this issue we've packed three different ways that you can do something to get involved in the public power movement right now!
If you're anywhere near Portland, Oregon, come join us for a night of song, stories, and solidarity on October 10!
We're cohosting this free event with Rumble on the River, @mitchgreen.bsky.social, @sarahana.bsky.social, and folks with @uniteoregon.bsky.social and @houseourneighbors.bsky.social!
We're cohosting this free event with Rumble on the River, @mitchgreen.bsky.social, @sarahana.bsky.social, and folks with @uniteoregon.bsky.social and @houseourneighbors.bsky.social!
Portland's Future: It's in Our Hands
An evening of music and ideas for building a Portland that provides and cares for everyone with new public investment in public goods.
events.humanitix.com
September 11, 2025 at 10:53 PM
If you're anywhere near Portland, Oregon, come join us for a night of song, stories, and solidarity on October 10!
We're cohosting this free event with Rumble on the River, @mitchgreen.bsky.social, @sarahana.bsky.social, and folks with @uniteoregon.bsky.social and @houseourneighbors.bsky.social!
We're cohosting this free event with Rumble on the River, @mitchgreen.bsky.social, @sarahana.bsky.social, and folks with @uniteoregon.bsky.social and @houseourneighbors.bsky.social!
Our latest update! We are on the move, growing the team at Public Grids, getting ready for our next national summit, and building international relationships in the labor movement. Please share & subscribe to join our movement for public power and electricity for all!
NEWS: New campaigns director, national summit, global labor connections!
My name is Lucy Hochschartner, and I’m the new Campaigns Director at Public Grids! I’m bringing everything I learned on the Pine Tree Power campaign in Maine to build our program to support local camp...
buttondown.com
August 15, 2025 at 5:01 PM
Our latest update! We are on the move, growing the team at Public Grids, getting ready for our next national summit, and building international relationships in the labor movement. Please share & subscribe to join our movement for public power and electricity for all!
Shoutout to the people and the City of Winter Park, Florida, who are celebrating 20 years of Public Power!
Check out this video they made to celebrate this huge anniversary of taking back control of their grid in a democratic process!
Check out this video they made to celebrate this huge anniversary of taking back control of their grid in a democratic process!
Power Shift: Winter Park's Electric Transformation
YouTube video by City of Winter Park
www.youtube.com
June 12, 2025 at 8:54 PM
Shoutout to the people and the City of Winter Park, Florida, who are celebrating 20 years of Public Power!
Check out this video they made to celebrate this huge anniversary of taking back control of their grid in a democratic process!
Check out this video they made to celebrate this huge anniversary of taking back control of their grid in a democratic process!
The summer of shutoffs is here. The left’s answer must advance climate, affordability, and managed decline together.
"Public power can begin to build us out of this deep contradiction between the well-being of Americans and the deregulated system."
@sevier.io with Winston Yau @cplusc.bsky.social:
"Public power can begin to build us out of this deep contradiction between the well-being of Americans and the deregulated system."
@sevier.io with Winston Yau @cplusc.bsky.social:
The Summer of Shutoffs
By isaac sevier and Winston Yau
climatecommunityinstitute.substack.com
May 7, 2025 at 7:16 PM
The summer of shutoffs is here. The left’s answer must advance climate, affordability, and managed decline together.
"Public power can begin to build us out of this deep contradiction between the well-being of Americans and the deregulated system."
@sevier.io with Winston Yau @cplusc.bsky.social:
"Public power can begin to build us out of this deep contradiction between the well-being of Americans and the deregulated system."
@sevier.io with Winston Yau @cplusc.bsky.social:
The Canadian tariffs on electricity exports to the U.S. are part of the broader tariff fight and are paused for now.
"Trump backed off his threat to double the steel and aluminum tariff rates for Canada after Ontario Premier Doug Ford agreed to pause surcharges on electricity for US customers."
"Trump backed off his threat to double the steel and aluminum tariff rates for Canada after Ontario Premier Doug Ford agreed to pause surcharges on electricity for US customers."
Trump imposes sweeping 25% steel and aluminum tariffs. Canada and Europe swiftly retaliate | CNN Business
President Donald Trump imposed sweeping 25% tariffs on all steel and aluminum imported into the United States Wednesday, a policy aimed at leveling the playing field for US manufacturing but a move th...
www.cnn.com
March 12, 2025 at 3:26 PM
The Canadian tariffs on electricity exports to the U.S. are part of the broader tariff fight and are paused for now.
"Trump backed off his threat to double the steel and aluminum tariff rates for Canada after Ontario Premier Doug Ford agreed to pause surcharges on electricity for US customers."
"Trump backed off his threat to double the steel and aluminum tariff rates for Canada after Ontario Premier Doug Ford agreed to pause surcharges on electricity for US customers."
The future is public, and it is unionized.
Workers rights should not be up for debate✊🗣️
The PRO Act strengthens workers' rights by removing barriers to unionization, banning employer interference, increasing penalties for labor law violations, and more. Read here: loom.ly/zvaYEvU
The PRO Act strengthens workers' rights by removing barriers to unionization, banning employer interference, increasing penalties for labor law violations, and more. Read here: loom.ly/zvaYEvU
BlueGreen Alliance | Workers Need the PRO Act to Defend Their Rights
loom.ly
March 7, 2025 at 5:58 PM
The future is public, and it is unionized.
"We're the utility workers keeping your lights on and the water flowing."
Today as more announcements roll out from the U.S. federal government about union-busting and privatization, know that there is a global movement for public ownership from workers worldwide. @psiglobalunion.bsky.social
Today as more announcements roll out from the U.S. federal government about union-busting and privatization, know that there is a global movement for public ownership from workers worldwide. @psiglobalunion.bsky.social
PSI - We are the workers who make society happen.
YouTube video by PSIglobalunion
www.youtube.com
March 7, 2025 at 5:48 PM
"We're the utility workers keeping your lights on and the water flowing."
Today as more announcements roll out from the U.S. federal government about union-busting and privatization, know that there is a global movement for public ownership from workers worldwide. @psiglobalunion.bsky.social
Today as more announcements roll out from the U.S. federal government about union-busting and privatization, know that there is a global movement for public ownership from workers worldwide. @psiglobalunion.bsky.social
Below are maps of New England showing real-time electricity prices. For the same demand in MW, prices went from ~$45 to above $100 across the entire region.
Folks are going to hungry to pay their bills this month. We need an immediate ban on utility shutoffs in every state.
Folks are going to hungry to pay their bills this month. We need an immediate ban on utility shutoffs in every state.
The #tradewar is on. Real-time electricity prices doubled few minutes after midnight EST in New England. 🔌💡
March 4, 2025 at 4:49 PM
Below are maps of New England showing real-time electricity prices. For the same demand in MW, prices went from ~$45 to above $100 across the entire region.
Folks are going to hungry to pay their bills this month. We need an immediate ban on utility shutoffs in every state.
Folks are going to hungry to pay their bills this month. We need an immediate ban on utility shutoffs in every state.
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Nationalize the utilities.
The Secret Society Raising Your Electricity Bills
A breakthrough report details how utility companies use bogus models to earn excess profits.
prospect.org
February 24, 2025 at 8:18 PM
Nationalize the utilities.
ICYMI.
"Now it’s clear that the political instability is here at home, and our energy profiteers are only going to add to the problem... We will need policy that ensures our energy security without exacerbating these challenges by adding to climate change." @lizafeatherstone.bsky.social
"Now it’s clear that the political instability is here at home, and our energy profiteers are only going to add to the problem... We will need policy that ensures our energy security without exacerbating these challenges by adding to climate change." @lizafeatherstone.bsky.social
The looming tariffs on electricity will spike people's bills almost instantly. That's a disaster. But as we told @newrepublic.com, “we already pay a tariff because of how much corporate profit is priced in, compared to what the price would be under public power.”
What Trump’s Tariffs Could Mean for Your Utility Bill
Even if oil is exempted from the tariffs the president plans to slap on Mexico and Canada, experts predict a rise in electrical costs. Diversifying both energy sources and models—like offering public ...
newrepublic.com
March 4, 2025 at 4:42 PM
ICYMI.
"Now it’s clear that the political instability is here at home, and our energy profiteers are only going to add to the problem... We will need policy that ensures our energy security without exacerbating these challenges by adding to climate change." @lizafeatherstone.bsky.social
"Now it’s clear that the political instability is here at home, and our energy profiteers are only going to add to the problem... We will need policy that ensures our energy security without exacerbating these challenges by adding to climate change." @lizafeatherstone.bsky.social
Ontario Premier Doug Ford is about to speak to the media about his plans, possibly including whether or not he will follow through on his threat to cut off Canadian electricity exports to the U.S.
You can follow along here:
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
You can follow along here:
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
Ontario Premier Doug Ford to hold news conference after Trump launches trade war | CBC News
Ontario Premier Doug Ford is set to hold a news conference Tuesday after the U.S. imposed sweeping tariffs that could devastate several key industries in the province.
www.cbc.ca
March 4, 2025 at 4:36 PM
Ontario Premier Doug Ford is about to speak to the media about his plans, possibly including whether or not he will follow through on his threat to cut off Canadian electricity exports to the U.S.
You can follow along here:
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
You can follow along here:
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
Join us in showing our support for the nation's only bill assistance program, LIHEAP, that provides emergency cash assistance for people who can't afford their energy bills.
Please sign this NEUAC letter and share with others (for orgs only, not individuals): neuac.org/all-parties-...
Please sign this NEUAC letter and share with others (for orgs only, not individuals): neuac.org/all-parties-...
All Parties Letter | NEUAC
FY 2026 All Parties Letter The All Parties Letter is an annual effort by NEUAC, uniting over a thousand stakeholders to urge Congress to protect and maximize LIHEAP funding, ensuring energy security f...
neuac.org
February 13, 2025 at 5:54 PM
Join us in showing our support for the nation's only bill assistance program, LIHEAP, that provides emergency cash assistance for people who can't afford their energy bills.
Please sign this NEUAC letter and share with others (for orgs only, not individuals): neuac.org/all-parties-...
Please sign this NEUAC letter and share with others (for orgs only, not individuals): neuac.org/all-parties-...
Everyone should have electricity. Rhode Island is the 14th state in the country where lawmakers and ordinary people are making this future possible! Let’s go!
Rhode Islanders deserve reliable, affordable energy—not skyrocketing rates that pad corporate profits. That’s why I introduced H5161, a bill to explore public power as an alternative to investor-owned utilities.
www.bostonglobe.com/2025/02/13/m...
www.bostonglobe.com/2025/02/13/m...
Could public power work as an alternative for R.I. by offering cheaper, more reliable energy? - The Boston Globe
Ratepayers are already paying more than ever for service that keeps getting worse, says state Representative Megan L. Cotter.
www.bostonglobe.com
February 13, 2025 at 4:01 PM
Everyone should have electricity. Rhode Island is the 14th state in the country where lawmakers and ordinary people are making this future possible! Let’s go!
We're all in! ⚡️
🗽📑 Common Wealth is launching a new US research & policy program.
Trump has returned to power. The far right is becoming even more cemented in US politics.
🧵 We must build an alternative progressive political project. But what would this look like?
www.common-wealth.org/publications...
Trump has returned to power. The far right is becoming even more cemented in US politics.
🧵 We must build an alternative progressive political project. But what would this look like?
www.common-wealth.org/publications...
A New Green Democratic Republic for the 21st Century | Briefing | Common Wealth
Launching Common Wealth’s US Program.
www.common-wealth.org
February 7, 2025 at 10:08 PM
We're all in! ⚡️
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The looming tariffs on electricity will spike people's bills almost instantly. That's a disaster. But as we told @newrepublic.com, “we already pay a tariff because of how much corporate profit is priced in, compared to what the price would be under public power.”
What Trump’s Tariffs Could Mean for Your Utility Bill
Even if oil is exempted from the tariffs the president plans to slap on Mexico and Canada, experts predict a rise in electrical costs. Diversifying both energy sources and models—like offering public ...
newrepublic.com
January 31, 2025 at 8:06 PM
The looming tariffs on electricity will spike people's bills almost instantly. That's a disaster. But as we told @newrepublic.com, “we already pay a tariff because of how much corporate profit is priced in, compared to what the price would be under public power.”
Our opponents can’t stop our vision for public power anymore than they can keep you from dreams of a better life for yourself, your families, and your loved ones.
Check out our latest newsletter and sign up to keep getting the latest updates on the national fight for public power!
Check out our latest newsletter and sign up to keep getting the latest updates on the national fight for public power!
Public power is a future worth fighting for
Our opponents can’t stop our vision for public power anymore than they can keep you from dreams of a better life for yourself, your families, and your loved ones.
buttondown.com
February 1, 2025 at 8:50 PM
Our opponents can’t stop our vision for public power anymore than they can keep you from dreams of a better life for yourself, your families, and your loved ones.
Check out our latest newsletter and sign up to keep getting the latest updates on the national fight for public power!
Check out our latest newsletter and sign up to keep getting the latest updates on the national fight for public power!
The looming tariffs on electricity will spike people's bills almost instantly. That's a disaster. But as we told @newrepublic.com, “we already pay a tariff because of how much corporate profit is priced in, compared to what the price would be under public power.”
What Trump’s Tariffs Could Mean for Your Utility Bill
Even if oil is exempted from the tariffs the president plans to slap on Mexico and Canada, experts predict a rise in electrical costs. Diversifying both energy sources and models—like offering public ...
newrepublic.com
January 31, 2025 at 8:06 PM
The looming tariffs on electricity will spike people's bills almost instantly. That's a disaster. But as we told @newrepublic.com, “we already pay a tariff because of how much corporate profit is priced in, compared to what the price would be under public power.”
Fans of public power in the DMV should be sure to add this to their calendars! It's time to reimagine why we have utility corporations in the U.S. and what purpose they serve. Sandeep Vaheesan's new book is a must-read for innovative activists, union rank and file, and public workers alike.
Extremely cool event in DC next month! Join @cplusc.bsky.social for a conversation ft @jbozuwa.bsky.social @advaitarun.bsky.social & Kate Aronoff with Sandeep Vaheesan on his new book, Democracy in Power on the history and future of public power. Register here: www.eventbrite.com/e/looking-to...
November 14, 2024 at 8:17 PM
Fans of public power in the DMV should be sure to add this to their calendars! It's time to reimagine why we have utility corporations in the U.S. and what purpose they serve. Sandeep Vaheesan's new book is a must-read for innovative activists, union rank and file, and public workers alike.
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