Sam Evans-Brown
@samebenergy.bsky.social
Executive Director of Clean Energy NH. Former host of Outside/In on NHPR. I don't mind typos, in fact I love them. Miles to go before I sleep
Loser stuff
Picture how big the Hoover Dam is. An absolute unit. The Hoover Dam has a power capacity of 2 gigawatts (GW).
The solar farm that the Admin just cancelled could have produces 6.2 GW of power. That's more than 3 Hoover Dams.
The solar farm that the Admin just cancelled could have produces 6.2 GW of power. That's more than 3 Hoover Dams.
SCOOP: The Bureau of Land Management says the largest solar project in Nevada — the Esmeralda 7 mega-farm — has been canceled
The news was quietly dropped via a sudden website update with no public word from any of the companies involved or a statement from the agency
@heatmap.news
The news was quietly dropped via a sudden website update with no public word from any of the companies involved or a statement from the agency
@heatmap.news
October 10, 2025 at 4:29 PM
Loser stuff
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Great lecture by @samebenergy.bsky.social on why the doubters are wrong and there will be an #energytransition. The question is just whether the doubters will slow it down as they are intending @myzerocarbon.org
youtu.be/N_i9LAjLSic?...
youtu.be/N_i9LAjLSic?...
Sam Evans Brown - The Energy Transition And Why It’s Inevitable
YouTube video by Amos Fortune Forum
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July 20, 2025 at 11:21 PM
Great lecture by @samebenergy.bsky.social on why the doubters are wrong and there will be an #energytransition. The question is just whether the doubters will slow it down as they are intending @myzerocarbon.org
youtu.be/N_i9LAjLSic?...
youtu.be/N_i9LAjLSic?...
Hey Bluesky!
If anybody here gives a hoot about NH continuing to make progress on decarbonization, consider supporting CENH today!
We're the only outfit that is doing real things, in my humble opinion.
If anybody here gives a hoot about NH continuing to make progress on decarbonization, consider supporting CENH today!
We're the only outfit that is doing real things, in my humble opinion.
June 11, 2025 at 3:20 PM
Hey Bluesky!
If anybody here gives a hoot about NH continuing to make progress on decarbonization, consider supporting CENH today!
We're the only outfit that is doing real things, in my humble opinion.
If anybody here gives a hoot about NH continuing to make progress on decarbonization, consider supporting CENH today!
We're the only outfit that is doing real things, in my humble opinion.
How many of these developers/manufacturers in red districts are donating to GOP campaigns? How do these donations compare to other GOP donors who are anti-clean energy?
According to an analysis the Post did right before the election, Republican districts received 3x the clean energy and manufacturing investment compared to Democratic districts.
But that did not turn into House votes.
www.washingtonpost.com/climate-envi...
But that did not turn into House votes.
www.washingtonpost.com/climate-envi...
May 24, 2025 at 10:12 PM
How many of these developers/manufacturers in red districts are donating to GOP campaigns? How do these donations compare to other GOP donors who are anti-clean energy?
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What does the GOP Megabill passed by the House this morning mean for the US energy transition, energy prices, emissions and the economy? REPEAT Project's new analysis has you covered. Read the new report or listen to our recent SHIFT KEY episode diving into the details. 🔗 ⤵️
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May 22, 2025 at 4:05 PM
What does the GOP Megabill passed by the House this morning mean for the US energy transition, energy prices, emissions and the economy? REPEAT Project's new analysis has you covered. Read the new report or listen to our recent SHIFT KEY episode diving into the details. 🔗 ⤵️
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Bravo, @hydroquebec.com! I've been observing this company's moves for over a decade now and I've been waiting for this particular move for that entire time.
May 18, 2025 at 6:47 PM
Bravo, @hydroquebec.com! I've been observing this company's moves for over a decade now and I've been waiting for this particular move for that entire time.
Obviously enforcing party discipline is a thing that has happened forever, but it sure seems like they enforce harder these days...
www.concordmonitor.com/NH-House-of-...
www.concordmonitor.com/NH-House-of-...
When N.H. lawmakers refuse to vote with their party, it comes with political consequences
Jonah Wheeler’s politics don’t necessarily align with those of Education Commissioner Frank Edelblut.
www.concordmonitor.com
May 13, 2025 at 2:19 PM
Obviously enforcing party discipline is a thing that has happened forever, but it sure seems like they enforce harder these days...
www.concordmonitor.com/NH-House-of-...
www.concordmonitor.com/NH-House-of-...
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Kudos to the @freep.com for pointing out, right in a headline, that the $7,500 #EV purchase incentive *is* still available as of this moment, several months into a new administration that promised to kill it off.
It may not last. But for now, you can still buy an EV + get the incentive. Ahem.
It may not last. But for now, you can still buy an EV + get the incentive. Ahem.
EV tax credit hasn't gone away. At least not yet.
Budget wrangling could endanger the $7,500 federal electric vehicle tax credit, but it's still available.
www.freep.com
May 12, 2025 at 11:09 AM
Kudos to the @freep.com for pointing out, right in a headline, that the $7,500 #EV purchase incentive *is* still available as of this moment, several months into a new administration that promised to kill it off.
It may not last. But for now, you can still buy an EV + get the incentive. Ahem.
It may not last. But for now, you can still buy an EV + get the incentive. Ahem.
Mother's Day Sun Floods.
May 12, 2025 at 3:27 AM
Mother's Day Sun Floods.
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"BP, Exxon & Shell, who have recently noted their exit from renewables, are also withdrawing from core oil & gas production investments too.
Over 50% of their operating cashflow is now going to shareholders, not explorers or construction crews."
Over 50% of their operating cashflow is now going to shareholders, not explorers or construction crews."
Leaving the battlefield: oil companies are quitting renewables, yes, but also quitting energy
The future of energy is clearly being left to others
harrybenham.substack.com
May 11, 2025 at 11:00 PM
"BP, Exxon & Shell, who have recently noted their exit from renewables, are also withdrawing from core oil & gas production investments too.
Over 50% of their operating cashflow is now going to shareholders, not explorers or construction crews."
Over 50% of their operating cashflow is now going to shareholders, not explorers or construction crews."
This is why I like trade shows: optimism on display!
May 7, 2025 at 11:17 AM
This is why I like trade shows: optimism on display!
t's Energy Week!! It's VERY hard for me to pick a favorite from the 20+ events that are happening this week, (which you can check out by heading to nhenergyfuture.org!) but if you *forced* me I'd pick the final event, happening at UNH Manchester on Friday at 1PM.
May 6, 2025 at 3:18 PM
t's Energy Week!! It's VERY hard for me to pick a favorite from the 20+ events that are happening this week, (which you can check out by heading to nhenergyfuture.org!) but if you *forced* me I'd pick the final event, happening at UNH Manchester on Friday at 1PM.
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Unthinkable just 10 years ago:
Almost 3/4 of the EU’s electricity in 2024 was from renewable energy sources and nuclear.
Gas and coal electricity generation is at record low levels.
Almost 3/4 of the EU’s electricity in 2024 was from renewable energy sources and nuclear.
Gas and coal electricity generation is at record low levels.
April 19, 2025 at 9:53 AM
Unthinkable just 10 years ago:
Almost 3/4 of the EU’s electricity in 2024 was from renewable energy sources and nuclear.
Gas and coal electricity generation is at record low levels.
Almost 3/4 of the EU’s electricity in 2024 was from renewable energy sources and nuclear.
Gas and coal electricity generation is at record low levels.
2025 in a nutshell
It sucks that it has to be said, but I'm against death threats on social media, whatever the platform.
April 13, 2025 at 1:45 AM
2025 in a nutshell
This podcast has swiftly become one of my favorites and this was an especially great conversation
New Episode! The Rise of Conspiratorial Environmentalism with @hollyjeanbuck.bsky.social.
@davidkeith.bsky.social & Ed chat with Dr. Holly Buck about this highly topical and important topic. Podcast and video available at
www.energyvsclimate.com/rise-of-cons...
@davidkeith.bsky.social & Ed chat with Dr. Holly Buck about this highly topical and important topic. Podcast and video available at
www.energyvsclimate.com/rise-of-cons...
NEW EPISODE: The Rise of Conspiratorial Environmentalism with Dr. Holly Jean Buck
Conspiratorial-environmentalism’s connection to climate and geoengineering; the anti-vax movement; and what it tells us about mainstream environmentalism and climate politics.
David and Ed chat with ...
www.energyvsclimate.com
April 9, 2025 at 12:44 AM
This podcast has swiftly become one of my favorites and this was an especially great conversation
Tired: Asset Conditioning Projects are a waste of money
Wired: We should be maximizing the use of existing transmission corridors (and probably spend *more* when we are updating transmission lines.)
acadiacenter.org/resource/aca...
Wired: We should be maximizing the use of existing transmission corridors (and probably spend *more* when we are updating transmission lines.)
acadiacenter.org/resource/aca...
Acadia Center Explains: The Need for an Independent Transmission Monitor (ITM) - Acadia Center
Acadia Center Explains: The Need for an Independent Transmission Monitor Read the accompanying blog here.
acadiacenter.org
April 6, 2025 at 3:58 PM
Tired: Asset Conditioning Projects are a waste of money
Wired: We should be maximizing the use of existing transmission corridors (and probably spend *more* when we are updating transmission lines.)
acadiacenter.org/resource/aca...
Wired: We should be maximizing the use of existing transmission corridors (and probably spend *more* when we are updating transmission lines.)
acadiacenter.org/resource/aca...
I've lived in NH's capital for 15 years, and I've never seen a protest this big.
April 5, 2025 at 11:38 PM
I've lived in NH's capital for 15 years, and I've never seen a protest this big.
Something we often see is that when solar being developed people will say "I like solar but I don't like it THERE."
Look no further than Robert Bryce's "Renewable Rejection Database" if you're looking for some data points. robertbryce.com/renewable-re...
Look no further than Robert Bryce's "Renewable Rejection Database" if you're looking for some data points. robertbryce.com/renewable-re...
Renewable Rejection Database - Robert Bryce - Author | Journalist | Public Speaker
Renewable Rejection Database About the database Management theorist W. Edwards Deming famously said “in God we trust. All others must bring data.” This database is an attempt to do that: to quantify t...
robertbryce.com
April 3, 2025 at 3:14 PM
Something we often see is that when solar being developed people will say "I like solar but I don't like it THERE."
Look no further than Robert Bryce's "Renewable Rejection Database" if you're looking for some data points. robertbryce.com/renewable-re...
Look no further than Robert Bryce's "Renewable Rejection Database" if you're looking for some data points. robertbryce.com/renewable-re...
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My latest: From Arizona to Texas, an anti-renewables fever is gripping GOP state legislatures as the industry grows, and several states appear on the cusp of significantly restricting solar or wind development as soon as this year.
cc @heatmap.news
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cc @heatmap.news
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A Wave of Anti-Renewables Bills Hits States Legislatures
It’s not just Trump.
heatmap.news
March 6, 2025 at 11:15 PM
My latest: From Arizona to Texas, an anti-renewables fever is gripping GOP state legislatures as the industry grows, and several states appear on the cusp of significantly restricting solar or wind development as soon as this year.
cc @heatmap.news
heatmap.news/plus/the-fig...
cc @heatmap.news
heatmap.news/plus/the-fig...
omg y'all it's happening
February 20, 2025 at 11:31 PM
omg y'all it's happening
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Hyundai Group EVs, including Ioniq 5 & 9 and Genesis EVs, will regain eligiblity for the $7500 US EV tax credit, as Hyundai begins rolling out more vehicles at its Georgia Metaplant and SK Battery Americas cranks out US-made batteries for the vehicles nearby electrek.co/2025/02/17/h... 🔌💡 🔌🚗
Hyundai and Kia EVs are set to regain the $7,500 US tax credit
In a rollercoaster turn of events, Hyundai and Kia EVs are expected to again qualify for the full $7,500 federal...
electrek.co
February 18, 2025 at 1:15 AM
Hyundai Group EVs, including Ioniq 5 & 9 and Genesis EVs, will regain eligiblity for the $7500 US EV tax credit, as Hyundai begins rolling out more vehicles at its Georgia Metaplant and SK Battery Americas cranks out US-made batteries for the vehicles nearby electrek.co/2025/02/17/h... 🔌💡 🔌🚗
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If it takes off, #V2G could become extremely useful to the power grid as a way to release power as required and stabilise the grid against fluctuations. 🔌💡
theconversation.com/a-house-batt...
theconversation.com/a-house-batt...
‘A house battery you can drive around’: how a handful of Australians are selling power from their cars back to the grid
Selling power from your EV back to the grid is now possible. Early adopters say it’s not simple – but change is coming
theconversation.com
February 16, 2025 at 1:14 AM
If it takes off, #V2G could become extremely useful to the power grid as a way to release power as required and stabilise the grid against fluctuations. 🔌💡
theconversation.com/a-house-batt...
theconversation.com/a-house-batt...
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Tesla is valued as an AI and robotics powerhouse, but its revenues come from being a car company. And any continued power Elon Musk has rests on people buying his cars and using his products. Will they now, after everything? I'm back in @theatlantic.com with more: www.theatlantic.com/technology/a...
The Tesla Revolt
The company’s fate will reveal how strong the foundation of Elon Musk’s influence really is.
www.theatlantic.com
February 13, 2025 at 1:17 PM
Tesla is valued as an AI and robotics powerhouse, but its revenues come from being a car company. And any continued power Elon Musk has rests on people buying his cars and using his products. Will they now, after everything? I'm back in @theatlantic.com with more: www.theatlantic.com/technology/a...
A real blorp of a storm
February 13, 2025 at 1:16 PM
A real blorp of a storm
This. I'd love to see the American figures on this one. I bet it's just as much growth if not more!
Second hand EV sales grew by 57.4% in 2024
Since Autotrader have said 2nd hand EVs have largely reached price parity with petrol, this is further proof that the demand for EVs is there when the price is right
A couple of other thoughts...
www.smmt.co.uk/2025/02/dema...
Since Autotrader have said 2nd hand EVs have largely reached price parity with petrol, this is further proof that the demand for EVs is there when the price is right
A couple of other thoughts...
www.smmt.co.uk/2025/02/dema...
Demand for used EVs rises to record levels as second-hand car market grows in 2024
Used car transactions grow 5.5% in 2024 after eight consecutive quarters of growth, with 7,643,180 vehicles changing hands. Pre-loved EVs boast record demand, rising 57.4% to 188,382 units and taking ...
www.smmt.co.uk
February 10, 2025 at 11:50 AM
This. I'd love to see the American figures on this one. I bet it's just as much growth if not more!