Valerie Brader
@valeriebrader.bsky.social
Attorney & consultant navigating the intersection of biz and gov’t. Focus on issues of energy, sustainability; former MI cabinet officer for energy. My posts are not legal advice or positions.
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Bill Atkinson, the code wizard behind QuickDraw that powered the original Macintosh's graphics sytem, MacPaint and HyperCard passed away yesterday.
We all stand on the shoulders of giants and this was one of them. Thank you Bill! You helped pave rest of us.
We all stand on the shoulders of giants and this was one of them. Thank you Bill! You helped pave rest of us.
Bill Atkinson
Bill Atkinson (born March 17, 1951) was a member of the original Apple Lisa and Macintosh design teams at Apple Computer. Atkinson received his undergraduate degree from the University of California, ...
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June 7, 2025 at 6:00 PM
Bill Atkinson, the code wizard behind QuickDraw that powered the original Macintosh's graphics sytem, MacPaint and HyperCard passed away yesterday.
We all stand on the shoulders of giants and this was one of them. Thank you Bill! You helped pave rest of us.
We all stand on the shoulders of giants and this was one of them. Thank you Bill! You helped pave rest of us.
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Check out what we’re up to in Ann Arbor - where the goal is carbon neutrality and more affordable energy. www.nytimes.com/2025/04/11/c...
Ann Arbor Wants to Build Its Own Renewable-Energy Grid
Ann Arbor, Mich., moved forward with an ambitious plan to build its own utility that aims provide clean power outside the grid.
www.nytimes.com
April 14, 2025 at 10:51 AM
Check out what we’re up to in Ann Arbor - where the goal is carbon neutrality and more affordable energy. www.nytimes.com/2025/04/11/c...
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After intense debates, NERC just filled "Advance Cold Weather Reliability Standard EOP-012-3" requiring gen owners + operators to prepare for and operate reliably during extreme cold weather. Key points:🔌💡
April 15, 2025 at 9:46 AM
After intense debates, NERC just filled "Advance Cold Weather Reliability Standard EOP-012-3" requiring gen owners + operators to prepare for and operate reliably during extreme cold weather. Key points:🔌💡
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Ann Arbor's sustainable energy utility could provide a model for other cities looking to control their #energy future. A scholar explains how it offers opt-in participation and can operate at different scales alongside the existing utility: buff.ly/CQ1MxK5
🌎 #climatesky #sustainability
🌎 #climatesky #sustainability
March 11, 2025 at 4:14 PM
Ann Arbor's sustainable energy utility could provide a model for other cities looking to control their #energy future. A scholar explains how it offers opt-in participation and can operate at different scales alongside the existing utility: buff.ly/CQ1MxK5
🌎 #climatesky #sustainability
🌎 #climatesky #sustainability
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“contrasts between states […] are tied to variations in natural resources, policies and investment decisions”
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Vermont having fully zero carbon electricity might not surprise you - but South Dakota at 80%+ carbon free might!
"Seriously, get a cup of coffee and spend some time with this one." - @insideclimatenews.org
"Seriously, get a cup of coffee and spend some time with this one." - @insideclimatenews.org
March 17, 2025 at 11:49 AM
“contrasts between states […] are tied to variations in natural resources, policies and investment decisions”
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Another sentiment check on our neighbors to the North
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March 3, 2025 at 9:57 PM
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These success stories are bright spots amid gloomy conversations around student learning.
Many Idaho students never caught up after the pandemic. That’s not the case in these districts
These success stories are bright spots amid gloomy conversations around student learning.
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February 17, 2025 at 6:15 PM
These success stories are bright spots amid gloomy conversations around student learning.
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One of the big stories of 2025 - is demand going to turn?
Yes - EV, heat pumps, AI/DC load, conversations about AI, general electrification of industry, new connections… (industry celeb Jevon)
No - energy efficiency, waves of domestic cheap solar and storage, lower growth, energy prices
Yes - EV, heat pumps, AI/DC load, conversations about AI, general electrification of industry, new connections… (industry celeb Jevon)
No - energy efficiency, waves of domestic cheap solar and storage, lower growth, energy prices
January 29, 2025 at 8:53 AM
One of the big stories of 2025 - is demand going to turn?
Yes - EV, heat pumps, AI/DC load, conversations about AI, general electrification of industry, new connections… (industry celeb Jevon)
No - energy efficiency, waves of domestic cheap solar and storage, lower growth, energy prices
Yes - EV, heat pumps, AI/DC load, conversations about AI, general electrification of industry, new connections… (industry celeb Jevon)
No - energy efficiency, waves of domestic cheap solar and storage, lower growth, energy prices
The hack of PowerSchool affecting #annarbor schools is especially worrisome to be because the company collected student browsing history (in violation of federal law). Now hackers may have the data that never should have been collected in the first place. www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2...
Remote learning apps shared children’s data at a ‘dizzying scale’
The educational tools used by students during the pandemic also shared their information with advertisers and data brokers that could track them around the Web, an international investigation found.
www.washingtonpost.com
January 9, 2025 at 10:11 PM
The hack of PowerSchool affecting #annarbor schools is especially worrisome to be because the company collected student browsing history (in violation of federal law). Now hackers may have the data that never should have been collected in the first place. www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2...
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Edtech giant PowerSchool says hackers accessed personal data of students and teachers
Edtech giant PowerSchool says hackers accessed personal data of students and teachers
The Bain Capital-owned edtech giant says hackers accessed its customer support portal using a "compromised credential."
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January 8, 2025 at 2:19 PM
Edtech giant PowerSchool says hackers accessed personal data of students and teachers
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The 3 baltic grid operators have confirmed that the networks of Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania will disconnect from Russia+ electricity network, and synchronise with the European network.
The likely sabotage of the Finnish-Estonia interconnector is not causing a delay. 🔌💡
eng.lsm.lv/article/econ...
The likely sabotage of the Finnish-Estonia interconnector is not causing a delay. 🔌💡
eng.lsm.lv/article/econ...
Baltic States ready to leave Russian electricity grid
In February, the Baltic energy systems, operated by Augstsprieguma tīkls (AST) of Latvia, Litgrid of Lithuania and Elering of Estonia will be disconnected from the Russian energy system, kno...
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January 7, 2025 at 9:05 AM
The 3 baltic grid operators have confirmed that the networks of Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania will disconnect from Russia+ electricity network, and synchronise with the European network.
The likely sabotage of the Finnish-Estonia interconnector is not causing a delay. 🔌💡
eng.lsm.lv/article/econ...
The likely sabotage of the Finnish-Estonia interconnector is not causing a delay. 🔌💡
eng.lsm.lv/article/econ...
Gov focus on RMR treatment presages a new focus on a key emerging issue — payments to reliability must run plants(PJM) and system supply resource (MISO). Hard ? Include cost recovery on both transmission and retail bills in traditional reg states; market rules for bids in restructured ones.
I’d love to hear what #energysky thinks is the best way forward in PJM given the record high capacity auction prices in July. What changes should they make in the upcoming auction now that there’s a six month delay? Reply with reading recs for newbies like me! www.utilitydive.com/news/governo...
5 governors call for PJM capacity market rule changes to reduce ‘unnecessary’ consumer costs
LS Power has identified 4.4 GW in potential capacity and storage projects in PJM totaling $8 billion but said unstable market rules hinder investment decisions.
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November 18, 2024 at 1:12 PM
Gov focus on RMR treatment presages a new focus on a key emerging issue — payments to reliability must run plants(PJM) and system supply resource (MISO). Hard ? Include cost recovery on both transmission and retail bills in traditional reg states; market rules for bids in restructured ones.
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It can take 3-4 years to get an electricity generator interconnection in the Midwest (MISO). So they're proposing a queue jumping process for projects urgently needed for "resource adequacy."
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MISO to Devise Express Lane in Queue for Generation Projects that Keep Lights On
MISO said it will design an expedited resource adequacy study process for generation projects that are needed for capacity sufficiency.
www.rtoinsider.com
November 13, 2024 at 11:44 PM
It can take 3-4 years to get an electricity generator interconnection in the Midwest (MISO). So they're proposing a queue jumping process for projects urgently needed for "resource adequacy."
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www.rtoinsider.com/91958-miso-e...
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www.rtoinsider.com/91958-miso-e...
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MISO members will likely have to add 343 GW of installed capacity by 2043 to meet state policy goals while maintaining resource adequacy. #energysky🔌💡
See Full Story: ow.ly/67HQ50U2RJZ
Writer: Amanda Durish Cook
See Full Story: ow.ly/67HQ50U2RJZ
Writer: Amanda Durish Cook
November 8, 2024 at 7:00 PM
MISO members will likely have to add 343 GW of installed capacity by 2043 to meet state policy goals while maintaining resource adequacy. #energysky🔌💡
See Full Story: ow.ly/67HQ50U2RJZ
Writer: Amanda Durish Cook
See Full Story: ow.ly/67HQ50U2RJZ
Writer: Amanda Durish Cook
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Ann Arbor residents: the Sustainable Energy Utility now has a waitlist. Get on it here: forms.office.com/Pages/Respon...
November 8, 2024 at 1:26 PM
Ann Arbor residents: the Sustainable Energy Utility now has a waitlist. Get on it here: forms.office.com/Pages/Respon...
