lisa martine jenkins
@lisamartinejenkins.bsky.social
climate + energy journalist editor @latitudemedia.bsky.social lisa@latitudemedia.com / signal: lmj.5709
Meanwhile, Google and Amazon now bragging about how much more energy efficient they're getting, even as they use way more energy overall: www.latitudemedia.com/news/the-ris... via @lisamartinejenkins.bsky.social
The rise of hyperscaler efficiency-washing
Google and Amazon are both emitting more than ever, but emphasizing their improving efficiency even as energy use booms.
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A town of 1,700 is fighting a $5B data center in Indiana. Rising bills. Secret utility deals. A community that's heard the jobs promise before. An anatomy of data center opposition 👇 https://bit.ly/3R04VnL
In Indiana, an anatomy of data center opposition
In Lake County, electricity prices, labor challenges, and blackbox deals are colliding with longstanding mistrust of the local utility.
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We analyzed 25 data center utility tariffs across 19 states. Regulators nailed cost protection. But 40% say nothing on clean energy, none create flexibility mechanisms — and the market is filling that silence with 56 GW of natural gas. Full report: https://bit.ly/4bRyVdw
The Terms of Power: Inside the New Utility Rates For Data Centers
A first-of-its-kind analysis of data-center-specific utility tariffs across the United States — who has filed them, what they say, and what they mean for the grid.
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I'm gearing up to talk to Jim Kapsis of the Ad Hoc Group for tomorrow's Latitude Dispatch. Have any questions about what utilities learned -- or should have learned -- from Winter Storm Fern? Send em my way at lisa@latitudemedia.com, or via DM. Be there, 1pm ET! 🔌💡 @latitudemedia.bsky.social
T-one day til @ceboudreau.bsky.social talks with Alexis Harmon for the year's first Latitude Dispatch. Would hate to miss it 🔌💡 cc: @latitudemedia.bsky.social @atlanticcouncil.bsky.social www.latitudemedia.com/events/trump...
Trump wants Venezuelan oil. What about critical minerals?
Unpacking what the U.S. takeover means for the global critical minerals market.
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-Sep 30: USDA releases guidance saying they can use contingency fund -Oct 10: USDA tells states to prepare for lapse -Oct 23: USDA deletes guidance saying they can use contingency fund -Oct 24: USDA says it can’t use contingency fund -Oct 31: Courts tell USDA to release funds -Nov 1: no funds go out
China's lead in manufacturing the electrolyzers needed for hydrogen production is growing as yet another major company pauses plans for a U.S. factory. In this case, it's Topsoe's plant in Virginia, per @amenasaiyid.bsky.social in @latitudemedia.bsky.social: www.latitudemedia.com/news/topsoe-...
Topsoe pauses work on Virginia factory, as electrolyzer demand dips
Scoop: The Danish manufacturer’s decision follows the earlier sunset of the 45V clean hydrogen production tax credit.
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Late night filing from Chris Wright that could greatly expand federal authority over interconnection -- and fast track the process for flexible large loads. By me for @latitudemedia.bsky.social ⤵️ www.latitudemedia.com/news/wright-... #energysky
Wright directs FERC to fast track large load interconnection
In a notice of proposed rulemaking, the Energy Secretary endorsed accelerating interconnection for flexible loads like data centers.
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You ain't seen nothin' yet. Wait until the Trump effect kicks in in 2025 and beyond. www.theguardian.com/environment/...
Record leap in CO2 fuels fears of accelerating global heating
CO2 in air hit new high last year, with scientists concerned natural land and ocean carbon sinks are weakening
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lisa martine jenkins@lisamartinejenkins.bsky.social · 10mo agoI spent time this week parsing the second list of (potential) DOE award cancellations that has been circulating DC, and it occurred to me that others would probably appreciate a clean, searchable dataset. So I made one, for @latitudemedia.bsky.social : 🔌💡 www.latitudemedia.com/news/which-a...
I spent time this week parsing the second list of (potential) DOE award cancellations that has been circulating DC, and it occurred to me that others would probably appreciate a clean, searchable dataset. So I made one, for @latitudemedia.bsky.social : 🔌💡 www.latitudemedia.com/news/which-a...
There are two lists of award terminations circulating Washington, D.C. Here’s a compilation of both — with a searchable dataset. www.latitudemedia.com/news/which-a...
Yesterday, Russ Vought tweeted out that DOE is canceling nearly $8 billion in clean energy funding. Today, @latitudemedia.bsky.social @maeveallsup.bsky.social obtained the list of all 321 projects that are having their awards pulled. 🔌💡 www.latitudemedia.com/news/scoop-t...
SCOOP: These are the 321 awards DOE is canceling
All of the awards, totaling $7.5 billion, are for projects in blue states.
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We are thrilled to announce that our NEW Large Language Model will be released on 11.18.25.
The world has lost its most powerful advocate for nature and hope. Yet many remain who will continue her legacy and I know she will continue to inspire generations more.
"The thousands of DOE employees who exited the federal service amid the so-called Department of Government Efficiency’s sweep of the agency has resulted in the largest staffing drop-off in the agency’s history," reports @maeveallsup.bsky.social: www.latitudemedia.com/news/report-... 🔌💡
Report: DOE is in the midst of a historic labor shortage
A recent analysis shows that even offices managing nuclear and fossil energy projects don’t have enough staff to disburse funds.
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Our team is growing! Latitude Media is hiring a full-time, mid-career reporter to work with me, @maeveallsup.bsky.social, and @stephenlacey.bsky.social on the editorial team, covering all things energy transition. Apply by October 3 :) 🔌💡 www.latitudemedia.com/hiring-repor...
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It's not your imagination: Wildfire smoke in the U.S. has dramatically worsened since 2019. According to a new study, it's already killing 41,000 people a year - and it's poised to get much worse. new from me @johnmuyskens.bsky.social and @sadbumblebee.buzz www.washingtonpost.com/climate-envi...
Record wildfire smoke kills more people each year than car crashes. It’s about to get worse.
The past six summers have been the smokiest on record. New research shows that smoke could become the costliest consequence of climate change for Americans.
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More than 85 climate scientists filed >400 pages of public comments today pushing back against the findings of the DOE’s Climate Working Group Report. A 🧵
75% percent of North American data center growth is occurring in markets with low electricity costs, according to a report by real estate services firm JLL. Additionally, between now and 2030, North America could see $1 trillion in data center investment. www.latitudemedia.com/news/75-of-n...
75% of North American data center growth is in low-cost electricity markets
Report: 2025’s “market turbulence” from tariffs and DeepSeek isn’t slowing the market so far.
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🎧 Listen now: Open Circuit, MIT’s Vijay Gadepally explains how AI’s shift from single tasks to always-on assistants is pushing energy demand to power-plant scale. www.latitudemedia.com/news/open-ci...
How AI is changing our digital energy footprints
As AI transforms from task-based tools to always-on companions, it’s adding up to power plant level demand.
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Energy Secretary Chris Wright says Trump admin is altering previous National Climate Assessments. These were produced by hundreds of climate scientists and mandated by Congress. (1/2)
Scoop: EPA is preparing to cancel $7 billion in grants intended to help low- and moderate-income families install solar panels www.nytimes.com/2025/08/05/c...
E.P.A. Moves to Cancel $7 Billion in Grants for Solar Energy
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I’m sharing this hoping that someone hiking the same route in Norway might see this. Let’s find @alecluhn.bsky.social!
American climate journalist Alec Luhn missing on Norwegian glacier
A search is underway for award-winning climate journalist Alec Luhn, a Wisconsin native, who is missing on a Norwegian glacier.
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Paris urban biking DOUBLED in just one year. “Cycling in Paris has transcended mere trendiness; it’s become a fundamental aspect of the city’s identity. Despite challenges like inclement weather, cyclists continue to flock to the streets, setting new records and reshaping the urban landscape.”
Paris cycling numbers double in one year thanks to massive investment and it's not stopping
The report delves into the nuances of Parisian cycling culture, exploring the vibrant community of riders who navigate the city's streets
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This week on Open Circuit: how tariffs, sourcing rules, and permitting confusion are slowing America’s clean energy factory buildout. Listen now: www.latitudemedia.com/news/open-ci...
Is America giving up on clean energy manufacturing?
How tariffs, sourcing rules, and permitting confusion are slowing America’s clean energy factory buildout.
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The latest @maeveallsup.bsky.social scoop: Uplight is looking for a buyer. For @latitudemedia.bsky.social: 🔌💡 www.latitudemedia.com/news/scoop-u...
Scoop: Uplight is looking for a buyer
Two years after acquiring Autogrid, the VPP company is hoping a buyer will help it capitalize on AI-driven demand growth.
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I got to be a guest host on the Open Curcuit podcast with @stephenlacey.bsky.social & @cleangridview.bsky.social this week, & here’s how we talked about the One Big Beautiful Bill & what it does to raise costs, raise emissions, & reduce reliability. 🔌💡 Listen: www.latitudemedia.com/news/open-ci...
