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News & opinion from the clean energy transition (cross-posts from https://solproxima.com/blog)
Apartments in Manhattan using clever software to burn less gas, while also improving tenant comfort - solproxima.com/2026/08/19/i... (story via @canarymedia.com)
Improving boiler efficiency in NYC - SolProxima
Technology and “disruption” don’t always have the best connotations, but according to this article from Canary Media, software from a company …
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Texas republicans consider legally forcing more fossil gas: https://solproxima.com/2026/08/14/texas-republicans-consider-legally-forcing.html
Texas republicans consider legally forcing more fossil gas
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Building new generation and adding solar everywhere is important, but rebuilding disaster-stricken areas with the resilience of clean energy is possibly more important (and maybe easier, in some ways) solarnoon.net/2026/07/25/r... (story via @canarymedia.com)
Rebuilding with resilience in rural North Carolina - Solar Noon
Resilience centers and disaster recovery are such perfect areas for solar to grow extra quickly in. Nobody wants a hurricane or floods or even war, but they do …
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Avoid NIMBYs, generate power closer to urban centers, & leverage existing infrastructure: solar farms on warehouse roofs! solarnoon.net/2026/07/08/c... (story via @canarymedia.com)
Community solar on warehouse roofs - Solar Noon
Here’s one that’s practically a no-brainer, if we can figure out a few regulations and simplify the payment model: cover all the giant warehouses …
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We have the technologies; we just need to do the work to apply them solarnoon.net/2026/07/06/b... (story via @canarymedia.com)
Big bus batteries boost the grid - Solar Noon
How cool is this? In Massachusetts, parked EVs will start feeding the grid this summer. The three [electric school buses] will charge up their nearly …
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Another anti-solar misinformation tactic: "Frito-Lay won't buy your spuds!" solarnoon.net/2026/07/02/s... (story via @canarymedia.com)
Solar contaminating potatoes? Nope - Solar Noon
Here’s a new one: anti-solar folks are making up nonsense about how if farmers allow solar panels on their fields – in this case, potato fields in …
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The good news continues for solar! (Under a sane administration, it could have been great news. But we'll take good news when we get it) solarnoon.net/2026/06/10/s...
Solar booming despite Trump - Solar Noon
The proof continues to mount that clean energy, solar in particular, is an economic no-brainer: Why Solar Power Is Booming Under Trump. Despite the Trump …
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Storing electricity via rust! What will they think of next? solarnoon.net/2026/06/07/w... #batteries #cleanenergy
World's largest iron-air battery - Solar Noon
Really interesting developments are happening in battery technologies. One alternative to the lithium-ion battery that we’re all familiar with from our …
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The system that we depend on to get gas-powered cars (for example) the fuel they require is actually crazy, when you think about it (and when you know there's a much, much better way) solarnoon.net/2026/06/05/o... (via @billmckibben.bsky.social) #fossilfuels #EVs #climatechange
On the Rube Goldberg machine of fossil fuel production - Solar Noon
This newsletter from Bill McKibben, from a few months ago (shortly after the US began its illegal war on Iran) makes such a good point. Rube Goldberg’s …
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This clever study proves it: switching from gas vehicles to EVs has a clear & significant impact on reducing air pollution solarnoon.net/2026/06/03/e... (story via @electrek.co)
Cleaner air with EVs measured - Solar Noon
The focus of cleaner technologies like electric vehicles is usually on reducing greenhouse gases, which is, indeed, super important. But don’t forget that …
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A good rant, and as always with Mr. McKibben, backed with solid rationale (plus good news) solarnoon.net/2026/05/27/m... (via @billmckibben.bsky.social)
McKibben on Trump's anti-wind mania - Solar Noon
Climate hero Bill McKibben has a grade-A rant about the stupidity of the Trump administration. In particular – one has to narrow down which of the myriad …
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The problem with this kind of series -- which I have seen dozens of over the years -- is that the imperatives of journalism mean you have to find small, quirky human stories ("this community planted trees!) when the real "solution to climate change" is just to build a shitload of solar+batteries.
NPR's Climate Solutions Week
How does climate change affect decisions on where, and how, people live? NPR is dedicating a week to stories about solutions for living and building on a hotter planet.
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In which I propose the Mad Hatter as a better mascot for coal than the Trump's asinine "Coalie". Because of the neurotoxins! solarnoon.net/2026/05/20/t... (story via @nytimes.com) #thanksTrump
Thanks to Trump, mercury is surging back - Solar Noon
From the New York Times, another story to keep in mind when the Trump administration tries to describe coal as “clean” or “beautiful” …
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As both prices and demand for electricity skyrocket, Trump & Co. are blocking cheaper, cleaner, domestically-produced wind power on total BS grounds #thanksTrump #affordability solarnoon.net/2026/05/19/t... (story via @texastribune.org)
Trump admin blocking Texas wind projects - Solar Noon
The Trump Defense Department is now using their bogus “security concerns” schtick to block onshore wind development. According to the Texas Tribune, …
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"Forcing Americans to remain dependent on ageing fossil fuel infrastructure exposes us to increasing residential electricity rates and riskier grid conditions," write @doggett.house.gov and @michaeljohnshank.bsky.social.
The Iran war reminds us: we’ll never be energy-independent with fossil fuels | Lloyd Doggett and Michael Shank
Energy security comes from using local, renewable resources to power, heat and cool communities, as Ukraine is doing
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Energy- and climate-saving solutions don't have to be big and complicated! 🔋 solarnoon.net/2026/05/08/a...
Apartment A/C batteries: simple & fast demand reduction - Solar Noon
From AP, a story that shows an easy and effective way to reduce peak demand: give renters with window unit air conditioners a remote-controllable battery. …
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Despite a few bumps in the road 😜 EVs are taking over in places you might not expect (partly because those places aren't blocking Chinese imports) solarnoon.net/2026/05/04/n...
EVs: huge in Costa Rica - Solar Noon
New York Times: These Countries Embrace E.V.s to Avoid Oil Price Shocks Costa Rica is a leading example of how electric vehicles are rapidly gaining popularity …
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Forecasts from the EIA have a little good news (could be better) and some less-good news (could be worse) solarnoon.net/2026/05/03/s...
Solar's continued US growth - Solar Noon
Short article on a recent forecast from the U.S. Energy Information Administration: Solar generation to rise 17% this summer. Solar’s rise continues, as …
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Floating solar panels are a clever way to sidestep some of the "land-use" arguments against development. And in Ohio, of all places! solarnoon.net/2026/05/02/f...
Floating solar: an end-run around NIMBYism - Solar Noon
We really have to counteract the anti-solar propaganda, and promote agrivoltaics to dispel the perception of false choice (either farmland or solar, not both). …
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There's a lot still to figure out and to fight for, as fast as humanly possible, but clean energy has the mojo solarnoon.net/2026/04/29/t...
Trump can't stop renewable energy - Solar Noon
He’s slowing it, for sure, and that’s tragic, bordering on criminal, in my book. But the switch to clean, renewable energy is unstoppable now. As …
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This Ohio county could repeal its renewable energy development ban. A group with fossil fuel ties is standing in the way. https://www.canarymedia.com/articles/politics/fossil-fuel-campaign-tied-renewables-ban
Fossil fuel promoters tied to campaign to keep Ohio county renewable…
Richland County voters are deciding whether to reject a wind and solar ban. Organizations linked to pro-gas interests have given money to keep it in place.
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Ron DeSantis celebrated Earth Day with both middle fingers this year solarnoon.net/2026/04/27/d... (story via @miamiherald.com)
DeSantis' Florida is anti-tree-planting, for some jackass reason - Solar Noon
Dear Florida voters, please remember the more expensive electricity, the dirtier air, the warmer climate, and the rising seawaters next election, and how your …
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Air pollution is bad, climate change is bad, and they're making each other worse. Happy Earth Day, LOL! (But good news: we know how to fix these problems! Spoiler alert, it's by replacing fossil fuels with solar, wind, & batteries!) solarnoon.net/2026/04/22/w... (story via @theguardian.com)
We have to stop burning stuff for power - Solar Noon
Sobering news from the American Lung Association, as reported in The Guardian: Nearly half of US children are breathing dangerous levels of air pollution, …
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This Amory Lovins & Justin Locke editorial makes the case for powering the data-center explosion with clean, renewable energy: solarnoon.net/2026/04/15/d... (story via @canarymedia.com)
Data-centers aren't a reason to use more fossil fuels - Solar Noon
There are lots of good arguments in this Canary Media editorial by Amory Lovins and Justin Locke: AI: Does not compute. The dirty, expensive, and failing fossil …
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An attempt to boost solar installations on all those big, flat commercial roofs around town (& avoid the NIMBYs) solarnoon.net/2026/04/14/i... (story via @austinchronicle.bsky.social)
Innovative solar program in Austin - Solar Noon
Really interested to see how well this takes off: Austin Energy Standard Offer Program Ramps Up Local Solar Capacity: If you’re a commercial building owner, …
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Since Trump took office, 365 clean energy projects have been canceled, delayed, or are laying off staff.
Trump’s Energy Crisis | Climate Power
Trump and Republicans are creating a self-inflicted energy crisis, sending utility costs through the roof, closing down factories, and making us more dependent on foreign oil, all while dramatically i...
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Britain breaks solar energy record twice as UK’s biggest solar farm gets approval
Britain breaks solar energy record twice as UK’s biggest solar farm gets approval
Record high set on Monday and raised on Tuesday, with 14.4GW of electricity generated in sunny spring weather Britain’s sunny spring weather powered the grid to new solar energy records on two consecutive days this week. Solar farms in England, Wales and Scotland generated 14.1 GW of low-carbon electricity at lunchtime on Monday, surpassing the previous high of 14GW in July last year. Continue reading...
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The British get it: power from the sun means less dependence on fossil fuels, and less disruption from the wars that tend to break out over them: solarnoon.net/2026/04/09/b... (story via @theguardian.com)
Britain sets solar record (twice) - Solar Noon
Good news out of Britain, where their growing solar electricity capability is breaking records (and will continue to, I’m sure). Britain’s sunny spring …
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Congratulations to the oil barons and the ever-gullible MAGA masses - the pro-fossil-fuel/anti-clean-energy lies have been working! solarnoon.net/2026/04/06/s... We've got our work cut out for us, folks. (story via @pewresearch.org)
Sobering opinion numbers from the Pew Research …
Sobering opinion numbers from the Pew Research Center on “Americans’ Shifting Views on Energy Issues”: The share of Republicans and …
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