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📣 Tune in to learn from @CUB_MN about how Minnesota is forcing utilities to consider the future of gas and plan for net zero emissions by 2050 and the winter storm that started it all. Register: bit.ly/3DCjuqR

switchbox_data's tweet image. 📣 Tune in to learn from @CUB_MN about how Minnesota is forcing utilities to consider the future of gas and plan for net zero emissions by 2050 and the winter storm that started it all. 

Register: bit.ly/3DCjuqR

📢 Tune in next Thurs to learn about the 'digital twin' simulation that Ithaca is using to equitably electrify their entire building stock. You'll get to meet the first-of-its kind 'digital twin' and the Cornell researchers behind it's creation! Register: bit.ly/sb-digitaltwin

switchbox_data's tweet image. 📢 Tune in next Thurs to learn about the 'digital twin' simulation that Ithaca is using to equitably electrify their entire building stock. You'll get to meet the first-of-its kind 'digital twin' and the Cornell researchers behind it's creation!

Register: bit.ly/sb-digitaltwin

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Here, via newish think tank @switchbox_data, is a definitive take-down of this daft idea. It focuses on NY but is applicable beyond. Among other things, replacing just 20% of NY gas w/ clean hydrogen would require *8X* the electricity of using heat pumps. edf.org/media/hydrogen…

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Hydrogen Blending in New York Gas Pipelines Undermines State Climate Goals

A new report commissioned by EDF finds that blending hydrogen into the existing natural gas pipeline system would achieve limited greenhouse gas reductions


Public Utility Commissions are often the place good policy goes to die, but not in Connecticut! Join us for a conversation with Jayson Velazquez and Oliver Tully from @AcadiaCtr to discuss everything climate in CT, with a particular focus on equity. RSVP: bit.ly/sb-acadia

switchbox_data's tweet image. Public Utility Commissions are often the place good policy goes to die, but not in Connecticut!

Join us for a conversation with Jayson Velazquez and Oliver Tully from @AcadiaCtr to discuss everything climate in CT, with a particular focus on equity. RSVP: bit.ly/sb-acadia

Thanks for joining us to discuss climate legislating in NC with Senator DeAndrea Salvador! If you missed it, you can check out the recording of her presentation here: youtube.com/watch?v=EZVX74…

switchbox_data's tweet card. DeAndrea Salvador: Climate Legislating in North Carolina (SB Speaker...

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DeAndrea Salvador: Climate Legislating in North Carolina (SB Speaker...

Contrary to popular belief, climate policy-making does happen in states without Democratic trifectas! Join NC State Senator DeAndrea Salvador for the low-down on recent policy progress in NC, and what it takes to reach across the aisle to get it done. bit.ly/sb-deandrea

switchbox_data's tweet image. Contrary to popular belief, climate policy-making does happen in states without Democratic trifectas!

Join NC State Senator DeAndrea Salvador for the low-down on recent policy progress in NC, and what it takes to reach across the aisle to get it done.

bit.ly/sb-deandrea


Colorado is the Mountain West's undisputed climate leader, but utilities are still very powerful, often working to slow climate policy across the state. Join us as Marie Venner of @eco_socialism walks us through CO's climate policy and politics landscape. bit.ly/sb-marie

switchbox_data's tweet image. Colorado is the Mountain West's undisputed climate leader, but utilities are still very powerful, often working to slow climate policy across the state.

Join us as Marie Venner of @eco_socialism walks us through CO's climate policy and politics landscape. bit.ly/sb-marie

Thanks for joining us at Olivia's presentation yesterday! If you missed it, you can check out the recording here: youtube.com/watch?v=rsqwDG…

switchbox_data's tweet card. Olivia Prieto: Building Decarbonization in New Jersey (SB Speaker...

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Olivia Prieto: Building Decarbonization in New Jersey (SB Speaker...

While often overlooked compared to its neighbors, New Jersey has had recent wins on building decarb. Join a conversation with RMI’s Olivia Prieto to discuss climate policy in the garden state, including recent achievements and progress still to be made! bit.ly/sb-olivia

switchbox_data's tweet image. While often overlooked compared to its neighbors, New Jersey has had recent wins on building decarb.

Join a conversation with RMI’s Olivia Prieto to discuss climate policy in the garden state, including recent achievements and progress still to be made!

bit.ly/sb-olivia


A huge thank you to Rhode Island State Senator @MeghanEKallman for joining our virtual speaker series today and walking us through her vitally important building decarbonization bill!


Contrary to popular belief, climate policy-making does happen in states without Democratic trifectas! Join NC State Senator DeAndrea Salvador for the low-down on recent policy progress in NC, and what it takes to reach across the aisle to get it done. bit.ly/sb-deandrea

switchbox_data's tweet image. Contrary to popular belief, climate policy-making does happen in states without Democratic trifectas!

Join NC State Senator DeAndrea Salvador for the low-down on recent policy progress in NC, and what it takes to reach across the aisle to get it done.

bit.ly/sb-deandrea

While often overlooked compared to its neighbors, New Jersey has had recent wins on building decarb. Join a conversation with RMI’s Olivia Prieto to discuss climate policy in the garden state, including recent achievements and progress still to be made! bit.ly/sb-olivia

switchbox_data's tweet image. While often overlooked compared to its neighbors, New Jersey has had recent wins on building decarb.

Join a conversation with RMI’s Olivia Prieto to discuss climate policy in the garden state, including recent achievements and progress still to be made!

bit.ly/sb-olivia

Major building decarbonization legislation was recently introduced in Rhode Island! Join us for a conversation with the bill’s author, RI State Senator Meghan Kallman, to learn about what’s in the bill, what isn’t, and what it will take to get it passed. bit.ly/sb-meghan

switchbox_data's tweet image. Major building decarbonization legislation was recently introduced in Rhode Island!

Join us for a conversation with the bill’s author, RI State Senator Meghan Kallman, to learn about what’s in the bill, what isn’t, and what it will take to get it passed.

bit.ly/sb-meghan

Industry = 1/4 of US emissions, and industrial decarb is in its infancy. But things are finally happening! Join us for a convo with Mikhail Haramati, @NRDC state industrial decarb lead, for an overview of the challenge and what states are doing about it. bit.ly/sb-mikhail

switchbox_data's tweet image. Industry = 1/4 of US emissions, and industrial decarb is in its infancy. But things are finally happening!

Join us for a convo with Mikhail Haramati, @NRDC state industrial decarb lead, for an overview of the challenge and what states are doing about it.

bit.ly/sb-mikhail

Thanks for joining us at Eli's presentation today! If you missed it, you can watch the recording here: youtube.com/watch?v=UJwMAz…

switchbox_data's tweet card. Eli Gold: What's new with climate policy in Michigan? (SB Speaker...

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Eli Gold: What's new with climate policy in Michigan? (SB Speaker...

What’s new with climate policy in Michigan? The razor-thin Democratic majority passed a sweeping package of energy and climate bills in the last two years, but what’s still left to do? Join us for a discussion with MI climate expert Eli Gold next Friday bit.ly/sb-eli

switchbox_data's tweet image. What’s new with climate policy in Michigan? The razor-thin Democratic majority passed a sweeping package of energy and climate bills in the last two years, but what’s still left to do?

Join us for a discussion with MI climate expert Eli Gold next Friday bit.ly/sb-eli


What’s new with climate policy in Michigan? The razor-thin Democratic majority passed a sweeping package of energy and climate bills in the last two years, but what’s still left to do? Join us for a discussion with MI climate expert Eli Gold next Friday bit.ly/sb-eli

switchbox_data's tweet image. What’s new with climate policy in Michigan? The razor-thin Democratic majority passed a sweeping package of energy and climate bills in the last two years, but what’s still left to do?

Join us for a discussion with MI climate expert Eli Gold next Friday bit.ly/sb-eli

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