Emily Piontek

Environmental advocate, scientist, policy nerd. Books+hiking+biking in my free time ✌️

[Rural Power Now @RuralpowerNow]

"House Democrats will protect the IRA’s investment [in the] transition to cleaner forms of power and increase generation and transmission reliability...and will not support a farm bill that takes IRA energy funding away from its intended purpose. https://t.co/tYNtrUYdDR

[Renew Missouri @RenewMO]

When the wind chill goes up, wind power gets busy! Check out SPP’s generation mix from this morning.

[Rural Power Now @RuralpowerNow]

Exciting news! The Biden Administration has just announced the single largest investment in rural electrification since the 1936 Rural Electrification Act — $11 billion in grant and loan opportunities.

Check out the full story below!✨
https://t.co/coDuY9vxyk

[Progressive Workers Union @PWUnion1]

🧵 update

Today, @SierraClub senior leadership announced mass layoffs and a restructuring plan. In short: the top-down changes represent a major departure from the internal “democratic organizing” the Board adopted years ago. Read for yourself here: https://t.co/bndop4I8JP

[Emily Piontek @PiontekEmily]

Tell DEQ: Keep Virginia in RGGI! Comment period ends tomorrow.

[Appalachian Voices @AppVoices]

TOMORROW is the last day to submit your comment to @VirginiaDEQ in support of #RGGI! This program cuts pollution & funnels 100s of millions of $$ to communities fighting climate change. #StayinRGGI
Learn how to submit yr comment plus tips for writing ➡️
https://t.co/uUkI4Thrrd

[Appalachian Voices @AppVoices]

.@GovernorVA RGGI helps communities + our future! Keep VA in RGGI
#DefendRGGI #StayinRGGI #RGGIisLaw #CleanAir #FloodResiliency #VALovesRGGI

[Appalachian Voices @AppVoices]

This V-Day is a little sweeter bc VA state senators passed SB1447 to keep cash-strapped VA households connected to essential utilities during very hot or cold weather, and on Fridays & state holidays. SB 1447 helps VA meet national shutoff standards. Thank you!

[Emily Piontek @PiontekEmily]

Virginia SB 1447 stops utility shutoffs in high-risk conditions. It's on its first read in the Senate today. Thank you @SenEdwardsVA for carrying this important bill!

[Appalachian Voices @AppVoices]

A high energy burden (% of income spent on monthly energy bills) can put people at risk of losing power over unpaid bills. This year, the General Assembly has several opportunities to help keep households connected to essential power utilities.

https://t.co/XrTQ1ZD8QS

[Virginia IPL @VAIPL]

"As people of faith, it is time to act in solidarity with our vulnerable neighbors at risk of utility shut-offs. @ireneshintweets' HB2283 creates greater protections for our neighbors most impacted by high utility bills." Read more here: https://t.co/8DZU55DD0G

[Emily Piontek @PiontekEmily]

When taking full advantage of the tax credits in the Inflation Reduction Act, clean, renewable sources will be cheaper than 99 percent of proposed gas plants. https://t.co/gyUQ8yYTvP via @RockyMtnInst

[Progressive Workers Union @PWUnion1]

"We’re bargaining for a contract that protects staff while promoting equity and justice for all members, holding our organization accountable to its values and building on a legacy of people-power that’s integral to the history of our region." - Emily, @AppVoices Workers Union

[Progressive Workers Union @PWUnion1]

Today's #ED22MD highlight is Emily Piontek, Unit Rep for @AppVoices Workers Union. "Earth Day is an opportunity for us to acknowledge our relationship to the natural world, and just as importantly, to each other, as we work together to build a stronger environmental movement."

[Emily Piontek @PiontekEmily]

HB 2074 & SB 1318 are vital. These EJ bills give Virginia government the tools to hold polluting industries accountable for impacts to our health. Support these important bills please @GovernorVA @NatResourcesVA @ChrisHurstVA @SenEdwardsVA

[Emily Piontek @PiontekEmily]

Virginia needs Environmental Justice this year! @GovernorVA @NatResourcesVA Support HB 2074/SB 1318 & embed EJ strategies in state agencies. It's time for the state of Va to consider EJ when making decisions that impact Montgomery County & other communities.

[Emily Piontek @PiontekEmily]

Virginians need Environmental Justice this year! Two EJ bills are moving through the legislature right now. The General Assembly must vote YES on HB 2074 and SB 1318 and ensure Environmental Justice for the Commonwealth! @ChrisHurstVA @SenEdwardsVA

[Joe Biden @JoeBiden]

Today is a reminder, a painful one, that democracy is fragile. To preserve it requires people of good will, leaders with the courage to stand up, who are devoted not to pursuit of power and personal interest at any cost, but to the common good.

[Emily Piontek @PiontekEmily]

THIS. It was a political stunt from the start.

[Ezra Klein @ezraklein]

I'm happy to see people do the right thing, even when they're late.

But the Republicans changing their vote on EC certification never thought the election was stolen. They thought there'd be no consequences for indulging Trump's lies. They were wrong, and a woman is now dead.

[Eugene Scott @Eugene_Scott]

A few short years ago, Capitol Police arrested Rev. Raphael Warnock for praying in the rotunda in protest of GOP efforts to repeal the Affordable Care Act https://t.co/bCEmBEws3k

[Emily Piontek @PiontekEmily]

Put these important elections on your radar - or run as a board candidate yourself!

[Energy Democracy Y'all @EnDemYall]

The 2020 election season is over. But wait, there's more! Next year in Virginia, you have the opportunity to run for your local electric co-op board. https://t.co/yC1fKzWjVt