Samantha Williams

Midwest Director of @NRDC’s climate and clean energy program, lawyer by trade, climate action crusader at heart. Tweets are my own.

[Governor Gretchen Whitmer @GovWhitmer]

Time to roll up our sleeves and get to work on this to-do list. Michiganders deserve it. 💪
https://t.co/RHDFFwWZBB

[Kara Cook @cookkar_]

.@GovWhitmer just outlined her plan to boost our clean energy economy and act on the MI Healthy Climate Plan:
⚡️100% clean energy from sources like wind, solar, and nuclear
⚡️Streamlined renewable permitting
⚡️Energy efficiency improvements
⚡️New considerations for equity

[Governor Gretchen Whitmer @GovWhitmer]

The Goal: Enact a 100% clean energy standard for Michigan to help us protect our natural resources and produce clean energy.

[Katherine Blunt @KatherineBlunt]

It's been ridiculously hot, and yet no real threat of blackouts (at least not yet). Why? New power supplies, and a decent amount of luck.

CA: Strong hydro & so many new battery projects.

TX: Solar capacity has doubled since last summer.

My latest: https://t.co/fiuNslFsjN

[Jesse D. Jenkins @JesseJenkins]

"We’ve been talking about bringing manufacturing jobs back to America for my entire life. We’re finally doing it." -me on the impacts of the landmark US climate law turning one year old in a few weeks https://t.co/DjOuNeDbDp

[Samantha Williams @Samwilliamsnrdc]

@JesseJenkins A podcast, but a great one https://t.co/ACeJfQQili @drvolts @DavidPomerantz

[MEJC Action @MEJCAction]

.@RepDebDingell to @MichiganPSC shares heartbreaking stories of constituents who lost power and struggled for days. "Status quo is not okay!"

We must hold DTE accountable for the harm they've caused. This means just compensation for lost food, medicine + work!

[MEJC Action @MEJCAction]

Community member Tara lists 8 separate occasions when her house lost power in less than a year. She even lost power today! Meanwhile, DTE made $1.9 billion in profits, and they have the gall to ask for a rate increase! Striking testimony to @MichiganPSC.

[MEJC Action @MEJCAction]

Community member Noel to @MichiganPSC: "I lose power at least once or twice a year. This has become normal but it doesn't have to be. I just lose some food, but there are people who lose their lives."

This is why we must hold DTE accountable!

[Abby Clark @abcclark]

Incomparable community champion @RepDebDingell speaking so powerfully to the @MichiganPSC about the impact of @DTE_Energy repeatedly failing her constituents. #DoBetterDTE

[David Pomerantz @DavidPomerantz]

“As part of the experiment, the agency promised residents they could have their fossil fuel-burning systems back if they didn’t like the results. So far, none of the homeowners have wanted to go back.”

BuT hEaT pUmPs DoN’t WoRk In ThE CoLd.

https://t.co/FW9pJ9BAxY

[Samantha Williams @Samwilliamsnrdc]

@bslotterback That, despite what the gas industry wants you to believe, cold climate heat pumps operate really well on frigid upper Midwest days like today! https://t.co/PrQnDIACjP

[Samantha Williams @Samwilliamsnrdc]

.@billmckibben - Fusion breakthrough suggests that maybe somebody we’ll have a 2nd 🌞… But in the meantime, we need to use the 🌞 we’ve already got https://t.co/Wq8ON9oblu @NewYorker

[Samantha Williams @Samwilliamsnrdc]

New report: Chicagoans can save money and reduce GHGs by ditching expensive gas and electrifying their homes! 🏠💴🌲🌎 #PassOnGas #ElectrifyEverything  https://t.co/aHjRSXD6RJ

[Samantha Williams @Samwilliamsnrdc]

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[Samantha Williams @Samwilliamsnrdc]

Hey #energytwitter! @NRDC’s Midwest office is hiring for two brand new advocate roles that will help advance equitable climate solutions in #buildings and #vehicles at a critical moment for action. Come work for us! (links in the 🧵) 🌎🏠🚙

[Samantha Williams @Samwilliamsnrdc]

https://t.co/usQdxVtmil

[J.C. Kibbey @jckibbey]

.@NRDC is #hiring a Midwest Clean Vehicles Advocate in Chicago!

This person will:
- protect our climate, health & communities from transportation pollution
- seize great policy & campaign opportunities in the Midwest
- work with an awesome team (+ me)

https://t.co/OSlBWaBSVK

[NRDC 🌎🏡 @NRDC]

To create healthier, climate-resilient, and more affordable cities, buildings must stop burning expensive fossil fuels that pollute communities and our climate. https://t.co/cwQ4xi6vvr

[NRDC 🌎🏡 @NRDC]

Buildings generate close to 70% of Chicago’s total carbon emissions.

The newly released Chicago Building Decarbonization Recommendations Report provides a roadmap for how to reduce emissions citywide through decarbonization and energy efficiency.