UpGrade Athens

The voice of the clean energy movement in Athens County, Ohio. Visit our website to learn how to make the UpGrade! Together we will win the @GUEnergyPrize

[UpGrade Ohio @UpGrade_Ohio]

Last week we hosted the Appalachian Ohio #EV Readiness Forum at @ohiou Innovation Center. Folks are ready to move on @AEPOhio's incoming Electric Vehicle (EV) rebate program.

[UpGrade Ohio @UpGrade_Ohio]

@CityofAthensOH has installed solar panels that will cost $411,000, or about 10% of the overall cost of the Water Treatment Plant improvements project at $4,123,000. #Solar #powerforlife provided by @ThirdSunSolar. https://t.co/RqGf3itr1N

[UpGrade Athens @UpGradeAthens]

Congrats to @hapcap @ridegobus in their partnership with @HockingCollege to setup ticketing in Nelsonville, OH! #publictransit #gobushocking #ohio

[Hunter Lovins @hlovins]

We need to say this again and again: 100% renewables possible, desirable and cheaper than what we have now https://t.co/8ek0XQRf6O

[UpGrade Ohio @UpGrade_Ohio]

Today we're am asking @HoaglandForOhio to support fixing Ohio’s restrictive #wind setback law. We are leaving $4.2 billion in local wind development projects on the table and turning our backs on the #jobs they would produce. #OHWind #YouCanFixIt

[UpGrade Athens @UpGradeAthens]

"Athens voters overwhelmingly approved a #carbonfee in the primary election" -- Spotlight piece w/@athensmessenger: https://t.co/tAWfc9CSAU #SOLAR #OHIO Approved and ready to roll for @SOPECenergy Athens electric aggregation customers.

[PlugShare @plugshare]

Big #milestone for the #ElectricVehicle community!! 200,000+ charging stations #worldwide on PlugShare! This really is a group effort, thanks to all of the EV advocates, EV drivers & our engaged users #appreciationpost #FeelGoodFriday #electriccar #globalgoals #zeroemission #cars

[AG Maura Healey Archived @AGHealeyArchive]

Exxon’s lawsuit to stop our investigation into what the company has known about the impact of burning fossil fuels was just dismissed in New York.

[SOPEC - Sustainable Ohio Public Energy Council @SOPECenergy]

@nature_ohio Would be great to see scenic river in southeast Ohio! Many state forests and a national forest too w/@WayneNationalFS

[UpGrade Ohio @UpGrade_Ohio]

Get your tickets today for the 2018 Spring Swarm dance at the @DairyBarnArts center in @athensohio. This is our 2nd fundraiser as partners! The Swarm will be on March 24, with doors opening at 7PM. Come for the great dancing, fun flavors, and good vibes. https://t.co/O8jCRgcjbc

[SOPEC - Sustainable Ohio Public Energy Council @SOPECenergy]

Special meeting scheduled at @ohiou Innovation Center (340 W. State St.) for purpose of reviewing campaign service providers for carbon fee ballot measure for @CityofAthensOH on Thurs., March 1 at 2PM.

[UpGrade Ohio @UpGrade_Ohio]

“Renewable energy prices are falling every day all over the world. Renewables are outpacing natural gas and will soon be the best option anywhere on Earth.” -- our voice on @ThePost -- https://t.co/nZfaygsWi6

[Utility Dive @UtilityDive]

.@SEIA estimates 23,000 jobs will be lost this year under the final #solar trade case decision. Solar deployments could decline by 10%.
https://t.co/tEYwi0iw7W

[SOPEC - Sustainable Ohio Public Energy Council @SOPECenergy]

@brianreports writes about Community Choice Aggregation! @TheAthensNEWS reports on an Athens ballot measure to build local solar power! https://t.co/gvCXQRd1Cy

[UpGrade Athens @UpGradeAthens]

"Busting The Myths of #Electric #Aggregation -- Exponential Savings" #electricity #energy https://t.co/Exm9dmjWhA

[SOPEC - Sustainable Ohio Public Energy Council @SOPECenergy]

"If the aggregation program continued to provide exponential savings as more customers joined over time, then eventually the large number of aggregated customers would see near-zero electricity rates – which is impossible." https://t.co/drlhd5RXdO

[SOPEC - Sustainable Ohio Public Energy Council @SOPECenergy]

A reminder about the @CityofAthensOH #naturalgas aggregation program this winter 2017-2018: https://t.co/SClrcnn3kW

[UpGrade Ohio @UpGrade_Ohio]

No matter what Trump says, US communities are fighting for climate action. Southeast Ohio towns support the movement to 100% renewable energy! #USPeoplesDelegation #COP23

[Ohio University Office of Sustainability @OHIOsustainable]

Come join us at the Ecohouse to celebrate Thanksgiving early! Nov 9th 6pm. RSVP by clicking the link https://t.co/Y7mMk9qRqc

[SOPEC - Sustainable Ohio Public Energy Council @SOPECenergy]

TONIGHT! The Chauncey Community Energy Forum begins at 6 PM at 22 Birge Drive. Come for the free food & to learn about electric aggregation.

[UpGrade Ohio @UpGrade_Ohio]

Board member Ken Bowald talks about interpretive guides at @ohioswindingrd event at @BurrOakGetaways Lodge. Where does clean energy fit in?