So proud of @RosenforNevada for pulling off another incredible win and unbelievably grateful to our amazing team that raised huge money, built an unrivaled political operation, and drove a relentless message all cycle to make this a reality. #NVSEN
The Biden administration is rolling out $3.5 billion for new electric lines, microgrids, hardening the power system against extreme weather and more. It's the largest-ever investment in the grid: https://t.co/le3Le3BZFn via @jeffsaintjohn
Arizona just saw its hottest summer on record in 2023, with temps hitting 110 for >50 days. Increasing temps coupled with a growing population have put pressure on AZ's energy grid. A power failure during a heatwave could spell disaster. But there’s hope! Why? Read on. 🧵
From wind towers to solar facilities, significant investments from the Inflation Reduction Act are propelling #CleanEnergy forward in the West. But to fully harness its potential, @SenatorHeinrich says we must modernize our transmission infrastructure.
https://t.co/SkQVdGRouw
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👏 Applauding @ENERGY’s announcement to support the Washoe Tribe of Nevada & California with $1.3 million in grid resiliency funding amid #extremeweather.
This will help pave the way for stronger, more reliable energy systems and community resilience! https://t.co/PpbvRE5Mp0
Yes, long-distance power lines can kill birds.
But they're a hell of a lot better for the avian world than climate change.
New report from @audubonsociety calls for a massive transmission buildout to support solar and wind farms. My story for @latimes: https://t.co/Zlzxd0jTaq
To meet our #CleanEnergy goals, we need local communities to say #YIMBY. Attend our webinar next week to hear experts discuss tools for engaging local communities around the benefits of building clean energy infrastructure: https://t.co/UuMTq4tp3t
It's been great to see my fellow Western governors in Boulder this week at @westgov.
The West is home to unparalleled opportunity, and Nevada is excited to help continue leading regional efforts in growth, environmental conservation, and innovation.
Congrats to #Nevada Office of Energy @NevGOE on $10.5M in grid resilience funding from @ENERGY thanks to the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. Excited to see the state use these funds to build an equitable and reliable grid w/ more #efficiency & #CleanEnergy! https://t.co/xDpXpgkoyk
Action shot of @NevGOE’s Director @DwayneMcClinton at @TWEProject groundbreaking.
The project will bring #Nevada $365.3 million in investment, $123 million in property tax payments and $11.2 million in sales and use tax. @JosephMLombardo
I am so pleased to announce that we are welcoming a long-standing board member and energy expert thought partner to chair the Advanced Energy Institute board. We are lucky to have her leadership! Welcome Suedeen Kelly! @AdvEnergyUnited https://t.co/GwdCKd3Fwf
Connecting new #cleanenergy generation to the grid requires more & better #transmission lines.
While Congress debates its next steps, several states are making progress, writes Advanced Energy United's @FeelTheVernn in our latest blog post: https://t.co/dtNRSjeGHu