Zach Greene

Energy & local gov. enthusiast. Currently focused on grid reliability & security. Formerly @worldresources @NRDC & @GoSolSmart. Tweets & views are my own.

[WRI Polsky Energy Center @WRIEnergy]

🎙️☀️ @grassaintgreene recently spoke about helping cities install more #SolarEnergy on @ilsr's #LocalEnergyRules podcast.

Listen here for his notes on innovative permitting practices that can make local govts' jobs easier + create healthier communities ➡️ https://t.co/9yYuT5OVV9

[WRI Polsky Energy Center @WRIEnergy]

⚡💰 Calling all US local govts! Today marks the 2-year anniversary of the #InflationReductionAct, which is full of tax incentives you can claim for your #CleanEnergy projects.

Not sure where to start? Check out our implementation resources here ⬇️

https://t.co/ik0dTrrKJJ

[SolSmart @GoSolSmart]

How can local governments navigate the many clean energy funding opportunities? @WRIEnergy's Zach Greene and Andrew Light broke down one of those funding programs, the Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund, in an article on the SolSmart website:
https://t.co/deyoPqBRv8

[SolSmart @GoSolSmart]

Are you a regional organization interested in adopting solar best practices? On 6/12, join @NARCregions for a free webinar on @ENERGY's @GoSolSmart, which offers free technical assistance to help communities manage solar development and improve efficiency!
https://t.co/qk53o72zRR

[WRI Polsky Energy Center @WRIEnergy]

.@FERC has released its long-awaited rule on transmission planning and cost allocation for the U.S. electricity grid.

⚡Check out Lori Bird (@WRIEnergy US Director)'s full statement here: https://t.co/vGPUAOPrIr

[WRI Polsky Energy Center @WRIEnergy]

☀️ @ENERGY’s #SolSmart program has several trainings coming up to help communities navigate #SolarEnergy topics such as solar PV planning, zoning, permitting and inspection, and more.

See thread for all upcoming dates & registration links 🧵⬇️

[ACEEE @ACEEEdc]

Which cities ranked highest in the 2024 City Clean Energy Scorecard?

1. #SanFrancisco
2. #Denver
3. #Seattle

Find out what they did to earn the top spots and where your city ranks⬇️
https://t.co/598HYWV840

[WRI Polsky Energy Center @WRIEnergy]

⚡ 🏆 We are honored to be one of the recipients of the 2024 Excellence Awards from @EnergySystemsIG for our contributions to research on innovative pathways to align customer pricing with grid needs.

Check out @jenniechenergy's paper on the topic here:
https://t.co/nXn9cVp7D4

[SolSmart @GoSolSmart]

Apply for Clean Energy to Communities #C2C Cohorts. Learn from peers across the country, plus get expert advice from @ENERGY’s national labs on #energyefficiency programs for residential buildings, #agrivoltaics, or municipal #fleetelectrification #EV. https://t.co/zsvPxWhCch

[James Hewett @JamesHewettDC]

Updated transmission permitting chart from @NEMAupdates which includes changes from BIL, IRA, and FRA, as well as some placeholders for potential FERC rules on planning and cost allocation.

tl;dr it still tales 10+ years to permit most large-scale projects...

[WRI Polsky Energy Center @WRIEnergy]

⚡🌇 Join WRI’s @laceyraeshaver & other experts on 3/21 9am-12:30pm ET at a joint event focusing on the role of local & state govts in implementing IRA #CleanEnergy provisions.

Event is @ 1717 K St NW in DC, w/ option to tune in virtually.

Register here: https://t.co/XjjMJZaPK6

[WRI Polsky Energy Center @WRIEnergy]

📅3/12 WEBINAR!

Join us + FERC Commissioner Allison Clements (@ClementsFERC), @CT_PURA Chairman Marissa Gillett & Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary for @DOElectricity Gilbert Bindewald III to discuss advanced transmission technologies.

Learn more: https://t.co/0P0q22UsGG

[Claire Wayner @ClaireWayner]

#energytwitter do you like big transmission lines & you cannot lie?

@RMIElectricity is recruiting six early- to mid-career candidates for our new yearlong Transmission Fellowship program. Applications due 3/22/24. Take a look! https://t.co/Py4VF6oZeo

[Claire Wayner @ClaireWayner]

@BerkeleyLabEMP just released a survey of utility-scale solar and wind developers on community engagement and opposition, and the results are fascinating 🧵

https://t.co/fJsyETBOji

[WRI Polsky Energy Center @WRIEnergy]

The #InflationReductionAct presents billions of dollars in #CleanEnergy tax incentives and opportunities. ⚡💰

NEW article explains how cities can maximize this opp to deploy renewables, bring social benefits to communities & save $.

Learn more: https://t.co/2t9q0TUqaK

[SolSmart @GoSolSmart]

On 12/19 at 1 p.m. ET, join the @SolSmart program for a free webinar, Understanding Who Is Underserved By Your Solar Strategies, featuring speakers from @BerkeleyLab & @GreenlinkOrg. Register today to learn about data sets that can inform solar strategies!
https://t.co/F7h5WByTnc

[WRI Polsky Energy Center @WRIEnergy]

📅 WEBINAR 12/13!

Join us as we explore how state decisionmakers, regulators, RTOs & other stakeholders can help build a more reliable, resilient grid in the United States.

Learn more & register here: https://t.co/DQG1uRguXV

[WRI Polsky Energy Center @WRIEnergy]

🔋 The #InflationReductionAct presents a massive opportunity for local governments to invest in #CleanEnergy and leverage tax incentives.

Learn how cities can maximize these benefits in a NEW guidebook from WRI + Local Infrastructure Hub: https://t.co/TuDWZaDLOA

[WRI Climate @WRIClimate]

Join WRI & @DataProgress on 10/5 for a conversation with @Betony_Jones and a panel from @newdeal4us, @BGAlliance, @JobsMoveAmerica & Law Office of Julian Gross to discuss community benefits agreements and plans in the development of #CleanEnergy projects. https://t.co/xvVF1SdinZ

[WRI Polsky Energy Center @WRIEnergy]

🚗 The transition to an #ElectricVehicle economy will ring hollow if the benefits are not seen by all communities.

@laceyraeshaver, @HoughMansie and Kat Carroll explain how US local govts can make EV charging more accessible ➡️ https://t.co/ClX0GxFxnC