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Turning climate ambition into policy wins, state by state.

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Evergreen Action @evergreenaction.bsky.social · 14/10/2026
Energy costs are front and center in Wisconsin’s race for governor. Tom Tiffany wants to keep coal plants running and restrict new renewables. David Crowley wants to expand clean energy and make data centers cover their own costs. www.jsonline.com/story/news/p...
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Tony Sirna @sirnatony.bsky.social · 13/10/2026
Families are struggling with home energy bills and need solutions now. But outdated electricity rates are overcharging customers who use efficient heat pumps--$359/yr for BGE customers. Fairer rates would save people real $$. www.evergreencollaborative.com/policy-hub/m...
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Maryland Needs Fairer Electric Rates for Heat Pumps - Evergreen Collaborative
Households with heat pumps are being overcharged, but there is a solution—a new electric rate that charges them fairly for their electricity use.
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Evergreen Action @evergreenaction.bsky.social · 07/10/2026
Fun fact: your utility can charge you for the cost of arguing for its own rate hike. @climatetown.bsky.social explains why your power bill is broken: www.youtube.com/watch?v=3fDG...
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Who Broke Your Power Bill?
It's the perfect system! Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ClimateTown sUbScRiBe FoR mOrE ViDeOs: https://www.youtube.com/c/climatetown?sub_confirmation=1 Thanks to our friends at Evergreen…
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Evergreen Action @evergreenaction.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
Data centers are driving a surge in Pennsylvania's electricity demand, and someone has to pay: data centers, or families already squeezed by rising bills. Shapiro's (D) plan to make data centers pay their fair share could save households $9.9B, but key pieces still need to become law.
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Evergreen Action @evergreenaction.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
Wisconsin's next governor sets the state's energy priorities, and those priorities land on your utility bill. This fall's election decides which direction Wisconsin takes: $10B is on the line. Crowley's (D) plan: $826 in savings. Tiffany's (R) plan: $3,181 in added costs.
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Evergreen Action @evergreenaction.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
Energy bills are already squeezing Michigan families, and this election could bring relief or add to the pain: $11.6B is riding on it. Benson's (D) plan: $638 in savings. James' (R) repeal plan: $2,135 in added costs.
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Idle Giants @idlegiants.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
Price transparency can help make electric trucks more affordable. ⚡🚛 www.evergreencollaborative.com/policy-hub/c... 1/3
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Clean Trucks Face a Price Transparency Gap - Evergreen Collaborative
Evergreen explains how sales price disclosure requirements are an important aspect of clean truck purchase incentive design.
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Evergreen Action @evergreenaction.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
Americans expect the President to protect them. Instead, Trump and his corrupt administration have sold us out, just to line the pockets of their corporate polluter buddies. The rich get richer, we pay for it.
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Evergreen Action @evergreenaction.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
New from New York: @governor.ny.gov expands investments to bring more clean, cheap energy online, deliver more reliable power to the grid, and lower bills while also compensating New Yorkers who participate in clean energy programs.
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Evergreen Action @evergreenaction.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
Data centers could drive 68% of Wisconsin's power demand growth by 2030. Utilities' answer: nearly 2 GW of new gas plants, not clean energy.
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More data, more gas? Wisconsin power plant rules face scrutiny
Wisconsin’s data center boom is driving demand for more electricity and clean energy advocates said the state’s utility business model could steer the need toward expensive fossil fuel-based power…
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House of Reps. SEEC @houseseec.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
Today, SEEC Members highlighted the more than 800 policy ideas in the newly released Thriving Economy Project report that will address the unique set of challenges facing American families and businesses today and help usher in a cleaner, safer, and thriving American economy.
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Evergreen Action @evergreenaction.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
“American families will pay the price of this rollback in dirtier air and higher health care bills, while Trump’s fossil fuel donors rake in higher and higher profits," said Evergreen's VP for Policy @petewyckoff.bsky.social
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Evergreen Action @evergreenaction.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
IT'S EVEN WORSE. Trump's EPA is trying to abandon its responsibility to regulate climate pollution altogether. They want to permanently rig the system in favor of corruption and pollution.
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Evergreen Action @evergreenaction.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
The Trump administration is offering their fossil fuel buddies a free pass to poison our communities by eliminating climate pollution rules for power plants. This would be a disaster for America.
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Evergreen Action @evergreenaction.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
Two years ago, Trump made a similar promise: he would cut our energy prices in half within one year. Instead, electricity prices are up 15% and gas is still $4.25, all while his fossil fuel buddies get richer. Americans are tired of being lied to.
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Evergreen Action @evergreenaction.bsky.social · 02/09/2026
What's driving up our energy costs? No matter how much fossil-fuel-backed politicians try to distract us, the answer is clear: the Trump administration's failed energy policy. Americans need real solutions from our elected leaders, not distractions.
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Evergreen Action @evergreenaction.bsky.social · 01/09/2026
The most corrupt president in history thinks you are stupid, poor, and unpatriotic if you don't support his sons' business.
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Evergreen Action @evergreenaction.bsky.social · 27/08/2026
Our president is willing to make us pay more for energy so that his wealthy allies can profit. We deserve a real strategy for bringing energy prices down, not blatant corruption in the halls of power. www.washingtonpost.com/business/202...
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https://www.washingtonpost.com/business/2026/08/27/how-wind-projects-got-replaced-by-900-million-payday-trump-donors-firm/
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Evergreen Action @evergreenaction.bsky.social · 25/08/2026
Trump's corruption 📈 Our money 📉 buff.ly/HEhFjol
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Trump’s oil and gas stocks gained up to $15.5 million amid Iran war, congressional Democrats say
Trump’s stock trading could face heightened congressional scrutiny if Democrats retake either chamber in the midterms.
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Evergreen Action @evergreenaction.bsky.social · 25/08/2026
“These recommendations cannot be treated as just suggestions – it’s on the Legislature and MPSC to work together with urgency,” said @courtbrady.bsky.social, Midwest Director for Evergreen Action. buff.ly/7QRA5e3
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As Michigan regulators unveil recommendations for lowering energy costs, advocates urge action • Michigan Advance
Amid continued frustration from Michiganders around increases to their energy rates and frequent outages, the Michigan Public Service Commission has put forth several proposals that could bring…
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gainpower.bsky.social @gainpower.bsky.social · 24/08/2026
JOB ALERT! @evergreenaction.bsky.social is hiring for the Midwest Regional Advocate (Michigan) position. For more details, please check out Jobsthatareleft.org and GAINPower.org. #NowHiring. open.substack.com/pub/jobsthat...
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Evergreen Action, Midwest Regional Advocate (Michigan)
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Evergreen Action @evergreenaction.bsky.social · 12/08/2026
David Crowley just won the Dem primary for Governor of Wisconsin. Why it matters for your power bill: he backs utility accountability, fair data center costs, and clean energy investment. www.evergreenaction.com/news/crowley...
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Crowley’s Win Puts Energy Affordability at the Center of Wisconsin’s Governor Race - Evergreen Action
David Crowley’s win in the gubernatorial primary shows that Wisconsin voters are ready for a governor who puts affordability and working families at the center of the agenda—and that has to include…
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Evergreen Action @evergreenaction.bsky.social · 12/08/2026
“The regulatory monopoly that utilities have is a political creation made by elected officials. It is well within the authority of those same elected officials to look at whether that model is delivering the outcome they want.” – Evergreen's Eric Miller heatmap.news/politics/spa...
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Evergreen Action @evergreenaction.bsky.social · 11/08/2026
“I certainly wouldn’t call it a breakup over the [climate law]. I see this a bit as a spat, someone sleeping on the couch, but definitely not a divorce. So there is a way back,” said Eric Miller, Evergreen's Northeast and Mid-Atlantic Regional Director. www.politico.com/news/2026/08...
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Evergreen Action @evergreenaction.bsky.social · 10/08/2026
“We shouldn’t be surprised that the same companies that struck a $1bn quid pro quo to help elect Trump in exchange for delivering on their policy wishlist are now cashing in on his anti-consumer agenda,” said @lenamdc.bsky.social www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...
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Trump faces calls for windfall tax on big oil’s profits from Iran war
US president’s complaint industry ‘making too much money’ comes after his policies boosted corporations
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Evergreen Action @evergreenaction.bsky.social · 07/08/2026
This court order is a crucial check on the Trump Administration’s abuse of power. At a time when Americans are paying record-high gas prices and utility bills, the last thing they need is their government using bureaucratic roadblocks to keep affordable energy off the grid.
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Evergreen Action @evergreenaction.bsky.social · 06/08/2026
Michigan voters sent a clear message Tuesday: they want leaders who will go big on clean energy. Candidates prioritizing lowering energy costs, holding utilities accountable, and addressing the challenges of the data center boom won up and down the ballot.
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Evergreen Action @evergreenaction.bsky.social · 03/08/2026
Evergreen Collaborative's @lenamdc.bsky.social joined 13 News Now to talk about what's behind an issue Virginians are all too familiar with - sky high power bills.
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Evergreen Action @evergreenaction.bsky.social · 29/07/2026
Electricity bills spiked 10% last year — 20% in some states. Three culprits: Big Tech data centers straining the grid, monopoly utilities pocketing record profits, and over-reliance on volatile gas. States have the tools to fight back. Here's how 👇 www.evergreencollaborative.com/news/clean-e...
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Clean Energy Is Cheap Energy: How States Can Rein In Sky-High Electric Bills - Evergreen Collaborative
Three culprits are driving bills higher: Big Tech data centers, utility profits, and natural gas prices. Here's what state leaders can do about all three.
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Evergreen Action @evergreenaction.bsky.social · 29/07/2026
Transportation is the 2nd-largest expense for most households — and the average family spends more on gasoline than on home gas + electricity combined. States can drive down costs by making EVs more accessible, building near transit, and funding transit reliably. New 👇
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How States Can Drive Down Transportation Costs and Leave High Gas Prices in the Rearview - Evergreen Collaborative
State leaders can lower transportation costs by making cleaner, cheaper vehicles more accessible, ensuring communities are built in ways that reduce the need to drive, and investing in public transit.
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Evergreen Action @evergreenaction.bsky.social · 29/07/2026
Housing costs and energy costs aren't two separate problems. They're one. 42 million households spend more than 30% of income on housing—and the homes they can afford are usually the most expensive to heat and cool. New from Evergreen Collaborative: how states can tackle both at once.
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Abundant, Efficient, and Affordable Homes: How States Can Lower Housing and Energy Costs At the Same Time - Evergreen Collaborative
Housing and energy costs are two sides of the same affordability crisis. Learn more about how states can address both at the same time.
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Evergreen Action @evergreenaction.bsky.social · 28/07/2026
Wisconsin electric bills are up more than 20% in five years. Data centers will make it worse. Clean energy requirements can protect families.
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Tell Wisconsin lawmakers to protect ratepayers from rising energy costs
A surge in massive data centers is driving up energy demand, leaving families with higher utility bills. By requiring data centers to fund their own clean energy supply, Wisconsin lawmakers can…
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Evergreen Action @evergreenaction.bsky.social · 23/07/2026
Affordability vs. climate is a false choice, and 11 states are already proving it. Cheaper power. More homes. Cheaper ways to get around. Less pollution. New from Evergreen Collaborative, a cross-state playbook for legislators, govs, and regulators: 🔗
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Affordable, Clean, Reliable American Energy: A Guide for States - Evergreen Collaborative
With these common-sense actions, we can cut costs and pollution at the same time, delivering benefits for consumers and the climate alike.
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Evergreen Action @evergreenaction.bsky.social · 10/07/2026
"We pay more, Republicans rubber-stamp it, and Trump's donors walk off with the bag." — @govjayinslee.bsky.social The Trump energy plan: — $2.7B paid to wind companies to not build — $1.13B poured into coal — Will cost ratepayers $3.12B+ by 2028 — Coal generation costs 28% more than it did in 2021
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‘He’s forcing higher bills’: Trump spends billions to kill clean energy and keep coal alive
Critics accuse president of ‘fattening the wallets of his cronies’ as working Americans face higher energy rates
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Evergreen Action @evergreenaction.bsky.social · 07/07/2026
Wisconsin regulators say electricity demand could jump 40% by 2032, mostly to power Big Tech data centers. To meet it, Wisconsin needs to ramp up the cheapest, quickest sources to deploy: wind and solar paired with battery storage. www.thecentersquare.com/wisconsin/ar...
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Wisconsin utility regulators expect 40% spike in energy demand by 2032
(The Center Square) – Wisconsin’s data center building boom is driving the need for more electricity in the state.
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Evergreen Action @evergreenaction.bsky.social · 07/07/2026
Gas utilities don’t just charge you for the amount of gas you use. They also charge you to expand the gas system for new customers, making profit along the way. Here’s how it works 🧵 [1/9 →]
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Evergreen Action @evergreenaction.bsky.social · 07/07/2026
🚨Historic news: New Jersey’s landmark energy affordability package is now law. This first-of-its-kind package shows the country how to lower costs and hold Big Tech accountable by incentivizing data centers to bring their own new, clean power. www.evergreenaction.com/news/governo...
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Governor Sherrill Signs Landmark Energy Affordability Legislative Package to Lower Costs for Garden State Families - Evergreen Action
“When Governor Sherrill was elected, she promised to fight to lower energy costs for Garden State families. Today, she’s delivering on that promise—and establishing New Jersey as the national model fo...
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Tony Sirna @sirnatony.bsky.social · 06/07/2026
This record-setting heat wave showed why Maryland must invest in healthier, more resilient and affordable homes. With $84 million dollars available, @govwesmoore.bsky.social can do so by implementing Clean Heat Rules and deliver efficient heat pumps, which provide summer cooling and winter heat.
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Shel Winkley @shelwinkleywx.bsky.social · 04/07/2026
FIFA is between a rock -- climate change -- and a hard place -- summer weather -- for the July 4th match in Philly between #France & #Paraguay #WorldCup #FIFAWorldCup #FIFAWorldCup2026
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Evergreen Action @evergreenaction.bsky.social · 05/07/2026
The 250 year history of the United States is a story of warming. Luckily, it's also a story of innovation, of beating the odds, and of doing what must be done. Unless we act now, the next 250 years will be worse.
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Evergreen Action @evergreenaction.bsky.social · 01/07/2026
JUST IN: New Jersey state legislators just passed a package that tackles rising energy costs by expanding clean energy, strengthening utility oversight, and creating the nation's first data center tariff to incentivize Bring Your Own New Clean Energy. www.evergreenaction.com/news/new-jer...
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New Jersey Lawmakers Take on Rising Energy Costs with Landmark Legislative Package - Evergreen Action
New Jersey legislators have answered Governor Sherrill’s call to action with bold, meaningful legislation that will lower costs for families across the state.
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Tony Sirna @sirnatony.bsky.social · 29/06/2026
You think gas bills pay for gas - but they're really paying for pipes! New @sfchronicle.com op-ed from @spur-urbanist.bsky.social's Sam Fishman on why the @airdistrict.bsky.social's clean appliance standards can help lower bills with electric appliances. www.sfchronicle.com/opinion/open...
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Mad about the Bay Area gas water heater ban? Here’s what you need to know
OPINION: Every year we delay the electric transition, more money flows from Bay Area households into gas infrastructure that fewer and fewer people are using, Sam Fishman writes.
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Evergreen Action @evergreenaction.bsky.social · 29/06/2026
NYC is facing dangerous heat this week. We know that climate change is making heat waves hotter more common. But we also know that one of our best climate solutions is producing at full output right now and banking more for later: Solar ☀️🔋
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Tony Sirna @sirnatony.bsky.social · 25/06/2026
Why waste hundreds of millions of dollars every year replacing old gas service lines? The Home Energy Choice Act makes utilities offer Californians another option: electrify their homes with $$$ that would be spent replacing gas service lines. Read @missionvespa.bsky.social's blog bit.ly/4aDSYLJ
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Californians Deserve to Choose the Energy Source for their Homes — a New Bill Would Give Them the Freedom and Funds to Do So
The Home Energy Choice Act (AB 2313) is the biggest no-brainer of the state legislative session
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Evergreen Action @evergreenaction.bsky.social · 18/06/2026
D.C. just sent a message that it wants a climate champion as its next mayor. Janeese Lewis George fought to hold polluters accountable and keep D.C. buildings fossil fuel-free. Now she's poised to lead the city sitting right at Trump's doorstep. Congratulations, @janeese4dc.bsky.social!
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Evergreen Action @evergreenaction.bsky.social · 16/06/2026
"The report, from @synapseenergy.bsky.social said the proposed policy reforms could reduce household electricity costs by an average of $197 in 2027 alone and deliver an estimated $2.4 billion in cost savings statewide by 2030." insideclimatenews.org/news/1106202...
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Evergreen Action @evergreenaction.bsky.social · 15/06/2026
"Oracle is worth more than half a trillion dollars and has the audacity to ask Wisconsin families to cover its future losses." – @courtbrady.bsky.social www.wispolitics.com/2026/evergre...
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Evergreen Action @evergreenaction.bsky.social · 12/06/2026
Trump Fossil Fuel Corruption Corruption 🤝 buff.ly/86TNawX
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POLITICO Pro: ‘This is not normal’: Trump leans on MAGA organizer to revive coal
The Energy Department is giving millions to a company partially led by a far-right activist and telecom executive to build the nation’s first coal-fired power plant since 2013.
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Evergreen Action @evergreenaction.bsky.social · 10/06/2026
$841 per year. That's what Pennsylvania families stand to save by 2030 if we chart a new course powered by clean energy. Because clean energy is cheap energy.
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Grist @grist.org · 10/06/2026
For first time, Americans are getting more of their electricity from solar than coal
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For first time, Americans are getting more of their electricity from solar than coal
Solar provides more than twice the share of electricity it did five years ago.
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