Reposted by Rob BaxterBrent Toderian @brenttoderian.bsky.social · 6hBREAKING: Pete Fry has a HUGE lead in the current vote count at this point over current Vancouver Mayor Ken Sim, AND the One City, Greens and Cope progressive council candidates would win all 10 Council seats if the count ended now. Will we see a huge progressive take-over of Vancouver Council? 1526 52
Rob Baxter @b5baxter.social.coop.ap.brid.gy · 15/10/2026Tzeporah Berman breaks up with NDP and backs the Greens. I sense many people are feeling this way, but the polls don't seem to reflect it. 000 0
Reposted by Rob BaxterSolShare Energy @solshare.mastodon.energy.ap.brid.gy · 03/10/2026The solar panels are on the roof, marking the start of installation for our latest solar energy plant located in Masset, Haida Gwaii. Local community members will have the opportunity to become co-owners of this project. Lean more and sign up at: www.solshare.ca/haidagwaii 012 2
Rob Baxter @b5baxter.social.coop.ap.brid.gy · 30/09/2026It is good to be with so many supporting Truth and Reconciliation, especially given the recent events involving white supremacists emboldened by political rhetoric. 000 0
Rob Baxter @b5baxter.social.coop.ap.brid.gy · 17/09/2026seems right: "The press obsession with software-powered doomsday is a misdirection overshadowing a much deadlier reality: our public interest regulators no longer function. " karlbode.com/ai-doomsday-panic-is-c…karlbode.comAI Doomsday Panic Is Completely Out Of ControlThe press obsession with software-powered doomsday is a misdirection overshadowing a much deadlier reality: our public interest regulators no longer function. 000 0
Reposted by Rob BaxterSolShare Energy @solshare.mastodon.energy.ap.brid.gy · 02/09/2026In the Daybreak boardgame, community ownership of solar energy provides social, infrastructure, climate and clean energy benefits. It does in real life too. This month (September 2026) residents of BC will have the opportunity to become shareholders of two […] [Original post on mastodon.energy] 021 2
Rob Baxter @b5baxter.social.coop.ap.brid.gy · 08/08/2026Kids are taking a break from camping and screen time to solve the climate crisis. 031 3
Reposted by Rob BaxterSolShare Energy @solshare.mastodon.energy.ap.brid.gy · 17/06/2026The first stop on our Community Solar tour is June 18th at 7 PM. We will present a film about shared ownership community solar energy in Europe. Shared community ownership allows people who might not be able to install solar energy on their home to sill own […] [Original post on mastodon.energy] 000 0
Rob Baxter @b5baxter.social.coop.ap.brid.gy · 14/05/2026Comment here: council.vancouver.ca/20260520/cfsc2… 000 0
Rob Baxter @b5baxter.social.coop.ap.brid.gy · 14/05/2026The Vancouver's municipal ABC party is again caving into the fossil fuel lobby and proposing to eliminate energy efficiency regulations: council.vancouver.ca/20260520/docum… 101 1
Rob Baxter @b5baxter.social.coop.ap.brid.gy · 26/04/2026New seperated bike lane painted at 67th and Granville. 000 0
Rob Baxter @b5baxter.social.coop.ap.brid.gy · 22/04/2026A Giant Space Goat is about to destroy land values in B.C.!! You say, "There is no evidence of Giant Space Goats." But there is also no evidence Indigenous Title will take away fee simple property. So, BEWARE THE GIANT SPACE GOAT!!! 010 1
Rob Baxter @b5baxter.social.coop.ap.brid.gy · 19/03/2026I'm excited to be part of Energy Connections 2026 this year. I'll be joining the Energy Economics panel to discuss how economic drivers, innovation, and market realities are shaping the future of energy solutions. Energy Connections is always a great forum for […] [Original post on social.coop] 012 2
Rob Baxter @b5baxter.social.coop.ap.brid.gy · 08/03/2026A lot of people here in BC are saying that tomorrow is the last day we will change our clocks. But if the BC conservatives ever get into power, we will have to set our clocks back 50 years. 010 1
Rob Baxter @b5baxter.social.coop.ap.brid.gy · 06/02/2026Over the last several years I have often used the phrase "energy transition" to describe the work I am part of. But after listening to a podcast (drilled.media/news/DrillingDeep-Fre…) about the book "More and More and More" ( […]social.coopOriginal post on social.coop 000 0
Rob Baxter @b5baxter.social.coop.ap.brid.gy · 31/01/2026It was a rainy day in Vancouver. But if Minneapolis can go out in polar vortex.... 010 1
Rob Baxter @b5baxter.social.coop.ap.brid.gy · 24/01/2026Join Democracy Rising in a protest against Hootsuite's involvement with #ICE. Hootsuite is a #Vancouver tech company providing social media services. Their customers include the Department of Homeland Security and ICE. 0116 11
Rob Baxter @b5baxter.social.coop.ap.brid.gy · 24/01/2026Great to see another NDP leadership candidate on Mastodon! @avilewis 000 0
Rob Baxter @b5baxter.social.coop.ap.brid.gy · 08/12/2025Premier Eby just called it the "fantasy pipeline." 000 0
Rob Baxter @b5baxter.social.coop.ap.brid.gy · 29/11/2025So some industries will end of paying lower (or zero) prices. And other provinces and industries across Canada will also demand that they get the same treatment. The net result might be a net industrial carbon price that is lower. 000 0
Rob Baxter @b5baxter.social.coop.ap.brid.gy · 29/11/2025Liberal MPs and Liberal supporters defending the Alberta-Ottawa MOU keep pointing to the higher industrial carbon price as a win for climate policy. However, the MOU states that “...the application of Alberta’s carbon pricing system (including pricing and stringency) is adapted to the specific […]social.coopOriginal post on social.coop 100 1
Reposted by Rob BaxterSolShare Energy @solshare.mastodon.energy.ap.brid.gy · 27/11/2025Today there was another announcement about more infrastructure that plans to bring more fossil fuels to BC's North Coast. At SolShare Energy we have been listening to the communities and working with them to build shared ownership community projects. We will […] [Original post on mastodon.energy] 022 2
Rob Baxter @b5baxter.social.coop.ap.brid.gy · 22/11/2025We might be doing the "cloud" a little different. @koumbit 020 2
Reposted by Rob BaxterSolShare Energy @solshare.mastodon.energy.ap.brid.gy · 07/10/2025We're at the BC legislature talking co-ops and community solar with MLAs 001 1
Reposted by Rob BaxterVREC Solar @vrec.mastodon.energy.ap.brid.gy · 03/10/2025Looking for forward to speaking with MLAs and government staff about how co-ops help start the clean energy economy in BC and how we can continue to accelerate the transition to clean energy #BCCoopsatthecapital 000 0
Reposted by Rob BaxterSophie Labelle @assignedmale.bsky.social · 21/09/2025No particular reason 4147932356 4.8K
Rob Baxter @b5baxter.social.coop.ap.brid.gy · 01/09/2025Checking my co-op emails while charging a co-op car at a co-op charger. Now posting on a co-op social media site. A better economic system is possible. 001 1
Reposted by Rob BaxterHarold Jarche @harold.mastodon.social.ap.brid.gy · 21/08/2025Controversial B.C. RCMP unit to police opposition to fast-tracked resource projects ⋆ The Breach breachmedia.ca/rcmp-unit-controvers… “At a moment when governments across Canada are ramming through laws that sideline Indigenous rights […]mastodon.socialOriginal post on mastodon.social 004 4
Reposted by Rob BaxterVREC Solar @vrec.mastodon.energy.ap.brid.gy · 21/08/2025"We are currently installing a 160 kW photovoltaic system at Science World in Vancouver. It is part of a larger energy efficiency project led by SES Consulting. @thetyee has a great video profile of this project: thetyee.ca/WhatWorks/2025/08/20/Sci…" 010 1
Reposted by Rob BaxterBrent Toderian @brenttoderian.bsky.social · 30/07/2025BREAKING: “The Ford government’s plan to tear out dedicated bike-lanes from 3 Toronto routes has been deemed to be unconstitutional, according to a ruling by an Ontario court, halting a populist pledge driven by the premier.” This is VERY good, life-saving news for Toronto, and for Ontario cities.globalnews.caFord government to appeal court ruling which deemed bike lane removal unconstitutional | Globalnews.caThe Ford government's plans to tear out dedicated bike lanes from three Toronto routes has been deemed to be unconstitutional, halting a populist pledge driven by the premier. 22559107 559
Reposted by Rob BaxterNonilex @nonilex.masto.ai.ap.brid.gy · 11/06/2025Muther f⁕⚠︎ers A 28-yo #pregnant #woman set to give birth as early as next week is speaking out about being detained by #immigration authorities in #California, even after telling agents she was a #UScitizen. Cary López Alvarado lost her balance as agents "shoved her" during her arrest over […]masto.aiOriginal post on masto.ai 2033 33
Reposted by Rob BaxterChris Alemany🇺🇦🇨🇦🇪🇸 @chris.mstdn.chrisalemany.ca.ap.brid.gy · 02/06/2025Today in “silly billboards in my community”. The first is by the very “truthful” (/s) people at LNGfacts.ca. Of course, the word "LNGfacts" does not appear anywhere in the dictionary because it's made up nonsense. Just like the "fact" that LNG “makes […] [Original post on mstdn.chrisalemany.ca] 110 1
Rob Baxter @b5baxter.social.coop.ap.brid.gy · 05/05/2025It is Red Dress Day in Canada. #MMIWG2S "Nearly six years after the National Inquiry into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls released its final report, the safety of First Nations, Inuit and Métis people in Canada has not substantially improved, experts say." via @thetyee […]social.coopOriginal post on social.coop 000 0
Rob Baxter @b5baxter.social.coop.ap.brid.gy · 04/05/2025A protest song against Elon Musk youtu.be/3lcCrQKBlrI?si=4bCpjBID-C_… 000 0
Rob Baxter @b5baxter.social.coop.ap.brid.gy · 29/04/2025It has been called - Liberal majority in Canada. Canada rejects the Maple MAGA. 000 0
Rob Baxter @b5baxter.social.coop.ap.brid.gy · 29/04/2025Cons got more seats in Nfld than 338Canada predicted but most other provinces seem to be on track with the projections. So, it might be a Liberal majority. 000 0
Rob Baxter @b5baxter.social.coop.ap.brid.gy · 29/04/2025Maple MAGA doing a little better than expected in Atlantic Canada. Hopefully this trend does not continue over the rest of Canada. 010 1
Rob Baxter @b5baxter.social.coop.ap.brid.gy · 05/04/2025Long lineups at Marpole Oakridge to vote for Vancouver City Council by-election. #vanpoli 020 2
Reposted by Rob BaxterVREC Solar @vrec.mastodon.energy.ap.brid.gy · 19/03/2025We have started a large commercial solar energy installation in Vancouver. Now is a ideal time for solar energy and battery installations on commercial buildings. There are rebates of up to $50,000 from BC Hydro and refundable tax credits of up to 30% from […] [Original post on mastodon.energy] 001 1
Rob Baxter @b5baxter.social.coop.ap.brid.gy · 21/02/2025Just felt a 4.7 earthquake centered near Sechelt. 000 0
Rob Baxter @b5baxter.social.coop.ap.brid.gy · 21/02/2025@MatWright Felt it here in East Vancouver. 000 0
Reposted by Rob BaxterVREC Solar @vrec.mastodon.energy.ap.brid.gy · 14/02/2025New study shows solar energy costs are well below other sources. Even with batteries the cost is half as much as fossil fuels. www.intersolar.de/press-release/mar…intersolar.deCosts Decrease as Market Dynamics Intensify – Photovoltaics on Continued Course for Growth 001 1
Reposted by Rob BaxterVREC Solar @vrec.mastodon.energy.ap.brid.gy · 03/02/2025Eight years ago VREC became a certified Tesla Powerwall Installer. At the time the Powerwall offered the best value for home battery energy storage. Over the past year we have been investigating other options for home battery energy storage. For several […] [Original post on mastodon.energy] 000 0
Rob Baxter @b5baxter.social.coop.ap.brid.gy · 28/11/2024Looks like fossil fuel lobby failed (just barely) to stop the phase out of methane heating in new buildings in Vancouver. #vanpoli 032 3
Rob Baxter @b5baxter.social.coop.ap.brid.gy · 28/11/2024Mayor Ken Sim invokes the "no drop fills the bucket" fallacy to express his support for fossil fuel gas. #vanpoli 111 1