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@batul.bsky.social
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Labor director at @cplusc.bsky.social Steering committee @socialists.nyc

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batul.bsky.social @batul.bsky.social · 06/04/2026
The benefits are huge: by stabilizing the supply chain and lowering equipment costs, our research shows the California Grid Manufacturing Initiative could save ratepayers up to $200 billion cumulatively over the next 25 years and develop thousands of direct union manufacturing jobs.​
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batul.bsky.social @batul.bsky.social · 06/04/2026
If the market is unable to meet demand in a timely and cost-effective way, CGMI would incentivize and/or enter joint venture agreements with manufacturers to grow high-road in-state production of critical grid components to meet the state's needs.
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batul.bsky.social @batul.bsky.social · 06/04/2026
The CA Grid Manufacturing Initiative intervenes to fix these market failures. It would lead procurement of grid equipment alongside CA agencies and stakeholders. With this information, it would run a centralized procurement process to lower & stabilize runaway prices and maximize purchasing power.
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batul.bsky.social @batul.bsky.social · 06/04/2026
Supply in critical electricity component parts like transformers is insufficient to meet demand and costs have risen more rapidly than other sectors. The need for rapid electrification grows daily, but transmission delays are holding back renewable & storage projects.
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batul.bsky.social @batul.bsky.social · 06/04/2026
California's aging grid is facing critical shortages, sharp cost increases, and long lead times for critical components -- factors that have delayed decarbonization and climate resilience upgrades while driving up costs for ratepayers.
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batul.bsky.social @batul.bsky.social · 06/04/2026
NEW @cplusc.bsky.social: A New Era of Manufacturing for Public Good: The Case for the CA Grid Manufacturing Initiative In CA, labor-led green industrial policy is the way out of chronic delays and skyrocketing costs for electric grid components that burden ratepayers and slow the green transition.
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batul.bsky.social @batul.bsky.social · 08/08/2025
Somehow this NYT piece “dissecting” @zohrankmamdani.bsky.social ‘s schools agenda fully erased the campaign’s detailed plan for green, healthy schools, which can be read in full on the campaign site: docs.google.com/document/d/1...
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batul.bsky.social @batul.bsky.social · 26/11/2024
We’re asking big questions about what’s needed to build power and policies that create a greener, more just world for all. Honored to be speaking alongside these incredible panelists! Tuesday 12/9, 4-5pm ET: t.co/GEcz4s0OFI @cplusc.bsky.social
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batul.bsky.social @batul.bsky.social · 18/11/2024
Excited to join this panel reception in DC for “Powerlines: Building a Labor-Climate Justice Movement” alongside incredible renewable energy rank-and-file organizers from across the country! Tonight in-person at 6pm, register here: forms.gle/HpzqKF4afPjS...
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batul.bsky.social @batul.bsky.social · 07/05/2024
Looking forward to moderating this label tonight in DC. Come through in person or on Zoom: us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
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