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GoodPower @goodpowerhq.bsky.social · 7h
Plot twist: Homes within a half-mile of certain utility-scale solar projects actually saw sale prices increase by nearly 8%. A comprehensive 20-year study looking at two decades of real estate data confirms that living near wind or solar does not tank your property value. bit.ly/4ybolqx
An article titled "The Big Real Estate Myth About Wind and Solar Just Got Fact-Checked by 20 Years of Data" by GoodPower. The image features an aerial view of a suburban neighborhood with rows of houses and greenery.
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GoodPower @goodpowerhq.bsky.social · 03/10/2026
People on the internet want you to believe everyone is constantly fighting about renewable energy. In reality, 66% of U.S. adults back a full renewable energy transition. It is literally as popular as chips and guac. bit.ly/4yi9dI0
A group of four people in a classroom setting examine a solar panel on a desk. A chalkboard with sketches is in the background. The title on the image reads, "What Guacamole and Solar Panels Have in Common According to Public Polling," with a subtitle about renewable energy. The "Good Power" logo is at the top.
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GoodPower @goodpowerhq.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
Friendly reminder from someone who puts off everything but still got this done: checking your voter registration takes about two minutes. You've spent longer choosing a Netflix show. Check your registration here: bit.ly/4rLGAR1
Social media post from GoodPower with a black logo. Text reads: 'Things that take longer than registering to vote: Waiting for your oat milk latte, Skipping YouTube ads, Finding your Wi-Fi password.'
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GoodPower @goodpowerhq.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
California just passed a bill to let you literally plug solar panels into a standard wall outlet. Naturally, the big power utilities fought it, which tells you everything you need to know about who this actually helps. nyti.ms/3SNnFbD
A person installing a solar panel on a balcony. The background shows a white wall and a window. Text above reads, "Tired of Record-High Electric Rates? California Just Voted to Let You DIY Your Solar.
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GoodPower @goodpowerhq.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
Nothing gets everyday drivers into an electric car faster than watching gas prices spike after the war in Iran began. Getting price gouged at the pump is a powerful motivator. bit.ly/4hhp3Lu
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GoodPower @goodpowerhq.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
Australia's main power grid just hit 80.4% renewables over the weekend, with rooftop solar alone providing over half the country's electricity. Turns out sticking solar panels on 4.3 million homes actually does something. 👀 bit.ly/3T2muoR
The image shows a tweet from "GoodPower" with their logo, stating that Australia generated so much solar power last weekend it broke a grid record. Below, an article snippet from "The Guardian" mentions solar and wind generation meeting a record 80% of power demand on Australia’s national grid. The background features colorful, abstract flowers on a blue sky.
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GoodPower @goodpowerhq.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
Want to unite Americans across the political spectrum? Build the most affordable power source available that lowers monthly bills. GoodPower researchers break down the numbers. #RenewableEnergy #SolarEnergy
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GoodPower @goodpowerhq.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
Solar and battery storage aren't just powering the grid. They are creating high-paying, long-term career paths. See how DeMarcus took his electrical background and leveled up into the renewable energy sector. Watch the video to learn more: bit.ly/4ykllrV
The image features a person wearing a safety vest and hard hat standing in front of a large solar panel field. The scene is set outdoors under a clear sky. The text reads: Renewable energy is creating the kind of jobs people can build careers around. For workers like DeMarcus, solar and battery storage mean skilled work, good pay, and a growing industry with room to move up.
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GoodPower @goodpowerhq.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
Roanoke City Public Schools is saving an estimated $46.5 million in energy costs over 35 years by going solar. That is a lot of money that stays in classrooms instead of going to utility bills. bit.ly/4hDVncX
Children are walking towards a school entrance, with a silhouette of the United States in the background. Text above reads, "Solar Is Now Part of the School Day for 7 Million Students." Below, it states, "1 in 7 US students now goes to a solar-powered school. That’s over 7 million kids learning under the same roof that's generating their own electricity." The top of the image features the logo "GOOD POWER.
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GoodPower @goodpowerhq.bsky.social · 19/09/2026
Eight of the top ten states leading the country in new solar installations voted for Trump in 2024. Turns out solar panels do not actually care about your party registration. bit.ly/4rsZVq4
Two individuals install solar panels on a rooftop under a clear blue sky. Text overlay reads: "US Solar Can Now Power 50 Million Homes, and Red States Are Building It." The logo "Good Power" is at the top. Beneath, a smaller text states: "Politicians can argue about renewable energy on cable news all day. Meanwhile, back in reality, red states are quietly building the overwhelming majority of America's solar power."
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GoodPower @goodpowerhq.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
Remember when people said solar was just an experimental alternative energy? Anyways, solar panels are now the single largest source of power capacity in China, officially beating coal. bloom.bg/4xmVEph
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GoodPower @goodpowerhq.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
Nothing screams "energy independence" quite like keeping our entire power grid tied to the mood swings of global oil and gas commodity markets.
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GoodPower @goodpowerhq.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
Roanoke City Public Schools is saving $22 million on electric bills, avoiding $24 million in roof replacement costs, and turning high schools into storm-ready microgrid shelters. bit.ly/4A9aVN8
Aerial view of a school rooftop covered with solar panels. The image contains text that says, "Roanoke is turning school rooftops into storm-ready renewable energy microgrids."
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GoodPower @goodpowerhq.bsky.social · 11/09/2026
The Trump administration just issued a national emergency order targeting foreign grid tech. The problem: it is so vaguely worded that it could put gigawatts of battery projects on uncertain legal ground. bit.ly/4iZqKje
A podium with the United States presidential seal stands in front of a building with white columns. The text reads, "GOOD | POWER," followed by the headline "A Vague Executive Order Just Threw the U.S. Battery Market Into Chaos." Additional text states, "It is not just batteries. The executive order also targets inverters, transformers, and switchgear.
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GoodPower @goodpowerhq.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
Virginia is the first state in the country to launch a statewide group-buying solar program. Lower installation costs, vetted installers, and a real chance to bring your power bill back down. bit.ly/4r8Xtor
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GoodPower @goodpowerhq.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
NYC relies heavily on decades-old gas peaker plants that pollute local neighborhoods every time AC demand spikes. We need to build out local solar and battery storage to handle peak summer loads so these peaker plants can be retired. bit.ly/4iDAqzF
A cityscape of New York City with the Empire State Building prominently in view at sunset. The text reads: "GOOD POWER. NYC’s Grid Needs More Solar and Storage, ASAP. Downstate New York gets about 90% of its energy from oil and gas, and the grid struggles every time air conditioners turn on. Renewable energy and storage upgrades can't come fast enough.
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GoodPower @goodpowerhq.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
What if train tracks could power cities? Switzerland's first solar railway is doing exactly that, and more countries are paying attention. bit.ly/4680OdP
A train travels through a scenic countryside featuring green fields, rolling hills, and a village with rustic buildings. A headline reads, "Turns Out the Space Between Train Tracks Is the Next Renewable Energy Frontier." The image is framed by a green arch with the title "Good Power" at the top.
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GoodPower @goodpowerhq.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
If you're wondering where the clean energy progress is happening right now, it’s not in Washington. It’s in state legislatures, utility commissions, and governor's offices across the country. bit.ly/4zYrriO
A social media post by GoodPower features a tweet about state leaders being key to renewable energy. It includes an article headline: "Why state leaders must act on clean energy as electricity demand rises," dated August 17, 2023.
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GoodPower @goodpowerhq.bsky.social · 04/09/2026
Wind energy and cattle ranching on the same land? In Woodward, Oklahoma, that combination is helping family farms stay afloat and local schools stay open. Watch the video 📺: youtu.be/9hRKGLFhcek #RenewableEnergy #FarmLife #Farmer #WindEnergy
A person stands in front of a wind turbine, with the sky in the background. The text on the image reads: "A wind turbine helped Tony’s family farm support three generations. Now that same income is helping rural Oklahoma communities stay strong."
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GoodPower @goodpowerhq.bsky.social · 03/09/2026
In 2023, Texas had six "please turn off your AC" warnings in one week. In 2026? Zero. Batteries are officially the grid MVPs keeping everyone cool. bit.ly/4iLmF23
Image features two sections. Top section shows a silhouette of someone on horseback surrounded by cattle, creating a dusty and atmospheric scene. Bottom section displays rows of cooling vents on a rooftop. Text between the images reads, "Batteries + Solar Deliver a Cool and Affordable Texas Summer."
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GoodPower @goodpowerhq.bsky.social · 03/09/2026
Offshore wind has had its share of setbacks, but the workers behind it are still here. And unlike some political trends, renewables are not going away quietly. They are fighting for an industry that can deliver cleaner power and good jobs for years to come. bit.ly/4qOpPUH
Wind turbines and cranes are set against a harbor backdrop. A label in the top left corner reads "Good Power." Text overlay says, "Unions Are Proving Renewable Energy Jobs Can Be Good Jobs," with additional information about the role of unions in renewable energy careers.
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GoodPower @goodpowerhq.bsky.social · 01/09/2026
Ireland’s solar power reached a record high in July, helping renewables supply more than 30% of the country’s electricity. And the grid is preparing to handle even more. We love a good infrastructure glow up. ✨ yhoo.it/4ybGcx5
A vibrant city street scene in Ireland with colorful buildings and a cobblestone path. A headline reads, "Solar Keeps Breaking Records. Ireland Is the Latest." A subheading states, "Ireland's solar power reached a record high in July, helping renewables supply more than 30% of the country's electricity.
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GoodPower @goodpowerhq.bsky.social · 28/08/2026
Turns out power plants can get heat exhaustion too. 🥵 When European rivers got too warm to cool old-school gas and nuclear plants, solar panels and batteries kept people's AC running through record heat waves. bit.ly/4hVCS4r #RenewableEnergy #SolarEnergy #HeatWaves #BatteryStorage
A digital image featuring a headline "Europe’s Heat Wave Proved Solar + Batteries Are Grid MVPs" with a background photo of a scenic European square with a fountain surrounded by historic buildings. The bottom of the image displays the logo "GOOD POWER.
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GoodPower @goodpowerhq.bsky.social · 27/08/2026
Farming is unpredictable. One bad season, one broken piece of equipment, one spike in costs, and the whole year goes sideways. A renewable energy lease gives farmers something agriculture rarely does, income they can actually plan around. #FarmLife #RenewableEnergy #SolarEnergy #Farm
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GoodPower @goodpowerhq.bsky.social · 26/08/2026
Farming is hard work. For Melanie’s family in Hillsborough, Ohio, leasing land to a solar company created a new source of income that helps them upgrade equipment, plan for retirement, and keep the farm going. Watch the video: youtu.be/EDmMWdt4BeM
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GoodPower @goodpowerhq.bsky.social · 26/08/2026
You don’t have to be a climate activist to know coal is bad for public health. Even Trump-aligned voices are asking for cleaner, healthier ways to power the AI boom. bit.ly/4qAbeMJ
Large excavator loading coal into a yellow mining truck at a coal mine. Text on image reads: "Even MAHA Is Saying: Keep Coal Away From Data Centers." The top contains the "GOOD POWER" logo.
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GoodPower @goodpowerhq.bsky.social · 24/08/2026
Diesel generators are expensive backups. They sit idle most of the year, pollute the air when they run, and can drive up electricity costs. Batteries can support the grid every day, delivering affordable power when demand is high, not just during emergencies. bit.ly/3URgwr3
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GoodPower @goodpowerhq.bsky.social · 21/08/2026
The average American electricity bill hit $217 in July, an all-time high according to Heatmap and MIT's Electricity Price Hub. That is up from $177 in June and higher than last July which was already brutal. bit.ly/4qr9rcw
A high-voltage electricity transmission tower in a rural landscape with a hazy sky. Text on the image says, "Your July Electricity Bill Was Not Just High. It Was the Highest on Record." Additional text mentions the increase in July electricity bills, particularly affecting the mid-Atlantic region. The banner at the top reads "GOOD POWER.
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GoodPower @goodpowerhq.bsky.social · 20/08/2026
Vietnam, Kenya, Rwanda, Pakistan. Electric motorcycles are surging across developing countries where two-wheelers are the primary vehicle and gas price shocks hit hardest. In Kenya alone 25 to 35 percent of new motorcycle sales are now electric. nyti.ms/4wAIPaJ
Tweet by Good Power with text: "Gas prices got too high so Pakistan went electric! ⚡⚡⚡" Below is a screenshot of a New York Times article headline. It reads: "On These Motorcycles, the Thrill Is Truly Electric" with details about people in developing countries using battery‑powered bikes to cope with high gas prices.
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GoodPower @goodpowerhq.bsky.social · 20/08/2026
The pattern emerging in developing countries right now is a solar boom followed immediately by a battery boom. Pakistan and the Philippines are already living it. Together those two technologies solve the daytime-only problem and make solar work around the clock. bloom.bg/4xS6DYB
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GoodPower @goodpowerhq.bsky.social · 18/08/2026
Your tax dollars just paid $4 billion to cancel renewable energy projects, thanks to the Trump administration. Now your electricity bill will pay the rest. You are getting charged twice for the same bad decision. #Budgeting #RenewableEnergy #WindEnergy
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GoodPower @goodpowerhq.bsky.social · 17/08/2026
Global EV sales are hitting fresh records in 2026 even as the U.S. slows down production. 50 countries posted all-time high EV sales in a single quarter. The market is widening whether or not the biggest players keep up. bit.ly/4wv2EzS
A graphic featuring the Axios logo and a headline: "The World Is Buying EVs Faster Than Ever. The Reason Is at the Gas Pump." Below, multiple gas pump nozzles in various colors are shown. The background is a gradient of red, orange, yellow, and green stripes, with "GOOD POWER" at the bottom center.
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GoodPower @goodpowerhq.bsky.social · 14/08/2026
Energy Secretary Chris Wright told Congress: "No decisions were made on politics." Federal lawyers then filed documents saying grants were canceled "based solely" on political criteria. Read both statements and decide for yourself. nyti.ms/3TXNTbr
A gavel resting on a surface with the text: "The Department of Energy Admitted in Court it Canceled $7.5 Billion in Grants Based on Politics." The top has a logo reading "GOOD POWER."
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GoodPower @goodpowerhq.bsky.social · 14/08/2026
The used EV market just broke the law of used cars. Prices are supposed to go down. They are going up instead. High gas prices, broad affordability pressure, more model choices, and lower total ownership costs are all pushing in the same direction at the same time. cnb.cx/4fYeb66
A white electric vehicle charging at a station is shown above the text: "The Used EV Market Is Defying Every Expectation in 2026." The brand "Good Power" is displayed at the top.
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GoodPower @goodpowerhq.bsky.social · 11/08/2026
Residential electric rates up 33% since 2019. Utilities filed a record $18 billion in rate hike requests last year. Regulators approved 64% of it and more increases are coming. The households feeling it most are the ones who can least afford it. bit.ly/4ytssP6
A person sits at a desk using a laptop, with a cup and plant nearby. The screen displays a map of the United States. Text on the image reads: "Utility Rate Hike Requests Are at Their Highest Level in Decades. Your Bill Is About to Reflect That." The logo "GOOD POWER" is at the top.
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GoodPower @goodpowerhq.bsky.social · 10/08/2026
Let's actually run the numbers. Gas car: $4+ a gallon, oil changes every few months, more parts that break, more maintenance bills. EV: charge at home, far fewer moving parts, minimal upkeep. EV drivers save time and money. bit.ly/3REMTs8 #ElectricVehicles #EV #DumpThePump
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GoodPower @goodpowerhq.bsky.social · 07/08/2026
Gas is still over $4/gallon. EVs cost less to own over time than comparable gas cars in fuel & maintenance. The states that built the EV manufacturing boom are Georgia, Tennessee, & South Carolina. & we're debating whether to pull the incentives. Who does that help? nyti.ms/4fYTGEW #DumpThePump
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GoodPower @goodpowerhq.bsky.social · 05/08/2026
At peak moments during the July heat wave, solar was feeding 25% of New England's total electricity demand. On the afternoon of July 2, solar contributed more power to the grid than the entire regional nuclear fleet. Let that sink in. bit.ly/4h1jmD5
A utility meter on a building exterior is shown. The text on the image reads, "Solar Panels Saved New England Ratepayers $130 Million in One Week. Rooftop solar just saved New England $130 million during a heat wave. Still think renewable energy is too expensive?" The Good Power logo is in the top right corner.
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GoodPower @goodpowerhq.bsky.social · 04/08/2026
Meta left RE100 after a decade. The group has 444 members including Apple, Google, & Microsoft. RE100 recently updated its accountability guidance to be more rigorous. Meta's departure came as it was funding its 12th natural gas plant. Connect the dots however you'd like. 👀 bit.ly/4yQogJM
A series of large gas storage tanks are shown, labeled with text. The text states, "Meta called itself 100% renewable while building 12 gas plants. Now it just left the group holding it accountable." The background features industrial structures. At the top, the text "GOOD POWER" is displayed.
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GoodPower @goodpowerhq.bsky.social · 03/08/2026
Your EV sits parked for most of the day. Vehicle-to-grid technology lets utilities tap into that battery when demand spikes and pays you for it. A coalition just launched an early test of this in Massachusetts. The lessons learned there could scale this nationwide. www.wired.com/story/ev-bid...
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GoodPower @goodpowerhq.bsky.social · 31/07/2026
The best backup plan is not more fuel waiting to be burned, it’s battery storage. California showed us how effective it is. The rest of the grid needs to catch up. Watch the full video: youtu.be/vL7lmkwTCj8 #RenewableEnergy
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GoodPower @goodpowerhq.bsky.social · 31/07/2026
Here's the problem with ordering aging power plants to keep running past their retirement dates: their owners stopped investing in them years ago because they were about to be shut down. Now keeping them online requires expensive repairs nobody budgeted for. bit.ly/4y21ka0
A coal power plant with tall smokestacks emitting smoke against a cloudy sky. Power lines are visible on the left. Text overlay states: "DOE Emergency Orders Kept Six Coal Power Plants Alive. They're Barely Producing Power."
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GoodPower @goodpowerhq.bsky.social · 29/07/2026
What changed from 2025 to 2026? Electricity bills. Energy demand is surging, rates are spiking, and legislators are hearing from constituents who want relief! Solar, wind, and batteries are the cheapest, fastest way to add power. That math is getting harder to ignore. bit.ly/44U90h3
A person with a laptop is silhouetted against wind turbines at sunset. Text reads: "Renewable Energy Opponents Introduced 86 Bills This Year. 85 of Them Failed." Below, there is an image of a government building.
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GoodPower @goodpowerhq.bsky.social · 27/07/2026
GoodPower CEO Leah Qusba joined Harvard Business School's Climate Rising podcast to talk about why behavioral science, data, and storytelling are the real infrastructure of the renewable energy transition. 🎧 Listen: bit.ly/4fUg8QE 📺 Watch on YouTube: bit.ly/3TjXVTY
A person stands in front of a purple background with a microphone. The text reads: "GoodPower Leah Qusba. How Climate Communication Is Shaping the Energy Transition." At the bottom, it says "New Episode: Climate Rising" with the Harvard Business School logo.
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GoodPower @goodpowerhq.bsky.social · 24/07/2026
"Michigan needs good jobs. It's not just about politics. It's whether or not we can find good work." Nate is a union millwright in Caro, MI. Solar got him into the union. Now he's building something that will help make the world better for his kids and his entire community. bit.ly/4gV68I7
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GoodPower @goodpowerhq.bsky.social · 23/07/2026
Every quarter someone asks if battery storage is sustainable. It's been breaking records since 2025. Q1 2026: 3.3 GW, up 54% year over year. Yes. It's sustainable. bit.ly/4fMR9yN
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GoodPower @goodpowerhq.bsky.social · 22/07/2026
Here's what people get wrong about grid reliability. It's not about whether a single power source runs 24/7. It's about whether the whole system keeps serving people when things go wrong. And most of the time when things go wrong it's the wires and poles, not the power source. #RenewableEnergy
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GoodPower @goodpowerhq.bsky.social · 21/07/2026
Electricity rates are up 7.4% since last fall. Over a dozen states saw double-digit increases. The administration's response: make it harder to build the cheapest sources of power and keep the most expensive ones running longer. This is not a cost-cutting strategy. cnn.it/4fLgFV1
Image shows power lines against a sunset sky. The text reads: 'The President Said He’d Slash Your Power Bill. A New Analysis Says He’s Raising It. Keeping coal plants running longer doesn't just raise electricity costs. It raises healthcare costs.' The logo 'Good Power' is at the top.
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GoodPower @goodpowerhq.bsky.social · 17/07/2026
A heat pump heats your home in winter and cools it in summer. One appliance, two jobs, no gas line. It's at least twice as efficient as a furnace. And it just outsold gas furnaces by 32%. bit.ly/4ys8F2P
The image shows a large heat pump unit mounted outside a building. In the foreground, there are green leaves partially in view. The text reads: "Heat Pumps Just Outsold Gas Furnaces by 32%. The Tipping Point Is Here." Below, it states, "It’s been four years in a row that more heat pumps are being shipped than fossil fuel furnaces." At the top left, the logo "GOOD POWER" is visible.
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GoodPower @goodpowerhq.bsky.social · 16/07/2026
Suburban sprawl has consumed six times more prime farmland than solar since 2014. Golf courses have taken 2.6 times more. If you're worried about American farmland, solar isn't the villain. See @solarindustry.bsky.social's land use & solar development map for the full picture: bit.ly/4g153Ow
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