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Governor Jay Inslee

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Former governor still on a mission to build a clean energy economy and protect our democracy.

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Governor Jay Inslee @govjayinslee.bsky.social · 10h
→ TX gets 37% of its electricity from clean energy. → WA's carbon market (now linked with CA's) has put more than $5B back into communities. → And Big Oil executives want to make sure no jury ever holds them accountable. My biggest takeaways from #ClimateWeekNYC: www.jayinslee.com/p/bold-state...
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Governor Jay Inslee @govjayinslee.bsky.social · 10h
Trump promised to cut energy prices in half. Guess what? He lied. Voters won’t forget when they cast their ballots this November. 🗳️
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Governor Jay Inslee @govjayinslee.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
Once again, Trump is giving away the future to China, where 50% of new cars are EVs. Eliminating policies that encourage domestic EV manufacturing is like trying to win a race that we refuse to run. www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...
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Trump administration to slash clean car rules aimed at cutting climate emissions
Environmentalists decry move that relaxes requirements on automakers to control pollution from gas-powered cars
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Governor Jay Inslee @govjayinslee.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
Demand for power is surging like we haven't seen in decades. Families are opening utility bills with dread. Solar, wind, and batteries are the answer to both problems, delivering more power for less money – faster than anything else on the table. Clean energy is cheap energy. That’s just the facts.
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Governor Jay Inslee @govjayinslee.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
The same corruption that allowed tobacco companies to buy political cover is playing out with coal—even as the math stopped making sense long ago.
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Governor Jay Inslee @govjayinslee.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
Today, the Washington Supreme Court ruled I-2066 unconstitutional. Above all: This is a major victory for the health of Washingtonians, for our clean air and water, and for our utility bills—prevailing over the deception of corporate special interests and big polluters.
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Governor Jay Inslee @govjayinslee.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
A despicable abdication of the EPA’s duty to the American people.
Trump's EPA just told fossil fuel power plants: pollute all you want. No limits. No consequences.

The market has already spoken: solar and wind beat coal and gas on cost. This was never about saving you money on your power bill. It's about protecting fossil fuel profits, while the rest of us breathe dirtier air, suffer devastating health impacts, and face runaway climate change. 

That's not a policy. It's a handout to the highest bidder and a despicable abdication of the EPA’s duty to the people.
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Governor Jay Inslee @govjayinslee.bsky.social · 11/09/2026
On the 25th anniversary of 9/11:
Everyone remembers where they were on 9/11. 

One of my most vivid memories from that day was watching the news with my staff in one of the House office buildings after the towers were hit. The anchor reported that another building in New York had been hit, showing a familiar horizon with a structure on fire. I remember being aghast, thinking, “That’s not New York, that’s DC.” 

I ran out of the building to see. It was the Pentagon, billowing with smoke. 

Many forget that there was a fourth plane, Flight 93, likely intended for the US Capitol. The people aboard that plane are heroes, storming the cockpit and fighting the hijackers after learning about the other attacks. During the struggle, the plane crashed in an empty field in Pennsylvania, killing all on board. They sacrificed their lives and saved countless others. I will never forget the people on that flight and their bravery. Charlie Greene’s father, Donald Greene, was aboard Flight 93, and his reflections on that day are something every American should read: 

“The heroes of that day showed us how to respond in our darkest hour. Our task now is to prove that, even 25 years later, we remember how to live together in the light.”
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Governor Jay Inslee @govjayinslee.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
Apparently, for Trump and Republicans, "energy dominance" really means more money for them, higher energy costs for everyone else.
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Governor Jay Inslee @govjayinslee.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
Most of America’s electricity grid, for the better part of a century, has been "renting" its power one fuel shipment at a time. Clean energy resources are the closest thing the grid has to home ownership. Read my latest: www.jayinslee.com/p/clean-ener...
"Clean energy is no-fuel-cost energy." Light switches with solar panels on them in the background.
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Canary Media Inc. @canarymedia.com · 01/09/2026
Energy affordability is a headline issue for voters this year. We're partnering with Advanced Energy United at Climate Week NYC on a panel with Governor Jay Inslee and Heather O’Neill to share insights from meetings with gubernatorial candidates. ruralamericaclimateweek.eventbrite.…
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Power a Clean Future Ohio @poweracleanfuture.bsky.social · 31/08/2026
BIG NEWS: Gov. Jay Inslee is our keynote speaker! As a climate champion and the former Governor of Washington, @govjayinslee.bsky.social will share his unique insights with the communities and local leaders working to shape Ohio’s clean energy future. Reserve your seats: bit.ly/cecainslee
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Governor Jay Inslee @govjayinslee.bsky.social · 01/09/2026
America’s leaders must ensure data centers don’t steamroll communities with higher energy costs and more pollution. @governor.pa.gov is holding these companies accountable — that's the leadership every state needs right now. www.nbcnews.com/politics/202...
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Gov. Josh Shapiro takes a hard line against ‘predatory’ data center developers in Pennsylvania
Shapiro, a potential Democratic 2028 contender, earlier welcomed data center developments. His new executive order takes a starkly different tone toward the industry.
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Governor Jay Inslee @govjayinslee.bsky.social · 31/08/2026
Donald Trump: Accidental EV salesman. A big achievement, even if it’s the only one. www.nytimes.com/interactive/...
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The Gulf Oil Shock Is Pushing E.V. Sales to New Heights Globally
As global fuel prices surge, electric vehicle adoption is breaking records around the world. These charts tell the story.
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Governor Jay Inslee @govjayinslee.bsky.social · 30/08/2026
Now this is state leadership, @govwesmoore.bsky.social. Maryland is showing the country that saving families money on their electricity bills and advancing clean energy go hand-in-hand. 👏 governor.maryland.gov/news/press-r...
$300 million

That’s how much Maryland could save thanks to the state’s new solar power purchase agreement–which will power 20,000 homes.
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Governor Tim Walz @governorwalz.mn.gov · 21/08/2026
The verdict is in. The decision is made. We will protect this place.
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Governor Jay Inslee @govjayinslee.bsky.social · 28/08/2026
Last weekend, I met with wildfire survivors in eastern Washington. I was struck by their resilience and determination to rebuild. But no one should have to endure what they have.
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Bigger, Hotter Fires Are Slowly Erasing America’s Great Forests
Towering woodlands in the West are being permanently replaced by tracts of spiky shrubs. Conditions “just aren’t normal anymore,” one researcher said.
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Governor Jay Inslee @govjayinslee.bsky.social · 27/08/2026
Happy 54th anniversary, Trudi! You are fresher every year.
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Governor Jay Inslee @govjayinslee.bsky.social · 26/08/2026
There are 36 governor races on the ballot this November. The stakes are high and they matter more than people may realize. Why? States drive energy policy–and Trump cannot stop state progress on clean energy. But it's up to us to elect leaders bold enough to act. thehill.com/opinion/ener...
A screen grab of "The Hill" with an article titled "States can build America’s affordable energy future" over a picture of solar panels.
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Governor Jay Inslee @govjayinslee.bsky.social · 26/08/2026
When Dolly Parton brought her Imagination Library to Tacoma in August 2023, everyone who met her agreed she was as wonderful as her music. Thank you, Dolly.
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Governor Jay Inslee @govjayinslee.bsky.social · 24/08/2026
Trump isn’t just blocking affordable, reliable wind power. He’s blocking good jobs that pay well, right here at home. That’s shameful. www.canarymedia.com/articles/off...
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Trump’s war on offshore wind is robbing a generation of workers
Building trades spent the past five years preparing for an offshore wind boom that went bust, leaving workers to mourn good-paying jobs that may never…
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Governor Jay Inslee @govjayinslee.bsky.social · 19/08/2026
The Texas grid failed in 2021, with devastating results. Solar power + batteries were key to making sure that didn’t happen again when the heat index reached 116ºF last month. Clean power made the grid more reliable and likely kept Texans alive. www.yahoo.com/news/science...
Texas Avoids Blackout by the Grace of Solar Power
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Governor Jay Inslee @govjayinslee.bsky.social · 17/08/2026
States aren’t sitting back and waiting for federal leadership. They are moving forward with clean, affordable energy with gamechangers like Washington’s Green Bank. Congrats to the solar innovators in Pullman and go Greyhounds! www.wagreenbank.org/2026/06/29/s...
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Washington State Green Bank Announces First Project Investment Supporting Expanded Solar Installation at Pullman High School - Washington State Green Bank
Washington State Green Bank Announces First Project Investment Supporting Expanded Solar Installation at Pullman High School
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Governor Jay Inslee @govjayinslee.bsky.social · 14/08/2026
I want my grandchildren to have the same kind of experiences I had as a child—hearing the deep breathing of an Orca, seeing the beauty of a snowcapped Mt. Rainier, searching for crabs under rocks on the beach. That’s what keeps me in this work. ethos-project.org/2026/07/02/j...
Mt. Rainier with trees and purple flowers in the foreground.
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Governor Jay Inslee @govjayinslee.bsky.social · 13/08/2026
I had a great time with @jocelynbenson.bsky.social and clean energy leaders last night in Detroit. She has a vision and a plan to drive down costs for Michiganders with cheaper, clean energy. We all walked away fired up. Michigan is lucky to have her—she'll be a great governor.
Jay Inslee and Jocelyn Benson with a crowd of supporters.
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The Democratic Governors Association @demgovs.org · 12/08/2026
Congrats to @davidcrowley4wi.bsky.social on winning the Democratic primary for governor in Wisconsin! As Milwaukee County Executive, David has delivered real results for Wisconsin families. And as governor, he will keep working to grow Wisconsin’s economy and bring down costs. Let’s make it happen!
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Governor Jay Inslee @govjayinslee.bsky.social · 12/08/2026
Let me be clear: I emphatically oppose Brian Heywood’s I-645 and his attempts to cut his own taxes while gutting funding for K-12 education, health care, and child care. The policy is bad. The politics are bad. The legal analysis is bad. Even Tim Eyman isn’t a fan. Vote @no645.bsky.social no645.com
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Governor Jay Inslee @govjayinslee.bsky.social · 11/08/2026
July was the hottest month ever recorded in the US. That's hard news to swallow, but despair is a luxury we can't afford. Take heart in this: States are already leading on clean energy, proving we have the power to take on this crisis. But we must move faster.
Various headlines: 

July was the hottest month in the US since records began in 1895.

State Climate Action in 2026: How States Are Delivering Real Benefits Through Climate and Clean Energy PolicyVarious headlines: 

Illinois' historic Clean and Reliable Grid Affordability Act

Virginia set to enact a flurry of laws boosting cleaner, cheaper power

Washington, California and Québec move to link carbon markets

This Texas coal mine will soon be home to a 1.2GW solar farm
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Jocelyn Benson @jocelynbenson.bsky.social · 05/08/2026
Thank you, MICHIGAN! I'm so proud to be your Democratic nominee for Governor of Michigan. I'm ready to fight for your future — costs down, wages up, rights protected, and a government that works for all of us.
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Governor Jay Inslee @govjayinslee.bsky.social · 07/08/2026
Trump keeps blocking affordable, reliable wind energy while electricity bills skyrocket. Why? Because they built turbines next to his favorite golf course a decade ago and he’s got a grudge. He’ll always put himself first and Americans last. thehill.com/policy/energ...
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Governor Jay Inslee @govjayinslee.bsky.social · 05/08/2026
When you hear “suspected arson,” it’s easy to think, “that wildfire has nothing to do with climate change.”  While severe drought, low snowpack, and heat didn't ignite this fire—they are why it’s so big, destructive, and fast.
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Governor Jay Inslee @govjayinslee.bsky.social · 05/08/2026
A magical view from the rocks above Shark Reef, Lopez Island.
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Governor Jay Inslee @govjayinslee.bsky.social · 03/08/2026
Thousands of firefighters and first responders are risking everything right now. Facing unprecedented fire storms, they're standing between disaster and everything we call home. They deserve our gratitude all year, not just during fire season. Thank you. www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news...
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Over a dozen wildfires erupt across WA amid a parched forecast
Fires east of the Cascades saw major growth over the weekend, with no end in sight. There isn't a drop of rain in the forecast for the Spokane area.
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Governor Jay Inslee @govjayinslee.bsky.social · 02/08/2026
Three enormous wildfires are raging in Spokane. Thousands of people are evacuating, not knowing if they’ll come back to a home or nothing but ashes. Climate change isn’t some faraway threat. It’s happening right now, to our neighbors and friends. We have to fight for them.
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Governor Jay Inslee @govjayinslee.bsky.social · 31/07/2026
The fossil fuel industry lied to us. For decades, they’ve peddled the myth that “natural” gas is "clean" to pad their bottom line. @climateintegrity.org's new report rips the mask off: climateintegrity.org/projects/nat...
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Governor Jay Inslee @govjayinslee.bsky.social · 30/07/2026
Great to join former Wisconsin Chair @benwikler.bsky.social last night in Seattle as part of his tour for “This Is The Plan: How to End America's Meltdown and Save Democracy.” I know the audience walked away inspired by what's in the book: thisistheplan.com
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11th Hour with Ali Velshi @11thhourmsnow.bsky.social · 28/07/2026
Trump administration officials acknowledge cancelling federal grants to states that didn't vote for Trump in 2024. Jay Inslee, former Governor of Washington, says that Trump is essentially proclaiming, "I'm only going to work for half the American people, those who are subservient to me."
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Governor Jay Inslee @govjayinslee.bsky.social · 30/07/2026
Wildfires are burning in what feels like every corner of the globe. This is no coincidence. It’s climate change. We have the science. We have the solutions. What we don't have right now is federal leadership. So states must pick up the mantle and lead. www.nytimes.com/2026/07/29/w...
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Summer of Heat, Fires and Storms Is a Reckoning for Europe on Climate
The continent is experiencing some of its biggest fires and highest temperatures ever. Residents are fleeing, leaders are struggling to respond and “it will get worse,” one climate expert said.
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Governor Jay Inslee @govjayinslee.bsky.social · 28/07/2026
Taxpayer money isn't a party favor to be handed out for loyalty and yanked away for dissent—that's extortion with a fancy letterhead, not governance.
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Governor Jay Inslee @govjayinslee.bsky.social · 26/07/2026
My heart and Trudi’s go out to everyone who was on the plane—and we’re hoping for a speedy recovery for all. I have every confidence in Kenmore planes and pilots, and I’m looking forward to getting back up in the sky above the beautiful Salish Sea soon. www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news...
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How 11 Kenmore Air crash survivors were rescued off Sucia Island
When emergency responders arrived, passengers had managed to exit the plane — which then caught on fire — and scramble from the rocks to dry land.
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Governor Jay Inslee @govjayinslee.bsky.social · 26/07/2026
This isn’t governing, it’s a shakedown. American tax dollars are not your personal slush fund, Donald.
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Governor Jay Inslee @govjayinslee.bsky.social · 24/07/2026
Let’s be clear: States have tremendous power in providing Americans cheaper, cleaner energy. Check out the rich menu of options states have within reach ⬇️ evergreencollaborative.com/policy-hub/a... (via @evergreenaction.bsky.social)
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Governor Jay Inslee @govjayinslee.bsky.social · 24/07/2026
In 1975, a single solar panel cost $128. Today it costs 26 cents. And as the price plummeted, the generation line went vertical. Solar went from a rounding error—0.01% of the world's electricity in 2000 —to nearly 9% last year. That's not a trend. That's a takeoff.
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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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Governor Jay Inslee @govjayinslee.bsky.social · 24/07/2026
Farmers have always been at the mercy of forces beyond their control, whether it's the weather or the market. But clean energy is handing them something rare while they continue to grow the food on our tables: certainty. finance.yahoo.com/energy/artic...
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Illinois farmland is becoming a clean energy payday, with some solar leases reaching $200,000
Income that does not rise and fall with the weather or commodity markets.
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Governor Jay Inslee @govjayinslee.bsky.social · 22/07/2026
Every state that hits a record like this makes it easier for the next one. That's how the clean energy transition moves—state by state, grid by grid, proving out what critics said couldn't be done. Colorado just did it. Who's next? www.denverpost.com/2026/07/10/r...
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Governor Jay Inslee @govjayinslee.bsky.social · 21/07/2026
Bottom line? State leaders can lower utility bills through a combination of near-term relief, utility regulatory reform, and expansion of a clean energy grid. This new briefing book shows how. ⤵️ www.ncelenviro.org/resources/en...
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Energy Affordability Briefing Book | National Caucus of Environmental Legislators
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Governor Jay Inslee @govjayinslee.bsky.social · 18/07/2026
Millions of Americans are now breathing the consequences of the climate change that is fundamentally changing North American forests. www.nytimes.com/2026/07/18/w...
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Most Forest Fires in Canada Are Simply Impossible to Put Out
Half of Canada’s wildfires are in remote areas with no road access. Impossible to fight, they are often left to burn.
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Governor Jay Inslee @govjayinslee.bsky.social · 17/07/2026
Orange is bad. For Presidents and our climate. The smoke on our east coast is a warning to everyone.
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Governor Jay Inslee @govjayinslee.bsky.social · 17/07/2026
Donald Trump will complain tonight that he won the 2020 election. Just an old whine in new bottles.
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