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Larry Chretien

@larrychretien.bsky.social
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Executive Director of Green Energy Consumers Alliance, working in Massachusetts & Rhode Island on a just transition to net zero.

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Larry Chretien @larrychretien.bsky.social · 3h
Thank you @theclf.bsky.social. @geconsumers.bsky.social appreciates you
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Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 29/09/2026
Jack Smith: "Our investigation developed proof beyond a reasonable doubt that President Trump engaged in serious crimes against our nation ... rather than accept his defeat in the 2020 election, he engaged in a criminal scheme to overturn the results and prevent the lawful transfer of power"
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Larry Chretien @larrychretien.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
The Globe is 100% correct. @massgovernor.bsky.social , please focus on helping the House & Senate reconcile differences in the energy affordability bill without backsliding on climate goals www.bostonglobe.com/2026/09/27/o...
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Healey’s gas tax holiday little more than election-year pandering - The Boston Globe
Healey's gas tax holiday little more than election season pandering
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Green Energy Consumers Alliance @geconsumers.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
Heating oil is now $5.98/gallon on average in MA (nearly double last year's price), and lawmakers are debating a $1B cut from Mass Save. This is exactly the wrong moment to pull back on efficiency programs! blog.greenenergyconsumers.org/blog/rising-...
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Rising Fuel Prices Make Mass Save More Important Than Ever
MA heating oil is up 70% compared to last year. Learn why rising fuel prices make Mass Save more important than ever.
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Larry Chretien @larrychretien.bsky.social · 19/09/2026
100 percent
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Robbie Andrew @robbieandrew.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
Not to quibble, but why are they calling them greenhouse gas emissions if they do nothing to the climate? www.epa.gov/newsreleases...
Screenshot highlighting text: "Models continue to show that GHG emissions from power plants have no material impact on global climate change."
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Larry Chretien @larrychretien.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
“The transition is happening,” he said. “Is it happening fast enough? No.” www.bostonglobe.com/2026/09/16/m...
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Maura Healey vowed to cut taxes, defend immigrants, and more. Here’s how she’s done on six specific promises. - The Boston Globe
As she runs for reelection against a well-funded Republican challenger, voters must determine whether Governor Maura Healey kept her 2022 campaign promises.
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Larry Chretien @larrychretien.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
"The idea of a 'smart' meter implies that what we currently have are dumb meters. And that's absolutely true," said Larry Chretien, executive director of the @geconsumers.bsky.social www.wbur.org/news/2026/09...
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Electric meters in Mass. are getting a 'smart' upgrade
Across Massachusetts, utilities are replacing millions of electric meters on homes and businesses with smart meters. They provide a lot more detail about electricity use, but not everyone is thrilled ...
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Miriam Wasser @miriamwasser.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
ICYMI, my latest feature for WBUR goes inside the smart meter roll out in Massachusetts. There are supporters and there are skeptics.... #energysky
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David Roberts @volts.wtf · 09/09/2026
Another gift from Trump to homeowners in the Northeast.
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Home heating oil bills are rising
Parallel wars in Iran and Ukraine have elevated prices for refined petroleum products.
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Larry Chretien @larrychretien.bsky.social · 25/08/2026
Talk about fighting the last war.
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Ed Markey @edmarkey.bsky.social · 21/08/2026
We need a clean energy revolution—and the Green New Deal was just the beginning. I'm not going to stop fighting for a livable planet.
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Kai Ryssdal @kairyssdal.bsky.social · 04/05/2025
Your now-regular reminder that Republicans in Congress find this completely okay
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Trump, asked if he has to 'uphold the Constitution,' says, 'I don't know'
Trump said on NBC News’ “Meet the Press” that he’s following lawyers’ advice as he tries to execute rapid deportations, arguing that giving immigrants due process is time-consuming.
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Larry Chretien @larrychretien.bsky.social · 19/08/2026
Lawmakers appear likely to take some big swings against competitive electric suppliers. How big is the question. commonwealthbeacon.org/energy/lawma...
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Lawmakers appear likely to take some big swings against competitive electric suppliers. How big is the question.
The pushback comes as Democrats on Beacon Hill are on the cusp of a long-sought breakthrough to rein in what critics contend are shady energy companies that rip off unwitting customers.
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Edward Fitzpatrick @fitzprov.bsky.social · 13/08/2026
Commentary by state Senator @dawneuer.bsky.social - When talking about affordability, Rhode Island Energy wants us to ignore their profits www.bostonglobe.com/2026/08/12/m...
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Any honest conversation about R.I.’s rising energy bills must include the profits utility companies are making - The Boston Globe
Our utilities need a new incentive to use their capital spending in the most efficient way possible, a state senator writes.
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Senator Sheldon Whitehouse @whitehouse.senate.gov · 14/08/2026
The corrupt fossil fuel/Trump axis is deliberately damaging U.S. clean energy competitiveness, letting China run off with markets where we should be challenging them. Pretty unpatriotic. www.iea.org/reports/ener...
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Energy Technology Perspectives 2026 – Analysis - IEA
Energy Technology Perspectives 2026 - Analysis and key findings. A report by the International Energy Agency.
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Larry Chretien @larrychretien.bsky.social · 01/08/2026
Bloomberg generally does excellent reporting but there is NOTHING in this article substantiating the point that electrification is causing strain. Show us the evidence that EVs and heat pumps are guilty.
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Larry Chretien @larrychretien.bsky.social · 01/08/2026
That’s the point 👇
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Larry Chretien @larrychretien.bsky.social · 29/07/2026
Rhode Island Energy does not have a compelling reason to resist seasonal heat pump rates. They have no vision for how to make energy affordable & meet requirements of the Act on Climate.
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Steve Ahlquist @steveahlquist.bsky.social · 20/07/2026
Rhode Island’s congressional delegation and allies speak out against Trump's dirty offshore wind deals "they’re trying every scheme possible to stop alternative energy," said Senator Reed. "The administration bought off several wind energy companies by giving them $2.7B to cancel their leases..."
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Rhode Island’s congressional delegation and allies speak out against Trump dirty offshore wind deals
"...they’re trying every scheme possible to stop alternative energy," said Senator Reed. "The administration bought off several wind energy companies by giving them $2.7B to cancel their leases...
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Steve Ahlquist @steveahlquist.bsky.social · 20/07/2026
Attorney General Neronha: Don't trust Rhode Island Energy “We are wholly the captive of one fossil fuel company for our energy, Rhode Island Energy," said AG Neronha. "They have proven time and again that they don’t have your best interests at heart." steveahlquist.substack.com/p/attorney-g...
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Attorney General Neronha: Don't trust Rhode Island Energy
“We are wholly the captive of one fossil fuel company for our energy, Rhode Island Energy," said AG Neronha. "They have proven time and again that they don’t have your best interests at heart."
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Ed Markey @edmarkey.bsky.social · 09/07/2026
Trump is attacking Iran again and saying the ceasefire is “over,” but Congress already voted to end this war. Reckless, unacceptable, and illegal—that’s why I’m leading the fight to cut Trump’s bloated pentagon budget.
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Christian Roselund @roselund.bsky.social · 02/07/2026
It's a scorcher in #RhodeIsland today; currently 95F (35C) in #Providence with a "feels like" temp of 99F (38C). I just got a #shavethepeak alert for 5-9 PM. Turned my ACs down to 72F (22C) + full power to pre-cool so I can raise the AC temp later & ease the strain on the grid. #demandresponse
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Larry Chretien @larrychretien.bsky.social · 29/06/2026
I’m with her.
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Senator Sheldon Whitehouse @whitehouse.senate.gov · 28/06/2026
When Moody’s is posting trillion-dollar flood loss warnings, might it be time to start paying attention? Insurance markets are already staggering. Mortgage and real estate markets follow. The warnings are real and many.
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US flood: $375bn-$1tn in aggregated uninsured exposure raises credit risk
Aggregated uninsured US flood loss exposure from extreme events reveals widespread protection gaps, shifting recovery costs to federal aid, households, and local governments.
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Climate Action Rhode Island @climateactionri.org · 27/06/2026
Monday, June 29, at 11:00 a.m. at the Rhode Island State House — press event to call on the General Assembly to reconvene and override Governor Dan McKee’s veto of the Building Benchmarking and Reporting Act (S2260/H7183).
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Larry Chretien @larrychretien.bsky.social · 25/06/2026
A pathetic abdication of responsibility.
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Keb’ Mo’ @kebmo.com · 19/06/2026
Juneteenth commemorates June 19, 1865, the day enslaved African Americans in Galveston, Texas, were finally informed of their freedom. This monumental news came two and a half years after the Emancipation Proclamation and effectively marked the end of slavery in the United States. #juneteenth
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Green Energy Consumers Alliance @geconsumers.bsky.social · 18/06/2026
Save Mass Save! The MA Senate is preparing an energy bill, but a proposed $1B cut to the state's energy efficiency program would jeopardize thousands of jobs and our #climate progress. There are better ways to make energy affordable. blog.greenenergyconsumers.org/blog/coming-...
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Coming Soon: Massachusetts Senate Energy Bill
Mass Save is under threat! The MA Senate is preparing an energy bill, but a proposed $1B cut would jeopardize thousands of jobs and our climate progress.
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Green Energy Consumers Alliance @geconsumers.bsky.social · 15/06/2026
Discover how your smart thermostat can help you earn money while reducing energy consumption during peak demand hours through the ConnectedSolutions program. blog.greenenergyconsumers.org/blog/your-sm...
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Your Smart Thermostat Can Help You Make Money—Here’s How
Discover how your smart thermostat can help you earn money while reducing energy consumption during peak demand hours through the ConnectedSolutions program.
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Christian Roselund @roselund.bsky.social · 11/06/2026
@amandabarker22.bsky.social of @geconsumers.bsky.social has been a tireless organizer on this, working closely with @climateactionri.org’s #YestoWind campaign. She’s very dedicated and smart and this win owes a lot to her work.
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Green Energy Consumers Alliance @geconsumers.bsky.social · 11/06/2026
On Tuesday evening, the Coastal Resource Management Council of Rhode Island (CRMC) unanimously approved the SouthCoast wind project! This #OffshoreWind development has the potential to generate over 2,400 megawatts (MW) of clean energy, or enough to power over one million homes. southcoastwind.com
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Larry Chretien @larrychretien.bsky.social · 11/06/2026
Thank you!
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Larry Chretien @larrychretien.bsky.social · 11/06/2026
Thank you!
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Senator Sheldon Whitehouse @whitehouse.senate.gov · 06/06/2026
I will not concede that Ukraine should give up ANY territory to Russian invaders, particularly when Ukraine is so obviously winning, and Russia is reduced to terror attacks that murder civilians. Remember the punditocracy on Ukraine having “weeks” to survive? www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/202...
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Opinion | Ukraine could be a big win for Trump
Russian President Vladimir Putin is weakened. Now is the moment to push him to end the war.
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Andrea Joy Campbell @ajcampbellma.bsky.social · 02/06/2026
Offshore wind is essential to lowering utility costs, creating jobs, and meeting out state climate goals. Naturally, Donald Trump is opposed to it. My office is suing his Admin once again - this time for cancelling a critical offshore wind project, putting our economy and energy grid at risk.
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Acadia Center @acadiacenter.bsky.social · 26/05/2026
"Thank you to Rep. Carson and House leadership for the opportunity to present on energy costs and affordability last week. We're grateful for the chamber's continued leadership on clean energy solutions." - Emily Koo
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Electrek @electrek.co · 08/05/2026
The new Chevy Bolt EV delivers nearly 300 miles of real-world range for under $30,000
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The new Chevy Bolt EV delivers nearly 300 miles of real-world range for under $30,000
The new 2027 Chevy Bolt EV drove nearly 300 miles on a single charge during real-world testing, or about 30 miles more than its official EPA-rated range. For under $30,000, the new Bolt hits the sweet spot. more…
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Wolfgang Blau @wblau.bsky.social · 05/05/2026
I can‘t figure out why, but I have never seen news stories about how oil rigs hurt whales. Only wind farms do that. And only solar panels have a recycling problem. Gas stations are fine.
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Green Energy Consumers Alliance @geconsumers.bsky.social · 04/05/2026
Rising electricity prices highlight the pitfalls of relying on natural gas. Clean energy alternatives like wind and solar are essential for affordability. blog.greenenergyconsumers.org/blog/natural...
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Natural Gas-Fired Power Is Not Getting Any Cheaper
Rising electricity prices highlight the pitfalls of relying on natural gas. Clean energy alternatives like wind and solar are essential for affordability.
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Larry Chretien @larrychretien.bsky.social · 03/05/2026
And yet the governor and state legislature have imposed a tax on EVs. The oil companies are thankful.
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Larry Chretien @larrychretien.bsky.social · 03/05/2026
We need same for Rhode Island.
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Larry Chretien @larrychretien.bsky.social · 01/05/2026
America
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Justin Gerdes @justingerdes.bsky.social · 28/04/2026
"Energy efficiency did not cause the energy affordability crisis, and the problem can’t be solved by cutting energy efficiency,” @aceee.org's Forest Bradley-Wright told Sarah Shemkus: www.canarymedia.com/articles/ene... 🔌💡
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Why are blue states scapegoating energy efficiency?
Energy-efficiency programs yield long-term benefits for utility bills and the climate. We found three reasons why Democrats are looking to cut them anyway.
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Justin Gerdes @justingerdes.bsky.social · 28/04/2026
The Vineyard Wind offshore wind project will "save Massachusetts customers a projected $1.4 billion on electricity bills over the next 20 years." www.mass.gov/news/vineyar... via @massgovernor.bsky.social 🔌💡
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Larry Chretien @larrychretien.bsky.social · 27/04/2026
Excellent plan.
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Green Energy Consumers Alliance @geconsumers.bsky.social · 22/04/2026
Just in time for #EarthDay! A recent court ruling halts unlawful federal actions against clean energy, paving the way for wind and solar projects and supporting a sustainable energy future. blog.greenenergyconsumers.org/blog/earth-d...
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Earth Day Victory: The Courts Side with Clean Energy
Just in time for #EarthDay! A recent court ruling halts unlawful federal actions against clean energy, paving the way for wind and solar projects and supporting a sustainable energy future.
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Larry Chretien @larrychretien.bsky.social · 21/04/2026
@geconsumers.bsky.social is proud to be a co-plaintiff in this case 👇
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Larry Chretien @larrychretien.bsky.social · 18/04/2026
This goes way past “arbitrary & capricious “ 👇
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Hoodlum 🇺🇸 @nothoodlum.bsky.social · 09/04/2026
This is so well done. 👌
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