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Johanna Neumann

@neumannjo.bsky.social
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Senior Director for Campaign to #Go100Percent for @EnvAm Thinking globally, acting locally. Mom of boys. Posts are my own.

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Johanna Neumann @neumannjo.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
This is a little specific to Massachusetts politics, but the principled are universal... In this Daily Hampshire Gazette column I lay out 4 key elements of the MA energy bill that promise to advance clean, safe and renewable energy. gazettenet.com/2026/09/17/c...
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Columnist Johanna Neumann: The key elements of Massachusetts' energy bill - Daily Hampshire Gazette
Access to electricity in our homes is a modern marvel. As recently as the 1950s, many parts of rural America lacked access to electricity. Today, with the flick of a switch we can illuminate a dinner ...
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Johanna Neumann @neumannjo.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
This week I was happy to emcee a webinar with @permitpower.bsky.social on how states can make it easier, faster and cheaper for families to go solar. ICYMI here's a summary of key take-aways and a link to the recording. environmentamerica.org/articles/how...
environmentamerica.org
How states can help more families get solar power
Webinar explains how states can remove unnecessary hurdles associated with permitting, inspecting and interconnections that hold home solar back
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Johanna Neumann @neumannjo.bsky.social · 13/05/2026
Today Environment America and @frontiergroup.bsky.social unveiled our State of Renewable Energy 2026 dashboard. Incorporating 2025 data, we show state-level growth of #wind, #solar, #EnergyStorage, #efficiency, #electricvehicles and EV charging. environmentamerica.org/center/resou...
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Johanna Neumann @neumannjo.bsky.social · 22/04/2026
Despite the rapid growth of renewable energy usage in recent years, the even-more-explosive growth of data centers is delaying the transition to a cleaner grid in ways that could harm the air we breathe according to new research environmentamerica.org/center/media...
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RELEASE: Data center growth threatens air quality and progress toward cleaner energy grid
Rising electricity demand is leading utilities to keep dirty power plants online
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Johanna Neumann @neumannjo.bsky.social · 14/04/2026
Lots of action in the Midatlantic states the past few days to cut needless red tape that holds back rooftop #solar and home batteries. After @abigailspanberger.com signed solar permitting reform Monday, the MD General Assembly took action to cut solar red tape. environmentamerica.org/maryland/upd...
environmentamerica.org
Maryland passes bill to make it easier and less expensive for families to go solar
Reforms remove obstacles to rooftop solar and home batteries, promise to expand adoption of clean energy home technologies.
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Johanna Neumann @neumannjo.bsky.social · 07/04/2026
.@deutschewelle.dw.com tells the story of how more Americans are adopting clean energy technologies, bringing benefits to themselves and their communities. www.dw.com/en/united-st...
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US citizens beat rising energy bills with homegrown power
In times of skyrocketing energy prices, record-breaking heat waves and blackouts, producing electricity at home has never been more appealing.
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Johanna Neumann @neumannjo.bsky.social · 02/04/2026
Those in the market for a used EV might benefit from this buyers guide, with helpful tips on how to think about battery life in a used EV, and more... environmentamerica.org/center/artic...
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Used electric vehicle buyer's guide
Electric vehicles are growing in popularity. For many people, however, cost continues to present a major barrier to going electric. Used electric vehicles can be a great way to get all the benefits of...
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Johanna Neumann @neumannjo.bsky.social · 25/03/2026
Want to see how good your state is at cutting red tape for residential rooftop solar and battery storage? Our State Solar Scorecard evaluates states on how well they've cut unnecessary bureaucracy. Spoiler alert - lots of room for improvement. environmentamerica.org/center/resou...
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Solar permitting scorecard
A majority of states have done little to adopt common-sense practices that reduce the costs and delays that permitting and inspection requirements impose on families wishing to install solar panels an...
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Frontier Group @frontiergroup.bsky.social · 10/03/2026
In data center hotspots around the country, concerns around water use are on the rise. A recent report finds that the data center capital of the world – northern Virginia – is not immune. frontiergroup.org/articles/doe...
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Does Virginia have enough water to quench thirsty data centers?
Data center water use in Northern Virginia isn’t a crisis yet, but it is a growing concern – and potentially a big problem during times of water stress.
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Tony Dutzik @frontiertony.bsky.social · 27/02/2026
New from us at @frontiergroup.bsky.social: Energy efficiency has slowly, quietly transformed American homes: saving energy, saving money and cutting air pollution. Our new data viz shows the impact of efficiency in every room of your home. frontiergroup.org/resources/ho...
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Saving energy, money and lives: How energy efficiency has improved America’s homes
America’s homes have changed a great deal over the last few decades. But one change we don’t think about often is actually one of the most important: the efficiency with which our appliances, furnaces...
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Johanna Neumann @neumannjo.bsky.social · 06/01/2026
The typical American home uses about a third less energy than in 1980. The benefits of that shift - in cleaner air and consumer savings - are overwhelming. frontiergroup.org/resources/ho...
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How energy efficiency benefits Americans
The typical American home uses about a third less energy than in 1980. The benefits of that shift - in cleaner air and consumer savings - are overwhelming.
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Frontier Group @frontiergroup.bsky.social · 09/05/2025
No U.S. state produces more electricity from wind and solar than it consumes over the course of a year. Yet. But one state is knocking at the door. To find out who, visit our updated State of Renewable Energy dashboard. environmentamerica.org/center/resou...
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The State of Renewable Energy Dashboard
Renewables are on the rise across America. America produces more than three times as much power from solar, wind and geothermal sources as we did 10 years ago – enough to power more than 71.5 million ...
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Johanna Neumann @neumannjo.bsky.social · 17/04/2025
Humans are great at building things, but it’s beginning to dawn on us that these impressive and sometimes magnificent structures impact the other creatures that we share this earth with. My column re: #wildlifecrossings in my local paper. gazettenet.com/Columnist-Ne...
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Columnist Johanna Neumann: Let wildlife roam — An important new wildlife bill can help reconnect critical habitat
Humans are great at building things, but it’s also beginning to dawn on us that these impressive and sometimes magnificent structures also impact the other creatures that we share this earth with.
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Johanna Neumann @neumannjo.bsky.social · 11/04/2025
"If it’s possible for regulations to be popular, these ones are. They have cut America’s water and energy consumption, reduced global-warming emissions and saved consumers money." Thanks for the run-down @propublica.org #CleanestEnergy
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Johanna Neumann @neumannjo.bsky.social · 08/04/2025
Tomorrow the U.S. Senate is expected to vote on a rule that would eliminate energy efficiency standards for gas instantaneous water heaters standard. Here's why that's a misguided vote and why Senators should vote NO on the CRA. environmentamerica.org/articles/bus...
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Busting myths around tankless water heaters energy efficiency standards
As U.S. Senate prepares to vote to eliminate efficiency standards for gas tankless water heaters, advocates are working to help lawmakers separate fact from fiction.
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Johanna Neumann @neumannjo.bsky.social · 14/03/2025
As the U.S. Senate prepares to vote to eliminate efficiency standards for gas tankless water heaters, efficiency advocates including Environment America and @asapstandards.bsky.social are working to help lawmakers separate fact from fiction. #CleanestEnergy
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Busting myths around tankless water heaters energy efficiency standards
As U.S. Senate prepares to vote to eliminate efficiency standards for gas tankless water heaters, advocates are working to help lawmakers separate fact from fiction.
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Johanna Neumann @neumannjo.bsky.social · 23/01/2025
Today @quentingood1.bsky.social @abescarr.bsky.social and I are releasing a new paper: Big data centers, big problems. We hope this report conveys the scale and urgency of the challenge and provides ideas that can minimize the impact. environmentamerica.org/center/resou...
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Big data centers, big problems
The rapid growth of data centers can deepen America’s reliance on fossil fuels and is putting consumers and communities at risk.
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Johanna Neumann @neumannjo.bsky.social · 14/01/2025
Today, the president put out an executive order about #DataCenters. Here's @abescarr.bsky.social's take alongside mine. environmentamerica.org/center/media...
environmentamerica.org
STATEMENT: Biden issues executive order to fast-track data centers for AI
Advocates urge incoming administration to maintain environmental, consumer protections
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Johanna Neumann @neumannjo.bsky.social · 10/01/2025
Encouraging news that among a survey of EV drivers, only 1% said they'd go back to powering a fossil fuel powered car. environmentamerica.org/center/artic...
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Survey finds only 1% of EV owners would go back to gas-powered cars
New survey from across 18 countries shows widespread satisfaction with EV purchases.
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Johanna Neumann @neumannjo.bsky.social · 19/12/2024
My statement with @abescarr.bsky.social about the reported Biden executive order to fast-track the construction of data centers – and the power plants to fuel them. environmentamerica.org/center/media...
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STATEMENT: Biden admin drafting a rushed, flawed plan to fast track data centers and power plants for AI
Environmental and consumer advocates express concerns about environmental harm and costs to consumers in “blind sprint” for AI dominance
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Johanna Neumann @neumannjo.bsky.social · 04/12/2024
My $0.02 on Meta's RFP calling for 1-4GW of new nuclear capacity by the early 2030s... environmentamerica.org/center/media...
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STATEMENT: Meta misguided in calling for massive nuclear energy scale-up
Tech giant plans to use additional capacity to power AI; Advocates warn of risks, costs
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Johanna Neumann @neumannjo.bsky.social · 02/12/2024
The latest @fercgov.bsky.social data shows 90% of new electricity capacity that's come online to date in 2024 is from renewable energy & #solar accounted for 78% of all new electricity capacity. #RenewablesRising #Go100Percent #GoSolar environmentamerica.org/center/updat...
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90% of new electricity capacity in 2024 to date comes from renewables
Solar accounted for 78% of all new electricity generation capacity from January through September 2024
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Johanna Neumann @neumannjo.bsky.social · 21/11/2024
The Biden administration is at ~ 85% of its target for cutting pollution by making appliances more efficient. By finalizing the 10 pending standards, they can get the job done. Let's go. #CleanestEnergy environmentamerica.org/center/artic...
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National appliance energy efficiency savings goal within reach
A final push would allow the Biden administration to reach its pollution reduction goals
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Johanna Neumann @neumannjo.bsky.social · 20/11/2024
Some good clean energy/climate news out of VA today: A judge struck down Gov. Youngkin's plan to pull the state out of #RGGI, a program that puts a price on pollution and funds energy efficiency and other solutions. environmentamerica.org/virginia/cen...
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Statement: Judge rules Gov. Youngkin has no authority to pull Virginia from Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative
Multi-state consortium lowers air- and climate-polluting emissions
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Johanna Neumann @neumannjo.bsky.social · 18/11/2024
Pretty excited about the MA clean energy bill that is headed to the desk of @maurahealy.bsky.social. Good breakdown, as always, by @canarymediainc.bsky.social www.canarymedia.com/articles/pol....
canarymedia.com
Massachusetts passes bill to speed clean energy and slow gas expansion
The long-awaited legislation comes as advocates say more state-level climate policy is needed. Governor Maura Healey is expected to sign it into law.
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Johanna Neumann @neumannjo.bsky.social · 19/04/2024
Efficiency standards for #waterheaters could deliver the largest energy-saving impact of any standard developed during this administration. Let's get them done. #CleanestEnergy
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Let's finalize the proposed water heater efficiency standards
This video explains why the U.S. Department of Energy should finalize water heater energy efficiency standards.
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Johanna Neumann @neumannjo.bsky.social · 28/03/2024
Big milestone for New England. Last coal-fired power plant in the region scheduled for closure. The end of this chapter means cleaner air and less climate pollution.
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Last coal-fired power plant in New England slated to close
New Hampshire utility plans to replace polluting plants with clean energy infrastructure
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Johanna Neumann @neumannjo.bsky.social · 16/02/2024
"Each of the 3.9 million Americans who have installed solar panels on their homes have helped the rise of solar power. Now is the time for state lawmakers to help more Americans from all backgrounds reap the financial and environmental benefits of solar."
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US rooftop solar has grown 10x in 10 years – here's what drove it
In 2022, US rooftop solar saw a tenfold increase over the last decade, according to a new report – here's why and what needs to happen next.
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Johanna Neumann @neumannjo.bsky.social · 13/02/2024
Excited to share that today Environment America Research & Policy Center is releasing a new report – Rooftop solar on the rise: Small solar projects are delivering 10 times as much power as a decade ago. Grateful for the the input of all our peer reviewers @42knot.bsky.social et al
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Rooftop solar on the rise
Small-scale solar energy – most of which is installed on rooftops – is growing rapidly in the U.S., producing 10 times as much power in 2022 as a decade earlier.
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Johanna Neumann @neumannjo.bsky.social · 09/02/2024
Rooftop #solar is one of our best energy solutions. Join me & @frontiertony.bsky.social next Tuesday at 1pmET for our release of Rooftop Solar on the Rise. Mayors, state lawmakers and regulators will also speak about policies they are championing to keep rooftop solar on the rise.
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Rooftop Solar on the Rise
Join local and national leaders and learn how to keep rooftop solar rising.
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