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Simon Mahan

@simonmahan.bsky.social
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Morgan Jones @mjjones.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
So good news #Energysky www.powerstate-game.com is not only free, but browser based! @blakeshaffer.bsky.social and @shastingssimon.bsky.social i think we talked about how fun this could be..
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Simon Mahan @simonmahan.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
Webinar: A Quantitative Assessment of the Impacts of Large Loads on Electricity Rate October 15, 2026 @ 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm www.esig.energy/event/webina...
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Webinar: A Quantitative Assessment of the Impacts of Large Loads on Electricity Rate | ESIG
Featured Speakers: Ryan Hledik, Principal, The Brattle Group and Natalie Northrup, Energy Research Associate, The Brattle Group About the Webinar: Rapid growth in electricity demand from data centers,...
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Simon Mahan @simonmahan.bsky.social · 05/08/2026
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Simon Mahan @simonmahan.bsky.social · 27/07/2026
Postcard from the future, postmarked: Texas 11am, 7/26: 46% solar 22% wind 8pm: 14% battery Abundance. Affordability. American enegy.
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Simon Mahan @simonmahan.bsky.social · 06/07/2026
America Rocks
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Helen @helenmaryme.bsky.social · 19/06/2026
Nudibranchs are a group of soft-bodied marine gastropod molluscs that shed their shells after their larval stage. They're noted for their often extraordinary colors and striking forms. About 3,000 species of nudibranchs are known.
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RT @creativedays.bsky.social · 19/06/2026
“Hello old friend, it’s really good to see you once again” Dragonfly lands on my finger and returns to visit a few times a week.
Dragon fly resting on my finger, yellow and plush green background.
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Pennyjs @pennyjs.bsky.social · 19/06/2026
Colorful leaves aren’t just for fall.
Photo taken today. Red barberry. A pest, self-planted, have to keep hacking it off. Must admit it has its virtues, though.
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James Mac, CEO of ANTIFA™️ @floatalongfarm.bsky.social · 19/06/2026
Luna Moth on the side of co-parents new house today 🦋
A beautiful green Luna moth on a the outside trim of a window. Seeing a Luna moth at a new home is considered a sign of good luck, new beginnings, and transformation.
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Simon Mahan @simonmahan.bsky.social · 26/05/2026
"Irrigation systems like this one can cost Arkansas rice farmers $212 per acre in diesel fuel alone in 2026, prompting some Delta operations to shift rice production exclusively to fields with electric wells that can cut costs by up to $100 per acre." www.farmprogress.com/corn/arkansa...
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As fuel prices rise, Arkansas farmers turn to corn over rice
Irrigating farmland for rice production has become too expensive, so Clay Smith is planting corn on Crowley’s Ridge land it has never grown on before.
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Simon Mahan @simonmahan.bsky.social · 23/04/2026
Solar Power and Wind Farms: Drought-Proof Crops southernrenewable.org/news-updates...
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Simon Mahan @simonmahan.bsky.social · 22/04/2026
"Approximately 60% of row crop farmers in Arkansas failed to turn a profit in 2024 and that percentage jumped to 75% in 2025." www.arkansasbusiness.com/article/arka...
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Arkansas Agriculture Is in Crisis and Small Farms Are Bearing the Brunt
With more than 100 farm equipment auctions in 16 months and consolidation accelerating, Arkansas agriculture lenders say small farms and rural communities are feeling the deepest pain.
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Simon Mahan @simonmahan.bsky.social · 03/04/2026
Renewable energy prices don't ~f L u C t U a T e~. Total cost is known at construction and recouped over 15-30 years. For folks worried about power bills spiking and rapid increases...it isn't because of renewables - those prices are set. Natural gas prices are wildly variable.
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Simon Mahan @simonmahan.bsky.social · 02/04/2026
Georgia Power says the cost to clean up toxic coal ash is going up Georgia’s largest utility says inflation is driving up project costs by more than $500 million. www.ajc.com/business/202...
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Georgia Power says the cost to clean up toxic coal ash is going up
Georgia Power is required to take steps to contain the coal ash at 11 sites across the state to prevent the toxic materials from leaking into groundwater.
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Simon Mahan @simonmahan.bsky.social · 31/03/2026
“They can’t find anybody who’s willing to take that low salary who’s qualified,” he said. “It’s a huge problem and it needs to be fixed.” www.rtoinsider.com/129218-bill-...
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GOP Lawmakers Introduce Bill to Increase BPA Administrator Salary
House Republicans introduced a bill to increase the salary for the BPA administrator to make the position more competitive and attractive.
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Simon Mahan @simonmahan.bsky.social · 24/03/2026
Simon Mahan, head of the Southern Renewable Energy Association, said Louisiana and the rest of the nation need “all the tools in the tool kit” www.nola.com/news/jeff-la...
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Gov. Jeff Landry wants Louisiana to bet big on nuclear energy. Here’s why.
Landry wants Louisiana to land nuclear reactors, manufacturing and fuel enrichment as data centers and petrochemical companies seek carbon-free energy.
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Simon Mahan @simonmahan.bsky.social · 19/03/2026
MISO, SPP eye 500-kV cross-border projects to bolster reliability, save money www.utilitydive.com/news/miso-sp...
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MISO, SPP eye 500-kV cross-border projects to bolster reliability, save money
The proposed interregional projects would increase transfer capacity across the southern seam between the Midcontinent Independent System Operator and the Southwest Power Pool.
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Olga Nesterova @onestpress.onestnetwork.com · 10/03/2026
Bloomberg: Saudi Arabia, Iraq, UAE and Kuwait have lowered their collective oil output by 6.7 million barrels a day, equivalent to 6% of global supply.
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Simon Mahan @simonmahan.bsky.social · 09/03/2026
strange
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Simon Mahan @simonmahan.bsky.social · 22/02/2026
“The decision-makers may say a 30-decibel sound limit sounds like a great thing, but that’s quieter than the wind itself, so you’re effectively placing a ban on this form of energy without having to set a ban,” said [me] www.usatoday.com/story/news/n...
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Wind, solar power face a common foe — creative local governments
We calculated restrictions on wind and solar energy projects by looking at the restrictions states and counties imposed on their development.
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Simon Mahan @simonmahan.bsky.social · 11/02/2026
Alabama moves to end Public Service Commission elections after Democrats win in Georgia www.al.com/politics/202...
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Simon Mahan @simonmahan.bsky.social · 09/02/2026
"In the past month, SEEM traded zero megawatt hours of power in 26 separate hourly occasions across all hours in the month....That pattern is not an anomaly. It is a recurring feature noted by SEEM’s own market auditor year after year." southernrenewable.org/news-updates...
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Simon Mahan @simonmahan.bsky.social · 09/02/2026
MISO States Dispute ‘High Risk’ Designation from NERC www.rtoinsider.com/125208-miso-...
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MISO States Dispute ‘High Risk’ Designation from NERC
Members of the Organization of MISO States sent a letter to contradict aspects of NERC’s Long-Term Reliability Assessment.
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Simon Mahan @simonmahan.bsky.social · 05/02/2026
A family that turned down $15 million to sell their 200 acre farm to a data center. Good for them, it's their land to do with as they please. Assuredly a story for generations. It's generating so much social media buzz, the company now reportedly needs to build two data centers.
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Simon Mahan @simonmahan.bsky.social · 05/02/2026
peace out energy nerds Immabouto sell ya'll end tables
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Simon Mahan @simonmahan.bsky.social · 04/02/2026
Trump pollster finds MAGA voters like solar energy www.axios.com/2026/02/04/t...
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Exclusive: Majority of Trump voters back solar power, poll finds
Trump officials are moving against renewables on several fronts.
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Simon Mahan @simonmahan.bsky.social · 04/02/2026
ERAS lets utilities cut the interconnection line—fast-tracking billions in gas projects after years of poor planning. “Temporary” fixes have a way of becoming permanent (and expensive) precedents. Why regulators should slow down and protect ratepayers: www.rtoinsider.com/124815-eras-...
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ERAS Tour: Hi, It’s Me, I’m the Planning Problem
The new ERAS processes in MISO and SPP allow certain power plants to effectively jump the interconnection line, writes Simon Mahan.
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Simon Mahan @simonmahan.bsky.social · 02/02/2026
SPP outages. If I happen to say gas and coal fail the most out of any generation resource, I'm gonna get a lot of angry people that don't like math, so I won't mention it.
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Simon Mahan @simonmahan.bsky.social · 02/02/2026
SPP: Exported up to 3,500 MW during winter storm Fern. Exported some amount almost entire time. Wind turbine icing didn't happen as extensively as forecasted, so wind power over performed accreditation and forecast amount. 15GW generator outages.
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Simon Mahan @simonmahan.bsky.social · 02/02/2026
Don’t panic over NERC’s reliability maps — they’re a static snapshot built on outdated assumptions and data that can mislead. Read the fine print: planning, forecasts, storage, and grid solutions matter more than doom-and-gloom colors. southernrenewable.org/news-updates...
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Don’t Panic! Why the Latest NERC Reliability Maps Deserve a Skeptical Read
Every winter, the energy world gets its version of groundhog season. A major national report drops. Headlines follow. Social media lights up. And...
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Simon Mahan @simonmahan.bsky.social · 30/01/2026
"While the Public Service Commission approved the power plant, the regulators also agreed with SREA and ordered that future proposals for power generation include a more competitive, and transparent process." arktimes.com/arkansas-blo...
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State regulators approve new natural gas power plant in Jefferson County - Arkansas Times
The Public Service Commission approved Entergy's application for a new natural gas plant, but strongly criticized the utility for not using a more competitive process for deciding how to produce more ...
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Southern Alliance for Clean Energy @cleanenergy.org · 21/01/2026
❄️ WINTER STORM FERN: Heavy snow and ice is expected to impact much of the Southeast this weekend. Our friend Simon Mahan of the Southern Renewable Energy Association breaks down how this storm could impact your power 🔌💡
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Why Winter Storm Fern Could Put the Power Grid at Risk
Forecasts for Winter Storm Fern are becoming increasingly concerning. Meteorologists are already comparing the storm to Winter Storm Uri - the event...
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Simon Mahan @simonmahan.bsky.social · 16/01/2026
Based on this ICF map, I suspect Tampa, Tulsa, Albany, Midland, Amarillo, Wichita, Cincinnati to be high on data center target lists. www.icf.com/-/media/file...
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Simon Mahan @simonmahan.bsky.social · 14/01/2026
Very cool job alert: Executive Director, National Governors Association, $400-$450k in DC nga.hrmdirect.com/employment/j...
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Executive Director, Careers At National Governors Association
Position Title Executive Director Organization National Governors Association Year Founded 1908 Employees 80 Location Washington DC Reports to Executive Committee Direct Report 5 ORGANIZATION OVERVIEW...
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Simon Mahan @simonmahan.bsky.social · 09/01/2026
The facility will be known as “MACROHARDRR” and will help xAI approach two gigawatts in capacity when combined with the other Colossus sites. www.supertalk.fm/elon-musks-x...
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Elon Musk's xAI investing over $20 billion in Mississippi for data center - SuperTalk Mississippi
Elon Musk’s artificial intelligence company xAI is investing over $20 billion in Mississippi through the establishment of a data center and additional
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Simon Mahan @simonmahan.bsky.social · 07/01/2026
Do you miss the "old" Energy Gang with Jigar Shah, Katherine Hamilton and Stephen Lacey? Open Circuit is another pod featuring them; but Katherine is retiring. You should give this episode a listen, and may we all become a bit more like Katherine. podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/k...
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Katherine’s final episode
Podcast Episode · Open Circuit · 12/19/2025 · 54m
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Simon Mahan @simonmahan.bsky.social · 06/01/2026
Cool job alert: LPSC Policy Director / Senior Advisor Alliance for Affordable Energy $70,000 - $95,000 www.idealist.org/en/nonprofit...
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LPSC Policy Director / Senior Advisor - Job
Alliance for Affordable Energy is now hiring for the position of LPSC Policy Director / Senior Advisor in New Orleans. Apply today.
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Simon Mahan @simonmahan.bsky.social · 05/01/2026
This will be good and folks should attend! "Regional Transmission Planning for State Regulators" maxxwww.naruc.org/forms/meetin...
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Regional Transmission Planning for State Regulators - 2026: NARUC
Read more on our site.
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Simon Mahan @simonmahan.bsky.social · 05/01/2026
"It allows some of BYD's newest electric vehicles to go from a low battery to more than 50% in under five minutes, at speeds of up to 1,000 kilowatts, or one megawatt. That's double what even America's fastest DC chargers will do." insideevs.com/features/782...
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Why BYD's 5-Minute Fast-Charging Is Our Technology Of The Year
BYD's Megawatt charging, which can recharge an electric vehicle in about five minutes while reaching speeds of up to 1,000 kilowatts, is coming to Europe soon.
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Simon Mahan @simonmahan.bsky.social · 05/01/2026
"A tech giant paid about $275,000 per acre for an industrial site in rural Lamar County that assessors had valued for a fraction of that price just two years earlier." www.ajc.com/business/202...
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What data center companies are spending for Georgia land might shock you
As data center campuses get larger to meet the demands of AI, Georgia has emerged as a prime target.
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Anthony Edwards @edwardsanthonyb.bsky.social · 17/12/2025
Big wind coming for the PNW tonight following a strong cold front. These setups tend to bring very strong westerly gusts (60+ mph) to northern Puget Sound. Saturated soils increases odds of tree damage & power outages to places already facing flooding. Blizzard conditions possible in the Cascades.
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Max Dubler 🏳️‍🌈 @maxdubler.com · 16/12/2025
Influencing the elite public conversation around the issues you care about is a worthy pursuit but if you’re a normal person with <5k followers you can have a much bigger real world political impact by calling your local elected officials and asking them to vote your way on specific legislation.
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Simon Mahan @simonmahan.bsky.social · 17/12/2025
only real gar nerds will get this you've heard of elf on the shelf, have you heard of...
Alligator gar fish (Atractosteus spatula) on top of kitchen spatulas
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Simon Mahan @simonmahan.bsky.social · 15/12/2025
(cue 'hooo boy' whistle)
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Simon Mahan @simonmahan.bsky.social · 15/12/2025
Cool job alert: Arkansas Advanced Energy Legal Counsel, $120k www.arkansasadvancedenergy.com/work-with-us...
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Job Openings | Discover Jobs Now - Grow Your Career — Arkansas Advanced Energy Association
Explore job opportunities in Arkansas's advanced energy sector. Join the Arkansas Advanced Energy Association and advance your career today.
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Simon Mahan @simonmahan.bsky.social · 08/12/2025
Georgia hashes out plan to let data centers build their own clean energy www.canarymedia.com/articles/cle...
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Georgia hashes out plan to let data centers build their own clean…
The long-sought program could ease cost and climate risks — especially if it lets renewable energy secured by tech giants avert a big buildout of gas…
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Simon Mahan @simonmahan.bsky.social · 03/12/2025
SREA Georgia Director Taylor Schindler interviewed on the USEA The Energy Stakeholder podcast; take a listen! open.spotify.com/episode/7aOF...
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USEA's The Energy Stakeholder: SREA Georgia Director Taylor Schindler
Spotify video
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Simon Mahan @simonmahan.bsky.social · 03/12/2025
$5.4 billion* for a 300 MW* SMR by 2032*. If TVA can't get it done on time and budget, no one can. For comparison, you could build about 10x more solar 4 years sooner, for less cost. Opportunity cost is a real thing with finite cash. *subject to changes www.timesfreepress.com/news/2025/de...
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TVA wins $400M federal grant for small modular nuclear reactor | Chattanooga Times Free Press
The Tennessee Valley Authority will get a $400 million grant from the U.S. Department of Energy to support development of small modular nuclear reactors at its Clinch River Nuclear Site in Oak Ridge.
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Sean Casten @seancasten.bsky.social · 02/12/2025
“the combination of wind and solar provided 15.1% more electricity than coal during the first nine months of this year… Capacity additions by solar, wind, and battery storage continue to dramatically outpace gas, coal and nuclear.” #CleanIsCheaper www.solarpowerworldonline.com/2025/12/sola...
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Solar output beats wind power for third straight month in US
The latest "Electric Power Monthly" report from the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) shows that solar grew by 29.9% in September 2025 compared
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Simon Mahan @simonmahan.bsky.social · 02/12/2025
Alabama Power’s two year rate freeze is about politics, not people, nonprofit says www.al.com/news/2025/11...
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Alabama Power’s two year rate freeze is about politics, not people, nonprofit says
The move is intended to “avoid headlines about rate increases, not a plan to improve affordability," the group said.
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