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On a mission to realize a 100% clean energy future through a solutions-driven, people first approach ☀️

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Vote Solar @votesolar.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
Arizona! Join us Friday, October 2, for a free, nonpartisan forum with candidates running for the Arizona Corporation Commission. Learn where candidates stand on electricity bills and Arizona’s energy future. Food and Spanish interpretation provided. RSVP: action.votesolar.org/a/az26-acc-c...
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Vote Solar @votesolar.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
Happy Fall Equinox! 🍁 🍂 TODAY ONLY: All gifts up to $5,000 are being generously matched by a leader in the clean energy industry. Be sure to act now to support a more reliable and affordable energy future: action.votesolar.org/a/na26-equin...
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Vote Solar @votesolar.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
Did you know the most important decisions about your electric bills, including cost, happen before you use any electricity?
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Vote Solar @votesolar.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
Ever wondered about how your power bill is calculated? Get the answers you deserve! Ask a Vote Solar expert your questions about solar energy, utilities, and your power bills: action.votesolar.org/a/nat26-ama
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Vote Solar @votesolar.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
Meet our Top 3 finalists for the 2026 Dr. Espanola Jackson Energy Justice Award! 🌞 Adrienne Farrar Houël, Eric Walker, and Joel Iboa are longtime leaders advancing energy and environmental justice in their communities.
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Vote Solar @votesolar.bsky.social · 03/09/2026
📣 Big news out of Pennsylvania on data center accountability! 📣 Gov. Josh Shapiro has issued an executive order that holds data centers accountable for their energy use, eliminates fast-track approval for them, and establishes a commitment to powering them with an increasing % of clean energy.
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Vote Solar @votesolar.bsky.social · 28/08/2026
⚡ Big news: California lawmakers passed legislation this week to legalize plug-in (balcony) solar. For millions of renters and households that can't install rooftop solar, plug-in solar opens the door to clean energy and lower electricity bills. Read more: www.canarymedia.com/articles/bal...
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Vote Solar @votesolar.bsky.social · 25/08/2026
Extra extra, read all about solar developments across the country! 🗞️ Take a look at some of Vote Solar's latest coverage and learn more about how Vote Solar is championing policies that lower energy costs, center communities, and build a more resilient clean energy future. 🌎️
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Vote Solar @votesolar.bsky.social · 13/08/2026
Meet the 2026 Dr. Espanola Jackson Energy Justice Award finalists! ☀️ These 10 leaders are advancing energy justice in communities across the country. Learn more: votesolar.org/the-2026-dr-...
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Vote Solar @votesolar.bsky.social · 10/08/2026
In Illinois, community solar and other clean energy solutions can help meet the moment—while making the grid more affordable, reliable, and resilient. Vote Solar’s John Delurey recently shared this perspective in the Chicago Tribune.
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Vote Solar @votesolar.bsky.social · 03/08/2026
HUGE solar win out of Minnesota! The Minnesota Public Utilities Commission (MPUC) has accepted Xcel Energy’s Integrated Distribution Plan (IDP). TLDR? Minnesota's largest utility included community power resources in its long-term planning – a move to improve system efficiency and affordability
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Vote Solar @votesolar.bsky.social · 28/07/2026
Recently, Vote Solar's Chief Programs Officer, Sean Garren, had the opportunity to share his thoughts on utility planning with The Wall Street Journal.
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Vote Solar @votesolar.bsky.social · 17/07/2026
Our executive director @sachuconstantine.bsky.social joined KPFA Radio A Rude Awakening last week to highlight how solar is already reshaping our electric grid. Listen here: kpfa.org/episode/sach...
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Sachu Constantine - Vote Solar | KPFA
On today’s show, the executive director of Vote Solar, Sachu Constantine discusses solar and reshaping the U.S. power system.
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Vote Solar @votesolar.bsky.social · 10/07/2026
Just one week remains to nominate you or someone you know for the Dr. Espanola Jackson Energy Justice Award! ⏰️ Nominations CLOSE Friday, July 17: votesolar.org/dr-espanola-...
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Vote Solar @votesolar.bsky.social · 09/07/2026
As we’ve seen heat waves sweep the nation over the past couple of weeks, it’s clear our aging grid can’t keep us safe from extreme heat at a price we can afford. Luckily, there's already a smarter solar solution available – Community Power Networks: votesolar.org/community-po...
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Community Power Networks - Vote Solar
A community power network connects local solar, batteries, and smart devices so they can work together to power a community.
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Vote Solar @votesolar.bsky.social · 04/07/2026
As we recognize 250 years as a nation, it's time to assess our energy system and aging power grid. Smart solar solutions — like plug-in solar and battery storage — are available now to strengthen our grid and lower our bills. We have the resources to declare independence from fossil fuels.
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Vote Solar @votesolar.bsky.social · 01/07/2026
Vote Solar's Executive Director, Sachu Constantine, breaks down the benefits of California's Demand Side Grid Support (DSGS) program. Read his full take here: www.bakersfield.com/opinion/opin...
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Vote Solar @votesolar.bsky.social · 30/06/2026
This is a huge win for leveraging smart solar solutions to strengthen our grid and lower our bills. Read the full story here: apnews.com/press-releas...
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Vote Solar @votesolar.bsky.social · 21/06/2026
June 21 celebrates the Summer Solstice ☀️ On the longest day of the year, support long-term solar progress by becoming a Solar Sustainer. Become a Solar Sustainer: bit.ly/442iTZt
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Vote Solar @votesolar.bsky.social · 17/06/2026
NOMINATIONS ARE NOW OPEN for the 2026 Dr. Espanola Jackson Energy Justice Award. This award honors the critically important role of community-based activism by people of color in driving environmental progress. Learn more: votesolar.my.site.com/s/energy-jus...
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Vote Solar @votesolar.bsky.social · 16/06/2026
Electric bills are rising. Pennsylvania leaders can do something about it. New analysis from @synapseenergy.bsky.social finds three policies could save the average household $841/year by 2030: www.evergreencollaborative.com/policy-hub/t...
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Three Key Interventions to Deliver $841 in Electricity Bill Savings in Pennsylvania - Evergreen Collaborative
As energy costs rise in Pennsylvania, three smart policies can save the average household over $800 on their annual electricity bill by 2030.
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Vote Solar @votesolar.bsky.social · 12/06/2026
As legislative sessions wrap up across the country, we're celebrating important clean energy wins—and preparing for the fights ahead. Become a Solar Sustainer to support our work and help us keep delivering clean energy wins: bit.ly/442iTZt
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Vote Solar @votesolar.bsky.social · 11/06/2026
Solar beats coal in the US electricity mix for the first month ever: electrek.co/2026/06/09/s...
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Vote Solar @votesolar.bsky.social · 10/06/2026
The latest #FreeingtheGrid interconnection grades have been released, showing notable improvements in several states! Freeing the Grid is a joint initiative of the Interstate Renewable Energy Council (IREC) and Vote Solar. Explore now at freeingthegrid.org!
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Vote Solar @votesolar.bsky.social · 03/06/2026
Exciting news 🎉 The SUNNY Act — which would immediately give New Yorkers access to plug-in solar — has passed both houses of the state legislature. Session ends tomorrow. Urge Governor Hochul to sign the SUNNY Act into law: action.votesolar.org/a/ny26-sunny...
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Vote Solar @votesolar.bsky.social · 02/06/2026
Extreme heat, power outages, and grid failures hit hardest in communities already struggling to make ends meet. Community Power Networks help change that by turning new and existing energy sources into a community-wide backup system. Learn more: votesolar.org/community-po...
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Vote Solar @votesolar.bsky.social · 29/05/2026
Vote Solar’s Managing Director of Campaigns, John Delurey, explains how Community Power Networks (Virtual Power Plants) are a cost-saving solar solution — and how Illinois’ Clean and Reliable Grid Affordability Act can help shape the state’s energy future: www.utilitydive.com/news/illinoi...
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Vote Solar @votesolar.bsky.social · 27/05/2026
Utilities like PG&E are spending too much money without clear oversight or accountability and California families are paying for it. We need the Public Utilities Commission to take a strong stand on behalf of the people of California and stop blank checks for utilities.
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Vote Solar @votesolar.bsky.social · 27/05/2026
As summer approaches and temperatures rise, communities across the country are asking the same question: Can our aging energy grid keep us safe from the heat at a price we can afford? That’s where Community Power Networks come in.
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Vote Solar @votesolar.bsky.social · 22/05/2026
We’re excited to announce Tarak Shah as our new Chair of the Board. Tarak brings deep federal leadership experience from his time as Chief of Staff at the U.S. Department of Energy, where he helped shape national clean energy strategy. Read More: votesolar.org/vote-solar-b...
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Vote Solar @votesolar.bsky.social · 21/05/2026
As electricity costs continue rising nationwide, solar solutions like California’s DSGS program demonstrate the real-world value of community energy programs. Listen to Vote Solar Executive Director Sachu Constantine on the USEA Power Sector Podcast: www.youtube.com/watch?v=iYln...
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USEA Power Sector Podcast Episode 244: Vote Solar Clean Energy Policy Executive Director Sachu Co...
In today’s USEA Power Sector Podcast, Sachu Constantine, executive director of clean energy policy advocates Vote Solar answered questions by journalist Herman K. Trabish about California’s…
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Vote Solar @votesolar.bsky.social · 15/05/2026
While plug-in solar legislation didn't pass in Illinois this session, we've made a lot of progress with stakeholders and are optimistic about the future of plug-in solar in Illinois. Read more: www.nacleanenergy.com/solar/strong...
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Vote Solar @votesolar.bsky.social · 13/05/2026
www.politico.com/news/2026/05... This is why we need data center accountability. We demand data centers: 💰️ Pay their fair share ⚡️ Bring new clean energy online when they plug in 👨‍👩‍👦‍👦 Keep the costs of corporate growth from falling on families
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A data center drained 30M gallons of water unnoticed — until residents complained about low water pressure
Residents in Fayetteville, Georgia, noticed low water pressure last year. The utility discovered two unaccounted-for water connections at one of the nation’s largest data center campuses.
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Vote Solar @votesolar.bsky.social · 11/05/2026
Community Power Networks, also known as Virtual Power Plants (VPPs), coordinate thousands of small energy sources that already exist in our communities — community solar, rooftop panels, batteries, EVs, and more. VPPs put families at the center of a stronger and more affordable energy system.
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Vote Solar @votesolar.bsky.social · 08/05/2026
Colorado has become the 4th state in the nation to sign plug in solar into law! Learn more about Vote Solar's pivotal role in advancing plug-in solar legislation in Colorado: www.nacleanenergy.com/solar/colora...
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Vote Solar @votesolar.bsky.social · 07/05/2026
The stars are aligning in Massachusetts for real electricity affordability reform — and a smarter approach to how we build and manage the grid is right at the center of it. Learn more about Massachusetts' opportunity to bring community-based power to the grid: votesolar.org/massachusett...
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Vote Solar @votesolar.bsky.social · 04/05/2026
May the fourth be with you! Our Amp Up the People Guide is your holocron for energy advocacy – download the guide to fight for accessible, affordable clean energy: votesolar.org/utility-regu...
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Vote Solar @votesolar.bsky.social · 03/05/2026
Solar-powered smoothies? Yes please! We joined the SUNNY Coalition and pro-solar elected officials at the NYS Capitol to rally and show support for the Solar Up Now New York (SUNNY) Act ☀️ The bill passed the Senate on Earth Day (UNANIMOUSLY!) and we are now calling on the Assembly to match them.
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Vote Solar @votesolar.bsky.social · 29/04/2026
Connecticut is undergoing a major shift in how utilities are regulated—and it’s worth paying attention to. Learn more here: www.fortnightly.com/fortnightly/...
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NASUCA on Affordability: Claire Coleman
“Performance-based regulation focuses on defining clear goals and measuring whether utilities are delivering results, rather than evaluating investments only after the fact through the traditional…
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Vote Solar @votesolar.bsky.social · 29/04/2026
Community Power Networks link the affordable clean energy we already have in our communities — rooftop solar, home batteries, smart devices — into one shared resource that can support the grid when demand spikes.
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Vote Solar @votesolar.bsky.social · 24/04/2026
🚨Our hat campaign ends at midnight tonight! 🚨 Make your gift of $100 or more — or $10/month or more — to join our community of Vote Solarians who prove you can make a real impact AND look good doing it: action.votesolar.org/a/vote-solar...
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Vote Solar @votesolar.bsky.social · 22/04/2026
Our fearless leader Sach wears many hats – grab your own Vote Solar hat before the promotion ends today! 🧢 With a gift of $100 (or more!) OR a monthly gift of at least $10, you’ll receive a Vote Solar hat AND help make our clean energy future a reality: action.votesolar.org/a/vote-solar...
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Vote Solar @votesolar.bsky.social · 22/04/2026
Be a part of something big this Earth Day! Invest in Vote Solar’s work with a gift of $100 (or more!) OR start a monthly gift of at least $10 to receive a Vote Solar hat and make our clean energy future a reality: action.votesolar.org/a/vote-solar...
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Vote Solar @votesolar.bsky.social · 15/04/2026
You only have ONE WEEK to claim your hat before our spring promotion ends! Secure your hat today with: 💵A single donation of $100 (or more!) 💰A monthly donation of $10 (or more!) Stock is limited – make your gift now to receive your hat: action.votesolar.org/a/vote-solar...
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Vote Solar @votesolar.bsky.social · 09/04/2026
Whether you're planning a date in Pawnee, Indiana, or keeping fashion secrets from Kevin at the office, this Vote Solar hat is your answer! And, get this, when you donate $100 or more OR start a monthly gift of at least $10, we’ll mail you a Vote Solar hat. action.votesolar.org/a/vote-solar...
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Vote Solar @votesolar.bsky.social · 02/04/2026
Check out these Vote Solarians serving looks AND solar advocacy ☀️⚡ For a limited time, when you donate $100 or more OR start a monthly gift of at least $10, we’ll mail you a Vote Solar hat. Donate: action.votesolar.org/a/vote-solar...
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Vote Solar @votesolar.bsky.social · 27/03/2026
Vote Solar hat for spring? Ground-breaking. For a limited time, when you donate $100 or more OR start a monthly gift of at least $10, we’ll mail you a stylish Vote Solar hat. Donate to support our work and help build a more resilient clean energy system: action.votesolar.org/a/vote-solar...
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Vote Solar @votesolar.bsky.social · 24/03/2026
Join our call relay March 25-27 to tell New York State Leaders to Accelerate Solar for Affordable Power! Sign up for the Day of Action: tinyurl.com/ASAPActNY New York is facing an energy crisis– energy bills are skyrocketing, and the State is struggling to keep up with electricity demand.
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Vote Solar @votesolar.bsky.social · 23/03/2026
Happy National Puppy Day! For a limited time, when you donate $100 or more OR start a monthly gift of at least $10, we’ll mail you a Vote Solar hat. This promotion won’t last fur-ever. Donate today and receive a Vote Solar hat with your gift: action.votesolar.org/a/vote-solar...
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Vote Solar @votesolar.bsky.social · 20/03/2026
For a limited time, when you donate $100 or more OR start a monthly gift of at least $10, we’ll mail you a Vote Solar hat. Donate to support our work and help build a cleaner, more resilient energy system: action.votesolar.org/a/vote-solar...
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