Rewiring a new energy story for American households ⚡ rewiringamerica.orghttps://bsky.app/profile/rewiringamerica.bsky.socialhttps://bsky.app/profile/rewiringamerica.bsky.social/post/3mtm2kro6rs22“As a first-timer, this system has me at ease about what's possible the next time our power goes out.” Thinking about getting a home battery system? For @zdnet.bsky.social, @jasonhowell.bsky.social dives into the benefits of adding one to his home energy and solar set-up. https://www.zdnet.com/home-and-office/energy/anker-solix-e10-review/21 Aug 2026 15:17 +0000at://did:plc:mi3xtl3fguopsmcfukfpp52m/app.bsky.feed.post/3mtm2kro6rs22https://bsky.app/profile/rewiringamerica.bsky.social/post/3mtk3wxvrac2uCharged up about this news: American homeowners have set a record for installing home batteries this year. Embracing clean energy tech like this can help offset electricity prices while providing stability to the grid, important components to building our clean energy future. https://arstechnica.com/science/2026/07/us-home-battery-installations-hit-record-high-in-early-2026/20 Aug 2026 20:36 +0000at://did:plc:mi3xtl3fguopsmcfukfpp52m/app.bsky.feed.post/3mtk3wxvrac2uhttps://bsky.app/profile/rewiringamerica.bsky.social/post/3mteiywfb4k26Renters to the front! Join us this Wednesday, August 19 at 1 pm PT / 4 pm ET for a special, renters-first edition of Why Electrify, our free webinar all about making homes electric. You’ll learn about projects, get tips for talking to your landlord, and more. Sign up today: https://events.rewiringamerica.org/whyelectrifyaugust18 Aug 2026 15:14 +0000at://did:plc:mi3xtl3fguopsmcfukfpp52m/app.bsky.feed.post/3mteiywfb4k26https://bsky.app/profile/rewiringamerica.bsky.social/post/3mtc3yr4wtk2fRewiring CEO Ari Matusiak: “The distress and disillusionment at the kitchen table and in communities around the country and the energy system we need to power our 21st century economy lies in American households, treating them not as passive consumers footing the bill but as energy infrastructure.” https://www.rewiringamerica.org/newsroom/blog-building-shared-power17 Aug 2026 16:16 +0000at://did:plc:mi3xtl3fguopsmcfukfpp52m/app.bsky.feed.post/3mtc3yr4wtk2fhttps://bsky.app/profile/rewiringamerica.bsky.social/post/3msswxpvuvs2zShould utilities be allowed to expand the gas system even when its usage is declining, all while sticking customers with the bill? Our Regulatory Policy Lead Alex Lopez details a better way, one that embraces a lower-cost, clean energy future: https://www.minnpost.com/community-voices/2026/07/a-tale-of-two-states-utility-overspending-and-high-energy-bills/11 Aug 2026 15:36 +0000at://did:plc:mi3xtl3fguopsmcfukfpp52m/app.bsky.feed.post/3msswxpvuvs2zhttps://bsky.app/profile/rewiringamerica.bsky.social/post/3msgsqna4j22xHow much does it cost to install a heat pump? And how much can you save with rebates and incentives? We teamed up with @consumerreports.org to crunch the numbers, and here’s what we found: https://innovation.consumerreports.org/heat-pumps-making-a-major-home-upgrade-with-confidence/06 Aug 2026 19:48 +0000at://did:plc:mi3xtl3fguopsmcfukfpp52m/app.bsky.feed.post/3msgsqna4j22xhttps://bsky.app/profile/rewiringamerica.bsky.social/post/3msdtdxoas22cBuilding a better energy system will involve a lot of moving parts. Our households have to be one of them. Our latest blog post explores our vision of grid investment, new electricity generation, and home energy upgrades working in tandem to build this new system. https://www.rewiringamerica.org/newsroom/blog-building-shared-power-homes-belong-in-the-data-center-power-equation05 Aug 2026 15:21 +0000at://did:plc:mi3xtl3fguopsmcfukfpp52m/app.bsky.feed.post/3msdtdxoas22chttps://bsky.app/profile/rewiringamerica.bsky.social/post/3mrxqswfy4s2gCutting costs 🤝 cutting pollution Denver-area governments have launched a rebates program that help homeowners and businesses save $1,500 electric heat pumps that work more efficiently and produce less pollution that gas-powered options. https://www.cpr.org/2026/07/15/new-heat-pump-rebate-program-denver/31 Jul 2026 20:04 +0000at://did:plc:mi3xtl3fguopsmcfukfpp52m/app.bsky.feed.post/3mrxqswfy4s2ghttps://bsky.app/profile/rewiringamerica.bsky.social/post/3mrsevl6bsk2jHotter showers, cooler living rooms, and lower energy bills. Thanks to a state-based incentive program and resourceful contractors, these California mobile homeowners are enjoying the health, safety, and financial benefits of heat pumps: https://www.kqed.org/science/2001431/tackling-affordability-and-extreme-heat-in-las-mobile-home-parks29 Jul 2026 16:47 +0000at://did:plc:mi3xtl3fguopsmcfukfpp52m/app.bsky.feed.post/3mrsevl6bsk2jhttps://bsky.app/profile/rewiringamerica.bsky.social/post/3mrfscsjfos2lNumbers = crunched. Earlier this year, we released our Homegrown Energy blueprint, which presents six policy proposals that would make home energy upgrades affordable for 96% of eligible households. Our Lead Data Scientist Miki Verma explains the power of these policies to help families save: https://www.rewiringamerica.org/newsroom/blog-uncrossing-wires-miki24 Jul 2026 16:43 +0000at://did:plc:mi3xtl3fguopsmcfukfpp52m/app.bsky.feed.post/3mrfscsjfos2lhttps://bsky.app/profile/rewiringamerica.bsky.social/post/3mrardi6bac2f“The air conditioner can stay on, but we can still reduce load on the grid.” Here’s how the combination of ACs and batteries kept New Yorkers cool and the grid stable during the recent heatwave: https://www.canarymedia.com/articles/batteries/every-electric-nyc-renters-ac-grid. @canarymedia.com22 Jul 2026 16:42 +0000at://did:plc:mi3xtl3fguopsmcfukfpp52m/app.bsky.feed.post/3mrardi6bac2fhttps://bsky.app/profile/rewiringamerica.bsky.social/post/3mr64j5lwjk2jIce cream and sunshine go together like cookies and cream. Here’s how Maine’s first ice shop powered 100% by solar is folding sustainability into their operations: https://www.solarpowerworldonline.com/2026/07/solar-power-added-to-ingredient-list-at-maine-ice-cream-shop/21 Jul 2026 15:24 +0000at://did:plc:mi3xtl3fguopsmcfukfpp52m/app.bsky.feed.post/3mr64j5lwjk2jhttps://bsky.app/profile/rewiringamerica.bsky.social/post/3mqn3bnpny22rNEW: New York’s governor just signed the nation’s first statewide data center moratorium. Now’s their chance to plan for an energy system that benefits households, communities, and the economy alike. Here’s how our vision for Homegrown Energy can play a role: https://www.rewiringamerica.org/newsroom/press-releases/new-york-data-center-moratorium-opens-door-to-investment-in-homegrown-energy14 Jul 2026 20:47 +0000at://did:plc:mi3xtl3fguopsmcfukfpp52m/app.bsky.feed.post/3mqn3bnpny22rhttps://bsky.app/profile/rewiringamerica.bsky.social/post/3mqcgmy7hd22xGood news alert! ⚡️ This week, New Jersey’s governor signed a package of major energy affordability bills into law. Here’s how the state is charging towards an affordable, resilient electric future (🧵): https://www.rewiringamerica.org/newsroom/press-releases/New-Jersey-data-center-fair-share-homegrown-energy10 Jul 2026 15:10 +0000at://did:plc:mi3xtl3fguopsmcfukfpp52m/app.bsky.feed.post/3mqcgmy7hd22xhttps://bsky.app/profile/rewiringamerica.bsky.social/post/3mpo7dk4btk2dAri will be live soon. Tune in to watch! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8fhR9oLD5GE [contains quote post or other embedded content]02 Jul 2026 14:07 +0000at://did:plc:mi3xtl3fguopsmcfukfpp52m/app.bsky.feed.post/3mpo7dk4btk2dhttps://bsky.app/profile/rewiringamerica.bsky.social/post/3mpmde4vubc2xWe need a new energy system. Let’s build one that puts household, community, and climate benefits first. Tune into @underthedesknews.bsky.social’s HOT! and Bothered show tomorrow at 10 a.m. ET to hear from our CEO Ari Matusiak talk all things Homegrown Energy: https://www.youtube.com/@underthedesknews01 Jul 2026 20:13 +0000at://did:plc:mi3xtl3fguopsmcfukfpp52m/app.bsky.feed.post/3mpmde4vubc2xhttps://bsky.app/profile/rewiringamerica.bsky.social/post/3moxusm6pis25Kicking off the sunniest season a big win: In May, solar generated more energy than coal for the first time in the U.S! https://seia.org/research-resources/6-million-solar-installations/23 Jun 2026 17:00 +0000at://did:plc:mi3xtl3fguopsmcfukfpp52m/app.bsky.feed.post/3moxusm6pis25https://bsky.app/profile/rewiringamerica.bsky.social/post/3moins3auw22kPortable heat pumps, e-bikes, and induction hot plates are a few of the tools renters use to go electric. Here’s how two families in the Bay Area made the switch: https://www.kqed.org/science/2001163/these-bay-area-renters-are-cutting-fossil-fuels-from-their-homes-and-commutes17 Jun 2026 15:44 +0000at://did:plc:mi3xtl3fguopsmcfukfpp52m/app.bsky.feed.post/3moins3auw22khttps://bsky.app/profile/rewiringamerica.bsky.social/post/3mo45na44hc2lAre you busy on Wednesday? 👀 Clear your calendar for June 17 at 1-2 p.m. ET and join us for Why Electrify, a free online class about home electrification. Snag your virtual seat today: https://events.rewiringamerica.org/whyelectrifyjune17?utm_medium=social&utm_source=social&utm_campaign=Why+Electrify12 Jun 2026 16:23 +0000at://did:plc:mi3xtl3fguopsmcfukfpp52m/app.bsky.feed.post/3mo45na44hc2lhttps://bsky.app/profile/rewiringamerica.bsky.social/post/3mndhu47h522cAmerican families should be able to upgrade their homes in ways that are affordable, efficient, and tailored to their needs. But the Department of Energy’s new home rebates program guidance does the opposite. Our full statement: https://www.rewiringamerica.org/newsroom/press-releases/statement-home-energy-rebates02 Jun 2026 20:49 +0000at://did:plc:mi3xtl3fguopsmcfukfpp52m/app.bsky.feed.post/3mndhu47h522chttps://bsky.app/profile/rewiringamerica.bsky.social/post/3mmuig36jtd2c“The induction made things easier.” In the Bay Area, libraries and other civic centers lend out induction hot plates to introduce people to a sleeker, faster way to cook: https://www.kqed.org/science/2000962/how-bay-area-libraries-are-helping-residents-switch-from-gas-to-induction-cooking 27 May 2026 21:50 +0000at://did:plc:mi3xtl3fguopsmcfukfpp52m/app.bsky.feed.post/3mmuig36jtd2chttps://bsky.app/profile/rewiringamerica.bsky.social/post/3mlm7cgj7ic2dA pivotal moment requires a powerful response. In our latest Homegrown Energy report, we break down the six big policies that, when working in tandem, will lower energy costs, reduce unnecessary infrastructure, and deliver immediate benefits to communities: https://www.rewiringamerica.org/research/homegrown-energy-report-policy-affordable-household-upgrades?utm_medium=social&utm_source=brand&utm_campaign=HGE2&utm_content=report11 May 2026 21:20 +0000at://did:plc:mi3xtl3fguopsmcfukfpp52m/app.bsky.feed.post/3mlm7cgj7ic2dhttps://bsky.app/profile/rewiringamerica.bsky.social/post/3mlbjap67gc27Invest in our households, invest in our future. Our new analysis shows how six policy changes can make home electrification, rooftop solar, and battery storage affordable for millions of American families — and unlock all the benefits that go with them. This is how (🧵): https://www.rewiringamerica.org/research/homegrown-energy-report-policy-affordable-household-upgrades?utm_medium=social&utm_source=brand&utm_campaign=HGE2&utm_content=report07 May 2026 15:19 +0000at://did:plc:mi3xtl3fguopsmcfukfpp52m/app.bsky.feed.post/3mlbjap67gc27https://bsky.app/profile/rewiringamerica.bsky.social/post/3mknhrub7vc2eElectric upgrades made easier: This Bay Area pilot program upgraded low-income households to electric appliances — all without costly electrical panel installations. https://www.canarymedia.com/articles/electrification/many-homes-have-power-to-electrify @canarymedia.com29 Apr 2026 15:59 +0000at://did:plc:mi3xtl3fguopsmcfukfpp52m/app.bsky.feed.post/3mknhrub7vc2ehttps://bsky.app/profile/rewiringamerica.bsky.social/post/3mjp7z6bcoc27“It’s faster, safer, cleaner and more energy efficient to boot.” Here’s why this food writer switched from a gas stove to a top-of-the-line induction one: https://www.cnet.com/home/kitchen-and-household/after-a-lifetime-of-gas-i-made-the-switch-to-induction-heres-why-im-never-going-back/17 Apr 2026 15:20 +0000at://did:plc:mi3xtl3fguopsmcfukfpp52m/app.bsky.feed.post/3mjp7z6bcoc27https://bsky.app/profile/rewiringamerica.bsky.social/post/3mj5ronrwsk2r“You use a stove every day, if that’s electric and that works well then I think people will accept the whole house going that way.” In New York, a $32 million pilot program will install top-of-the-line induction stoves 10,000 public housing apartment units. https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2026/apr/02/new-york-induction-stoves-climate-energy10 Apr 2026 16:49 +0000at://did:plc:mi3xtl3fguopsmcfukfpp52m/app.bsky.feed.post/3mj5ronrwsk2rhttps://bsky.app/profile/rewiringamerica.bsky.social/post/3micjw5pot22jMake sure you get the (tax) credit you deserve! If you installed a heat pump, solar panels, electrical panels, or other home upgrade in 2025, you may qualify for tax credits that’ll help you save big on those purchases. Learn more from our Q&A with CPA Edmond Zhou: https://www.rewiringamerica.org/newsroom/newsletter/clean-energy-tax-guidance-202630 Mar 2026 20:48 +0000at://did:plc:mi3xtl3fguopsmcfukfpp52m/app.bsky.feed.post/3micjw5pot22j