Rewiring a new energy story for American households ⚡ rewiringamerica.orghttps://bsky.app/profile/rewiringamerica.bsky.socialhttps://bsky.app/profile/rewiringamerica.bsky.social/post/3myzsrohzrk2hToday's the last day you can vote for our Electric Coach program to win an Anthem Award! Every vote shines a spotlight on the good work our Coaches are doing to help their neighbors and communities switch to efficient, electric appliances. Vote ASAP! https://celebrate.anthemawards.com/PublicVoting#/2026/sustainability-environment-climate/community-engagement/non-profit [contains quote post or other embedded content]29 Oct 2026 17:41 +0000at://did:plc:mi3xtl3fguopsmcfukfpp52m/app.bsky.feed.post/3myzsrohzrk2hhttps://bsky.app/profile/rewiringamerica.bsky.social/post/3myzs3rixtc2o“If [a data center] is coming or if the community is interested in it, we want to arm them with things they can negotiate for.” Our VP of Policy Kristin Eberhard joined @techcrunch.com to discuss Homegrown Energy, an approach to energy system development that centers household investment. Watch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fEYyrQXWkAs29 Oct 2026 17:28 +0000at://did:plc:mi3xtl3fguopsmcfukfpp52m/app.bsky.feed.post/3myzs3rixtc2ohttps://bsky.app/profile/rewiringamerica.bsky.social/post/3myup2q3w6c2jHuge news: Our Electric Coach program is nominated for an Anthem Award! It’s like the Webbys, but for brands setting the standard for good worldwide 💛 🌎 Vote for us today to help us win and get our community education program in front of future Coaches: https://celebrate.anthemawards.com/PublicVoting#/2026/sustainability-environment-climate/community-engagement/non-profit27 Oct 2026 16:51 +0000at://did:plc:mi3xtl3fguopsmcfukfpp52m/app.bsky.feed.post/3myup2q3w6c2jhttps://bsky.app/profile/rewiringamerica.bsky.social/post/3mysh65x3ts24Today, we announced that Ari Matusiak, our CEO and Co-Founder, is stepping down after six years leading Rewiring America as part of a planned leadership transition. Our full statement, and some reflections from a few friends and partners: https://www.rewiringamerica.org/newsroom/press-releases/rewiring-america-planned-leadership-transition-ceo-and-co-founder-ari-matusiak26 Oct 2026 19:24 +0000at://did:plc:mi3xtl3fguopsmcfukfpp52m/app.bsky.feed.post/3mysh65x3ts24https://bsky.app/profile/rewiringamerica.bsky.social/post/3myfsl2bcg22cWe’ve got good news to SHARE 😉 If you’re a homeowner in Alameda or Santa Clara County, CA, you may be eligible for SHARE, which helps homeowners get $5,000 off a Carrier Performance™ Series Variable-Speed Heat Pump with EnerSync, a connected energy system. Learn more: https://energyshare.rewiringamerica.org?utm_medium=social&utm_source=bluesky&utm_campaign=SHARE_Bay_Area21 Oct 2026 18:44 +0000at://did:plc:mi3xtl3fguopsmcfukfpp52m/app.bsky.feed.post/3myfsl2bcg22chttps://bsky.app/profile/rewiringamerica.bsky.social/post/3mxtwmjobpc2hCrops and cattle get shade, and clean power gets made 🤝 Across Minnesota, farmers are adopting agrivoltaics, the combination of solar power generation and agriculture on one site. Here’s how it’s helping Big Lake Farm: https://apnews.com/article/big-lake-project-farming-solar-power-1d8f3774ca0f9f9d63d165d0bfeddbb414 Oct 2026 16:08 +0000at://did:plc:mi3xtl3fguopsmcfukfpp52m/app.bsky.feed.post/3mxtwmjobpc2hhttps://bsky.app/profile/rewiringamerica.bsky.social/post/3mxeumfneuk2oDream of California-electrification 🌞 Last week, Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a bill greenlighting balcony solar, unlocking lower energy bills and grid flexibility for the most populated state in the country. More from @motherjones.com: https://www.motherjones.com/politics/2026/10/california-enacts-balcony-plug-in-solar-bill-lower-residential-energy-costs-weiner/08 Oct 2026 16:22 +0000at://did:plc:mi3xtl3fguopsmcfukfpp52m/app.bsky.feed.post/3mxeumfneuk2ohttps://bsky.app/profile/rewiringamerica.bsky.social/post/3mx5kvinuos2iLess oily, more sunny: Texas is making more power than ever through solar farms. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cmx2zxv6936zo05 Oct 2026 18:40 +0000at://did:plc:mi3xtl3fguopsmcfukfpp52m/app.bsky.feed.post/3mx5kvinuos2ihttps://bsky.app/profile/rewiringamerica.bsky.social/post/3mww5j46c222b“Heat pump rates are important for customer fairness, but they’re also really important to unlock the full greenhouse-gas reduction opportunities from heat pumps.” Our very own Alex Lopez spoke with @canarymedia.com about Massachusetts’ winter energy discounts for homeowners with heat pumps: https://www.canarymedia.com/articles/heat-pumps/massachusetts-increase-winter-heat-pump-rates02 Oct 2026 19:52 +0000at://did:plc:mi3xtl3fguopsmcfukfpp52m/app.bsky.feed.post/3mww5j46c222bhttps://bsky.app/profile/rewiringamerica.bsky.social/post/3mwtblvrnpk2m“I get to wake up in the morning and look over my panels while I drink coffee, knowing that free electricity is powering my life.” Here’s how one homeowner in the Midwest picked and set up his solar panels: https://lifehacker.com/home/how-to-diy-solar-power-house01 Oct 2026 16:27 +0000at://did:plc:mi3xtl3fguopsmcfukfpp52m/app.bsky.feed.post/3mwtblvrnpk2mhttps://bsky.app/profile/rewiringamerica.bsky.social/post/3mw7hfmhnlk2wWhether you’re cutting grass, blowing leaves, or whacking weeds, yard work can be hard work. But choosing the right tool for the job doesn’t have to be. Here are four reasons why electric lawn tools are the best choice: https://www.rewiringamerica.org/newsroom/blog-electric-explainer-lawn-equipment23 Sep 2026 19:17 +0000at://did:plc:mi3xtl3fguopsmcfukfpp52m/app.bsky.feed.post/3mw7hfmhnlk2whttps://bsky.app/profile/rewiringamerica.bsky.social/post/3mw2igivbys2x“For once in this AI story, instead of feeling like the future is happening to us, we get to have a say in how the next chapter goes.” Our founder and CEO Ari Matusiak joined TED to talk about a better energy deal for everyday Americans. Watch: http://rewiringamerica.org/homegrown-energy?utm_medium=social&utm_source=bluesky&utm_campaign=TED-HGE21 Sep 2026 19:53 +0000at://did:plc:mi3xtl3fguopsmcfukfpp52m/app.bsky.feed.post/3mw2igivbys2xhttps://bsky.app/profile/rewiringamerica.bsky.social/post/3mvqeyyewkc2gIt’s time for an energy deal that puts households first. One that lowers energy bills, future-proofs the grid, and invests in our homes. Our CEO Ari Matusiak pitches this idea — we call it Homegrown Energy — on the TED stage. Watch: http://rewiringamerica.org/homegrown-energy?utm_medium=social&utm_source=bluesky&utm_campaign=TED-HGE17 Sep 2026 19:25 +0000at://did:plc:mi3xtl3fguopsmcfukfpp52m/app.bsky.feed.post/3mvqeyyewkc2ghttps://bsky.app/profile/rewiringamerica.bsky.social/post/3mvijodfv2k2qWhen farms embrace agrivoltaics, plants and people get shade, and power gets made. That’s a real win-win. Here’s how solar panels are powering this third-generation farmer’s land: https://www.theguardian.com/environment/gallery/2026/jul/20/colorado-farming-solar-panels-in-pictures14 Sep 2026 16:27 +0000at://did:plc:mi3xtl3fguopsmcfukfpp52m/app.bsky.feed.post/3mvijodfv2k2qhttps://bsky.app/profile/rewiringamerica.bsky.social/post/3muzxdeuots2zOur very own Kristin Eberhard joined @johnffarrell.bsky.social on the Local Energy Rules podcast to talk about our vision for an energy system that puts everyday Americans first, Homegrown Energy. Listen: https://ilsr.org/article/energy-democracy/data-centers-energy-affordability-ler278/08 Sep 2026 21:21 +0000at://did:plc:mi3xtl3fguopsmcfukfpp52m/app.bsky.feed.post/3muzxdeuots2zhttps://bsky.app/profile/rewiringamerica.bsky.social/post/3mumscmfq2s2qStronger homes, stronger communities, stronger grid ⚡️ Today, we join our friends at PG&E and Google to announce the SHARE initiative, a first-of-its-kind program that will enroll thousands of Bay Area customers into a virtual power plant, lowering energy bills and free up grid capacity. https://www.rewiringamerica.org/newsroom/press-releases/SHARE-to-help-lower-costs-for-all-customers?utm_medium=social&utm_source=bluesky&utm_campaign=SHARE+launch03 Sep 2026 15:47 +0000at://did:plc:mi3xtl3fguopsmcfukfpp52m/app.bsky.feed.post/3mumscmfq2s2qhttps://bsky.app/profile/rewiringamerica.bsky.social/post/3mumru547322oThe webinar starts in 20 minutes. Join us! [contains quote post or other embedded content]03 Sep 2026 15:39 +0000at://did:plc:mi3xtl3fguopsmcfukfpp52m/app.bsky.feed.post/3mumru547322ohttps://bsky.app/profile/rewiringamerica.bsky.social/post/3muhu5awihc2qClass is (almost) in session! Don’t miss your chance to join our Electric Coach Certification program, which kicks off Sept. 8. This dynamic, 100% free course will equip you with the latest electrification and building science knowledge. Apply today: https://www.rewiringamerica.org/go-electric/electric-coaches-form?utm_medium=social&utm_source=bluesky&utm_campaign=Electric+Coaches+Sept+2026&utm_content=register01 Sep 2026 16:36 +0000at://did:plc:mi3xtl3fguopsmcfukfpp52m/app.bsky.feed.post/3muhu5awihc2qhttps://bsky.app/profile/rewiringamerica.bsky.social/post/3mu3epthnq226Join us September 3 for a webinar on how public opinion is affecting data center development, featuring our very own Kristin Eberhard, lead author of our Homegrown Energy policy blueprint. RSVP: https://yale.zoom.us/webinar/register/1417866420345/WN_Amr_qZhrQy-b-NtNLfgKmA#/27 Aug 2026 17:28 +0000at://did:plc:mi3xtl3fguopsmcfukfpp52m/app.bsky.feed.post/3mu3epthnq226https://bsky.app/profile/rewiringamerica.bsky.social/post/3mttwyze3ak2lWe’d call this a smart moOOoOooOve, but that’d be too cheesy. The world’s oldest cheddar-maker is trying something new: using heat pumps to streamline their operations. Here’s how their set-up is saving money, slashing pollution, and churning out excellent cheese. https://www.canarymedia.com/articles/heat-pumps/worlds-oldest-cheddar-maker-heat-pumps24 Aug 2026 18:34 +0000at://did:plc:mi3xtl3fguopsmcfukfpp52m/app.bsky.feed.post/3mttwyze3ak2lhttps://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/3mrfscsjfos2l