Rewiring a new energy story for American households ⚡ rewiringamerica.orghttps://bsky.app/profile/rewiringamerica.bsky.socialhttps://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/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/3moins3auw22k