Sachu Constantine

Burned by the federal government, solar advocates turn focus to state policy The Trump Administration’s attack on renewables has rocked the solar industry this year. The full impact of anti-solar legislation and executive orders

The Trump Administration’s attack on renewables has rocked the solar industry this year.
Read more from @sachuconstantine.bsky.social here: www.solarpowerworldonline.com/2025/10/burn...

‘Come See Me in the Good Light’: The Sweetness After a Terminal Diagnosis

‘Come See Me in the Good Light’: The Sweetness After a Terminal Diagnosis www.nytimes.com/2025/11/14/m...
This all rings very true. In the last days of her own fight with ovarian cancer, my Suzanne found beauty in every sunset. Her final gift to me.

Opinion | A Simple Fix to America’s Soaring Electricity Prices

A Simple Fix to America’s Soaring Electricity Prices www.nytimes.com/2025/11/04/o...

Utilities are doing even worse on climate than they were five years… Major U.S. utilities earn an "F" on a new report card because they're planning to build far too little clean energy and far too many gas-fired power…

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Truth is we are moving in the wrong direction and Sierra Club has the receipts.

Meeting growing energy demand with solar - Solar United Neighbors In Indiana, energy demand is growing fast. Solar energy, including utility-scale solar, is an important part of the solution.

#Indiana needs more #power than ever, with #energy demand growing faster than it has in decades. But we can meet this demand with clean, local solutions!

#Solar is one of the cheapest and fastest energy sources to add to the grid.

Learn more: bit.ly/4njvNu4

#CleanEnergy

In addition to his many accolades and accomplishments, #RobertRedford was an early supporter of @votesolar.bsky.social We will always be grateful. He will be missed. www.nytimes.com/2002/12/08/m...

"A Prince, whose character is thus marked by every act which may define a Tyrant, is unfit to be the ruler of a free people."

—The Declaration of Independence

Solar for All is under attack. This $7B program is meant to expand clean energy access for nearly 1M families. The EPA is trying to cancel it. We joined partners in sending letters to AGs in 21 states urging them to fight back. Read the letters and take action: votesolar.org/solar-for-al...

Local solar and batteries are a no-regrets response!

Remember: There is nothing natural or inevitable about extreme inequality; it’s the result of an economic system that values wealth and power over human dignity and justice.

It doesn't have to be this way.

Applaud Gov Stein’s veto, but the fight is obviously not over.

You know, 4 out of 3 people don’t understand statistics…..

EPA considers terminating $7B Solar For All program If the Trump administration moves forward to claw back the funding, “we will see them in court,” said Kym Meyer, litigation director at the Southern Environmental Law Center.

Collateral damage? This won’t hurt just the communities deprived of the investment. We all lose because the grid doesn’t get these flexible resource just when we need them.

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Trump looks to kill 'Solar for All' just as it starts to deliver The $7B program builds low-cost solar projects to slash bills for nearly 1 million families and help bolster the grid. The Trump administration is trying…

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As rooftop solar gets hammered, virtual power plants offer a way… VPPs built out of home solar and battery systems could bolster the overtaxed power grid, lower energy costs for consumers, and help invigorate a…

The fact remains that solar panels remain the cheapest and most easily deployable technologies available to serve the ever-hungry U.S. power grid.
Read more from Vote Solar's Executive Director here:

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🚨 The EPA is preparing to cancel $7 billion in grants awarded through the Solar for All program, which helps low‑ and moderate‑income households access affordable solar solutions.

Read our full statement here: votesolar.org/epa-preparin...

I would say that this is the perfect example of their incompetence and shortsightedness, but then I realize that would be unfair to all the other examples who seem to be vying for the title.

As rooftop solar gets hammered, virtual power plants offer a way… VPPs built out of home solar and battery systems could bolster the overtaxed power grid, lower energy costs for consumers, and help invigorate a…

www.canarymedia.com/articles/vir... We do have pathways for progress towards an affordable, clean and stable electric grid, even under these circumstances.

My tastebuds are still recovering from channeling my inner Sean Evans at the Vote Solar, CSIS after-party. Served up some scorching hot takes on solar solutions, and let's just say, the wings weren't the only things bringing the heat. Huge thanks to our amazing partners and supporters🌶️

We released an 11-minute documentary that captures the journey of a small Colorado town toward a clean energy future. www.yahoo.com/news/lets-ta...

I'm excited to speak at the Community Solar Innovation Summit this June in Colorado! I'll be joining fellow experts to share insights on distributed solar, collaborate on solutions, and help shape the future of clean, accessible energy.
#CSIS2025 #CommunitySolarSummit #DistributedEnergy

Why Local Solar is the Solution to America’s Surging Energy Demands - Vote Solar America faces an unprecedented boom in electricity demand, driven by new technologies and the essential move towards an electrified economy. This surge, projected to grow our peak energy demand 24% by...

America’s energy demand is surging 36% by 2035.

What if instead of waiting years for new power plants, we could meet rising energy demand by turning homes and communities into clean energy hubs?

We can. It’s called local solar + storage votesolar.org/why-local-so...
#DERs #CleanGrid #LocalEnergy

Happy Mothers Day, Suzanne. Rest easy knowing you did your job well. Your boys are thriving. We miss you. Love to all the moms in my life. 💕

At the CA Climate Policy Summit, we made it plain: IOUs are driving up bills, not climate action. Let’s regulate smarter, stop funding utility lobbying, and protect families from shutoffs. Local solar solutions are a critical part of the path forward.

Virtual Event: How Communities Can Maximize Clean Energy Benefits for All - ILSR Join ILSR for a free virtual event on how to maximize the benefits of clean energy for communities through local ownership

Mark your calendars for our upcoming event on March 20! If you’re involved in climate, clean energy, or economic advocacy in your community — whether as part of a nonprofit, small business, labor union, residents’ association, or local government — this webinar is for you.

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Redlining forced marginalized communities into polluted areas, resulting in lasting inequality. These neighborhoods are now up to 20°F hotter. Learn more: Download Wiring the Divide for insights on redlining’s impact on energy systems and policy solutions. 🔗 https://buff.ly/3CVaQ72

Redlining forced communities into areas with poor energy infrastructure, leaving them with unreliable, costly power. Solar can help, but we need an equitable future for all. Learn more:
Download Wiring the Divide for insights and policy solutions. https://buff.ly/3CVaQ72

Truth to power, @votesolar.bsky.social In fact, ensuring that everybody benefits from and has a stake in our clean energy future is exactly what will make the grid stronger, more resilient and more affordable for everyone.

I wish Drumpf's administration was just a passing cloud, but at least the sun still shines on and can be the cure for a lot of what ails us. @votesolar.bsky.social will lean hard into our strategy for an affordable, equitable and rapid transition to clean energy. Be on the right side of history!

Celebrating Dr. Espanola Jackson’s Legacy: Watch NKwanda Jah’s Awardee Spotlight - Vote Solar As we celebrate Dr. Espanola Jackson’s birthday this February 9th, we’re honored to share this video spotlight featuring NKwanda Jah, the recipient of the 2024 Energy Justice Award. There’s no better ...

Yesterday marked Dr. Espanola Jackson’s birthday, and we’re proud to honor her legacy by spotlighting NKwanda Jah, 2024 Dr. Espanola Jackson Energy Justice Award recipient. 40+ years of advocating for energy equity in Alachua County. Watch her inspiring journey: votesolar.org/celebrating-...