Caroline Spears

Los Angeles needs a bold new leader For the Department of Water and Power, obviously.

Really glad to see @sammyroth.bsky.social covering what I agree is one of the most important under-the-radar climate stories of this year so far. LADWP is one of the most powerful decarbonization agencies in North America, and it's looking for a new GM

www.climatecoloredgoggles.com/p/los-angele...

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Longtime Texas lawmaker Chris Turner trailing Democratic challenger. GOP’s Bean, Cook closing in on party’s nomination Texas House Districts 94 and 101, along with Texas Senate District 22, have contested races.

Big congratulations to my coworker Junior Ezeonu for winning his election to the Texas State House last night! Despite being outspent 11:1, he ran an incredible race - and will be in the State House next January.

fortworthreport.org/2026/03/04/3...

Rev. Dr. Rodney Sadler's victory email specifically calling out electricity rates.

Update from the other site:
The SHAMWOW guy has lost his election and is claiming voter fraud.

TWO climate wins. Congratulations, yall

They voted to gut the state’s climate law, and are on track to lose their election tonight.

Wow: In the early vote, it's a blow-out *so far*.

Rodney Sadler, the progessive pastor and activist, leads state Representative Carla Cunningham 75% to 18%.

(Stay tuned as we see how the Election Day vote compares, but that's an ominous start for the incumbent.)

Context:

In NC primary early voting:

- Dems turn out in way bigger numbers than R's
- UNAFFILIATED voters turning out in bigger numbers than R's
- And Unaffiliated votes are breaking for Dems, big time

North Carolina primary votes are through the roof on the Dem side

It’s Primary Election Day for millions of people across America. Tonight, I’m watching North Carolina and Texas results for their impact on climate and clean energy in the 2027 legislative sessions.

Balcony solar is taking state legislatures by storm In more than half of U.S. states, Republican and Democratic lawmakers have introduced legislation that would boost adoption of DIY solar systems.

Balcony solar is taking off across the country. Here’s which states are considering bills to allow for the plug-in clean energy solution.

Housing👏policy👏is👏climate👏policy!

This is really nicely done, and is a nice example of how much the climate and housing advocacy communities have in common. Great work, Dave & co.

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We 💙 multisolving

The rent is too damn high. The commute is too damn long. Here's how to fix it.

Thanks, John!

Thank you!!

I’m so excited that this report is out! Can’t wait to discuss and share.

Housing Policy that Solves Climate Change - Climate Cabinet Education State and local policy solutions to address the climate crisis, the affordability crisis, and the housing crisis at the same time.

Our report has 16 concrete solutions that reduce costs AND climate pollution at the same time. Check it out: climatecabineteducation.org/housing-poli...

Housing Policy that Solves Climate Change - Climate Cabinet Education State and local policy solutions to address the climate crisis, the affordability crisis, and the housing crisis at the same time.

🥁 🥁 TODAY we launched a new policy platform: Housing Policy That Solves Climate Change. Americans face a dual housing crisis. Supply shortages drive up costs, and too many people have to drive too many hours to get to their homes, schools, and doctor's offices.

Good, yes

Renewables and Batteries Comprise 93% of New U.S. Generating Capacity This Year On the California atom, Russian nuclear theft, and Taiwan’s geothermal hope

In today’s Heatmap AM:

☀️ U.S. new generating capacity will be nearly all renewables and batteries in 2026
☢️ New California bill would mostly end new nuclear ban
🏭 NRG buys New York City’s biggest power plant

Start your week with @alexckaufman.bsky.social:

heatmap.news/am/us-renewa...

Trump's EPA said a major justification for revoking the GHG endangerment finding is that emissions from the U.S. transport sector (cars, trucks, etc.) are so low that reducing them wouldn't make any difference to the climate. But if this sector was a country, 🧵

Pritzker to propose statewide zoning laws to spur homebuilding, limit local control Article Summary JB Pritzker will propose a plan during his State of the State address to drastically limit local governments’

TODAY - Governor Pritzker's State of the State has several housing ideas that tackle cost + climate:
🏘️ By-right multifamily housing
🅿️ Remove parking requirements
🏡 Legalize granny flats
...Following last year's NITA Act, which boosted transport choices
capitolnewsillinois.com/news/pritzke...

The most interesting thing I read this week:

@fasikat.bsky.social and @akshatrathi.bsky.social

Carla Cunningham, the Dem lawmaker who has given the NC GOP critical votes on bills to force compliance with ICE and break environmental rules, faces a huge primary challenge.

We reached her asking for an interview, & when she declined we asked her campaign specific questions. All we got:

hey washington housing folks

tomorrow at 10.30 am, the WA house housing committee will hold a hearing on SB 5156, allowing smaller and more affordable elevators in single stair buildings. more accessible hom

this saves $10Ks *per* elevator

please sign in pro here

app.leg.wa.gov/csi/Testifie...