Michael D Klein PE

Treasury Guidance for Wind and Solar Tax Credits Could Have Been So Much Worse Renewables developers may yet be able to start construction before the One Big Beautiful Bill deadlines hit.

The Treasury guidance could have been worse: heatmap.news/energy/start...

YouTube video by pv magazine Global Trackers on the rise: interview with Array Technologies CEO Ron Corio

@roselund.bsky.social While researching Array Technologies gearbox, I came across an interview you did with Ron back in 2016. It’s crazy to think that some of the same challenges we faced then are still topics my team and I discuss daily. Some things never change. :) www.youtube.com/watch?v=4jWz...

I have no words

If you’re a renewables developer, I’d like to hear from you on how this legislation impacts the sector. Signal is allison.823 and your identity will be protected 🔌💡

As a reasonably well off individual this bill is probably gonna save me a few bucks on my federal taxes, but is it worth it? Fuck no.

God this is depressing.

Our company has invested in Lithuania for the past five years, and the speed of their transition has been remarkable. It is one of the biggest clean energy success stories to emerge from Europe this decade.

I'd recommend following @jael.bsky.social work over at @heatmap.news: bsky.app/profile/jael...

For those who haven’t noticed, #ERCOT just revised its current forecast by 7,400 MW from the day ahead forecast. @douglewin.bsky.social; it appears your assumption that ERCOT is not accurate for the peak winter demand forecast is correct. The peak has shifted to 11 AM CST from 8 AM CST. #energysky

I honestly don’t know. @maxkanter.com? On ERCOT’s website, the charging and discharging data are referred to as Energy Storage Resources. www.ercot.com/gridmktinfo/...

Remembering the good ol’ days when one failed cleantech startup with zero presidential stake was considered a major political scandal (it wasn’t)

Another frequency to Austin is fantastic. I've never been thrilled with Alaska’s schedule between the two cities, so hopefully, this additional frequency will be perfect for business travelers.

I’m watching closely how BESS will perform over the next few days in ERCOT. Tonight, everything is running smoothly, with Coal and Natural Gas making up the bulk of the generation mix.

#ercot #energysky @gridstatus.io

Winter Storm Enzo Approaches. Is the Grid Ready? This storm looks more like Elliott (Dec. 22) and Heather (Jan. 24) than Uri (Feb. 21). Here's what I'm watching for and why I don't think there will be rolling outages ordered by ERCOT.

Rolling outages are highly unlikely with Winter Storm Enzo though local distribution grid outages could happen with snow and ice accumulation. Here's the six things that could change that over the next three days as the freeze sets in. #txlege #txenergy
www.douglewin.com/p/winter-st...

Texas Bill SB 819 was filled. It is the expected Renewable Energy Permitting bill: capitol.texas.gov/BillLookup/H...

Cosponsors include Senators Kolkhorst, Bettencourt, Campbell, Hinojosa, Huffman, Hughes, King, Middleton, Parker, Sparks
#energysky @jael.bsky.social @douglewin.bsky.social

Expansion complete at world’s biggest battery storage system in California Augmentation at the Vistra Moss Landing Energy Storage Facility in California has been completed, with the world’s biggest battery energy storage system (BESS) now at 400MW / 1,600MWh.

From my understanding, this facility was a site formerly occupied by natural gas turbines in this phase:

www.energy-storage.news/expansion-co...

Trump 2.0: What’s in Store for US Energy and Climate? Though President Trump’s return to the White House and unified Republican control of Congress may evoke a return to 2017, this time is different. Yes, the executive branch under President Trump is…

Trump won largely thanks to America's outrage about inflation & rising costs. Yet repealing clean energy policies enhanced/expanded by the Inflation Reduction Act as Trump proposes could raise avg household energy costs by up to $489/year @rhodiumgroup.bsky.social finds rhg.com/research/tru... 🤔 🔌💡

Review: ‘Severance’ Season 2 Will Blow Your Mind(s) (Gift Article) It’s time to return to the office, as the loopy sci-fi marvel makes its world bigger and stranger.

Non #energysky news: Very excited for Severance to drop tonight. Looking this season 2 is going to be awesome: www.nytimes.com/2025/01/16/a...

3 Takeaways From Chris Wright’s Confirmation Hearing Trump’s pick for Energy Secretary had an easy go of it.

Sounds like Chris Wright had a pretty amicable confirmation hearing today. "To the extent there were any fireworks, they came not from the legislators on the dais but rather from several quickly muffled protests in the hearing room." heatmap.news/politics/wri...

Trump said today he’d kill offshore wind projects that already have permits — and maybe were fully built already.

How’d he come up with that idea? And is it really on the table?

Funny you should ask. Read my story to find out!

Have you read How Big Things Get Done? It’s an extremely well sourced study on infrastructure projects and why only 0.5% of all projects hit promised cost, schedule, and benefits. I’d recommend taking a look at some of his work: papers.ssrn.com/sol3/papers....

In case you’re interested. Bent’s work on large infrastructure projects changed my view from being pro-nuclear to neutral/anti-nuclear:

How Big Things Get Done: The Surprising Factors Behind Every Successful Project, from Home Renovations to Space Exploration g.co/kgs/Jb33qHM

Preach

After spending the day in Oklahoma, I was impressed by the State’s interest in #Power2X and green ammonia and e-methanol.

Does #EnergySky have experience within Oklahoma?

What has surprised you most about the state and SPP?

The main buzz around Intersolar Texas this week has been the upcoming 89th Legislative Session and HB 533. capitol.texas.gov/BillLookup/H...

Waymo around Austin doesn’t get old.

One of my favorite tables from How Big Things Get Done by Bent Flyvbjerg and Dan Gardner. If you haven't picked up a copy, I highly recommend: www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/672118...

The Texas PUC Advanced Nuclear Reactor Working Group just released its report on Deploying ANRs in Texas: www.puc.texas.gov/industry/nuc...

I have some initial thoughts, but my main takeaway is the report doesn't address cost and schedule overruns for ANRs. @douglewin.bsky.social thoughts?

I haven't, but I have been listening to Tinariwen for a few minutes, and they are in my wheelhouse. Great rec!