Brian Willis

When the @wsj.com Editorial Board says Trump crossed a line, the corrosive corruption must be particularly pronounced. Like, repost, contribute, and fight back!

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This is what constitutional guardrails look like. A federal judge stepped in after Secretary Hegseth moved against a senator for reminding troops they can refuse unlawful orders. The oath is to the #Constitution — not any one leader. Accountability over intimidation.

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North Star PAC is proud to endorse Roy Cooper for Senate in North Carolina.

Cooper is a proven public servant with a record of delivering for workers and families — the kind of leadership that can help bridge divides and move America forward.

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The Sacredness of Service — North Star PAC Stephen Chamberlin is a retired US Coast Guard officer who served for 25 years.  He retired from a Command tour of the US Coast Guard’s Pacific Area Intelligence Unit in 2015.  In this job he led a…

A Coast Guard veteran reflects on the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier and what it truly represents: service without ego and loyalty to the Constitution, not to politics.

His essay warns that when the military is used for spectacle, service members and our nation suffer moral injury.

This is what values-based leadership looks like: principle over pressure, standards over silence, and the courage to stand up for what’s right — even when it’s hard. Repost if you agree.

When Political Spectacle Replaces Lawful Military Leadership — North Star PAC Andrea is a highly competent helicopter pilot and retired Coast Guard Officer with 27 years world-wide experience in leadership, operations, medical evacuation, search and rescue, law enforcement,…

A 20-year Coast Guard veteran sounds the alarm: when leadership becomes spectacle, trust collapses and lives are put at risk. Her essay is a blunt call for integrity, restraint, and the rule of law.

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Ohio Solar Boom

Ross (120 MW) and Fayette (47.5 MW) solar projects began operations last week.

Dodson Creek (117 MW) and Sycamore Creek (117 MW) solar projects have just begun construction.

Though Ohio is not yet a solar leader, solar surges there!
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RFP alert: Pennsylvania utility seeks proposals for new in-state solar projects #energysky -- via pv magazine usa: pv-magazine-usa.com/...

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U.S. Electricity From Fossils Fuels Dips Below 50% for the First Time Ever | OilPrice.com For the first time in history, fossil fuels supplied less than half of the United States' electricity generation for an entire month, marking a significant shift in the nation's energy mix.

For the first time, fossil fuels provided less than half of U.S. electricity generation for a full month (March 2025). One more milestone in the energy transition. oilprice.com/Energy/Energ... #Upshift

For some reason I thought of that old show on A&E: "Storage Wars".

Alliant Energy completes largest solar project in Iowa Alliant Energy has announced a 200-MW solar facility in Linn County is now operational and generating energy for customers. The site is being renamed to

Alliant Energy completes largest solar project in Iowa #energysky -- via Solar Power World: www.solarpowerworldo...

San Mateo PV array among California's earliest community solar projects The Dos Palos Clean Power project in Merced County, one of California’s first community solar projects, is now online and providing emission-free power to

San Mateo PV array among California’s earliest community solar projects #energysky -- via Solar Power World: www.solarpowerworldo...

Climate laggard Poland?

Not anymore - coal used to provide 95% of Polish electricity.

Last year it was 53.5% with wind & solar providing almost one quarter.

Source: @ember-energy.org

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Good luck!!

RFP: Michigan utility DTE Energy seeks 450 MW of standalone energy storage DTE Energy issued a request for proposals for MISO-interconnected grid-scale storage projects.

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“It’s cheaper, and it’s available right now” — thoughts on renewables from John Ketchum, CEO, NextEra, just now from the CERAWeek main stage.

EVs Are Getting Cheaper To Repair According to insurance data, the average repair bill for non-totaled EVs last year was the same as newer combustion cars.

Via @insideevs.com: "EVs Are Getting Cheaper To Repair."

Definitely a question I get asked about quite a bit!

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Solar and battery storage will lead new generation in 2025: EIA 63 GW of utility-scale generation capacity will be brought online this year, and 81% of that capacity will be solar and battery storage, said the Energy Information Administration.

The Energy Information Administration anticipates that 63 GW of utility-scale generation capacity will be brought online this year, and 81% of that capacity will be #solar and battery storage, according to a Monday report.

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North America’s largest solar plant is taking shape. Yep, in Canada. Built on otherwise useless land, it may eventually power a city of 65,000 residents.

North America’s Largest Solar Plant Is Taking Shape. Yep, in Canada.

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NEMA unveils a standard for bidirectional EV charging NEMA has published its EVSE Power Export Permitting Standard, which defines the technical parameters for bidirectional EV charging.

NEMA unveils a standard for bidirectional EV charging, defining the technical parameters to allow EV owners to transfer power back to the grid.
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California off to a strong clean electricity start with solar up 33.8% Forty-eight days into 2025, CAISO gas use for electricity is down almost 28%, while battery use is up 78%, and solar has already met 100% of demand in the midst of winter.

California has kicked off 2025 with impressive clean electricity generation, marked by a decline in gas use, increased wind and battery output, and—last Sunday—solar meeting nearly 100% of grid demand in the middle of winter.

#EnergySky

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The Shifting U.S. Car Market - ZETA

In this first blog post for the ZETA, I'll share some perspectives on the US automarket, spurred on by great data from Edmunds. I'll also discuss why investment in these newer vehicles, mainly new battery technologies, is vital for US competitiveness.

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I would not go that far. Blind Pilot finally released a new album. It's been eight years David. Eight.

Thinking of buying a heat pump? Here’s how you can save money. The Trump administration has paused home energy rebates of up to $14,000 per qualifying household. But the funding could be unfrozen soon.

Thinking of buying a heat pump? Here’s how you can save money. 

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