Energy & local gov. enthusiast. Currently focused on grid reliability & security. Formerly @worldresources @NRDC & @GoSolSmart. Tweets & views are my own.
Philadelphia, PA
Joined October 2009
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Zach Greene retweeted
🎙️☀️ @grassaintgreene recently spoke about helping cities install more #SolarEnergy on @ilsr's #LocalEnergyRules podcast.
Listen here for his notes on innovative permitting practices that can make local govts' jobs easier + create healthier communities ➡️ ilsr.org/articles/cities-sim…
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⚡💰 Calling all US local govts! Today marks the 2-year anniversary of the #InflationReductionAct, which is full of tax incentives you can claim for your #CleanEnergy projects.
Not sure where to start? Check out our implementation resources here ⬇️
wri.org/initiatives/ira-elec…
Zach Greene retweeted
How can local governments navigate the many clean energy funding opportunities? @WRIEnergy's Zach Greene and Andrew Light broke down one of those funding programs, the Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund, in an article on the SolSmart website:
solsmart.org/news/how-local-…
Zach Greene retweeted
Are you a regional organization interested in adopting solar best practices? On 6/12, join @NARCregions for a free webinar on @ENERGY's @GoSolSmart, which offers free technical assistance to help communities manage solar development and improve efficiency!
us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi…
Zach Greene retweeted
.@FERC has released its long-awaited rule on transmission planning and cost allocation for the U.S. electricity grid.
⚡Check out Lori Bird (@WRIEnergy US Director)'s full statement here: wri.org/news/statement-us-tr…
Zach Greene retweeted
☀️ @ENERGY’s #SolSmart program has several trainings coming up to help communities navigate #SolarEnergy topics such as solar PV planning, zoning, permitting and inspection, and more.
See thread for all upcoming dates & registration links 🧵⬇️
Zach Greene retweeted
Which cities ranked highest in the 2024 City Clean Energy Scorecard?
1. #SanFrancisco
2. #Denver
3. #Seattle
Find out what they did to earn the top spots and where your city ranks⬇️
aceee.org/city-clean-energy-…
Zach Greene retweeted
⚡ 🏆 We are honored to be one of the recipients of the 2024 Excellence Awards from @EnergySystemsIG for our contributions to research on innovative pathways to align customer pricing with grid needs.
Check out @jenniechenergy's paper on the topic here:
esig.energy/leveraging-locat…
Zach Greene retweeted
Apply for Clean Energy to Communities #C2C Cohorts. Learn from peers across the country, plus get expert advice from @ENERGY’s national labs on #energyefficiency programs for residential buildings, #agrivoltaics, or municipal #fleetelectrification #EV. nrel.gov/c2c/cohorts
Zach Greene retweeted
Updated transmission permitting chart from @NEMAupdates which includes changes from BIL, IRA, and FRA, as well as some placeholders for potential FERC rules on planning and cost allocation.
tl;dr it still tales 10+ years to permit most large-scale projects...
Zach Greene retweeted
⚡🌇 Join WRI’s @laceyraeshaver & other experts on 3/21 9am-12:30pm ET at a joint event focusing on the role of local & state govts in implementing IRA #CleanEnergy provisions.
Event is @ 1717 K St NW in DC, w/ option to tune in virtually.
Register here: american.swoogo.com/irasympo…
Zach Greene retweeted
📅3/12 WEBINAR!
Join us + FERC Commissioner Allison Clements (@ClementsFERC), @CT_PURA Chairman Marissa Gillett & Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary for @DOElectricity Gilbert Bindewald III to discuss advanced transmission technologies.
Learn more: wri.zoom.us/webinar/register…
Zach Greene retweeted
#energytwitter do you like big transmission lines & you cannot lie?
@RMIElectricity is recruiting six early- to mid-career candidates for our new yearlong Transmission Fellowship program. Applications due 3/22/24. Take a look! rockymountain.wd1.myworkdayj…
Zach Greene retweeted
@BerkeleyLabEMP just released a survey of utility-scale solar and wind developers on community engagement and opposition, and the results are fascinating 🧵
emp.lbl.gov/publications/sur…
Zach Greene retweeted
The #InflationReductionAct presents billions of dollars in #CleanEnergy tax incentives and opportunities. ⚡💰
NEW article explains how cities can maximize this opp to deploy renewables, bring social benefits to communities & save $.
Learn more: wri.org/technical-perspectiv…
Zach Greene retweeted
On 12/19 at 1 p.m. ET, join the @SolSmart program for a free webinar, Understanding Who Is Underserved By Your Solar Strategies, featuring speakers from @BerkeleyLab & @GreenlinkOrg. Register today to learn about data sets that can inform solar strategies!
forms.office.com/Pages/Respo…
Zach Greene retweeted
📅 WEBINAR 12/13!
Join us as we explore how state decisionmakers, regulators, RTOs & other stakeholders can help build a more reliable, resilient grid in the United States.
Learn more & register here: wri.org/events/2023/12/meeti…
Zach Greene retweeted
🔋 The #InflationReductionAct presents a massive opportunity for local governments to invest in #CleanEnergy and leverage tax incentives.
Learn how cities can maximize these benefits in a NEW guidebook from WRI + Local Infrastructure Hub: cityrenewables.org/resources…
Zach Greene retweeted
Join WRI & @DataProgress on 10/5 for a conversation with @Betony_Jones and a panel from @newdeal4us, @BGAlliance, @JobsMoveAmerica & Law Office of Julian Gross to discuss community benefits agreements and plans in the development of #CleanEnergy projects. bit.ly/3PMsbBE
Zach Greene retweeted
🚗 The transition to an #ElectricVehicle economy will ring hollow if the benefits are not seen by all communities.
@laceyraeshaver, @HoughMansie and Kat Carroll explain how US local govts can make EV charging more accessible ➡️ wri.org/insights/electric-ve…
