Boring but important

13
Aug
New York needs 15 GW of publicly owned power. This is how we get it.

New York needs 15 GW of publicly owned power. This is how we get it.

I've got a small favor to ask. Plus: the fascinating history of the New York Power Authority, and how a committed band of ecosocialists passed the most progressive climate law in the country.
9 min read
11
Jun
Before you REC yourself...

Before you REC yourself...

Renewable Energy Certificates, or RECs, might be your best bet to support clean energy projects. But are RECs worth paying extra? Are they legit? And are they even useful? Let's find out.
12 min read
04
Jun
How to decode your utility bill

How to decode your utility bill

Utility bills are runic texts, impossible to parse without insider knowledge or a well-written blog post. If you've never even really looked at your electric bill, worry not. We can dissect mine together.
10 min read
28
May
The surprising, infuriating way electric utilities make money

The surprising, infuriating way electric utilities make money

It sounds ridiculous, but most electric utility companies don't make money selling you electricity. In fact, many of them don't even produce their own electricity. So what do they do? And how do they end up making millions of dollars in profits every year?
8 min read