The Clean Energy Edge

You can’t gamble on a billion-dollar power plant — which is why large energy projects don’t move forward until the grid says yes. And right now, the grid is saying wait for years. In this episode of The Clean Energy Edge, Russ Bates explains why interconnection delays have quietly become one of the biggest constraints on grid reliability and new power generation. Across the U.S., billions of dollars in utility-scale projects are stuck in 5–10 year interconnection queues, even as electricity demand from AI data centers, electrification, extreme weather, and industrial growth continues to surge. This isn’t a technology problem. It’s a grid process problem. The episode breaks down: Why large, centralized power plants can’t be built without interconnection approval How overloaded interconnection queues are slowing new generation Why utilities are often incentivized for delay rather than speed The critical difference between utility-scale interconnection and behind-the-meter generation How behind-the-meter solar and battery storage avoid regional queues by serving on-site load first Why local generation reduces exposure to price volatility and outage risk while easing grid strain Russ also explains why behind-the-meter clean energy isn’t ideology — it’s a strategic response to grid bottlenecks, rising electricity costs, and reliability risk. Sponsored by NXTGEN Clean Energy Solutions, helping organizations deploy behind-the-meter solar, storage, and resilience strategies that reduce dependence on an increasingly constrained grid. 📩 Learn more: info@nxtgencleanenergy.com

What happens when electricity demand grows faster than generation, transmission, and infrastructure can be built? In this episode of The Clean Energy Edge, Russ Bates breaks down why the biggest threat to grid reliability in the 2020s isn’t a lack of ideas — it’s speed. Electricity demand from AI data centers, electrification, and extreme weather is arriving all at once, while traditional solutions like fossil fuel plants, nuclear projects, and transmission upgrades operate on timelines measured in decades. That mismatch shows up as blackouts, price spikes, congestion, and emergency grid measures — and it’s why centralized power projects are increasingly failing to solve today’s problems. This episode explains: Why electricity demand is accelerating faster than forecasts Why gas, nuclear, and transmission projects can’t scale fast enough How delays shift risk and cost onto ratepayers Why speed is now the most critical variable in energy planning How distributed solar and battery storage can be deployed in months, not decades Why modular, behind-the-meter clean energy reduces grid stress immediately Russ also explains how solar, storage, and distributed energy systems scale the way modern infrastructure actually works — through replication, flexibility, and speed — not massive, slow, all-or-nothing projects. Sponsored by NXTGEN Clean Energy Solutions, helping businesses, municipalities, and institutions deploy clean energy solutions that match today’s timelines — not yesterday’s assumptions. Learn more at nxtgencleanenergy.com.

AI data centers are driving electricity demand at a scale the grid was never designed to handle — and the consequences are already showing up as higher power prices, grid congestion, and growing blackout risk. In this episode of The Clean Energy Edge Podcast, we shift the focus from panic to solutions. Instead of waiting years for new generation, transmission, and grid upgrades, forward-looking companies, municipalities, and institutions are taking control of their energy future today. We break down how behind-the-meter solar, battery storage, and microgrids allow large energy users to reduce exposure to volatile electricity prices, manage demand charges, maintain operations during outages, and create long-term cost predictability — even as AI continues to reshape the power system. This isn’t about ideology. It’s about risk management, resilience, and control in an increasingly stressed grid environment. Sponsored by NXTGEN Clean Energy Solutions NXTGEN works with companies, municipalities, and institutions to deploy solar, storage, and microgrid solutions that reduce grid dependence and protect against rising energy costs and reliability threats. 📧 Learn more: info@nxtgencleanenergy.com 👍 Like, subscribe, and turn on notifications if you value practical, no-nonsense conversations about energy, reliability, and real-world solutions.

“Clean energy isn’t reliable” is one of the most repeated myths in the energy debate — and it’s also one of the most outdated. In this episode of The Clean Energy Edge, we break down what grid reliability actually means in today’s electricity system and why the old baseload model no longer matches how demand, weather, and power flows behave. For most of the last century, reliability meant large power plants running continuously — coal, gas, and nuclear providing steady baseload power. But today’s grid doesn’t fail because it lacks energy overall. It fails because supply can’t respond fast enough when demand spikes during heat waves, cold snaps, and rapid evening ramps. This episode explains why: Baseload does not equal reliability Traditional fossil fuel plants often fail first during extreme weather Modern grid reliability depends on flexibility, ramping speed, and responsiveness Batteries respond in milliseconds, not minutes Distributed solar reduces peak demand before it hits the grid Energy storage smooths ramps instead of chasing them Grid operators deploy batteries because they work — not because they’re trendy We also discuss why businesses and institutions are increasingly turning to solar, battery storage, and microgrids to maintain power during grid stress and reduce exposure to outages. Sponsored by NXTGEN Clean Energy Solutions NXTGEN helps businesses and institutions deploy solar, battery storage, and microgrid solutions that deliver real-time flexibility, improve reliability, and provide control at the point of use. Learn more at nxtgencleanenergy.com. Reliability in today’s grid isn’t about running nonstop. It’s about responding when conditions change — and conditions change fast. Subscribe to The Clean Energy Edge for clear, no-spin conversations about grid reliability, clean energy economics, battery storage, distributed energy resources, and the future of the power system.

Electricity costs are rising across the U.S., and for many businesses, municipalities, and institutions, power has become a top-three operating expense. Even organizations that haven’t changed their energy usage are paying more — and it’s not temporary. In this episode of The Clean Energy Edge, we break down why electricity prices keep climbing and why waiting for political or regulatory fixes won’t protect your budget. Exploding demand from AI data centers, electrification, population growth, and extreme weather is forcing utilities to build new infrastructure — and those costs are being passed on to everyone through higher rates, demand charges, grid riders, and fuel adjustments. The key takeaway is simple: you don’t fight rising grid costs politically — you opt out economically. Sponsored by NXTGEN Clean Energy Solutions NXTGEN helps businesses, municipalities, and institutions reduce exposure to rising electricity costs through behind-the-meter solar, battery storage, and structured power solutions that stabilize long-term energy pricing and improve resilience. Learn more at nxtgencleanenergy.com. In this episode, we cover: Why electricity is becoming one of the fastest-growing operating expenses How AI data centers and rapid demand growth are driving grid costs higher Why grid infrastructure costs are being socialized across all ratepayers The limits of waiting for regulatory or political solutions How behind-the-meter solar and battery storage reduce grid exposure Peak shaving, demand charge management, and fixed-price power purchase agreements (PPAs) Why predictable, fuel-free energy economics matter in a volatile grid environment Rising electricity costs aren’t a short-term spike — they’re a structural shift. Organizations that recognize this early aren’t reacting with outrage; they’re deploying strategy. By generating power on-site and adding storage, businesses can lock in costs, reduce volatility, and regain control over their energy budgets. Subscribe to The Clean Energy Edge for clear, real-world conversations about electricity prices, grid reliability, clean energy economics, and the solutions that actually work in today’s energy system.

Electricity costs are rising, demand is accelerating, and the grid is under more strain than at any point in modern history. In this January kickoff episode of The Clean Energy Edge, we shift from diagnosing the problem to explaining why clean energy still makes sense in 2026 and beyond. December focused on what’s breaking in the electricity system — rising power prices, AI-driven demand growth, interconnection backlogs, transmission delays, and growing reliability risks. This episode zooms out to look at the bigger picture and explains why clean energy isn’t a fringe solution, but a practical response to how the grid actually works today. This conversation isn’t about ideology or politics. It’s about math, timelines, and real-world constraints. Sponsored by NXTGEN Clean Energy Solutions NXTGEN helps cities, schools, and companies design, finance, and execute real-world clean energy projects — from solar and battery storage to EV charging and resilient energy systems. Learn more at nxtgencleanenergy.com. In this episode, we cover: Why electricity demand is growing faster than supply can keep up How AI data centers, electrification, and extreme weather are reshaping the grid Why traditional solutions like fossil fuel and nuclear power don’t align with today’s timelines How solar, battery storage, distributed generation, and microgrids deploy faster and scale where power is actually needed Why modern grid reliability depends on flexibility, not baseload How behind-the-meter clean energy reduces exposure to rising costs, fuel volatility, and grid bottlenecks Utilities, businesses, and institutions are already turning to clean energy because it’s the fastest and most cost-effective way to respond to today’s grid realities. The real question isn’t whether clean energy can work — it’s whether slower, more expensive options can arrive in time to matter. This episode sets the foundation for the January series, where each episode tackles a specific grid challenge and explains how clean energy solves it in practical, deployable ways. Subscribe to The Clean Energy Edge for clear, no-spin conversations about electricity costs, grid reliability, clean energy economics, and the future of power.

After a recent episode on nuclear power sparked intense discussion, one issue became clear: many people are still confusing what works in theory with what can actually be delivered on real-world timelines. In this episode of The Clean Energy Edge Podcast, Russ Bates steps back from ideology and focuses on execution. This isn’t a pro- or anti-nuclear argument — it’s a reality check on what the grid can finance, permit, build, and rely on in the 2020s. This episode breaks down: -Why nuclear scores well on physics but struggles on delivery -The difference between theoretical reliability and real-world execution -What recent projects like Vogtle tell us about cost and schedule risk -Why electricity demand from data centers, electrification, and industry is a now problem, not a future one -How asset lifespans, repowering, and modularity change the clean energy conversation -Why “baseload” is not the same thing as modern grid reliability -Where nuclear can fit — and where it doesn’t The core message is simple: the grid doesn’t run on hypotheticals. It runs on resources that can be delivered in time to meet today’s demand. If we don’t separate long-term possibilities from near-term realities, we risk delaying solutions that are already available — and the grid doesn’t have time for that. 👉 Subscribe to The Clean Energy Edge Podcast for clear, real-world discussions about grid reliability, timelines, and what actually works.

Clean energy isn’t failing — it’s being misunderstood. In this solo episode of The Clean Energy Edge Podcast, Russ Bates explains why clean energy still feels unfamiliar and uncomfortable to so many people — even though the technology itself has been around for decades. Drawing on his own background in traditional power generation, Russ walks through how clean energy challenges the century-old model of centralized, fuel-based electricity and replaces it with something fundamentally different: local control, price stability, resilience, and energy independence. This episode covers: Why clean energy feels “untraditional” — and why that’s intentional The difference between clean energy technology and clean energy at scale How solar, storage, and microgrids disrupt the traditional utility model Why clean energy reduces exposure to fuel price volatility and outages The myth that clean energy is expensive — and why costs are falling while grid prices rise How misunderstanding clean energy leads to slower deployment, bad policy, and higher risk Clean energy isn’t a silver bullet, and it doesn’t replace everything overnight. But it does solve real problems faster, cheaper, and closer to where electricity is actually used — if people are willing to understand it. 👉 Subscribe to The Clean Energy Edge Podcast for real-world discussions about the grid, energy costs, and how power is actually changing.

Even when new power plants are planned… Even when projects are approved… Even when electricity is actually being generated… The grid often can’t deliver that power where it’s needed. In this episode of The Clean Energy Edge Podcast, Russ Bates breaks down one of the most overlooked problems in the U.S. electricity system: the transmission bottleneck. High-voltage transmission lines are the backbone of the grid, yet new lines can take 7–12 years to plan, permit, and build — far too slow for today’s rapidly growing demand. As electricity consumption accelerates due to AI data centers, electrification, extreme weather, and large energy-intensive facilities, transmission has become a major driver of rising prices and declining reliability. This episode explains: What transmission is and why it matters Why electricity demand is growing faster than the grid can adapt How congestion forces higher-cost power onto the system Why transmission constraints raise electricity prices even when cheap power exists How limited transmission weakens grid resilience during heat waves and cold snaps Why “just building more power plants” doesn’t solve the real problem Russ also explains why the traditional model of large, centralized power plants is running into hard limits — and why distributed energy, storage, and behind-the-meter generation are becoming essential to grid reliability going forward. 🎧 If electricity prices keep rising and the grid feels less reliable, transmission is a big reason why. 👉 Subscribe to The Clean Energy Edge Podcast for clear, real-world explanations of what’s broken in the energy system — and what actually works.

Electricity prices keep rising — but it’s not just about fuel costs or power plants. The real problem is something almost no one explains clearly: grid interconnection delays. Across the U.S., thousands of gigawatts of fully developed power projects — including solar, battery storage, wind, fossil fuel, and even nuclear — are stuck waiting years just to get permission to connect to the grid. The power exists. The financing exists. The equipment exists. But the electricity can’t turn on. In this episode of The Clean Energy Edge Podcast, we break down: -What interconnection actually is and why it matters -Why projects are waiting 3, 5, even 7 years in interconnection queues -How outdated utility processes and risk-averse incentives slow everything down -Why interconnection delays keep electricity supply artificially tight -How congestion costs rise and ratepayers end up paying more -Why this is not just a clean energy issue — fossil fuels, nuclear, and transmission upgrades are also affected Utilities aren’t rewarded for speed. They’re rewarded for caution. And that broken incentive structure is quietly driving higher electricity prices, grid reliability risks, and emergency alerts, even when cheaper power is ready to go. If you’ve ever heard someone say “just build more power plants”, this episode explains why that doesn’t solve the problem unless the grid itself changes. 👉 Next episode: We go upstream to the next bottleneck — transmission — and why even connected power often can’t get where it’s needed.

Nuclear power is often framed as the clean, reliable solution to America’s electricity crisis — but the reality is far more complicated. In this episode of The Clean Energy Edge Podcast, Russ Bates breaks down why nuclear power struggles to address today’s grid challenges, focusing on the three issues that matter most right now: cost, schedule, and risk. Drawing on recent U.S. nuclear projects and real-world examples, the episode explains why nuclear plants take decades to deliver power, why costs routinely spiral into the tens of billions, and why high-consequence risks — from accidents to security threats — can’t be ignored The conversation also takes a hard look at Small Modular Reactors (SMRs) — why they sound promising, but why they are not yet commercially viable or scalable for the 2020s. This episode isn’t anti-nuclear — it’s about alignment. At a time when the grid needs fast, flexible, and affordable solutions, nuclear power simply doesn’t match the urgency of the moment.

In this episode, Russ — an IBEW electrician who spent decades inside fossil fuel power plants — explains why more gas and coal plants won’t solve America’s accelerating electricity crisis. After working on every part of these facilities, from coal yards to steam turbine generators to stack lights, he lays out exactly why fossil fuel generation cannot keep up with today’s demand curve. Electricity demand is rising right now — driven by AI, data centers, electrification, and extreme weather — but fossil fuel plants take 5–10 years to build. And the turbine that actually produces electricity? It can take 5–7 years just to manufacture. Even if we approved a plant today, the equipment wouldn’t arrive until 2030 or 2031. Russ breaks down why fossil generation loses on: • Speed — far too slow for a 2027 supply–demand crisis • Cost — billion-dollar gas plants vs. 12–36 month solar/storage builds • Flexibility — fossil is built for baseload, not peaks • Reliability — Texas 2021, California heat waves, and Midwest polar events all showed fossil plants failing first (frozen gas lines, coal piles, derates, turbine lockups) He also explains what actually handles peak demand: solar, battery storage, behind-the-meter generation, demand response, and microgrids — technologies that scale in months, not decades. The fastest-growing electricity demand in history requires the fastest-to-build supply in history — and fossil fuels simply can’t keep up. Next episode: Nuclear — what’s real, what’s hype, and why the timelines are even longer. Hit subscribe so you don’t miss it.

Electricity prices are climbing, reliability is slipping, and utilities across the U.S. are warning about future shortages. But the reason behind it all is surprisingly simple: supply and demand are moving in opposite directions. In this episode, Russ breaks down why electricity is the most sensitive market in the economy — and why even small imbalances create higher prices, instability, and blackout risks. We explain why supply is lagging: • Retiring coal and gas plants without replacing them fast enough • Fossil fuel plants taking years to build • Nuclear taking decades • Clean energy being the fastest option — but stuck behind slow permitting • Interconnection queues jammed with thousands of gigawatts • Transmission lines that take 7–12 years to complete Meanwhile, demand is exploding far faster than forecasts predicted: • AI and data centers (fastest new load in U.S. history) • Population growth • Extreme heat and cold • Electrification — EVs, heat pumps, building upgrades Grid planners are sounding the alarm because this is now the fastest electricity demand growth in modern history, and supply simply isn’t keeping up. When demand outpaces supply — even briefly — the math guarantees higher prices and blackout risk. Russ also previews upcoming episodes on: • Why new fossil fuel plants and nuclear are too slow and too expensive to solve the crisis • What clean energy solutions CAN scale fast enough • What’s real — and what’s hype — in the nuclear debate If you want to understand what’s really happening to U.S. electricity prices and the future of grid reliability, this episode breaks it down clearly. Subscribe to follow the full December “problem breakdown” series before we shift to January’s “solutions” episodes.

AI is exploding — and so is the electricity demand behind it. This episode breaks down how modern data centers and AI workloads are reshaping the U.S. power grid, driving up electricity costs, and putting new stress on already aging infrastructure.   We cover what most people never hear: • Why AI data centers require massive amounts of power • How utilities shift the cost of new infrastructure onto regular customers • Why states are approving gigawatts of new load with no long-term plan • What it means when data centers equal the power use of entire cities • Why grid planners warn demand is growing faster than supply • How these trends translate directly to higher electricity bills If you want to understand the real-world energy impact of AI — without hype or distortion — this episode breaks it down in clear, simple terms. This month we’re exposing the problems. Next month we talk solutions: solar, storage, microgrids, resilience, and how to protect yourself from rising electricity costs.

Electricity prices are rising faster than at any point in recent history — and there’s a clear reason why. In this episode of The Clean Energy Edge Podcast, Russ Bates breaks down the real drivers behind the 2025 electricity spike: exploding demand from AI and data centers, extreme weather, aging infrastructure, stalled transmission, and policy shifts that have slowed the fastest, most economical sources of new power. Drawing from data highlighted in the episode, Russ explains how the U.S. is adding demand at 21st-century speed while building new supply at 20th-century pace, creating the grid crunch hitting both businesses and households. Traditional generation — fossil fuel and nuclear — takes years or even decades to build, while clean energy projects are stuck in an interconnection queue jammed with thousands of gigawatts waiting for approval. Transmission lines take 7–12 years, permitting is slow, upgrades are slow, and every delay widens the gap between rising demand and available generation. The result? Power costs are spiking, reliability is dropping, and electricity is rapidly becoming a top-three expense for many industries. Russ also previews the December and January arcs of the show: December focuses on the problems blocking progress — bottlenecks, policy roadblocks, rising costs, and political resistance to community solar in many red states. January shifts to solutions: behind-the-meter generation, batteries, peak shaving, microgrids, and the steps businesses and homeowners can take to regain control of their power, costs, and resilience. If you want to understand what’s really driving rising electricity prices — and what you can do about it — this episode lays it all out.

Solar’s biggest criticism has always been what happens at the end of a panel’s life — and for years, that concern was valid. Most panels were landfilled, true recycling was rare, and the industry had no consistent plan. But that’s changing fast. In this episode of The Clean Energy Edge Podcast, Russ Bates sits down with Dr. Janette Freeman, Vice President of Business Development at FabTech Solar Solutions, to break down the real story behind solar end-of-life: reuse, resale, true recycling, and how the industry is building a sustainable circular economy. In this conversation, we cover: • The real scale of the solar end-of-life problem over the next 10–20 years (up to 50 million tons by 2040 globally) • Why panels were historically landfilled — and why that’s changing • The difference between reuse, basic frame recycling, and true solar recycling • What actually happens inside a panel recycling process • Precious materials in solar (silver, copper, silicon) and why circularity matters • Real-world stories where FabTech diverted thousands of panels from landfill • Why social pressure and industry leadership are driving change faster than policy • What EPCs, asset owners, developers, and municipalities should be doing now to prepare • Why companies that plan early will avoid massive future liabilities Guest Info — Dr. Janette Freeman (FabTech Solar Solutions): • “Recycling Evangelist” and one of the leading voices in solar reuse & EOL strategy • VP of Business Development at FabTech Solar Solutions • Connect with Janette: jfreeman@fabtech.net | fabtech.net If you’re in solar development, O&M, construction, asset management, or policy — this episode matters. The first big wave of solar end-of-life is here, and the next one is massive. Planning today avoids costly surprises tomorrow. 👉 Like, subscribe, and share this episode with someone in the clean energy industry. 👉 New episodes of Clean Energy Edge every week. #SolarRecycling #CleanEnergy #SolarPanels #CircularEconomy #SolarWaste #Sustainability #EnergyTransition #RenewableEnergy #SolarReuse #FabTech #JanetteFreeman #SolarEndOfLife #PVRecycling #SolarIndustry #NXTGEN #CEEP

In 2025, the clean energy sector faced one of its toughest years—policy reversals, Investment Tax Credit changes, more interconnection issues, and a renewed federal push toward fossil fuels. But despite the chaos, renewables are still outperforming every other generation source. In this episode of The Clean Energy Edge, Russ breaks down what really happened this year, why the grid needs clean energy more than ever, and the surprising momentum behind solar, storage, domestic manufacturing, and behind-the-meter systems. Whether you’re in solar development, energy policy, utilities, or just following America’s grid transition, this episode covers: -How the “Big Billionaire Bill” disrupted the ITC timeline -Why utilities are stalling interconnections -The surge in behind-the-meter solar + storage -Explosive growth in residential batteries -The comeback of U.S. solar manufacturing -Rising grid demand from AI, electrification & industry -Why clean energy is still winning—economically and technically Clean energy isn’t the problem—politics is. And even after a brutal year, this industry’s momentum is undeniable. Subscribe for more insights on clean energy, policy, grid modernization, and the future of power in America.

America’s clean energy boom is running into a grid bottleneck. Utility-scale solar and storage projects are getting stuck for years in interconnection queues, transmission upgrades are crawling, and new ITC deadlines under the “Big Billionaire Bill” are adding even more pressure. In this episode, Russ Bates breaks down why behind-the-meter solar + storage—for commercial, industrial, and residential systems—is the smart, fast, and realistic play for the rest of the decade. Learn how distributed clean energy: ⚡ Protects businesses and homeowners from rising rates and grid instability ⚙️ Reduces strain on the grid during peak demand 🏗️ Can be designed, permitted, and built in months—not years 🇺🇸 Puts America’s new domestic manufacturing capacity to work right now If you’re an installer, developer, or business looking to stay ahead of the curve, this episode explains why the future of clean energy might be closer to home than you think. #CleanEnergy #SolarEnergy #BatteryStorage #BehindTheMeter #Grid #PowerGrid #EnergyTransition #EnergyIndependence #CNI #CommercialSolar #ResidentialSolar #CleanTech #RenewableEnergy #SolarStorage #DistributedEnergy #EnergyPolicy #RussBates #TheCleanEnergyEdge #NXTGEN

U.S. electricity demand is rising faster than at any time in decades — and the question now is whether our generation capacity can keep up. In this episode, Russ Bates breaks down what’s driving the surge — from AI data centers and EV charging to new industrial manufacturing — and why the U.S. may need hundreds of new power plants or thousands of clean energy projects just to stay even. We’ll look at what the numbers from the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) actually mean, explore why fossil fuel and nuclear options can’t scale fast enough, and explain why clean energy — solar, wind, and storage — is the only realistic path forward on the timeline we have. You’ll also hear how America’s rebounding clean energy manufacturing base is a critical part of the solution — but only if we deploy faster to match the pace of demand. Topics covered: EIA projections: U.S. power demand growing 2–3% per year through the 2030s What that means in real numbers: 100–150 GW of new generation needed Why coal, gas, and nuclear can’t build fast enough Clean energy as the scalable, affordable solution The risks of delay: grid reliability, costs, and competitiveness The takeaway: America has the manufacturing capacity to lead the clean energy future — now it’s a race to build fast enough to keep the lights on. ⚡🇺🇸 #CleanEnergy #EnergyTransition #PowerGrid #SolarEnergy #WindEnergy #EnergyPolicy #ElectricityDemand #TheCleanEnergyEdge

In 2025, the impossible happened — every major part of the solar supply chain is now made in America. From polysilicon refining to module assembly, U.S. factories are once again powering the clean-energy revolution. In this episode of The Clean Energy Edge Podcast, Russ Bates breaks down how the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) and 45X manufacturing tax credits reignited American solar manufacturing. Learn where billions are being invested, how over 50 GW of solar module capacity is coming online, and why 50,000+ jobs signal a real-world industrial revival — even as new policy headwinds threaten to slow it down. 📍 Topics Covered: The return of U.S. solar manufacturing Hemlock Michigan’s record-breaking wafer facility $36.6 billion in clean energy investments How policy and tax credits drive domestic production The impact of Trump administration changes on clean energy growth 🌞 Clean energy. American jobs. Real momentum. Subscribe for weekly episodes on solar, EVs, storage, and energy policy that cut through the noise. #CleanEnergy #SolarManufacturing #InflationReductionAct #MadeInAmerica #RenewableEnergy #EnergyPolicy #Jobs #Sustainability #ClimateAction #TheCleanEnergyEdge