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. Former Governor of Michigan. Obsessed with solving climate change and creating good-paying clean energy jobs.

Washington D.C.energy.govJoined January 2021

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Secretary Jennifer Granholm’s Tweets

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' clean energy laws were set up to help homeowners like Patricia weatherize their homes and get big savings on their monthly energy bills. After getting a home energy audit and making upgrades, Patricia cut her monthly bill from $180 → $86. #GoCleanSaveGreen

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States are leading the way and driving America towards a reliable, affordable, clean energy future.

Minnesota Senate passes "100 Percent by 2040" energy bill

and the Biden Admin are here to help. Way to go, Minnesota!

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The Minnesota Senate overnight passed a bill setting new climate goals for Minnesota. It will require all utilities to offer 100% clean energy by 2040. Supporters say it's important to help curb...

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Argonne Laboratory names first Office of Community Engagement director

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This is exciting news. The greatest advancements in science and technology help no one if they don’t get to the people and communities who need them most. Congratulations Robyn Wheeler Grange — excited to see your team’s good work.

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“Having launched Argonne’s first-ever Office of Community Engagement last year, we are thrilled to now have Robyn in place as its leader,” said Argonne

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Granholm Remembering Rosa Parks - YouTube.mp4

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On this day, Rosa Parks’ birthday, I give her tribute, from her memorial service:

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Governor Jennifer Granholm's eulogy for Rosa Parks at Parks' funeral at the Greater Grace Temple Church in Detroit. The text of Granholm's eulogy can be foun...

Energy experts share how the U.S. can reach Biden's renewable energy goals

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We are trying to accomplish something that's never been done before. That's the American way. There is no greater challenge or threat facing our country and our planet than the climate crisis, and transitioning to clean energy is key to meaningful action.

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The Biden administration's goal of carbon-free electricity generation by 2035 will require an overhaul of the U.S. energy sector. Experts across the industry shared their views of how it might work.

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Clean hydrogen is going to be essential to our country's transition to an equitable and secure clean energy future. So excited to see innovative applications like this one showcasing what the future of home energy could look like.

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The [H2] Innovation Experience, as the Downey home is called, is the first in the nation to be powered with a hydrogen-fueled microgrid that uses solar panels to renewably generate hydrogen. Story: @CarpOnWheels

: @LoganHallNews specne.ws/1CedTx

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President Biden

We added more than half a million jobs to our economy in January, exceeding expectations by a long shot. We’re building an America we can take pride in – one where working families have good-paying jobs and more breathing room.

Chart depicting jobs created by president on average per month.

President Biden's average per month is 504,300 jobs.

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Coquí, Puerto Rico suffered some of the worst impacts of Hurricane Fiona. Meeting today with community members, hearing their experiences, hit home yet again that the people of PR deserve a grid as resilient as they are.

is committed to being a good partner in that work.

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’ agenda is working. 1. A record 12 million jobs created 👷 2. 800,000 manufacturing jobs have been created in just the past two years 🛠️ 3. Lowest unemployment rate in 54 years 💪

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Secretary Gina Raimondo

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When

took office, the unemployment rate was 6.3%. Today, it’s just 3.4%. That’s the lowest in 53 years.

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The plan is working, folks. 💪

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A historic jobs day at the WH: - Unemployment lowest since 1969 - More jobs created in two years than any President has in a four year term. - Record low Black unemployment - Record low Black female unemployment A strong economy!

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More jobs created in two years, than in ANY President's four year term.

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"To anyone ready to help build our clean energy future—I hope you’ll join me at this year’s ARPA-E Energy Innovation Summit." -

See you there! Register here for #ARPAE23: bit.ly/3GppSy8

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Integrating clean energy from renewable sources into our grid is key to protecting consumers from wild market swings and unexpected energy costs. Making energy affordable, reliable, and secure has to be our top priority. bloomberg.com/news/articles/

Screenshot of Bloomberg article headline: "A 385% Gas-Bill Jump Stuns Californians Facing Cold, Wet Winter"

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Brian, you’re an amazing servant & colleague. Brilliant, impatient for results, a clean energy warrior—I miss you already. From saving the auto industry during the Great Recession to crafting a new industrial strategy for America, I know POTUS is proud of your service.We all are.

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Brian Deese

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It has been an unspeakable privilege to serve @POTUS. Thank you: For putting your trust in me; For leading us with resolve and integrity; and For your unwavering vision that we can and will build an economy that works for all Americans. whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/

A quarter of Austin households without power amid ice storm

With extreme weather impacting more and more communities, with more and more frequency, federal/state/local/Tribal governments must work together to secure our grid and ensure communities have reliable energy access during and after weather events.

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Nearly a quarter of Austin, Texas households were without power Wednesday afternoon as a winter storm brought down power lines. Freezing rain from a winter storm spanning the southern U.S. knocked …

Continuing my community visits across Puerto Rico today. So grateful to everyone who has come out and will come out to engage, to dig into energy challenges, and to collaborate on solutions for an affordable, reliable, clean energy grid for all of Puerto Rico.

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Federal funding supports carbon storage ambitions at Texas port - Vigour Times

estimates the entire Gulf Coast region could store as much as 500 billion metric tons of CO2 using [carbon capture + storage], the equivalent of 130 years of industrial- and power-based emissions.” 👀

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1/2 Port authorities said they secured federal funding to help with the development of carbon capture and storage technology. Logo courtesy of the Port of Corpus Christi. Feb. 1 (UPI) — The operators...

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I hate to break it to the haters, but the Biden plan is working:

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POWERED UP AND ON THE GO >>

is traveling across Puerto Rico 🇵🇷 meeting with community members and local leaders on the energy challenges they face, and the opportunities ahead for a resilient, renewably-powered grid for all Puerto Ricans.

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The Supercomputer That Will Change Everything

Loved reading this article today. Captures the brilliance of the

@Argonne

team while underscoring the awesome potential of the Aurora supercomputer.

chicagomag.com

Eight years in the making, Aurora, a powerful new machine at Argonne National Laboratory, could help solve some of the most pressing questions of our time. Welcome to the new era of supercomputing.

☀️ Incredible day on the island of Culebra, Puerto Rico seeing how this community is working towards becoming the first 100% solar-powered island in America — and making their grid more resilient against hurricanes and extreme weather in the process.

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Tips for save on your energy bills this winter

"Energy efficiency is the best thing you can do" to save 💵 around the home this winter. Great tips from

@GMA

on keeping your energy bills down ⬇️ ⬇️ ⬇️

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The Inflation Reduction Act passed last year has increased the tax credit for making energy-efficient improvements to your home, but there are even more incentives.

U.S. Department of Energy

The legacy of energy impacts on Black, Brown, Indigenous, and other underserved/overburdened communities is an ever-present reminder that we can and must do better. (1/)

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Axios

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Biden's electric-car push is already working

The Biden administration's plan to jump-start a domestic supply chain for electric vehicles is on track to shatter expectations.

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The White House's plan to jump-start a domestic supply chain for electric vehicles is on track to shatter expectations.

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I couldn't be more grateful to everyone who came out to speak with me today at Centro Comunal El Ceiba and the Carlos Escobar López Municipal Center in Loíza. The future of clean energy in Puerto Rico will be homegrown and built to serve the needs of its communities. 🇵🇷

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Green Energy Investment Sets $1.1 Trillion Record in 2022

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With these historic investments in sustainable technologies, our clean energy future is so much closer than before.

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Last year, global investment in clean energy passed $1 trillion—for the first time matching the amount invested in fossil fuels.

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DOE and FEMA Release One-Year Progress Report on Joint Effort to Modernize Puerto Rico’s Grid With...

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Read the #PR100 Progress Report:

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PR100 Update Provides Early Scenarios to Help Increase Renewable Energy Capabilities That Meet Electricity Demand, Improve Grid Reliability and Resilience, and Lower Energy Costs

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just released a 1-year progress report on our efforts to help Puerto Rico map and achieve its clean energy goals. One thing our findings made clear: Puerto Rico absolutely has the potential to generate enough renewable energy to meet total demand through 2050.

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Puerto Rico Governor Pierluisi and Secretary Jennifer Granholm hug ahead of a #PR100 press conference on Jan. 30, 2023.

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Thank you

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for your continued partnership and everything you have put forth toward our shared mission of helping Puerto Rico recover from disaster and build back with resilience.

Puerto Rico Governor, Pedro R. Pierluisi, U.S. Department of Energy Secretary, Jennifer Granholm, and FEMA Administrator, Deanne Criswell.

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TUNE IN NOW: Honored to be joining Governor Pierluisi and @fema Administrator @FEMA_Deanne to share updates on the Puerto Rico Grid Recovery and Modernization Team, and our #PR100 One-Year Progress Report. twitter.com/GovPierluisi/s…

⚡️TUNE IN NOW: Honored to be joining Governor Pierluisi and

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Administrator

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to share updates on the Puerto Rico Grid Recovery and Modernization Team, and our #PR100 One-Year Progress Report.

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Gobernador Pierluisi

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EN VIVO | Participo de Conferencia de Prensa junto a la secretaria del departamento de energía federal y la administradora de @fema para ofrecer una actualización de los esfuerzos de transformación energética. fb.watch/inTZF03YWW/?mi

President Biden

On my watch, the great American road trip is going to be fully electrified. And now, through a tax credit, you can get up to $7,500 on a new electric vehicle.

President Biden test drives an electric vehicle.

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Chris Murphy

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How much more respected is America around the world under Joe Biden? This much.

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Biden administration officials tout EVs at DC auto show

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Beep beep, America 🚙 🚗

reuters.com

Two senior Biden administration officials got behind the wheel of new electric vehicles (EV) Wednesday at the Washington, D.C. auto show to urge Americans to consider buying a zero-emission model.

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Exclusive: U.S. Energy Department to allocate $118 mln to biofuels projects

is working to increase America's energy independence, create jobs, and accelerate the adoption of cleaner fuels in transportation. Building out our domestic bioenergy supply chain is a crucial part of that.

reuters.com

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) on Thursday will announce over $100 million in funding to expand U.S. biofuels production, as the Biden administration works to cut greenhouse gas emissions from...

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This is HUGE. “For the first time, the world invested as much money into replacing fossil fuels as it spent on producing oil, gas and coal…” bloomberg.com/news/articles/

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Granholm ecstatic at red state surge in renewable energy: 'That is fantastic'

We want every pocket of the country benefitting from clean energy production — red states, blue states, doesn't matter. It's about helping people save money and live healthier, safer lives. 🇺🇸

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While many Republican lawmakers and governors have shied away from supporting laws that would start to address rising global temperatures caused by the burning of fossil fuels, they are less resist...

U.S. Department of Energy

This funding will help unlock the full potential of clean hydrogen energy—providing another valuable resource to combat the climate crisis while creating economic opportunities in communities across the country. energy.gov/articles/biden

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