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Today, we announced that Ari Matusiak, our CEO and Co-Founder, is stepping down after six years leading Rewiring America as part of a planned leadership transition. Our full statement, and some reflections from a few friends and partners: www.rewiringamerica.org/newsroom/pre...

Leah Qusba, CEO of GoodPower (@goodpowerhq.bsky.social): “Under Ari’s leadership, Rewiring America has helped turn the promise of clean energy into something tangible for families through better policy, practical tools, and a relentless focus on lowering household costs.”

The entire Rewiring America team is very grateful for Ari’s extraordinary leadership over the past six years. And we look forward to the opportunity ahead as we continue to center households in our nation’s energy future. ⚡️

U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich (@heinrich.senate.gov): “Rewiring America has played an important role in advancing policies that help electrify and bring down costs for American households. Ari brought vision, persistence, and message clarity to that work, and I applaud him for his leadership.”

Bill McKibben (@billmckibben.bsky.social), Co-Founder of 350.org and Third Act: “The work that Ari Matusiak has done to turn Rewiring America into a centerpiece of the campaign for energy sanity in America is heroic.”

Rewiring America Co-Founder Alex Laskey: “Ari has been the ultimate partner over the last six years. Rewiring America would not be the organization it is today without his persistent, brilliant, and deeply committed leadership.”

Rewiring America Co-Founder Saul Griffith: “When we started RA, we had a big idea, a lot of urgency, and a clear need for a competent adult in the room. Ari was that person. He brought the discipline and leadership needed to turn that early momentum into something durable and influential.”

energyshare.rewiringamerica.orgSHARE | PG&E, Google & Rewiring AmericaSHARE — Smart Home Assets for Reliability and Efficiency, by Rewiring America, PG&E, and Google

We’ve got good news to SHARE 😉 If you’re a homeowner in Alameda or Santa Clara County, CA, you may be eligible for SHARE, which helps homeowners get $5,000 off a Carrier Performance™ Series Variable-Speed Heat Pump with EnerSync, a connected energy system. Learn more:

apnews.comMinnesota agrivoltaics project shows promise of mixing farming, solar powerWinifred Sylvah picked a handful of plump cucumbers on a cold, wet September morning as raindrops trickled off rows of solar panels in the background.

Crops and cattle get shade, and clean power gets made 🤝 Across Minnesota, farmers are adopting agrivoltaics, the combination of solar power generation and agriculture on one site. Here’s how it’s helping Big Lake Farm: apnews.com/article/big-...

motherjones.comCalifornia just made it legal to turn balconies into tiny power plantsIt's the largest state to greenlight plug-in solar panels that help reduce home energy bills.

Dream of California-electrification 🌞 Last week, Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a bill greenlighting balcony solar, unlocking lower energy bills and grid flexibility for the most populated state in the country. More from @motherjones.com: www.motherjones.com/politics/202...

bbc.comHow the oil capital of the US welcomed a solar power boomTexas is now the country's biggest producer of solar-farmed electricity.

Less oily, more sunny: Texas is making more power than ever through solar farms. www.bbc.com/news/article...

canarymedia.comMassachusetts ups winter energy discounts for homes with heat pumpsIt’s the only state that makes big utilities offer lower seasonal rates for heat pump owners, in an effort to boost adoption and create a fairer system.

“Heat pump rates are important for customer fairness, but they’re also really important to unlock the full greenhouse-gas reduction opportunities from heat pumps.” Our very own Alex Lopez spoke with @canarymedia.com about Massachusetts’ winter energy discounts for homeowners with heat pumps:

lifehacker.comHow I Installed DIY Solar Power and Started Running My House on BatteriesWith electricity rates rising and a new data center being built a few miles from my front door, Nick Indge decided it was time to jump in the deep end and install solar power. If you've considered mak...

“I get to wake up in the morning and look over my panels while I drink coffee, knowing that free electricity is powering my life.” Here’s how one homeowner in the Midwest picked and set up his solar panels: lifehacker.com/home/how-to-...

rewiringamerica.orgWhy is electric lawn equipment better?4 reasons why electric lawn equipment is the easier, smarter, and healthier choice.

Whether you’re cutting grass, blowing leaves, or whacking weeds, yard work can be hard work. But choosing the right tool for the job doesn’t have to be. Here are four reasons why electric lawn tools are the best choice: www.rewiringamerica.org/newsroom/blo...

rewiringamerica.orgHomegrown EnergyNew TED Talk from Ari Matusiak argues for data center investment in household electrification upgrades.

21 Sept

“For once in this AI story, instead of feeling like the future is happening to us, we get to have a say in how the next chapter goes.” Our founder and CEO Ari Matusiak joined TED to talk about a better energy deal for everyday Americans. Watch: rewiringamerica.org/homegrown-en...

17 Sept

It’s time for an energy deal that puts households first. One that lowers energy bills, future-proofs the grid, and invests in our homes. Our CEO Ari Matusiak pitches this idea — we call it Homegrown Energy — on the TED stage. Watch: rewiringamerica.org/homegrown-en...

theguardian.comOn a Colorado farm, solar panels bring shade for plants, power – and cash: in picturesMore than 3,000 solar panels power Jack’s Solar Garden, cool the land and help it turn a profit

14 Sept

When farms embrace agrivoltaics, plants and people get shade, and power gets made. That’s a real win-win. Here’s how solar panels are powering this third-generation farmer’s land: www.theguardian.com/environment/...

ilsr.orgData Centers, Energy Affordability, and the Case for Homegrown Power — Episode 278 of Local Energy Rules | Energy DemocracyHow household power can solve the energy affordability crisis.

8 Sept

Our very own Kristin Eberhard joined @johnffarrell.bsky.social on the Local Energy Rules podcast to talk about our vision for an energy system that puts everyday Americans first, Homegrown Energy. Listen:

rewiringamerica.orgPG&E, Rewiring America, and Google Launch First-of-its-Kind Virtual Power Plant to Help Lower Costs for All CustomersInitiative aims to deliver hundreds of deeply discounted home energy upgrades and enroll over 20,000 existing energy devices installed in customers’ homes.

Stronger homes, stronger communities, stronger grid ⚡️ Today, we join our friends at PG&E and Google to announce the SHARE initiative, a first-of-its-kind program that will enroll thousands of Bay Area customers into a virtual power plant, lowering energy bills and free up grid capacity.

A big thanks to our partners at Carrier, Tesla, Sunrun, Renew Home, and Demand Side Analytics for their roles in making SHARE possible. Together, we aim to model a smart, reliable, sustainable approach to power homes and manage the electrical grid.

Learn more about SHARE and explore program eligibility: www.rewiringamerica.org/newsroom/pre...

By installing new batteries, smart thermostats, and heat pumps in 500 homes, as well as connecting existing ones across the Bay Area, SHARE can reduce energy use during periods of high demand, all while lowering household energy bills.

SHARE offers an innovative pathway to responsible energy growth that centers households as beneficiaries: Rewiring America’s Homegrown Energy concept in action.

yale.zoom.usWelcome! You are invited to join a webinar: How Public Opinion Is Affecting Data Center Development. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the webinar.Public opposition to new data centers is bipartisan and strong. How is public opinion shaping decisions about data center development? Join us for a discussion on Americans’ views on data centers and ...

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Join us September 3 for a webinar on how public opinion is affecting data center development, featuring our very own Kristin Eberhard, lead author of our Homegrown Energy policy blueprint. RSVP: yale.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

1 Sept

Class is (almost) in session! Don’t miss your chance to join our Electric Coach Certification program, which kicks off Sept. 8. This dynamic, 100% free course will equip you with the latest electrification and building science knowledge. Apply today: www.rewiringamerica.org/go-electric/...

27 Aug

canarymedia.comWorld’s oldest cheddar-maker slashes energy bills with novel heat…Innovative tech from U.K.-based Arkaya Energy cools fresh milk and redirects the resulting heat, saving Barber’s Farmhouse Cheesemakers more than $90,000…

24 Aug

We’d call this a smart moOOoOooOve, but that’d be too cheesy. The world’s oldest cheddar-maker is trying something new: using heat pumps to streamline their operations. Here’s how their set-up is saving money, slashing pollution, and churning out excellent cheese.

zdnet.comFour months with my first home battery taught me what whole-home backup really meansAnker's Solix E10 made backup power understandable for this first-timer, and I can't wait to expand the system.

21 Aug

“As a first-timer, this system has me at ease about what's possible the next time our power goes out.” Thinking about getting a home battery system? For @zdnet.bsky.social, @jasonhowell.bsky.social dives into the benefits of adding one to his home energy and solar set-up.

arstechnica.comUS home battery installations hit record high on rising electricity costsRecord home battery installations unlock options for grids—and AI data centers.

20 Aug

Charged up about this news: American homeowners have set a record for installing home batteries this year. Embracing clean energy tech like this can help offset electricity prices while providing stability to the grid, important components to building our clean energy future.

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18 Aug

Renters to the front! Join us this Wednesday, August 19 at 1 pm PT / 4 pm ET for a special, renters-first edition of Why Electrify, our free webinar all about making homes electric. You’ll learn about projects, get tips for talking to your landlord, and more. Sign up today:

rewiringamerica.orgWriting a better energy story for American householdsShared Power means seeing American households as core energy infrastructure worth investing in, not just passive energy consumers.

17 Aug

Rewiring CEO Ari Matusiak: “The distress and disillusionment at the kitchen table and in communities around the country and the energy system we need to power our 21st century economy lies in American households, treating them not as passive consumers footing the bill but as energy infrastructure.”

minnpost.comA tale of two states: utility overspending and high energy billsRegulators in Colorado and Minnesota faced a similar choice, but only the Rocky Mountain state fully embraced a clean energy future.

11 Aug

Should utilities be allowed to expand the gas system even when its usage is declining, all while sticking customers with the bill? Our Regulatory Policy Lead Alex Lopez details a better way, one that embraces a lower-cost, clean energy future: www.minnpost.com/community-vo...

innovation.consumerreports.orgHeat Pumps: Making a Major Home Upgrade with Confidence - Innovation at Consumer Reportsresults from a community driven survey of heatpumps, showing true costs of installation. Overall, we collected heat pump installation costs from 1,393 zip codes, 760 counties, and all 50 states. The m...

6 Aug

How much does it cost to install a heat pump? And how much can you save with rebates and incentives? We teamed up with @consumerreports.org to crunch the numbers, and here’s what we found: innovation.consumerreports.org/heat-pumps-m...

rewiringamerica.orgHomes belong in the data center power equationData center developers need power, have money, and should help pay for home upgrades.

5 Aug

Building a better energy system will involve a lot of moving parts. Our households have to be one of them. Our latest blog post explores our vision of grid investment, new electricity generation, and home energy upgrades working in tandem to build this new system.

cpr.orgNew rebate program slashes heat pump costs for Denver-area residentsHomeowners and businesses can receive up to $1,500 off select pumps and receive free energy advising

31 July

Cutting costs 🤝 cutting pollution Denver-area governments have launched a rebates program that help homeowners and businesses save $1,500 electric heat pumps that work more efficiently and produce less pollution that gas-powered options.

kqed.org‘A Blessing from Heaven’: How Free Heat Pumps Are Saving Low-Income Californians From Extreme Heat | KQEDOne LA contractor found a greener, cheaper way to keep mobile home residents safe from dangerous summer heat.

29 July

Hotter showers, cooler living rooms, and lower energy bills. Thanks to a state-based incentive program and resourceful contractors, these California mobile homeowners are enjoying the health, safety, and financial benefits of heat pumps: www.kqed.org/science/2001...

rewiringamerica.orgPolicies to help households saveHow can the right combination of policies help households lower their energy bills? Our lead data scientist crunches the numbers behind our Homegrown Energy report.

24 July

Numbers = crunched. Earlier this year, we released our Homegrown Energy blueprint, which presents six policy proposals that would make home energy upgrades affordable for 96% of eligible households. Our Lead Data Scientist Miki Verma explains the power of these policies to help families save:

canarymedia.comPlug-in batteries kept NYC renters cool during record heat waveA new program from startup Every Electric and utility Con Edison lets New Yorkers power their window ACs with home batteries to take stress off the grid.

22 July

“The air conditioner can stay on, but we can still reduce load on the grid.” Here’s how the combination of ACs and batteries kept New Yorkers cool and the grid stable during the recent heatwave: www.canarymedia.com/articles/bat.... @canarymedia.com

solarpowerworldonline.comSolar power added to ingredient list at Maine ice cream shopWillard Scoops in South Portland, Maine, is now likely the first 100% solar-powered ice cream maker in the state. The small-batch, high-butterfat ice

21 July

Ice cream and sunshine go together like cookies and cream. Here’s how Maine’s first ice shop powered 100% by solar is folding sustainability into their operations: www.solarpowerworldonline.com/2026/07/sola...

rewiringamerica.orgNew York’s first-in-the-nation data center moratorium opens the door to investment in Homegrown EnergyGovernor Hochul’s executive order directs state regulators to consider requiring data centers to fund clean energy resources, including customer-sited distributed energy resources and battery storage.

14 July

NEW: New York’s governor just signed the nation’s first statewide data center moratorium. Now’s their chance to plan for an energy system that benefits households, communities, and the economy alike. Here’s how our vision for Homegrown Energy can play a role:

Good news alert! ⚡️ This week, New Jersey’s governor signed a package of major energy affordability bills into law. Here’s how the state is charging towards an affordable, resilient electric future (🧵): www.rewiringamerica.org/newsroom/pre...

rewiringamerica.orgStatement from Ari Matusiak, CEO and co-founder of Rewiring America, on New Jersey’s Data Center Fair Share ActNew Jersey Governor Mikie Sherrill signed a package of energy affordability bills, including the Data Center Fair Share Act, sponsored by Assemblyman David Bailey and Senator John Burzichelli.

Read our full statement on these groundbreaking new energy affordability laws: www.rewiringamerica.org/newsroom/pre...

rewiringamerica.orgNew report: Household upgrades could offset all new projected data center energy demandOur report, Homegrown Energy, finds household upgrades are the best, fastest solution for increasing energy demand.

And learn more about Homegrown Energy: www.rewiringamerica.org/research/hom...

rewiringamerica.orgHomegrown Energy: A policy blueprint for energy affordabilityBundled policy interventions make home energy upgrades affordable for 96 percent of eligible households nationwide.

If that sounds familiar, it’s because we at Rewiring America have been championing this vision for the past year. We call it Homegrown Energy, a way for hyperscalers to pay for household energy tech, like solar panels and batteries, that provides capacity and stability to the grid.

From our CEO Ari Matusiak, who served on Governor Sherrill’s transition team: “New Jersey just set a national precedent. […] This is how we meet growing electricity demand, protect ratepayers, and build the next generation of energy infrastructure from the household up.”

These bills will help in three key ways: - Reduce unnecessary utility costs - Strengthen oversight of grid investments - Ensure large data centers pay their fair share instead of shifting costs onto New Jersey families and small businesses.

Let’s talk about that third one. New Jersey's Data Center Fair Share Act marks the first time a state has created a policy pathway for data centers to fund verified demand flexibility, including energy efficiency, demand response, behind-the-meter storage, and managed electrification.

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2 July

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We need a new energy system. Let’s build one that puts household, community, and climate benefits first. Tune into @underthedesknews.bsky.social’s HOT! and Bothered show tomorrow at 10 a.m. ET to hear from our CEO Ari Matusiak talk all things Homegrown Energy: www.youtube.com/@underthedes...