Welcome to spring! I love the balance of the two equinoxes. It’s such a good reminder that balance is possible. And after the last few week’s news and state of the world, I don’t know about you, but I’d like a little sunshine and balance.
As I’m writing this, we’re having a classic spring day here in the Pacific Northwest. Drizzly rain, but warmer, and ALL the birds chirping. Apple, cherry, and magnolia trees are in bloom. Daffodils and crocuses are everywhere. And paths are lined with purple heather. Even my giant rosemary is getting in on the action with tiny purple flowers everywhere.
And just a few days ago, my family went skiing. We do live in interesting times.
I was heartened to see the numbers released by SEIA earlier in March, showing solar was the dominant source of new capacity added to the grid for the fifth year in a row. And between solar and energy storage, the two technologies made up 79% of new grid capacity in the U.S. in 2025. Even if the numbers weren’t as stellar as predicted at the end of 2024, it felt like good news.
I hope you find balance, sunshine, and something that makes you smile today.
Clean energy design and marketing best practices supporting neurodivergence
But really, helpful for everyone
Clean energy design and marketing can learn a lot from designing for neurodivergence to make content better for everyone. By making adjustments and using best practices, everyone will have a better experience.
Merriam-Webster defines neurodivergent as, “having or relating to a disorder or condition (such as autism spectrum disorder, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, dyslexia, or obsessive-compulsive disorder) that impacts the way the brain processes information.” I would add to that when we’re considering inclusive design to consider vision, hearing, and learning styles.
That’s a lot to consider when thinking about content and design. The good news is that in most cases following straightforward rules for design and content will make your clean energy design and marketing more accessible for all.
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Of Note
Upcoming WRISE Webinar
March 26, 2026 • 2:00pm ET
WRISE is hosting a not-to-miss webinar on March 26th, titled “Water, water everywhere: what you need to know about water in data centers and renewables”.
From manufacturing to product use to sites to mitigation water is everywhere in energy. Yet how often do we think about this necessary and fragile element?
In this webinar, the panelists will dive into water use in data centers and beyond. They’ll wade through water considerations in product use, site use, finance, operations and maintenance, and stewardship while discussing data centers, co-located renewables and more. This is your chance to look below the surface and understand water in a whole new way!
Coal snags in Washington state
I know I’m biased since I live in Washington state and I think it’s an incredible place to live, but Canary Media and Heatmap’s coverage of legislative hurdles to operating coal plants in the state in the future is well worth reading.
I find the disconnect between federal policy, state policy, and energy utility timelines fascinating. Utilities think in terms of 20-year+ planning, states seem to plan in three to five year chunks, while federal policy is entirely based on who is in office every four years. Needless to say, that can create quite the mess.
March Joke
Does February like March?
No, but April May.