The Spin
Writing from the Acterra team and beyond
Restructuring Infrastructure: Batteries, Microgrids and the Drive for Affordability
by Matt Abbott
Localized energy systems are no longer experimental projects tucked away on tech campuses, university grounds, or in remote communities: they...
California’s Clean Energy Future: How Clean Energy Programs Can Lower Your Bills and Boost Sustainability
by Mehakk Narang
While climate change is a global challenge, its effects are felt locally – often in our wallets. The question many...
The Paradox of Plenty: Farmworker Food Insecurity on the Coast
by Matt Abbott
Half Moon Bay and nearby coastal communities make sizable contributions to California’s agricultural output—particularly significant, considering their small size. Lush...
Regulating industrial heat, an important source of emissions in California
This week we’re pleased to share a guest post by Steve Rosenblum, the Energy Policy Team Lead of Climate Action...
EV Charging on the Coast
by Matt Abbott
EV Charging Coastside The Bay Area’s Coastside region is known for its stunning stretch of California’s scenic Highway 1, but...
Earth Month Guide: Events, Actions & Ways to Celebrate
by Jade Mendoza
by Uliana Mazan
April is more than just the start of spring—it’s a time to celebrate our planet, take meaningful action, and deepen...
What I learned From Spending 5 Months in the World’s Most Sustainable City
by Joey Sausville
With the Trump administration pulling out of the Paris Climate Agreement on inauguration day and launching an all-out war on...
Home for the Holidays: Tips for a Greener Season
by Matt Abbott
The holiday season is a time for joy, connection, and reflection — and at Acterra, it’s also a chance to...
A Charging Divide: Struggles with EV Charging in Manufactured Home Communities
by Matt Abbott
Although the November elections in the United States may have disrupted the political scene nationally, California is still committed to...
6 Waste Reduction Strategies for Schools and Workplaces
by Kate Sheppard
In this modern day and age, we are all familiar with the importance of sustainability, the reduction of our impact...
Affordable Food: Missing from California’s Legislative Agenda
by Joey Sausville
by Sonam Manghani
Food is key for individuals to survive, stay out of poverty, and participate in society. Beyond the immediate hardships of...
Get charged up! Simple ways to maximize the health of your electric vehicle’s battery.
by Darren Don
Congratulations on being an electric vehicle (EV) driver. How about that handling and acceleration! Not having to pay for gasoline,...